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Prof. Dr. Robert Grutzmann

Prof. Dr. Robert Grutzmann

General Surgeon
Erlangen, Germany
28+ years of experience
Head of Department
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Prof. Dr. Robert Grutzmann is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 24 years.
  • He is a member of the Working Group on Hepatobiliary Surgery (CALGP), German Society of General and Abdominal Surgery (DGAV), German Society of Surgery (DGCH), and German Society for Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine (DGG).
  • He completed his medical studies from 1990 to 1997 at the Berlin Charité University and moved to the University Clinic Dresden, where he received three specialist medical degrees and a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management.
  • Dr. Grutzmann became an international specialist in pancreatic cancer and has been awarded numerous prizes for his research.
  • He has published around 120 specialist articles so far - such as the Von Langenbeck Prize of the German Society for Surgery.
  • He is specialized in procedures such as gastric sleeve resection, gastric band surgery, biliopancreatic diversion, revision surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, etc.
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  • Prof. Dr. Robert Grutzmann is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 24 years.
  • He is a member of the Working Group on Hepatobiliary Surgery (CALGP), German Society of General and Abdominal Surgery (DGAV), German Society of Surgery (DGCH), and German Society for Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine (DGG).
  • He completed his medical studies from 1990 to 1997 at the Berlin Charité University and moved to the University Clinic Dresden, where he received three specialist medical degrees and a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management.
  • Dr. Grutzmann became an international specialist in pancreatic cancer and has been awarded numerous prizes for his research.
  • He has published around 120 specialist articles so far - such as the Von Langenbeck Prize of the German Society for Surgery.
  • He is specialized in procedures such as gastric sleeve resection, gastric band surgery, biliopancreatic diversion, revision surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, etc.
Dr. med. Utz Schernikau

Dr. med. Utz Schernikau

General Surgeon
Berlin, Germany
28+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • Dr. med. Utz Schernikau is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 24+ years in the field.
  • He is a member of reputed organizations such as the German Society for Visceral Surgery, Berlin Surgical Society, BDC, and many more.
  • He studied human medicine in Berlin (Humboldt University) and Dublin (University College) from 1989 - 1996.
  • In 2005, he did his further training in sub-specialization in Visceral Surgery at SANA Lichtenberg (Prof. Gellert)
  • He received his Ph.D. (prenatal diagnosis of lung malformations, Prof. Bollmann, Charité) in 1997.
  • Dr. Schernikau is specialized in procedures like Roux-y gastric bypass, gastric sleeve resection, gastric band surgery, biliopancreatic diversion, revision surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, etc.
  • He has more than 60 international journals and more than 10 domestic articles.
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  • Dr. med. Utz Schernikau is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 24+ years in the field.
  • He is a member of reputed organizations such as the German Society for Visceral Surgery, Berlin Surgical Society, BDC, and many more.
  • He studied human medicine in Berlin (Humboldt University) and Dublin (University College) from 1989 - 1996.
  • In 2005, he did his further training in sub-specialization in Visceral Surgery at SANA Lichtenberg (Prof. Gellert)
  • He received his Ph.D. (prenatal diagnosis of lung malformations, Prof. Bollmann, Charité) in 1997.
  • Dr. Schernikau is specialized in procedures like Roux-y gastric bypass, gastric sleeve resection, gastric band surgery, biliopancreatic diversion, revision surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, etc.
  • He has more than 60 international journals and more than 10 domestic articles.
Prof. Dr. med. Markus Guba

Prof. Dr. med. Markus Guba

General Surgeon
Munich, Germany
28+ years of experience
Head of Department
Works At: LMU Klinikum
4.6 (13 Ratings)
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Markus Guba is a General Surgeon specializing in Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery with experience of more than 24 years.
  • He is a member of the German Society For Surgery, European Society of Transplantation, and American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
  • He studied medicine at the University of Regensburg and the Medical School Harare, Zimbabwe, and Eberhard-Karls University of Tübingen (summa cum laude) in 1998.
  • He also has a Clinical Fellowship in Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery from the Multiorgan Transplant Program and Department of Surgery, University Healthcare Network, Toronto General Hospital, Canada.
  • Prof. Guba's main focus includes the surgical treatment of malignant tumors of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, thyroid, lung, and rectum.
  • Other than his practice, he enjoys writing articles and book chapters for national and international journals.
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Markus Guba is a General Surgeon specializing in Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery with experience of more than 24 years.
  • He is a member of the German Society For Surgery, European Society of Transplantation, and American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
  • He studied medicine at the University of Regensburg and the Medical School Harare, Zimbabwe, and Eberhard-Karls University of Tübingen (summa cum laude) in 1998.
  • He also has a Clinical Fellowship in Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery from the Multiorgan Transplant Program and Department of Surgery, University Healthcare Network, Toronto General Hospital, Canada.
  • Prof. Guba's main focus includes the surgical treatment of malignant tumors of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, thyroid, lung, and rectum.
  • Other than his practice, he enjoys writing articles and book chapters for national and international journals.
Prof. Dr. Carl J Oldhaffer

Prof. Dr. Carl J Oldhaffer

General Surgeon
Hamburg, Germany
24+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Prof. Dr. Carl J Oldhaffer is a well-known General Surgeon with experience of more than 19 years.
  • He is a member of the DGC German Society for Surgery, DGAV German Society for General and Visceral Surgery, and various scientific working groups.
  • He has worked in a multitude of prestigious organizations and graduated from Germany Universities.
  • Dr. Oldhaffer has a comprehensive practice in the field of operative gastric diseases, bariatric surgery, and also operations on the stomach, intestines, and gallbladder, while also treating abdominal and tumor diseases.
  • He has a number of publications to his credit in various reputed national and international journals.
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  • Prof. Dr. Carl J Oldhaffer is a well-known General Surgeon with experience of more than 19 years.
  • He is a member of the DGC German Society for Surgery, DGAV German Society for General and Visceral Surgery, and various scientific working groups.
  • He has worked in a multitude of prestigious organizations and graduated from Germany Universities.
  • Dr. Oldhaffer has a comprehensive practice in the field of operative gastric diseases, bariatric surgery, and also operations on the stomach, intestines, and gallbladder, while also treating abdominal and tumor diseases.
  • He has a number of publications to his credit in various reputed national and international journals.

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Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Tonus

Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Tonus

General Surgeon
Hamburg, Germany
27+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Tonus is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 23 years.
  • She is an active member of the German Society for Surgery, German Society for General and Visceral Surgery, Professional Association of German Surgeons (BDC), Surgical Working Group Oncology (CAO), International Society Of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy, International Colon and Rectal Cancer Club (ICRCC), and many more.
  • She studied medicine at the Department of Human Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main in 1985, and received a Ph.D. ("Clinical Significance of the Ligamentum Teres Plastic in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease") in 1991.
  • She has interests in Diseases of the colon and rectum as well as the interdisciplinary therapy of colon cancer (including irradiation of advanced tumors on the open abdomen - IORT). Sarcoma Center.
  • Dr. Tonus has received various awards such as the Teaching award for outstanding teaching at the Asklepios Campus Hamburg 2012, Teaching award for outstanding teaching at the Asklepios Campus Hamburg 2013, Asklepios Award 2015 (2nd prize in the innovation category), etc.
  • She continues to serve in the field of general surgery while also writing publications and articles in prestigious journals.
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Tonus is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 23 years.
  • She is an active member of the German Society for Surgery, German Society for General and Visceral Surgery, Professional Association of German Surgeons (BDC), Surgical Working Group Oncology (CAO), International Society Of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy, International Colon and Rectal Cancer Club (ICRCC), and many more.
  • She studied medicine at the Department of Human Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main in 1985, and received a Ph.D. ("Clinical Significance of the Ligamentum Teres Plastic in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease") in 1991.
  • She has interests in Diseases of the colon and rectum as well as the interdisciplinary therapy of colon cancer (including irradiation of advanced tumors on the open abdomen - IORT). Sarcoma Center.
  • Dr. Tonus has received various awards such as the Teaching award for outstanding teaching at the Asklepios Campus Hamburg 2012, Teaching award for outstanding teaching at the Asklepios Campus Hamburg 2013, Asklepios Award 2015 (2nd prize in the innovation category), etc.
  • She continues to serve in the field of general surgery while also writing publications and articles in prestigious journals.
Prof. Dr. med. Marco Niedergethmann

Prof. Dr. med. Marco Niedergethmann

General Surgeon
Essen, Germany
26+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Marco Niedergethmann is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 22+ years in the field.
  • He is a certified visceral surgeon from the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery for surgical diseases of the pancreas (since 2010), liver (since 2011), coloproctology (since 2013), and minimally invasive surgery (since 2019).
  • He studied medicine in Marburg, Heidelberg/Mannheim, and San Francisco, USA, and received his license to practice medicine and doctorate in 1998.
  • In 1998, he trained as a specialist in surgery, vascular surgery, and visceral surgery at the Surgical University Clinic Mannheim.
  • Dr. Niedergethmann is specialized in procedures such as gastric sleeve resection, gastric band surgery, biliopancreatic diversion, revision surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, etc.
  • He has more than 50 international journals and more than 100 domestic reports and papers on his medical field.
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Marco Niedergethmann is a General & Visceral Surgeon with experience of more than 22+ years in the field.
  • He is a certified visceral surgeon from the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery for surgical diseases of the pancreas (since 2010), liver (since 2011), coloproctology (since 2013), and minimally invasive surgery (since 2019).
  • He studied medicine in Marburg, Heidelberg/Mannheim, and San Francisco, USA, and received his license to practice medicine and doctorate in 1998.
  • In 1998, he trained as a specialist in surgery, vascular surgery, and visceral surgery at the Surgical University Clinic Mannheim.
  • Dr. Niedergethmann is specialized in procedures such as gastric sleeve resection, gastric band surgery, biliopancreatic diversion, revision surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, etc.
  • He has more than 50 international journals and more than 100 domestic reports and papers on his medical field.
Dr. Med. Marek Budner

Dr. Med. Marek Budner

Surgical Oncologist
Berlin, Germany
35+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Dr. Med. Marek Budner is a surgical oncologist with 31+ years of experience.
  • His forte is diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases, surgical treatment of mammary carcinomas, oncoplastic breast surgeries, plastic and reconstructive breast surgery and colposcopic diagnostics in the lower genital tract.
  • He completed graduation followed by post-graduation from an esteemed university.
  • Dr. Budner did training in oncology from renowned hospitals in Germany.
  • He has many publications under his name in peer-reviewed journals.
  • He is a member of several medical organizations.
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  • Dr. Med. Marek Budner is a surgical oncologist with 31+ years of experience.
  • His forte is diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases, surgical treatment of mammary carcinomas, oncoplastic breast surgeries, plastic and reconstructive breast surgery and colposcopic diagnostics in the lower genital tract.
  • He completed graduation followed by post-graduation from an esteemed university.
  • Dr. Budner did training in oncology from renowned hospitals in Germany.
  • He has many publications under his name in peer-reviewed journals.
  • He is a member of several medical organizations.
Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Jurgen Oldhafer

Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Jurgen Oldhafer

Surgical Oncologist
Hamburg, Germany
37+ years of experience
Chief
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Jurgen Oldhafer is a surgical oncologist with 33+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest includes treating biliary diseases, gallbladder tumors, liver diseases and cirrhosis.
  • He won a prize for the best study on transplantation, 1995 and an award for the Best report “Hyperthermic isolated liver perfusion (HILP) with tumor necrosis factor”, 1997.
  • Dr. Oldhafer completed graduation from the University of Gottingen, Germany followed by post-graduation in oncology.
  • He did an internship from Hannover Medical School, Germany.
  • He is well-published in national and international journals.
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  • Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Jurgen Oldhafer is a surgical oncologist with 33+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest includes treating biliary diseases, gallbladder tumors, liver diseases and cirrhosis.
  • He won a prize for the best study on transplantation, 1995 and an award for the Best report “Hyperthermic isolated liver perfusion (HILP) with tumor necrosis factor”, 1997.
  • Dr. Oldhafer completed graduation from the University of Gottingen, Germany followed by post-graduation in oncology.
  • He did an internship from Hannover Medical School, Germany.
  • He is well-published in national and international journals.
Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Bartels

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Bartels

Surgical Oncologist
Leipzig, Germany
38+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Bartels is a surgical oncologist with 34+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest includes hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, colorectal and cancer surgery.
  • He is a member of German General and Visceral Surgery Society (DGAV), German Surgeons Association (BDC), Liver, Gall-bladder and Pancreatic Surgery Research Group  (CAGLP), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and German Interdisciplinary Sarcoma Group (GISG).
  • Dr. Bartels did graduation from Hannover Medical School, Germany followed by post-graduation.
  • He completed training in oncology from the renowned hospital in Germany.
  • He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.
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  • Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Bartels is a surgical oncologist with 34+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest includes hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, colorectal and cancer surgery.
  • He is a member of German General and Visceral Surgery Society (DGAV), German Surgeons Association (BDC), Liver, Gall-bladder and Pancreatic Surgery Research Group  (CAGLP), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and German Interdisciplinary Sarcoma Group (GISG).
  • Dr. Bartels did graduation from Hannover Medical School, Germany followed by post-graduation.
  • He completed training in oncology from the renowned hospital in Germany.
  • He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.
Prof. Dr. Med. Martin Strik

Prof. Dr. Med. Martin Strik

Colorectal Surgeon
Berlin, Germany
27+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Prof. Dr. Med. Martin Strik is a surgical oncologist with 23+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest lies in Surgical Oncology, Minimal Invasive Surgery, Oncologic Surgery of Upper and Lower GI, Pancreatic and Hepatic Surgery, Esophagus and Stomach Surgery, Colorectal Surgery (malignant and benign), Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumors (Sarcomas), Coloproctology, Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid Surgery and Incisional Hernia surgery.
  • He graduated from the University of Wurzburg, Germany and post-graduation from the University of Bern, Switzerland.
  • He also did a surgical residency at the University Hospital, Freiburg.
  • Dr. Strik is certified by the German Cancer Society, German Hernia Society and German Society for General and Visceral Surgery.
  • He has authored many scientific papers and publications for national journals.
  • He is a speaker of the German HNPCC-Study group and secretary of the CAMO.
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  • Prof. Dr. Med. Martin Strik is a surgical oncologist with 23+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest lies in Surgical Oncology, Minimal Invasive Surgery, Oncologic Surgery of Upper and Lower GI, Pancreatic and Hepatic Surgery, Esophagus and Stomach Surgery, Colorectal Surgery (malignant and benign), Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumors (Sarcomas), Coloproctology, Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid Surgery and Incisional Hernia surgery.
  • He graduated from the University of Wurzburg, Germany and post-graduation from the University of Bern, Switzerland.
  • He also did a surgical residency at the University Hospital, Freiburg.
  • Dr. Strik is certified by the German Cancer Society, German Hernia Society and German Society for General and Visceral Surgery.
  • He has authored many scientific papers and publications for national journals.
  • He is a speaker of the German HNPCC-Study group and secretary of the CAMO.
Pd Dr. Med. Ulrich Halm

Pd Dr. Med. Ulrich Halm

Surgical Oncologist
Leipzig, Germany
30+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Pd Dr. Med. Ulrich Halm is a gastro-oncologist with 26+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest lies in gastroenterology, hepatology and gastroenterology oncology.
  • After graduation, he did post-graduation in gastro-oncology.
  • Dr. Halm also did training in gastro-oncology from the renowned hospital of Germany.
  • He is a member of several prestigious medical organizations.
  • He has penned several articles that are published in peer-reviewed journals.
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  • Pd Dr. Med. Ulrich Halm is a gastro-oncologist with 26+ years of experience.
  • His clinical interest lies in gastroenterology, hepatology and gastroenterology oncology.
  • After graduation, he did post-graduation in gastro-oncology.
  • Dr. Halm also did training in gastro-oncology from the renowned hospital of Germany.
  • He is a member of several prestigious medical organizations.
  • He has penned several articles that are published in peer-reviewed journals.
Prof. Dr. Med. Frank Kolligs

Prof. Dr. Med. Frank Kolligs

Surgical Gastroenterologist
Berlin, Germany
21+ years of experience
Chief
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  • Prof. Dr. Med. Frank Kolligs is a gastroenterologist with 17+ years of experience.
  • His areas of expertise include gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, ultrasound and functional diagnosis.
  • He is a recognized expert in the treatment of liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
  • Dr. Kolligs is engaged in scientific activities at the University of Marburg and the University of Michigan, USA.
  • He also participates in conferences of specialized societies.
  • He completed his graduation and post-graduation from eminent universities in Germany.
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  • Prof. Dr. Med. Frank Kolligs is a gastroenterologist with 17+ years of experience.
  • His areas of expertise include gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, ultrasound and functional diagnosis.
  • He is a recognized expert in the treatment of liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
  • Dr. Kolligs is engaged in scientific activities at the University of Marburg and the University of Michigan, USA.
  • He also participates in conferences of specialized societies.
  • He completed his graduation and post-graduation from eminent universities in Germany.

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