Welcome to the lymphological outpatient clinic of the Földiklinik

Our goal is to provide you with holistic and individualised care. We accompany you from diagnosis to optimal therapy in order to sustainably improve your health and quality of life.

Who we are here for:

We specialise in the treatment of

  • Lymphoedema: Chronic swelling (fluid accumulation) caused by a disturbance of the lymphatic system.
  • Lipoedema syndrome: A fat distribution disorder associated with significant pain in the soft tissue of the legs (less commonly in the arms). Obesity often accompanies it as a comorbidity.
  • Vascular malformations: Congenital or acquired deformities of blood and lymph vessels.

Our offer:

In our outpatient clinic, we offer you both

  • Statutory health insurance consultations as well as
  • Private consultations

No matter which form of consultation you choose, our interdisciplinary expert team places your needs at the forefront.

The way to us:

The first step is to make an appointment.

Please bring the following documents with you to your visit to the outpatient clinic:

  • Referral from a specialist or general practitioner (for those with statutory health insurance),
  • all relevant previous findings
  • current imaging findings (e.g. ultrasound, MRI), if available.
  • Compression stockings, as prescribed

Lipoedema syndrome 

Patients diagnosed with lipoedema syndrome are requested to read our information about this condition on our website and to complete the corresponding questionnaires (downloads) before scheduling an appointment.

Our experienced doctors will conduct a detailed medical interview with you. After a thorough clinical examination, we will collaboratively develop the best possible therapy for your individual situation.

Why the Földiklinik?

The Földiklinik in Hinterzarten is among the leading institutions in the world in the field of lymphology and lipoedema syndrome. Our decades of clinical experience, combined with state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapy, enable us to treat you at the highest level.

Make an appointment with us - we are here to help you shape your path to better health and quality of life together.

How do I recognise lipedema?

What lipedema is:

  • The typical symptoms of lipedema are unequal distribution of body fat with emphasis on the lower extremities and pain in the legs. In some cases, the upper arms may also be affected.
  • The condition occurs exclusively in women.
  • The vast majority of women with lipedema also suffer from significant overweight, which is not caused by the lipedema.
  • Lipedema can impact their professional life, personal life, relationships, self-esteem and leisure activities.

What lipedema is NOT:

  • Fluid accumulation in the tissue of the legs and/or
    arms (oedema)
  • Cause of lymphoedema
  • A progressive condition. Only if you continue to
    gain weight can the lipedema
    also worsen.

Therapy for lipedema syndrome

Flyer from the International Lipoedema Association

Important information for patients diagnosed with lipedema syndrome 

TV Contributions on Lipedema Syndrome

Contribution from SWR Television on 15 Nov 2023 
(ARD Mediathek from minute 7:50)

The Lymphatic System - Why It Is So Important for Health

Lipedema Talk with Tina Schwarz from 27 Nov 2020 
(YouTube)

Lipedema: Myths and Facts - Interview with Dr. med. T. Bertsch

Information for Doctors, Psychologists and Therapists 

Important Information for Referring Doctors

Downloads & Links 

Fragebogen Erstuntersuchung

Fragebogen Kontrolluntersuchung

Fragebogen Lipödem

Einwilligungserklärung Patientendaten

 

The clinical picture of lipoedema is currently of great public interest:

Unsettled patients, colleagues seeking advice, self-help groups, cost bearers and, last but not least, representatives of the press are turning to us as a specialist lymphology clinic for advice, opinions and information.

Stellungnahme der Földiklinik zum Thema Lipödem

Further Information on Lipedema Syndrome

Lipedema Myths and Facts

Part 1 

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Lecture: Ms. Gabriele Erbacher

Psychosocial Aspects of Lipedema Syndrome

Lecture: Prof. Dr. Jodok Fink

Impact of Obesity Surgery on Lipedema

Lecture: Prof. Dr. med. Nestor Torio (Specialist in Plastic Surgery)

Paradigm Shift in Lipedema - The Role of Liposuction in the Treatment of Lipedema

Lecture: Dr. med. Tobias Bertsch

Paradigm Shift in Lipedema Syndrome - What Needs to Change?