Alexandra Pfitzmann
Editorial Contributions
The Broad Spectrum of Hernia Surgery – Expert Interview with Associate Professor Dr. Joachim Conze
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Joachim Conze is a leading specialist in the field of hernia surgery, heads the UM Hernia Center Dr. Conze in Munich, and also serves as a board member of the German Hernia Society. With over 30 years of experience—particularly in the treatment of inguinal and abdomina...
Read moreMinimally Invasive Surgeries for: Uterus Removal, Fibroid Removal, and Prolapse Treatment – Expert Interview with Associate Professor Dr. Ermis
Asst. Prof. Dr. med. Dr. Resmiye Ermis is an outstanding specialist in gynecology and the founder of the MIC and Fibroid Center Rhein-Main. She is also Chief Physician at the Rotes Kreuz Hospital within the Frankfurt Red Cross Clinics. With her expertise and passion for minimally invasive surgery, s...
Read moreRevolutionary Middle Ear Surgery: A New Ray of Hope for Hearing Improvement – Expert Interview with Prof. Preyer
Professor Dr. med. Serena Preyer is a distinguished expert in otorhinolaryngology (ENT), head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. Since her appointment in 2016 as Medical Director at the ViDia Christian Clinics in Karlsruhe, she has not only brought her vast experience to bear but also uni...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Shafizadeh on Lower Limb Malalignment
Prof. Dr. med. Sven Shafizadeh is a recognized specialist in knee surgery and sports traumatology, practicing at the Sportklinik 360° at the Sana Dreifaltigkeits Hospital in Cologne. His extensive expertise and many years of experience have made him a leading authority in treating knee joint inj...
Read moreDepression and sleep: Expert interview with Prof. Dr. Richter
Prof. (TH Nuremberg) Dr. med. Kneginja Richter, MHBA, is an experienced specialist in psychiatry, psychotherapy and sleep medicine and heads the CuraMed Day Clinic Nuremberg. With her many years of experience and specialization in psychiatry, psychotherapy, sleep medicine and neurostimulation, she a...
Read moreProstate artery embolization and prostate diagnostics and biopsy: Expert interview with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Vogl
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Thomas J. Vogl is an internationally recognized specialist in radiology and is one of the leading experts in the field of diagnostic and interventional radiology. As Director of the Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Frankfurt University Hospital and Professo...
Read moreSurgical gynecology: Expert interview with Prof. Hornemann
Professor Dr. med. Amadeus Hornemann is a highly esteemed specialist in gynaecology who took over the management of the newly founded Clinic for Operative Gynaecology at Bürgerhospital in Frankfurt am Main in October 2024. With his extensive expertise in gynaecological oncology and minimally in...
Read moreCholangiocellular carcinoma: Expert interview with primary physician Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Gruenberger
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Gruenberger is a renowned specialist in liver, pancreatic and biliary tract surgery and is one of the leading specialists in the field of oncological surgery in Vienna. As Head of the Department of Surgery at the Klinikum Favoriten, one of the most important centers for liver, ...
Read moreDental implants, aligners (invisible braces) & CEREC (Ceramic Reconstruction): Expert interview with Dr. Philipp Kaiser, MMSc LLM
Dr. Philipp Kaiser, MMSc LLM, is a specialized dentist with a focus on aesthetic dentistry, implantology and invisible tooth adjustments. At his practice in Draßburg in Burgenland, he offers comprehensive dental care together with an experienced team of dentists and dental technicians. The pra...
Read moreModern therapies for lung cancer: Expert interview with Prof. Thomas
Prof. Dr. med. Michael Thomas is an outstanding personality in the field of thoracic oncology and enjoys an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally. As Chief Physician of Internal Oncology of Thoracic Tumors at the renowned Thorax Clinic in Heidelberg, he heads one of the leading in...
Read moreOcular prosthetics - treatment with prostheses made of glass: Expert interview with Prof. Heindl
Prof. Dr. Dr. Ludwig M. Heindl is a world-renowned specialist in eyelid/orbita/lachrymal duct/tumor surgery and general ophthalmology, working at the Center for Ophthalmology at the University Hospital of Cologne. He is an expert in his field with an excellent reputation thanks to his extensive expe...
Read moreRobotics in endoprosthetics: Expert interview with Prof. Schräder
Prof. Dr. Peter Schräder, Chief Physician and Medical Director of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic at OrthoCentrum Jugenheim (OCJ), is an outstanding specialist whose expertise is valued far beyond the region. With a broad spectrum of specialties ranging from orthopedics and trauma surge...
Read moreModern imaging for the heart: CT, MRI and interventional radiology in comparison - expert interview with Prof. Ralf Bauer
At the renowned RNS joint practice in Wiesbaden, Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Bauer contributes his outstanding expertise as a specialist in radiology to non-invasive cardiac imaging diagnostics. With many years of experience and specialization in cardiac CT and cardiac MRI, he has made a significant contrib...
Read moreNew horizons in hip and knee endoprosthetics improve quality of life and mobility: Expert interview with Prof. Drees
Professor Philipp Drees specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery, orthopedic rheumatology and special orthopedic surgery, has been Head of Orthopedics and Rheumatoid Orthopedics since 2014 and Director of the Centre for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (ZOU) at the University Medical Centre at Joh...
Read moreBack health: Expert interview with Dr. Richter
Alexander Richter is a highly qualified specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, specializing in spinal surgery and pain medicine. He is a senior physician in the Department of Spinal Surgery and Neurosurgery at Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg, where he performs both conservative and surgical thera...
Read moreOptions for joint-preserving hip surgery: Expert interview with Prof. Günther
Prof. Dr. med. habil. Klaus-Peter Günther is a leading authority in the field of hip surgery and hip endoprosthetics. As Managing Director of the University Center for Orthopedics, Trauma & Plastic Surgery at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, he combines medical expertise w...
Read morePsychosomatics and psychotherapy - focus on psycho-oncology: Expert interview with Dr. Claudia Plenge
Dr. Claudia Plenge is an experienced specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy with particular expertise in the field of psycho-oncology. As medical director of the CuraMed-Akutklinik Allgäu, she brings not only in-depth specialist knowledge but also a deep understanding of he...
Read moreRhizarthrosis - the most common form of osteoarthritis of the hand: Expert interview with Dr. Hubert Klauser, MD
Dr. Hubert Klauser is a renowned specialist in foot surgery, ankle surgery, sports traumatology and hand surgery, who combines his expertise at the HAND AND FOOT CENTRE BERLIN. As medical director of the facility, Dr. Klauser not only has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseas...
Read morePrecise diagnostics, innovative therapies, networked expertise: expert interview with Prof. Heußel
Prof. Dr. med. Claus Peter Heußel has been Head Physician of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with Nuclear Medicine at the renowned Thorax Clinic in Heidelberg since 2006. As a proven expert in his field, he combines state-of-the-art imaging diagnostics with interventi...
Read moreUse of artificial lung replacement procedures in the context of lung operations: Expert interview with Dr. Redwan
Dr. Bassam Redwan, FRCP, FACS, is a leading specialist in the field of thoracic surgery and, as a senior consultant at Klinikum Westfalen, plays a central role in the treatment of diseases of the chest. His expertise includes in particular the surgical treatment of lung cancer, bronchovascular recon...
Read moreAllergies in the spotlight: causes, effects and modern treatment options - expert interview with Prof. Bergmann
Professor Dr. med. Christoph Bergmann is an outstanding specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine with a focus on sleep medicine and allergology, whose extensive clinical and scientific expertise makes him one of the most respected specialists in Germany. In his private practice and as head of the...
Read moreDiagnosis and treatment of spider veins and reticular varicose veins: Expert interview with Prof. Reich-Schupke
Prof. Dr. med. Stefanie Reich-Schupke is an outstanding expert in the field of venous diseases and enjoys an international reputation in skin and vascular medicine. With her comprehensive specialization in dermatology, phlebology, lymphology and medical wound therapy, she represents an importan...
Read moreKnee surgery, endoprosthetics and sports orthopedics: High level of expertise at the DUO Duderstadt practice - expert interview with Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wachowski
Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wachowski is one of the leading specialists in the field of knee surgery, knee endoprosthetics and sports orthopedics. Thanks to his many years of experience and extensive expertise in the treatment of knee diseases and injuries, he has made a name for himself far beyond the re...
Read moreSleep apnea due to reflux, or reflux due to sleep apnea? Expert interview with Prof. Dr. Zehetner
Prof. (USC) Dr. med. Jörg Zehetner is a renowned specialist in visceral surgery with a particular focus on upper abdominal surgery. He has outstanding expertise in the treatment of diseases of the esophagus and stomach, including cancer, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and obesity. He is al...
Read moreEndoprosthetics and prosthesis replacement of the shoulder joint - Expert interview with Prof. Lehmann
Prof. Dr. Lars-Johannes Lehmann is a recognized expert in the field of orthopaedics and trauma surgery with a special focus on shoulder, elbow and hand surgery. As Director of the Clinic for Trauma, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine at the ViDia Christian Clinics in Karlsruhe, he has earned an outsta...
Read moreRobot-assisted cochlear implantation for profound hearing loss: Expert interview with Prof. Caversaccio
Professor Marco Domenico Caversaccio is a highly qualified specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine, specializing in head and neck tumours and the treatment of hearing loss. As Clinic Director and Chief Physician of the University Clinic for ENT, Head and Neck Surgery at Inselspital Bern, he brin...
Read moreThe Sarcoma Center in Hamburg - high level of expertise and innovative treatment options using intraoperative radiotherapy
Professor Dr. med. habil. Carolin Tonus is a recognized specialist in visceral surgery, particularly in intestinal surgery, proctology and tumour surgery. She enjoys a high international reputation and specializes in the treatment of tumours in the gastrointestinal tract and rare soft tissue tumours...
Read moreLong-/Post-COVID in psychosomatics: Expert interview with Dr. med. Eva Roder
Dr. med. Eva Roder is a senior consultant and experienced specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at the CuraMed Day Clinic Neu-Ulm, which will open in July 2024 as part of the modern Neu-Ulm Health Campus. The day clinic, which is characterized by an innovative and interdisciplinary ...
Read moreChronic inflammatory bowel disease: new, modern therapy - expert interview with Prof. Ehehalt
Prof. Dr. med. Robert Ehehalt is a renowned specialist in gastroenterology and head of the gastroenterology practice in Heidelberg. His specialization includes the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, in particular chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as colorectal canc...
Read moreLiver surgery including ablative procedures (e.g. microwave ablation): Expert interview with Prof. Dr. med. Merten Hommann
At Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Prof. Dr. med. Merten Hommann combines outstanding medical expertise with deep human care. As Chief Physician of the Clinic for General Surgery and Visceral Surgery, he specializes in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumours, liver surgery and pancreatic surgery. Under his...
Read moreNon-invasive medical aesthetics: Expert interview with Dr. Hani Oweira
Dr. med. Hani Oweira is a specialist in surgery and visceral surgery and attending physician at the Hirslanden clinics in Zurich and Cham with his own practice in Zurich and Cham. He completed his training at renowned university hospitals in Heidelberg and the Charité in Berlin. Previously, h...
Read moreMen's health: Expert interview with Dr. Wagner
Dr. Tobias Wagner is a specialist in urology and is part of the renowned Center for Urology, which offers comprehensive urological care at its Wiesloch, Walldorf and Sinsheim locations. With his many years of experience and expertise, Dr. Wagner is an important part of the specialist medical team, w...
Read moreModern hip arthroscopy: Expert interview with retired surgeon Dr. Wolfgang Zinser (DE)
Primarius a. D. Dr. med. Wolfgang Zinser is an internationally recognized specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology with particular expertise in joint-preserving hip surgery. As a certified cartilage specialist and recognized AGA expert for hips, knees and ankles, he has dedicated himself to the t...
Read moreInnovative treatments for the foot and ankle: expert interview with Dr. Attila Vásárhelyi, MD
Dr. Attila Vásárhelyi is an FMH specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system with particular expertise in foot and ankle surgery as well as hip and knee arthroplasty. At his practice in Biel/Switzerland, he offers innovative, minimally invasive proce...
Read moreRobotic surgery in gynecological oncology: expert interview with Dr. Zaher Halwani
Dr. Zaher Halwani is a renowned specialist in gynaecological oncology and endometriosis at Vivantes Humboldt Hospital in Berlin. As head of the certified Gynecological Cancer Center, he is particularly dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian, peritoneal and uterine cancer as well as othe...
Read moreOutpatient hernia operations and outpatient surgery in general at the new outpatient surgery center of the Seechirurgie practice - expert interview with Dr. Pöschmann
Dr. Enrico Pöschmann is a recognized specialist in hernia surgery and runs the state-of-the-art Seechirurgie outpatient surgery center on Lake Zurich in Switzerland. With his many years of experience and expertise, he has built up an excellent reputation, particularly in the treatment of comple...
Read morePrecise and fast skin cancer screening with 360° full-body scanner - Expert interview with Prof. Bechara
Prof. Dr. Falk Bechara is a recognized specialist in the field of dermatosurgery and enjoys an excellent reputation far beyond the Ruhr region. As Deputy Clinic Director of the Dermatology Clinic and Head Physician of the Department of Dermatosurgery at the Catholic Hospital Bochum, he combines the ...
Read moreConfocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) - Expert interview with Dr. Kai Wiemer
Dr. Kai Wiemer is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology and heads the Medical Clinic II - Clinic for Gastroenterology at the Knappschaft Clinic in Kamen, Westphalia. With his many years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract as well as...
Read moreModern therapy for rectal cancer: Expert interview with Prof. Dr. med. Robert Rosenberg
Professor Robert Rosenberg is an expert in visceral and tumor surgery and is head of the Department of General and Visceral Surgery at Baselland Cantonal Hospital. He is also Head of the Abdominal Center and heads the certified Colon Cancer Center there, which is one of the leading facilities in Swi...
Read moreWeight loss injections: New ways to lose weight - opportunities and risks: expert interview with Dr. med. Markus von der Groeben
Dr. Markus von der Groeben is a recognized specialist in surgery with a focus on visceral surgery and is considered a proven expert in the field of obesity treatment. Since 2018, he has been head of the Obesity Center at Muri Hospital in the canton of Aargau, where he works as a senior physician for...
Read moreDr. med. Sylvia Weiner on her work as future patron of the association Gesunde Neugier e.V.
Dr. Sylvia Weiner is an experienced specialist in general and visceral surgery and one of the leading experts in the field of obesity and metabolic surgery. Since October 1, 2022, she has headed the Clinic for Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Surgery at Sana Klinikum Offenbach. With in-depth training i...
Read moreRobot-assisted knee endoprosthetics and personalized medicine in knee prosthetics: Expert interview with Prof. Michael Hirschmann
Professor Dr. Michael Hirschmann is an internationally recognized expert in orthopedics and traumatology with particular expertise in knee surgery and knee endoprosthetics. As President of the Personalized Arthroplasty Society and a board member of leading specialist societies such as the German Kne...
Read moreDiabetic surgery: Expert interview with Dr. med. Sylvia Weiner
Dr. Sylvia Weiner, MD is a leading expert in obesity and metabolic surgery. With nearly two decades of experience, she has established herself as a top specialist in the treatment of obesity and its consequences. Since October 2022, she has served as the Head of the Department of Obesity and Metabol...
Read moreState-of-the-art endoprosthetics and precise surgery for the shoulder and elbow: expert interview with Dr. Christian Schoch
Dr. Christian Schoch is a renowned specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery and endoprosthetics. As a senior physician at the St. Vinzenz Klinik Pfronten in the Allgäu region, he has many years of experience in the treatment of complex diseases and injuries to these highly specialized joints. H...
Read moreBreast cancer: early detection and modern therapies save lives: Expert interview with Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Christian Kolberg
Prof. Dr. med. Kolberg is Chief Physician of the Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Marienhospital Bottrop, an academic teaching hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen. He has headed the clinic there since 2005 and focuses on the treatment of malignant tumors of the female breast and fem...
Read moreProstatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer - Expert interview with Dr. Talal Ebash
Dr. Talal Ebash is a highly qualified specialist in urology and paediatric urology who works at the renowned Saudi German Hospital in Dubai. With extensive medical training and many years of international experience in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, he is one of the leading specialists in his...
Read moreMinimally Invasive Hip Endoprosthetics – Expert Interview with MUDr. Pavol Pavelka, MHBA
Dr. Pavol Pavelka is a highly experienced orthopaedic and trauma surgery consultant, specialising in hip and knee joint endoprosthetics. As Head of the Endoprosthetics Centre at the St. Vinzenz Clinic in Pfronten, located in the Allgäu region, he is a recognised proponent of modern, patient-cen...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr Volker Fackeldey
Dr. med. Volker Fackeldey heads the renowned Hernia Center at Maindreieck in the Klinik Kitzinger Land, which under his leadership has developed into a major institution for abdominal wall hernias in the Würzburg area and beyond. As early as 2013, it was recognized as one of the first...
Read moreHolistic pain medicine – Individual approaches to sustainable pain reduction – Expert interview with Dr. med. Dipl.-Ing. Psych. Simone Heymann
Dr. med. Dipl. Psych. Simone Heymann is an outstanding expert in pain medicine and neurosurgery. With her unique combination of medical and psychological expertise, she pursues a holistic approach to treating acute and chronic pain. Since 2010, she has headed the state-of-the-art and well-establishe...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. Robert Rosenberg, FACS, EMBA – Treatment of Diverticulitis
Prof. Dr. Robert Rosenberg, FACS, EMBA, is a recognized expert in the fields of general and visceral surgery as well as oncologic surgery. As Head of the Department of General and Visceral Surgery at the Kantonsspital Baselland in Liestal, he also leads the certified Colorectal Cancer Center, one of...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Dr. Matthias Heuer – Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, and Fundoplication
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. Matthias Heuer is a highly respected specialist in surgery, particularly in the fields of hernia surgery, thyroid surgery, and reflux treatment. As the director of the surgical clinics at the Stiftungsklinikum PROSELIS, with locations in Recklinghausen and Herten, he brings not on...
Read moreBotox and Fillers: More Than Aesthetics – From Migraines to Teeth Grinding Expert Interview with Prof. Heindl
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Ludwig Heindl is a renowned physician with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. As a specialist, he places great importance on personalized consultations and tailored treatment plans to meet the individual needs of his patients. At the private practice "New Aesthet...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Martin Scholz
Prof. Dr. med. Martin Scholz is a leading expert in the field of neurosurgery and has been the head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Sana Clinics Duisburg since 2009, one of the largest and most renowned neurosurgical departments in Germany. As a specialist in neurosurgery and intensive care...
Read moreDisc Prosthetics: Expert Interview with Prof. Dr. Nicolai El Hindy
Prof. Dr. med. Nicolai El Hindy is the Chief Physician of the Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery at the St. Marien Hospital Lünen and is considered one of Germany’s leading specialists in advanced, high-precision spine surgery. As a board-certified neurosurgeon with an additiona...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Christoph Weber, MD: Precision Without a Scalpel
Benign and malignant brain tumors present significant challenges — but modern technologies such as stereotactic radiosurgery are opening up new treatment avenues. Dr. Christoph Weber, MD, neurosurgeon and specialist in radiosurgery based in Zurich, explains in this exclusive interview how radi...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Dr. habil. Thomas Carus, FACS
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. habil. Thomas Carus FACS is a recognized specialist in general, visceral, and vascular surgery with a particular focus on minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, and abdominal diseases. Since his appointment as Chief Physician of the Department of General and Visceral Surge...
Read moreExpert Interview with Associate Professor Dr. Christopher Becker
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Christopher Becker is an experienced specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery with a particular focus on spinal and pelvic pain. Since August 2024, he has been running his own practice, spectrum MED in the heart of Munich, while also serving as Head of Spinal Surgery at Artemed Kl...
Read moreExpert Interview with Senior Consultant Dr. Matthias Hofmann, FEBS AWS - The Inguinal Hernia
Senior Consultant Dr. Matthias Hofmann is a highly qualified specialist in general and visceral surgery with a distinct specialization in hernia surgery. Since 2019, he has been a senior physician at the Hernia Competence Center of Franziskus Hospital and has established himself as a respected speci...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. Mike Ralf Langenbach – The Pancreas: A Small Organ with a Big Responsibility for Digestion and Metabolism
Professor Dr. Mike Ralf Langenbach, MD is an outstanding specialist in surgery, with a focus on hernia surgery, reflux surgery, and visceral surgery. He is a highly experienced surgeon in the treatment of abdominal hernias, such as inguinal or umbilical hernias, as well as in the management of reflu...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. Felix Herth, MD
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Felix Herth is one of the leading experts in the fields of pulmonology and respiratory medicine in Germany. As the Head of the Department at the Thorax Clinic Heidelberg and simultaneously the clinic’s Chief Medical Officer, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Wiese
Professor Dr. med. Christoph Wiese is recognized as one of Germany’s leading experts in pain medicine. As Chief Physician of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine and Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine (ZIS‑HEH) at Herzogin Elisabeth Hospital in B...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Stephan Delschen, DDS
Dr. med. dent. Stephan Delschen is an experienced and highly qualified dentist, renowned for his expertise in endodontics, aesthetic dentistry, and implantology. At his DENTEINS practice in Troisdorf, he provides patients with comprehensive dental care while ensuring each visit is as pleasant as pos...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Bernhard Drummer, MD
Dr. med. Bernhard Drummer serves as Chief of General Surgery at Klinikum Forchheim – Fränkische Schweiz and brings over 30 years of surgical expertise. As a renowned expert in bariatric surgery, he helped establish the Oberfranken Obesity Center, which has been certified by the German Soc...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Dieter Heller
Prof. Dr. med. Karl‑Dieter Heller is the Chief Physician of the Orthopedic Clinic at Herzogin Elisabeth Hospital Braunschweig and is regarded as one of the most distinguished specialists in knee and hip surgery. His particular expertise lies in the implantation and revision of endoprostheses, as wel...
Read moreFuture-Proof Cardiology – Expert Interview with Prof. Dr. Frank Breuckmann
With Professor Dr. med. Frank Breuckmann, Klinik Kitzinger Land has brought on board an internationally acknowledged cardiologist, delivering university-level heart medicine to the region. As Chief Physician of the Department of Internal Medicine, he combines extensive clinical experience, profound ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Mike H. Baums – Shoulder Endoprosthetics
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Mike H. Baums is the Chief Physician of the Department of Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, and Sports Traumatology at the St. Elisabeth Hospital in Dorsten and is recognized as an expert in the field of joint surgery. With a particular focus on the shoulder, elbow, and knee joints,...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Michael Lichtenberg, MD, MSc in Health Economics, FESC
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg, MD, Dipl. Health Economist is a recognized specialist in the field of angiology and serves as Chief Physician of the Department of Angiology at the Klinikum Hochsauerland, where he heads the Center for Pelvic Vein Obstructions in Arnsberg. This center is one of the largest s...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. Thomas Vogl – Radiology with New Photon-Counting CT: Precise, Minimally Invasive, and Patient-Friendly
University Professor Dr. Thomas Vogl is one of Europe’s leading experts in diagnostic and interventional radiology. As Director of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital Frankfurt and Professor at the Goethe University Frankfur...
Read moreExpert Interview with Visiting Professor (Buenos Aires) Dr. Thorsten Gehrke, MD
Dr. Thorsten Gehrke, MD is a nationally and internationally renowned specialist in joint surgery. He has built a reputation through his many years of experience and outstanding expertise, particularly in the field of hip and knee endoprosthetics. Since 2005, he has served as Medical Director and Chi...
Read moreExpert Interview with Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu, MHBA
Professor Dr. med. Adrian Dragu is a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery with an additional qualification in Hand Surgery. He heads the Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus in Saxony. His areas of expertise include burn treatment (burn surgery) ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. univ. Christian Lang
Dr. med. univ. Christian Lang is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, as well as an expert in sports medicine with his own private practice in Salzburg. As a knee specialist, he focuses particularly on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of knee issues – from acute sports inju...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Georg Brandl, M.D.
Dr. Georg Brandl, MD is an experienced specialist in orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, and traumatology, with a particular focus on knee joint treatment. For over two decades, he has devoted himself to both conservative and surgical therapies for knee-related conditions and enjoys an excellent reputa...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Ali Abdeen
Dr. med. Ali Abdeen is a board-certified specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery and section head of the Center for Post-Bariatric and Reconstructive Surgery at Heiligenberg Castle in Seeheim‑Jugenheim. With over 15 years of clinical and research experience, he is recognized as a leading expert ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Associate Professor Dr. med. Silvio Däster
PD Dr. med. Silvio Däster is a board-certified surgeon (FMH) specializing in visceral surgery and is part of the experienced team at Praxis Chirurgie im Zentrum in Basel. With his extensive clinical experience, scientific expertise, and personal, patient-centered approach, he represents modern,...
Read moreExpert Interview with OA Mag. Dr. Jurij Gorjanc, MD, FRCS, FEBS AWS, Lecturer (University of Ljubljana)
OA Mag. Dr. Jurij Gorjanc, MD, FRCS, FEBS AWS is recognized internationally as a leading expert in hernia surgery. With many years of surgical experience and international recognition, he has established himself as a trusted authority in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias. At his surgical pract...
Read moreExpert Interview with Hristo Nikolaev Kolev
Hristo Nikolaev Kolev is a highly qualified specialist in general surgery with a clear focus on bariatric surgery. At his private practice Adipositas Chirurgie Westend in Frankfurt am Main, he supports individuals with severe obesity on their journey toward better health, quality of life, and autono...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Matthias Pothmann
Dr. Matthias Pothmann is a highly qualified specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. As head physician of the Westphalian Joint and Endoprosthetics Center at the Christliches Klinikum Unna, he specializes in hip and knee joint replacement surgery. In treating joint osteoarthritis, espec...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. Andreas Ottersbach
Dr. Andreas Ottersbach is a recognized and highly specialized orthopedic surgeon with an international reputation, focusing on hip and knee joint replacement. As Chief Physician of the Orthopedic Clinic at the Oberwallis Hospital Center in Switzerland, he employs minimally invasive techniques and st...
Read moreExpert Interview with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Ludwig Heindl
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Ludwig Heindl is a renowned physician with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. As a specialist, he places great importance on personalized consultation and customized treatment concepts to meet the individual needs of his patients. At his private practice "New Aest...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Alfred Tylla, MD
Dr. med. Alfred Tylla is a highly respected and exceptionally qualified specialist in knee surgery, renowned for his outstanding expertise in joint preservation, sports orthopedics, and complex reconstructive procedures. As the head of the Knee Center certified by Rummelsberg Hospital, he has been d...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Atesch Ateschrang
Since January 1, 2025, Professor Dr. med. Atesch Ateschrang has been Head Physician of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Kantonsspital Aarau (KSA) – the largest center for medical care in the Canton of Aargau. With his extensive clinical experience and evidence-based expertise,...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. univ. Nicolas Rickert
Dr. med. univ. Nicolas Rickert is an outstanding specialist in urology. As medical director of the German-French Medical Care Center (DFMVZ) in Saarbrücken, he offers a comprehensive spectrum of modern urological diagnostics and therapies. His expertise ranges from uro-oncology and andrology to...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Stylianos Toumasis
Dr. Stylianos Toumasis is Head of Endoprosthetics and Director of the Endoprosthetics Center of Maximum Care (EPZmax) at the Nardini Klinikum St. Johannis in Landstuhl near Kaiserslautern. As a specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery with several additional qualifications – including Spec...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. med. Peter Vajkoczy
Professor Dr. med. Peter Vajkoczy is one of the world’s leading figures in neurosurgery and a prominent voice in the treatment of complex disorders of the nervous system. As Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Charité in Berlin, the renowned university hospital, he combine...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Stephanie Adam, M.D.
Dr. med. Stephanie Adam is a board-certified specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery with a focus on shoulder and elbow surgery at the Stiftung Marien-Hospital Euskirchen. As a DVSE-certified shoulder and elbow surgeon, she has many years of experience and is considered an expert in treating co...
Read moreExpert Interview with the Centrum Gastroenterologie Bethanien
The Centrum Gastroenterologie Bethanien (CGB) in Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest outpatient facilities in Germany for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas. With over 25,000 endoscopic procedures performed annually, it ranks among the largest gastroenterology centers na...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Karl Philipp Kutzner, MD
Professor Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner is a recognized specialist in orthopedic surgery with a focus on joint replacement, particularly hip and knee endoprosthetics. He has many years of experience as a senior physician at a clinic specialized in endoprosthetics and has demonstrated his scientific ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. med. Dr. rer. nat. Holger Sudhoff
Professor Dr. med. Dr. rer. nat. Holger Sudhoff is an outstanding specialist in the field of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. As an internationally recognized authority, he brings impressive expertise and extensive experience to the medical care of his patients. Together with a highly quali...
Read moreExpert Interview with Mohamed Issam Zabad
Mohamed Issam Zabad is a dedicated specialist in urology who, through his solid training and extensive clinical experience in Germany and internationally, has developed outstanding expertise in the treatment of urological conditions. At the urological practice “Bliesurologen” in Neunkirc...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Markus Knupp, MD
Professor Dr. med. Markus Knupp is an internationally recognized specialist in disorders and surgery of the ankle joint and the head of “Mein Fusszentrum AG” in Basel, Switzerland. With many years of experience and several thousand successfully performed procedures, he specializes in tre...
Read moreExpert Interview with Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Claudia Rudack
University Professor Dr. med. Claudia Rudack is one of Germany’s leading experts in otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine). Since 2012, she has led the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at University Hospital Münster with outstanding professional expertise and genuine dedica...
Read moreExpert Interview with PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm
PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm is a board-certified specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System with proven expertise in hip and pelvic surgery. As a partner at the Gelenkzentrum Zürich at the Privatklinik Bethanien, he treats patients with a wide range of hip-relat...
Read moreExpert Interview with PD Dr. Marcus Mumme
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Marcus Mumme is a board-certified specialist in orthopedics and traumatology and is among the leading experts in the field of knee and sports surgery in Switzerland. At the Sportclinic Zurich Hirslanden, where he has been practicing since October 2024, he focuses on comprehensive orth...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor (USC) Jörg Zehetner, MD
Professor (USC) Dr. med. Jörg Zehetner is an outstanding specialist in visceral surgery, particularly upper gastrointestinal surgery, and enjoys an excellent international reputation for his expertise and innovative approach. His broad expertise includes treating diseases of the esophagus and s...
Read moreExpert Interview with Asst. Prof. Dr. Resmiye Ermis
Asst. Prof. Dr. Resmiye Ermis is a renowned gynecologist specializing in minimally invasive gynecological surgery. She founded the Klinik Rotes Kreuz and the MIC and Myoma Center Rhein-Main in Frankfurt am Main. She is one of Germany’s leading experts in modern endoscopy and minimally invasive...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. Sebastian Lamm
Dr. med. Sebastian Lamm is an experienced and dedicated specialist in minimally invasive and robot-assisted visceral surgery at the Canton Hospital Baselland, coordinator of the reference center for hernia surgery there and head of the surgical daVinci program. With his expertise in state-of-the-art...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. Theodosios Bisdas
Professor Dr. Theodosios Bisdas is a distinguished specialist in vascular surgery who heads the Vascular Surgery Clinic at Athens Medical Center. His extensive training began with a medical degree at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by specialization at the Department of Cardiac, T...
Read moreExpert Interview with PD Dr. med. Lutz Büllesfeld, MHBA, FESC, FSCAI
The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide received up-to-date information on interventional heart valve therapy in a conversation with PD Dr. Büllesfeld. Interventional heart valve therapy is a modern, minimally invasive treatment method for heart valve diseases. It includes various c...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. Lutz Schneider
The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide had the opportunity to learn more about the surgical focus of Professor Dr. Lutz Schneider — hernia surgery — during an in-depth interview. Hernias are a common condition in which tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Dimitrios Pantelis
Overall, there are approximately 60,000 new cases each year, making colorectal cancer one of the most common types of cancer in Germany. The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide spoke with Prof. Dr. Pantelis about the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer and learned more about the use of ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. (IR) Ali Tabatabaei
The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide spoke with Dr. Tabatabaei about two specialized techniques for liposuction with simultaneous skin tightening. „The ultrasound–radiofrequency-assisted liposuction we use provides an effective solution for patients who not only want to re...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Kirsten Meurer
In a conversation with Dr. Meurer, the editors of the Leading Medicine Guide learned more about modern minimally invasive hernia surgery. A hernia develops when a weak spot in the abdominal wall or another tissue segment tears or gives way. Tissue—most often a portion of the intestine or fa...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Raúl Borgmann, M.D.
In a conversation with Dr. Borgmann, the editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide learned more about conservative regenerative therapy for knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Knee osteoarthritis — that is, degenerative wear and tear of the knee joint — is among the most common jo...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Bergmann
Sleep-related breathing disorders, especially Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), impair nighttime breathing and can significantly reduce quality of life. Typical symptoms such as loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating should be taken seriously. Targeted diagnostics make...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. Christian Ewelt
The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide had the opportunity to speak with Professor Dr. Ewelt and learned more about this specific spinal condition. Spinal canal stenosis is a condition in which a narrowing occurs within the spinal canal through which the spinal cord passes. This narrowi...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Markus Scheibel, MD
The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide learned more about modern minimally invasive procedures in shoulder surgery and innovative joint replacement in a conversation with Prof. Dr. Markus Scheibel. Minimally invasive surgical techniques and new technologies in the field of artificial jo...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. Sepp Braun
Millions of people develop bursitis over the course of their lives, often in the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knees. The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide learned more about this and the extent to which bursitis and impingement are related in a conversation with sports and joint surgery speci...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. Tobias Weismüller
The editorial team of Leading Medicine Guide was able to learn more about modern techniques in interventional endoscopy in a conversation with Prof. Dr. Weismüller. Modern techniques in interventional endoscopy are revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract....
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. Konstantinos Anagnostakos
In Germany, more than 2 million people currently live with a hip prosthesis and over 1.5 million with a knee prosthesis. Altogether, this amounts to approximately 3.5 to 4 million people who have an artificial hip or knee joint. Sometimes these prostheses need to be replaced. Around 19,000 hip revis...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. med. Sebastian Wille
There is a wide range of urological diseases, including prostate disorders, kidney stones, and reconstructive urology (reconstruction, prosthetics). The editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide spoke with Professor Dr. Wille to learn more details. Benign prostatic enlargement (BPH) and kidney...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. med. Martin Wachowski
Millions of people in Germany suffer from cartilage wear – the editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide spoke with Prof. Dr. Wachowski about modern cartilage therapies. Cartilage damage is among the most common joint disorders and can significantly restrict mobility and quality of life...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. Tomislav Kovačević
Spinal cord stimulation is among the techniques that can be used to effectively treat chronic pain. In an interview with Dr. med. Tomislav Kovačević, the editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide was able to gain deeper insights into this form of pain therapy. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor (USC) Dr. med. Jörg Zehetner
Robotic surgery is a highly advanced, minimally invasive surgical approach that combines the highest level of precision with maximum patient safety and tissue preservation. With the help of robotic assistance systems, even complex procedures can be performed with exceptional accuracy, safety, and ge...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. univ. Nicolas Rickert
Prostate enlargement, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in older men that can lead to lower urinary tract symptoms. An innovative treatment option is water vapor therapy, which gently and effectively reduces prostate tissue. This method offers patients a mi...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. univ. Franklin Kuehhas
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, it is estimated that several thousand men are affected by penile curvature. According to studies, around three to eight percent of men show typical symptoms such as palpable plaques or pronounced curvature, with prevalence increasing with age. However, many affe...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kröber
Scoliosis surgery is a highly specialized subspecialty of spine surgery and focuses on the operative treatment of scoliosis—i.e., a lateral curvature of the spine accompanied by rotation of the vertebral bodies. In Germany, an estimated 900,000+ people are affected by scoliosis. In an intervi...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Björn Schmitz
The editorial team at the Leading Medicine Guide took the opportunity to interview Dr. Björn Schmitz in his capacity as Chair of the Westfalen-Lippe State Association of the Professional Association of German Surgeons (BDC) and spokesperson for all BDC state association chairs, to learn more ab...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Anke Richter, MD
Obesity is now among the most significant chronic diseases—and it calls for specialized, interdisciplinary care rather than blame. At the Obesity Center within the Clinic for MIC, state-of-the-art medicine is paired with a distinctive perspective: it is the only center in Berlin led by a woman...
Read moreExpert Interview with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Thomas J. Vogl
Transarterial periarticular embolization (TAPE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat painful joint disorders. It is primarily applied in conditions affecting the hip, knee, hands, and feet and aims to reduce inflammation-related pain through targeted embolization of blood ve...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. Arun Kumarasamy, MBA
Minimally invasive interventional radiology is opening up entirely new pathways in the treatment of vascular diseases and chronic circulatory disorders. Instead of major surgery, highly precise, image-guided catheter procedures are used to gently access and treat diseased vessels in a targeted manne...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Olaf Schega, M.D.
In a conversation with Dr. Schega, the editors of the Leading Medicine Guide learned more specifically about the treatment of diseases and injuries of the windpipe—tracheal surgery. Tracheal surgery is a highly specialized field of surgery that focuses on treating diseases, injuries, and m...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. Patrick Müller
The treatment of cardiac arrhythmias is currently undergoing a profound transformation. Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is the first technique that can precisely and gently ablate cardiac tissue, setting new benchmarks for safety and efficiency. At the same time, the smartwatch clinic is reshaping acces...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Ali Akil, MD
Surgical Lung Volume Reduction in Patients with Advanced Pulmonary Emphysema Surgical lung volume reduction is an innovative procedure for the treatment of patients with advanced pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease characterized by irreversible enlargement of the air sacs and a gradual dete...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Robert Ehehalt, MD
Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases pose major challenges for both patients and treating physicians—making modern, holistic approaches all the more important. In addition to effective medications and innovative diagnostic methods, nutrition, lifestyle, and structured models of care are also es...
Read moreExpert Interview with Stylianos Toumasis
Robotics-assisted knee arthroplasty is gaining increasing importance, as knee osteoarthritis represents a major public health issue in Germany. According to current data, more than 7% of the adult population is affected by knee osteoarthritis—equating to several million people who suffer from ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. habil. Tobias Renkawitz
University Professor Dr. med. habil. Tobias Renkawitz has been one of the leading innovators in modern joint replacement for hip and knee osteoarthritis for many years. He develops personalized, minimally invasive surgical techniques that have set international standards and enable immediate pain re...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. (syr) Amer Jomha
Pelvic venous syndrome is a condition that often goes unnoticed. Many affected individuals initially assume it is merely temporary muscle tension—yet early diagnosis can significantly alleviate symptoms. On this topic, the editorial team of the Leading Medicine Guide spoke with vascular surger...
Read moreExpert Interview with Sven Henne
Visceral surgery encompasses the surgical treatment of internal organs, particularly the digestive tract, the liver, bile ducts, and the thyroid gland. It combines modern surgical techniques with precise diagnostics, which today are often performed using minimally invasive methods and therefore allo...
Read moreExpert Interview with Christoph Weber, MD
In Germany, an estimated 8 to 10 million people suffer from spine conditions that require treatment; in Austria, the figure is about 1 to 1.5 million, and in Switzerland around 600,000 to 700,000 people are affected. Modern spine surgery today offers both conservative and surgical methods to relieve...
Read moreExpert Interview with Thorsten Gehrke, MD
In Germany, many people are affected by joint degeneration every year, and according to estimates, around 250,000 to 300,000 patients annually require a hip or knee endoprosthesis. These procedures aim to significantly improve patients’ quality of life by relieving pain and restoring mobility....
Read moreExpert Interview with OA mag.dr. Jurij Gorjanc, dr.med., FRCS, FEBS AWS, Lecturer (University of Ljubljana)
Hernias, also known as abdominal hernias, occur when tissue or organs protrude outward through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. They can develop in various locations, most commonly as inguinal, umbilical, and ventral (abdominal wall) hernias. Incisional hernias, which arise at the sites of previou...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. med. Marco Domenico Caversaccio
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most dynamic fields of innovation in medicine. It helps physicians identify patterns in vast amounts of data, refine diagnoses, plan therapies more individually, and make procedures safer. From radiology and oncology to surgery, AI is changing how d...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. Peter Schräder
Endoprosthetics is currently experiencing a noticeable wave of modernization: robotics, digital navigation, individualized implants, and immersive technologies such as VR are transforming surgical precision and elevating the quality of care to a new level. At the same time, case numbers are rising, ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. Regina Becker, MD
In Germany, around 70% of the population occasionally suffer from headaches, approximately 10–15% from migraines, with 1–2% being chronically affected, and about 38% experiencing severe headaches several times a month. The editorial team of Leading Medicine Guide learned what can be done...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. Aristotelis Kaisidis
Stem cell therapy is a promising approach in modern medicine aimed at repairing or replacing damaged or diseased tissues through the targeted use of stem cells. Stem cells are characterized by their ability to differentiate into various cell types and to self-renew, making them a unique tool for the...
Read moreExpert Interview with Dr. med. Konstantinos Verginis
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is one of the most common vascular diseases and is caused by narrowed or blocked arteries, most often in the legs. It leads to circulatory disorders that initially cause pain when walking and, in advanced stages, can even endanger tissue. In Germany, ar...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch
Around 223,000 people in Germany are hospitalized each year due to knee and lower leg injuries, including numerous injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament and the collateral ligaments. Complex injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament and the collateral ligaments are among the most challenging...
Read moreExpert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Christian Kolberg
Fibroids are benign growths of the uterus and are among the most common gynecological findings overall. In Germany, more than 50% of women develop at least one fibroid during their lifetime, particularly frequently between the ages of 30 and 50. Many fibroids go unnoticed, while others cause heavy ...
Read moreExpert Interview with Professor Alexander Albert
Professor Dr. Alexander Albert is among Germany’s most experienced cardiac specialists – a surgeon who combines the highest level of medical expertise with a distinctly patient-centered approach. For him, a therapy is only successful if it is gentle, individualized, and clearly understan...
Read moreExpert Interview with Jörg Zehetner, MD, Professor (USC)
Reflux surgery focuses on the surgical treatment of chronic heartburn and its consequences – a condition that is far more than just an annoying burning sensation behind the breastbone. When medications are no longer sufficient or the backflow of stomach acid has already led to inflammation, mu...
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