St. Hedwig Hospital, Berlin – Germany
About Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn
Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn is an internationally renowned German Chief Physician and Urogynaecologist based in Berlin, widely recognised as a leading Gynaecologist and Obstetrician specialist in Berlin, Germany for urogynaecology, pelvic floor disorders, urinary and faecal incontinence, prolapse surgery, urogenital sonography, and complex revision surgery after mesh / band complications.
- 30+ years of clinical, academic, and research experience in gynaecology and urogynaecology
- Medical Graduation from Charité — Humboldt University Berlin (1983–1989)
- License to Practice Medicine, 1989; Specialist Recognition, 1997
- Doctorate (Dr. med.), 1992 — Topic: "Morphofunctional Studies on the Muscles of the Female Pelvic Floor"
- Adjunct Professor (apl. Prof.) at Charité Medical Faculty, 2008
- Chief Physician (Chefarzt) of the Klinik für Urogynäkologie and Coordinator of the German Pelvic Floor Center (DBBZ) at Alexianer St. Hedwig-Krankenhaus Berlin since 2004
- Past Head of the Urogynecology Department at Women's Clinic, Charité Campus Mitte (2000–2003)
- Editor of "Urogynecology in Practice and Clinic"; ~80 peer-reviewed publications
- Address: Große Hamburger Straße 5–11, 10115 Berlin, Germany
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Medical School — Charité, Humboldt University Berlin (1983–1989)
- License to Practice Medicine (Approbation) — 1989
- Doctorate (Dr. med.) — 1992, Topic: "Morphofunctional Studies on the Muscles of the Female Pelvic Floor – a Contribution to the Pathogenesis of Urinary Incontinence," Charité Berlin
- Adjunct Professorship (apl. Prof.) — 2008, Medical Faculty, Charité, Humboldt University Berlin
Fellowships & Special Training
- One Year Theoretical Study at the Institute for Anatomy (Research Year and Course Assistant for Macroscopy and Brain Course), 1990–91
- Specialist Training in Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Women's Clinic of Charité, Campus Mitte (1990–1997)
- Specialist Recognition (Facharzt) for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 1997
- Specialised training in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery
- Advanced training in Urogynaecological Sonography
- Advanced training in Mesh and Band Surgery and Complication Management
Certifications & Accreditations
- German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) — Registered
- Berlin Medical Chamber (Ärztekammer Berlin) — Registered Specialist
- Facharzt für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe (Board-Certified Specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
- Adjunct Professor — Charité Medical Faculty, Humboldt University Berlin (since 2008)
- AGUB Certified Urogynaecologist — Quality Mark
- Coordinator — German Pelvic Floor Center (DBBZ)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Urinary Incontinence (Stress, Urge, Mixed)
- Faecal / Stool Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Cystocele, Rectocele, Enterocele, Uterine Prolapse)
- Recurrent Prolapse / Recurrent Incontinence
- Postpartum Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Mesh / Sling Complications (Pain, Erosion, Fistula)
- Postoperative Urogynaecological Pain
- Urogenital Fistulas
- Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)
- Bladder Dysfunction and Detrusor Overactivity
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
- Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders
Sub-specialties
- Urogynaecology & Pelvic Floor Surgery: Chief Physician of the Klinik für Urogynäkologie at Alexianer St. Hedwig and Coordinator of the German Pelvic Floor Center (DBBZ) — establishes him as a trusted gynaecologist and obstetrician specialist in Berlin, Germany.
- Urogenital Sonography: Specialist in pelvic-floor ultrasound and incontinence diagnostics.
- Mesh and Band Surgery & Revision Surgery: Leading expert in complication management after mesh/sling operations — for international patients seeking best urogynaecology care in Germany.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery: Specialist in mesh-free and mesh-based prolapse repair.
- Anatomy & Pelvic Floor Research: Doctoral and continued research focus.
- Teaching & Academic Mentorship: Holds approximately ten seminars per semester at Charité on Anatomy and Urogynaecology.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair (with and without Mesh)
- Urinary Incontinence Surgery (TVT, TOT, Sling Procedures)
- Mesh / Sling Complication Surgery (Mesh Removal, Erosion Repair, Fistula Repair)
- Complex Revision Urogynaecology Surgery
- Urogenital Sonography
- Urodynamic Studies
- Sacrocolpopexy (Open and Laparoscopic)
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- OASI Repair
- Pessary Therapy
- Conservative Therapy (Physiotherapy, Medication, Continence Aids)
- Faecal Incontinence Surgery
- Patient Counselling and Education
- Academic Teaching at Charité Berlin
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Alexianer St. Hedwig Kliniken Berlin GmbH, Klinik für Urogynäkologie / Deutsches Beckenbodenzentrum (DBBZ), Große Hamburger Straße 5–11, 10115 Berlin, Germany — Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Coordinator of the German Pelvic Floor Center, Since 2004
- St. Hedwig-Krankenhaus Berlin — Ärztlicher Direktor (Medical Director, Klinik für Urogynäkologie), Present
- Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte — Adjunct Professor (apl. Prof.), Medical Faculty, Since 2008
Past Affiliations
- Women's Clinic, Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin — Head of the Urogynecology Department (2000–2003)
- Women's Clinic of Charité, Campus Mitte — Specialist Trainee in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (1990–1997)
- Institute for Anatomy, Charité — Research Fellow / Course Assistant (1990–91)
- Charité, Humboldt University Berlin — Medical School (1983–1989)
Academic & Research Roles
- Chief Physician (Chefarzt) — Klinik für Urogynäkologie, Alexianer St. Hedwig-Krankenhaus Berlin (since 2004)
- Coordinator — German Pelvic Floor Center (Deutsches Beckenbodenzentrum, DBBZ)
- Adjunct Professor (apl. Prof.) — Charité Medical Faculty, Humboldt University Berlin (since 2008)
- Editor — "Urogynecology in Practice and Clinic" (German textbook)
- Author — Approximately 80 peer-reviewed publications
- Co-author — Multiple S2k AWMF Guidelines (Female Urinary Incontinence; OASI)
- Active speaker — National and international urogynaecology conferences
- Holds approximately ten seminars per semester for medical students at Charité on Anatomy and Urogynaecology
- Member — German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG), International Continence Society (ICS), Berlin Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Key Achievements
- 30+ years of clinical, academic, and research experience
- Chief Physician (Chefarzt) of the Klinik für Urogynäkologie and Coordinator of the German Pelvic Floor Center at Alexianer St. Hedwig-Krankenhaus Berlin (since 2004)
- Adjunct Professor at Charité Medical Faculty (since 2008)
- Past Head of the Urogynecology Department at Women's Clinic, Charité Campus Mitte (2000–2003)
- Editor of "Urogynecology in Practice and Clinic"
- Approximately 80 peer-reviewed publications
- Co-author of S2k AWMF Guidelines on Female Urinary Incontinence and OASI
- Approximately 10 seminars per semester for medical students at Charité on Anatomy and Urogynaecology (since 2005)
- Internationally renowned for complex revision urogynaecology surgery
- Approximately 8,000 urogynaecology consultations per year at the German Pelvic Floor Center
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Adjunct Professorship (apl. Prof.) — Charité Medical Faculty, Humboldt University Berlin, 2008
Professional Memberships
- German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) — Member
- International Continence Society (ICS) — Member
- Berlin Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics — Member
- Working Group Urogynecology and Plastic Pelvic Floor Reconstruction (AGUB) — Certified Member
- German Continence Society — Member
- Berlin Medical Chamber (Ärztekammer Berlin) — Registered
- German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) — Registered
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Tunn R. Doctoral Thesis (1992): "Morphofunctional Studies on the Muscles of the Female Pelvic Floor – a Contribution to the Pathogenesis of Urinary Incontinence." Charité Berlin.
- Tunn R (Editor). "Urogynecology in Practice and Clinic" (German textbook).
- Naumann G, Aigmüller T, Bader W, Bauer R, Beilecke K et al. (Tunn R co-author). "Diagnosis and Therapy of Female Urinary Incontinence." S2k AWMF Guideline 015/091, 2022. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 2023; 83(4):377–409.
- Schwertner-Tiepelmann N, Lorenz K, Schwab F, Beilecke K, Marschke J, Tunn R. "Berlin survey on obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI)." Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2022 Oct; 306(4):1117–1125.
- Huesch T, Ober S, Haferkamp A, Naumann G, Tunn R, Saar M, Kranz J. "Comparison of online health information between different digital platforms for pelvic organ prolapse." World J Urol. 2022 Oct; 40(10):2529–2534.
- Kranz J, Schönburg S, Knüpfer S, Tunn R, Huesch T. "Urogenitalsonografie in der Inkontinenzdiagnostik." Uro-News 25, 12–17 (2021).
- Beilecke K, Tunn R. Chapter 31: "Damm-, Scheiden- bzw. Zervixriss," in Operative Geburtsmedizin – Atlas für Geburtshilfe (Elsevier, 2023).
- Tunn R et al. Approximately 80 peer-reviewed publications on urogynaecology, pelvic floor anatomy, urinary incontinence, urogenital sonography, and pelvic organ prolapse since 2005.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Female pelvic floor anatomy and pathophysiology
- Urinary and faecal incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse and recurrent prolapse
- Mesh and band surgery and complication management
- Urogenital sonography in incontinence diagnostics
- Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI)
- Online health information for patients with pelvic organ prolapse
- Academic teaching of pelvic floor anatomy
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Urogynaecology Consultation (Germany) | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 | $180 – $420 |
| Urinary Incontinence Surgery (TVT / Sling) | ₹6,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 | $7,200 – $16,800 |
| Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair (with / without Mesh) | ₹8,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 | $9,600 – $21,600 |
| Sacrocolpopexy (Laparoscopic / Open) | ₹10,00,000 – ₹22,00,000 | $12,000 – $26,400 |
| Mesh / Sling Complication / Revision Surgery | ₹12,00,000 – ₹28,00,000 | $14,400 – $33,600 |
| OASI / Perineal Tear Repair | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn use in Gynaecologist and Obstetrician treatment?
Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn uses advanced pelvic floor reconstruction, modern pelvic organ prolapse repair (with and without mesh), comprehensive urinary incontinence surgery (TVT, TOT, sling), integrated mesh and sling complication surgery (mesh removal, erosion repair, fistula repair), modern complex revision urogynaecology surgery, comprehensive urogenital sonography, urodynamic studies, modern sacrocolpopexy (open and laparoscopic), vaginal hysterectomy, OASI repair, pessary therapy, comprehensive conservative therapy, faecal incontinence surgery, integrated patient counselling, and academic teaching at Charité Berlin — a cutting-edge AGUB-certified toolkit refined through Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin training that establishes him as a leading gynaecologist and obstetrician specialist in Berlin, Germany.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn specialises in urinary incontinence (stress, urge, mixed), faecal / stool incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, enterocele, uterine prolapse), recurrent prolapse / recurrent incontinence, postpartum pelvic floor disorders, mesh / sling complications (pain, erosion, fistula), postoperative urogynaecological pain, urogenital fistulas, obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI), bladder dysfunction and detrusor overactivity, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, and vulvar and vaginal disorders — comprehensive care for international patients seeking best urogynaecology care in Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Tunn offer second opinions for Gynaecologist and Obstetrician cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert gynaecologist and obstetrician specialist in Berlin, Germany, especially for complex urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, mesh or sling complication, complex revision urogynaecology surgery, and recurrent prolapse cases.
