Dr. Achim Preiss is a certified knee surgeon of the German Knee Society (DKG e.V.), a certified arthroscopist of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (AGA) and a certified member of the Society for Foot and Ankle Surgery (GFFC e.V.). These highly specialized certificates underline his professional expertise and his commitment to the highest medical standards. His surgical specialties include arthroscopic and open joint-preserving procedures on the knee joint, the treatment of complex ligament injuries, modern cartilage replacement procedures and repositioning osteotomies. He also has outstanding expertise in foot and ankle surgery, for example in ligament reconstruction, cartilage surgery and the treatment of deformities. In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Preiss also offers conservative therapies such as hyaluronic acid therapy, PRP/ACP therapy (conditioned plasma), high-energy induction therapy (magnetic field therapy) and shock wave therapy (ESWT). These methods make it possible to specifically alleviate symptoms and promote healing without the need for surgical intervention. In this way, he guarantees holistic care that is individually tailored to the needs of his patients.
Dr. Preiss began his medical career at the Rhineland-Westphalian Technical University in Aachen, where he laid the foundations for his later specialization. He completed his specialist training at the Diakonie Clinic in Hamburg and the Asklepios Clinic St. Georg in Hamburg. His last position there was as senior physician and medical director of a knee center certified by the German Knee Society. He was also head of the foot and ankle surgery department. In these positions, Dr. Preiss was able to continuously deepen his skills and set new standards in orthopedic surgery. His expertise includes not only surgical practice, but also the development of innovative treatment methods, particularly in the field of knee surgery. Since the end of 2020, Dr. Preiss has been part of the team at Helios Endo Clinic Hamburg, one of the world's leading specialist clinics for bone, joint and spinal surgery, as Senior Consultant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Here, he brings all his experience and expertise to bear to further enhance the clinic's high quality of treatment. The ENDO Clinic, known for more than 9,000 joint surgery operations per year, offers the ideal platform for Dr. Preiss to further advance his specialization and commitment to excellent patient care.
Dr. Preiss is also scientifically active: he has given numerous specialist lectures, published articles in national and international publications and co-developed innovative surgical techniques. His memberships in leading specialist societies such as the German Knee Society (DKG), the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (AGA) and the Society for Foot and Ankle Surgery (GFFC) testify to his commitment to keeping abreast of the latest scientific and technical developments. Dr. Achim Preiss is a doctor who works with passion and precision. His patients benefit not only from his in-depth specialist expertise, but also from his empathetic and individual care. At the Helios Endo Clinic Hamburg, he sets new standards in orthopaedic surgery and helps his patients regain their mobility and quality of life.