Berlin Geriatrics: Dr Uta Köpstein

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Dr Uta Köpstein is a specialist in geriatrics and, as a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics, the head physician of the Clinic for Geriatrics and the Clinic for Internal Medicine at the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Hubertus in Berlin.

Dr Köpstein's multi-professional team combines acute medical diagnostics and therapy with early rehabilitation measures. The complex clinical pictures of elderly patients are addressed with a holistic assessment of the entire body, as well as the mental state, memory, and ability to concentrate. After a detailed diagnosis, the necessary therapy is planned individually. Family members are involved from the very beginning, and further care options after discharge are planned together.

Geriatrics in Berlin: Dr Uta Köpstein – Holistic Medicine for Older People

The body's functions change with age, as does mental resilience. Dr Uta Köpstein, Head Physician of the Geriatric Clinic at the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Hubertus in Berlin, treats older people using a holistic, age-appropriate approach that combines medical precision with human empathy.

Being an experienced specialist in geriatric medicine, she offers comprehensive care that takes acute illnesses and chronic conditions into account. The focus is on mobility, independence, and maintaining quality of life in older people over the long term. Family members are actively involved in the treatment process so that individual care goals can be achieved together.

State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Treatment of Internal Diseases in Older Patients

In older age, internal diseases often occur in combination. Heart failure, diabetes, kidney dysfunction, or chronic respiratory diseases influence each other and require precise, coordinated therapy.

Dr Uta Köpstein and her team recognize these connections early on and develop individual treatment concepts tailored to the interaction of the clinical pictures. The aim is to prevent acute episodes, falls, or states of confusion. 

Medication is regularly reviewed and reduced in a targeted manner to minimize unwanted interactions and make treatment as tolerable as possible. This ensures safe, stable care with a focus on the well-being of patients.

Many Years of Expertise in Bone and Joint Diseases

Symptoms of degeneration in the hips, knees, or spine, as well as bone fractures following falls, often lead to restricted mobility.

Dr Köpstein works with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that pain is identified early and treated effectively. The aim is to restore movement as quickly as possible and prevent serious complications.

Close cooperation with orthopedics, nursing, and physical therapy results in a personalized treatment plan that is designed to maintain independence and an active life in old age.

Specialist in Geriatric Therapy for Chronic Neurological Disorders

Chronic neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, or the effects of a stroke affect physical and mental functions. Dr Köpstein has extensive experience in geriatric neurology and adapts diagnostics and treatment specifically to the needs of older patients.

In addition to treating motor impairments, the focus is on the early detection and treatment of accompanying psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or mental disorientation. The interdisciplinary team works closely with family members, who are actively involved in everyday life, to improve orientation and quality of life.

Age-Appropriate Medicine for Unsteady Gait, Weakness, and Wound Healing Disorders

Unsteady gait and muscle loss significantly increase the risk of falling in older people. Dr Köpstein investigates explicitly the causes, such as neurological disorders, side effects of medication, or age-related muscle weakness. Mobility is improved and the risk of falling is reduced with individually tailored exercise programs, balance training, and targeted physical therapy.

Wound healing disorders, for example, as a result of diabetes or circulatory disorders, require interdisciplinary care. The geriatric specialist in Berlin works closely with wound experts to stimulate healing processes, prevent inflammation, and relieve pain. This reduces complications and stabilizes skin health.

Fewer Medications, Better Quality of Life

With age, the number of medications taken often increases. This so-called polypharmacy carries the risk of interactions that can negatively affect balance, concentration, and blood pressure.

Dr Köpstein therefore attaches great importance to the critical review of all medications. Together with patients and their relatives, medications are adjusted or discontinued—always considering medical necessity.

Reducing unnecessary medications often improves overall well-being: increased alertness, greater mobility, reduced risk of falls, and a lasting improvement in cognitive performance.

Individual medication adjustment is a central component of geriatric care at Dr Uta Köpstein's practice, intending to enable older people to live safe, active, and independent lives.

Please visit the website of the geriatric department at Evangelisches Krankenhaus Hubertus for more information.