University Hospital Heidelberg (Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, or UKHD) is a university medical center focused on patient care, research, and teaching. Its stated goal is to develop innovative therapies and bring them into use for patients as quickly as possible. The hospital serves patients and visitors through outpatient and inpatient care, with support and information for international patients, families, and people seeking advice or assistance.

UKHD brings together a wide range of clinics, institutes, and specialized centers. Its services cover areas including cancer care, heart and lung medicine, neurology, surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, transplantation, infectious diseases, and rare conditions. The organization also provides diagnostic services and access to clinical studies, alongside patient support, counseling, and practical services such as visitor information and travel guidance.

Research is central to the hospital’s work, with institutes, interdisciplinary centers, and collaborations spanning fields such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infection, and lung research. As a teaching institution, UKHD also offers education and training. Together, its clinical, research, and academic activities aim to advance medicine and improve care.