When it comes to vascular diseases in the Sauerland region, one name almost always comes to mind: Dr. med. Dipl. oec. med., FESC Michael Lichtenberg has made a name for himself at the Hochsauerland Hospital, particularly in the field of angiology—even on the international stage. The Center for Pelvic Vein Obstructions, which he heads, is one of the largest specialized departments of its kind in all of Germany. The specialist has now been honored for his outstanding achievements: Dr. Lichtenberg received the Leading Medicine Guide seal of approval.
When, in the medical field, tremendous versatility gives rise to a well-considered and passionate specialization, it is usually the patients who benefit most. It didn’t take long for word of the high quality of a new center to spread far beyond the borders of the Hochsauerland region: The Center for Pelvic Vein Obstructions at the Hochsauerland Hospital, led by Dr. med. Dipl. oec. med., FESC, treats patients with vascular narrowing, varicose veins, and acute or chronic swelling in the legs—and is considered the premier destination for congenital or acquired pelvic vein stenosis. Dr. Lichtenberg, the center’s founder, is also a specialist in May-Thurner syndrome, a condition in which the affected pelvic vein lies at an unfavorable angle to the pelvic bone and the iliac artery.
FESC: A Highly Sought-After Honorary Title
Dr. Lichtenberg is not only a specialist in angiology but also in internal medicine, cardiology, internal intensive care medicine, and hypertensiology (DHL); furthermore, he holds a degree in health economics. Incidentally, the coveted FESC designation indicates that Dr. Lichtenberg has made outstanding contributions to the field of vascular diseases: “Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology” is a rarely awarded honorary title!
Dr. Lichtenberg also plays a prominent public role in the German Society of Angiology (DGA): Since 2017, he has served there first as managing director and later as president, representing over 1,200 angiologists who play a decisive role in shaping the future of this medical specialty. Dr. Lichtenberg focuses on two key areas here: He promotes the further development of guidelines in the arterial and venous fields, and he is also deeply committed to restructuring continuing education in angiology. For this renowned specialist, one thing is clear: only through first-rate support for the next generation can the high quality of vascular surgery be ensured in the long term.
Seal Presentation: Honoring a Respected Specialist
A highly connected specialist who constantly keeps an eye on research and other innovations in his field and who, thanks to his high level of medical expertise, rightly enjoys the full trust of his patients—with these qualities, Dr. med. Dipl. oec. med., FESC, is a cutting-edge physician. Further proof that Dr. Lichtenberg is an exceptional specialist is his receipt of the Leading Medicine Guide seal of approval. Incidentally, this honor also serves a very positive purpose: It ensures that patients with pelvic vein obstructions, for example, can be directed to the right specialist immediately through the online medical portal—and thus find their way to the Center for Pelvic Vein Obstructions. Whether they live in the Sauerland region, the Ruhr area, or even farther away, those affected have a highly recommended resource in Arnsberg, Westphalia.
