Day 1 — Diagnostics & Orientation
Comprehensive blood work (immune panels, inflammatory markers, infection markers, ELISpot), first physician consultation, treatment plan review, and hospital orientation.
What to Expect
Your Treatment Journey
Traveling abroad for medical treatment is a significant decision. We have designed every step of the process to be transparent, well-organized, and supportive, so you can focus entirely on your health.
Step 1 · Getting Started
Initial Contact
It starts with an email or a form, often written late at night after a long search. You do not need to have it all organised. Tell us what happened, what you have tried, and attach what you have. A person reads it, not a system.
- Submit an inquiry through our consultation form or by email at info@clinicum-stgeorg.de
- Our patient coordination team responds within one business day
- You will be asked to share your medical history, prior test results, and a description of your current symptoms
- All communication is available in English and German
Step 2 · Before You Travel
Remote Consultation
Before anyone books a flight, you talk to a physician on video from your own kitchen table. They have read your findings beforehand, so the call is about you: whether a stay makes sense, what it would involve, and how long.
- Video or phone consultation with one of our treating physicians
- Thorough review of your case, including discussion of symptoms, medical history, and prior treatments
- Preliminary treatment recommendation and expected duration of stay
- Detailed cost estimate provided — there is no commitment until you approve the treatment plan
- Opportunity to ask questions and understand exactly what treatment will involve
Step 3 · Logistics
Travel Planning
Once you say yes, one coordinator takes over the logistics and stays your contact until long after you are home. Flights, the transfer, a room for whoever comes with you, the visa letter: you send questions, they send answers.
- Assistance with travel logistics and scheduling
- Accommodation options: private hospital room or nearby hotels and guesthouses in Bad Aibling
- Airport transfer from Munich International Airport (MUC) — about 60 minutes by car
- Companions and family members are welcome to accompany you
- Official visa support letter provided if needed for your entry into Germany
- Detailed travel directions and local orientation information
Step 4 · Your First Day
Arrival Day
Your first morning here is quiet and busy at the same time. Your coordinator meets you at the door, shows you to your room and the ward, and a nurse draws blood early so the laboratory can start. Later that day you sit down with your lead physician, and the plan you discussed on video becomes a schedule with times on it.
- Welcome by your personal patient coordinator (English-speaking)
- Hospital orientation and room setup in your private room
- Comprehensive diagnostic blood draw and initial laboratory tests
- Meeting with your lead physician for a detailed clinical assessment
- Personalized treatment plan finalized based on your diagnostic findings and consultation
- Treatment schedule provided for the coming days
Step 5 · Treatment Phase
Your Treatment Week(s)
No two programs are identical, but you will want to picture the days. Below is what a typical two-week Lyme disease stay looks like; other programs follow the same rhythm with different therapies.
Days 2–3 — Treatment Begins
IV antibiotics begin, immune support infusions (high-dose vitamin C, glutathione), physiotherapy, and detoxification protocols initiated.
Day 4 — First Hyperthermia Session
Whole-body hyperthermia at 41.6–41.8 °C (106.9–107.2 °F) for 120 minutes under continuous medical monitoring. IV antibiotics are given during the session, while the heat is working.
Days 5–6 — Recovery & Continued Treatment
Post-hyperthermia recovery, continued IV antibiotics, detoxification infusions, physical therapy, and lymphatic drainage. Some patients experience a Herxheimer reaction, which is closely monitored and managed.
Day 7 — Mid-Program Review
Follow-up laboratory testing, physician review of initial response, and protocol adjustment if needed. Treatment plan refined based on clinical response and updated lab values.
Days 8–10 — Second Hyperthermia & Apheresis
Second whole-body hyperthermia session with concurrent antibiotics. H.E.L.P. apheresis if indicated to remove inflammatory mediators, immune complexes, and circulating toxins. Continued immune support.
Days 11–14 — Consolidation & Discharge Planning
Continued antibiotics, immune support infusions, detoxification, and physical therapy. Final physician consultation, discharge planning, medication protocol, supplement recommendations, and follow-up schedule established.
Step 6 · Ongoing Care
After You Leave
Discharge is a handover, not an ending. You leave with a written report for your home physician and a follow-up schedule, and the physician who treated you stays reachable.
- Detailed treatment report provided in both English and German
- Comprehensive medication plan and supplement protocol for home
- Structured follow-up schedule at 3, 6, and 12 months
- Remote video consultations with your treating physician included
- Coordination with your home physician — we provide full documentation and are available for physician-to-physician communication
- Direct email access to your treating physician for questions between scheduled follow-ups
- Additional treatment cycles can be scheduled if clinically indicated
The practical part
What to pack, who can come, how to pay
What to Pack
- Comfortable, loose clothes, and something warm for after a hyperthermia session
- All medical records and imaging (digital or CD)
- Current medication list with dosages
- Comfortable walking shoes for the hospital grounds
- A book, a tablet, headphones: infusions are long and the WiFi is free
Hospital Amenities
- Private patient rooms
- Free WiFi throughout the hospital
- Television in every room
- Meals included during your stay
- Hospital gardens and walking paths
For Companions
- Whoever comes with you is welcome, on the ward and in the town
- Extra bed available in your room upon request
- Nearby hotels and guesthouses in Bad Aibling
- Local area information and restaurant recommendations
- Munich and Salzburg are day trips for your companion while you are in a session
Languages Spoken
- English — all medical staff
- German — all staff
- Interpreter services available for other languages upon request
Payment Information
- Detailed cost estimate provided before travel
- Bank transfer accepted
- Major credit cards accepted
- Documentation provided for insurance reimbursement
- No hidden fees — all costs disclosed upfront
Getting Here
- Fly to Munich International Airport (MUC)
- 45–60 minutes by car from the airport to Bad Aibling
- Airport transfer can be arranged
- Train connections available via Rosenheim
- Visa support letter provided if needed
Request a consultation
A video consultation in English before you travel. A physician reviews your findings first; we reply by email within one business day (Mon–Fri).
Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–14:00 (CET/CEST)+49 8061 398-0info@clinicum-stgeorg.de
St. George Hospital is a specialist hospital, not an emergency department. In a medical emergency in Germany, dial 112.