History of the Dermatological Department in Gera, Past, Present and Future

The dermatological clinic in Gera has a traditional history of more than 60 years and is an essential component in the inpatient management of dermatological patients in East Thuringia. Throughout its entire existence the early introduction of innovative therapeutic procedures for the treatment of dermatoses and skin tumours has been introduced. The reputation of the clinic is due above all to the work of ChA Meyer who was its medical director for more than 30 years. At present the clinic comprises 30 inpatient and 5 day-patient beds, modern functional facilities with an emphasis on phototherapy and allergology. Concomitantly, the surgical services have been markedly expanded in the past few years as a component of specialty dermato-oncology. Next year the clinic will move into a modern new building.