Prof. Dr. med. Daniel Hänggi

Prior to his current position as Director of Translational Neurosurgery at the INI – International Neuroscience Institute® in Hannover and Founder and Managing Director of Neurosurgical Clinics Prof. Hänggi GmbH in Germany, Prof. Dr Hänggi was Director and Full Professor of the Neurosurgical Clinic at the University Medical Center Mannheim, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg from 2015 to 2019 and Full Professor of the Neurosurgical Clinic at the University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University from 2019 to 2023.
This position demonstrates his many years of experience and profound knowledge in his field of expertise.

One of Prof. Hänggi's main areas of expertise is vascular neurosurgery, i.e. the surgical treatment of the vessels in the brain. He is one of the world's ten most cited authors in this field. In particular, he has made a name for himself in the detection and treatment of aneurysms in the brain, vascular bulges that can become life-threatening. In addition, he also performs bypasses in the brain and places great emphasis on skull base surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery. The treatment of patients after serious accidents is also an important part of his work.

Interdisciplinary cooperation is a priority

Prof. Daniel Hänggi, MD, has been Director of Translational Neurosurgery at the INI – International Neuroscience Institute® in Hannover since 2023. There he treats a wide range
of diseases, and operates on and treats brain tumours, skull base tumours, brain haemorrhages, aneurysms, cavernomas of the brain and spinal cord, and diseases of the spine and skeletal system. Nerve diseases such as facial paralysis, nerve tumours, nerve injuries and nerve compression syndromes are also part of his treatment spectrum. 

Prof. Dr med. Hänggi attaches great importance to interdisciplinary cooperation with specialists from various fields such as neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, internal medicine, oncology, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopaedics and others. This cooperation enables a holistic diagnosis and an optimally coordinated therapy. Patients who consult Prof. Dr med. Hänggi can benefit from state-of-the-art surgical procedures and optimal post-operative care at the INI Hannover. By using state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures such as functional MRI (brain mapping) and modern technologies such as high-performance microscopes, neuronavigation and intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (Brain Suite), he ensures precise and safe surgical treatment. The wards and intensive care unit also offer upscale hotel-like comfort for post-operative care. In addition, neuro-rehabilitation is also offered to enable patients to recover comprehensively.

Prof. Dr med. Daniel Hänggi is a member of various renowned professional societies such as the German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC), the German Academy for Neurosurgery (GANS), the German Society for Skull Base Surgery (DGSB), the Swiss Society for Neurosurgery (SGNC), the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), the World Federation of Neurological Surgeons (WFNS), the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). These memberships underline his professional competence and his commitment to exchange with other experts in his field.

Overall, Prof. Daniel Hänggi, MD, offers his patients comprehensive and state-of-the-art neurosurgical care. His expertise, precision and commitment to the well-being of his patients make him a valued doctor who gives them security and confidence.