Specialist · Surgery
Prof. Dr. Lutz Schneider
Specialist for Surgery in Heidelberg
Surgical Practice Heidelberg - salutem Practice clinic· Eppelheimer Str. 8, 69115 Heidelberg

Professor Dr. Lutz Schneider is an experienced surgeon who can look back on more than 20 years of professional competence and expertise in surgery. With his extensive training and many years as a professor at the Surgical University Hospital in Heidelberg, he has developed a deep understanding of the various aspects of surgery. Since November 2021, he has headed the Heidelberg Surgical Practice, which offers state-of-the-art medical care in a pleasant, patient-oriented environment.
Areas of focus
- Hernia surgery
- Vein surgery
- Hand surgery
- Proctology
- General surgery
- Surgery of the body surface
Admission criteria
- At least 10 years of surgical and treatment experience
- Expertise in modern diagnostic and surgical procedures
- An outstanding treatment focus within your own specialist area
- Member of a leading national professional association
- Leading professional position
- Active participation in specialist events (e.g. lectures)
- Active in research and teachin
About Prof. Dr. Lutz Schneider
At Professor Dr. Lutz Schneider's surgical practice, the focus is on the patient, who can benefit from a wide range of surgical treatments, with the team concentrating on specialized therapeutic approaches tailored to the specific needs of each individual patient. Whether hernia, vein or hand surgery, surface and general surgery or proctology - individual treatments are developed for each patient.
The practice focuses on hernia surgery, in particular the treatment of umbilical and inguinal hernias. All surgical methods are used and adapted to the patient. All minimally invasive methods (TEP, TAPP) as well as the classic methods (Lichtenstein, Shouldice) are a standard at the practice.
Skin changes such as growths, inflammations, moles and ingrown nails are individually adjusted and treated with surface surgery. Common complaints such as skin abscesses or boils are treated using the latest surgical techniques, taking into account not only health but also esthetic aspects. Prof. Dr. Schneider and his team attach great importance to detecting skin changes at an early stage in order to rule out more serious conditions such as skin cancer in good time. In addition to surface surgery, the practice also focuses on hernia surgery, in particular the treatment of umbilical and inguinal hernias. Proven surgical methods are used here that guarantee rapid recovery and long-term freedom from symptoms. Prof. Dr. Schneider is also active in vein surgery, an area that is playing an increasingly important role in the treatment of venous disorders such as swelling, cramps and esthetic impairments. The practice also offers both conservative and surgical solutions in proctology, which deals with diseases of the rectum. Many conditions, such as hemorrhoids or anal fissures, are successfully treated without major surgery, with Prof. Dr. Schneider always choosing the best individual treatment approach. Another specialist area in which Prof. Dr. Schneider achieves outstanding results is hand and foot surgery. Diseases and limitations of the hands or feet, which can lead to significant impairments in everyday life, require precise and sensitive treatment. Using state-of-the-art surgical procedures, Prof. Dr. Schneider ensures rapid relief and long-term improvement in his patients' quality of life.
The practice is part of the renowned Salutem health center in Heidelberg, which has more than a dozen specialist practices on four floors. Thanks to the close cooperation between the specialties, patients can receive comprehensive medical care quickly and efficiently. The short distances between the practices ensure efficient care and individual, holistic treatment. Prof. Dr. Schneider and his team also attach great importance to a relaxed atmosphere in which patients can feel comfortable and in good hands. Every treatment is carried out with a high degree of professionalism and empathy, so that patients feel safe and understood at all times.
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Diseases
- spider veins (opens in a new tab)
- Varicose Veins (opens in a new tab)
- Vein Disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Tendovaginitis (De Quervain's tendovaginitis) (opens in a new tab)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Anal fissure (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Hemorrhoids (opens in a new tab)
- Inguinal Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Marisken (opens in a new tab)
- Umbilical Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Ingrown Toenail (Unguis incarnatus) (opens in a new tab)
- Coccygeal fistula (opens in a new tab)
- Skin Tumors
- Abscesses
- Perianal venous thrombosis

