Welcome to you! This homepage is brought to you by the Hospital for Pediatric Rheumatology Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. We want to offer information to all interested in rheumatic diseases in children and adolescents and are looking forward to a dialogue with you.

Dr. Michels

„...a very special atmosphere

and a very special site”

This characterizes the specialized Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology:

The professional competence, the personal engagement and the unique site at the border of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the mountains.

Our therapeutic concept is based on a holistic approach to the child`s and adolescent`s needs and a loving care. Parents are important partners in our strife for an optimal therapy and cure.

Pediatric and adolescent rheumatology

Being the largest Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology in the world we have been engaged for more than 50 years in all medical and scientific aspects of our specialty.

The Garmisch Therapy concept with its holistic multidisciplinary approach enjoys international reputation: Medical care, nursing, physio- and occupational therapy as well as psychosocial care are valued equally. This comprises also support for school and vocational training.

Rheumatic diseases often take a chronic course which requires regular treatment for years. In co-operation with home physicians we offer a patient centered network of care.