For referring physicians · Buff Medical Resort
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Buff Medical Resort supports colleagues in private practice with selected diagnostic and therapeutic questions.
Our areas of focus are specialised cardiac MRI, MRI of the brain with optional volumetric analysis, and medically reviewed therapeutic apheresis.
We see ourselves as a complementary medical partner. Further treatment remains in the hands of the referring colleague – unless expressly agreed otherwise.
Main services
Overview of the main services
Cardiac MRI
Differentiated imaging of cardiac structure, function, tissue characteristics, perfusion and possible scar patterns.
Medical responsibility: Prof. Dr. med. Henning Steen, specialist in internal medicine and cardiology.
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Brain MRI
High-resolution structural imaging with optional computer-assisted volumetric analysis and neurological interpretation.
Medical responsibility: Valentina Slunjski, specialist in neurology.
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Therapeutic apheresis
Medical review and performance of a selective extracorporeal blood or plasma treatment for a specific medical question.
Medical responsibility: Dr. med. Claas Hohmann, Medical Director.
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Cardiac MRI
Extended information on cardiac MRI
Common indications for cardiac MRI:
Suspected myocarditis or perimyocarditis
Follow-up after inflammatory heart disease
Unexplained impairment of left or right ventricular function
Suspected hypertrophic, dilated or other cardiomyopathies
Differentiation of scarring, fibrosis and inflammatory changes
Assessment of myocardial viability
Ischaemia or perfusion diagnostics where clinically indicated
Unexplained wall motion abnormalities
Abnormal echocardiography of as yet unexplained cause
Ventricular arrhythmias with suspected structural heart disease
Family history of cardiomyopathy or sudden cardiac death
Cardiological assessment of ambitious athletes
Follow-up of already known structural changes
Useful information for the referral:
Specific clinical question
Relevant history and current symptoms
Resting ECG and, where available, long-term ECG
Current echocardiography report
Existing coronary or cardiac MRI findings
Relevant laboratory values
Known arrhythmias
Information on implants
Renal function if contrast medium may be used
Current medication
Medical responsibility
Who is responsible for the examination
Prof. Dr. med. Henning Steen, specialist in internal medicine and cardiology
Prof. Dr. med. Henning Steen is responsible for the specialised evaluation and cardiological interpretation of the cardiac MRI examinations. The examination is not assessed on automated measurements alone, but in the context of the clinical question and the cardiological findings already available.
MRI of the brain
Further information on MRI of the brain
Common indications for MRI of the brain:
Subjective or objectively measurable cognitive changes
Mild cognitive impairment
Increasing memory, language or orientation difficulties
Suspected neurodegenerative disease
Differential diagnosis of the various forms of dementia
Abnormal results in cognitive testing
Suspected vascular changes of the white matter
Previous cerebral circulatory disturbances
Unexplained structural findings
Follow-up of already known changes
Neurological symptoms with an imaging question
Useful information for the referral:
Specific neurological question
Onset and course of the symptoms
Neurological examination findings
Results of cognitive tests
Relevant laboratory values
Previous MRI or CT images
Known vascular risk factors
Relevant family history
Information on implants
Current medication
Medical responsibility
Who is responsible for the examination
Valentina Slunjski, specialist in neurology
Valentina Slunjski has been a senior physician in the neurology department of Sana Klinikum Biberach since 2021. She combines contemporary neurology with current insights into brain health, regeneration and the gut–brain axis. For MRI of the brain, the findings are always placed in the context of the information you provide and of the history relevant to the examination, so that referring physicians receive a complete picture.
Therapeutic apheresis
Extended information on therapeutic apheresis
Common indications for therapeutic apheresis
A medical review is possible in the case of:
Documented and verifiable occupational or private exposure
Environmental substances detected under quality-assured conditions
An environmental-medicine assessment already available
A specific question as to whether a substance can technically be removed
Previous apheresis treatments with complete documentation
An established therapeutic apheresis indication, provided that the required procedure is offered here
Useful information for the referral:
Specific medical question
Exposure history
Original reports from the analysing laboratory
Sample material and measurement method used
Date the sample was taken
Relevant pre-existing conditions
Full blood count, coagulation, electrolytes and liver and kidney values
Current medication
Details of previous apheresis treatments and how well they were tolerated
Medical responsibility
Who is responsible for the treatment
Dr. med. Claas Hohmann, Medical Director of Buff Medical Resort
As Medical Director of Buff Medical Resort, Dr. Claas Hohmann combines decades of clinical experience with a particular focus on preventive medicine. Therapeutic apheresis is an important addition here – but before any treatment, the patient's key data must be recorded properly.
Would you like to refer a patient to us?
Tell us about the case. Our team checks the organisational requirements, requests existing findings where needed and puts you in touch with the responsible physician.
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Holistic diagnostics and state-of-the-art procedures: At the heart of our medical work is the individual — and the precise analysis of their state of health. With specialized Cardio-MRI diagnostics for the early detection of cardiovascular risks, as well as cutting-edge imaging for brain health, we set the standard in preventive medicine. We also offer specialized treatments such as apheresis (blood purification) and chelation therapy to relieve and revitalize the body in a lasting way.
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