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Boris Pfaffenbach
Gastroenterologist, Clinical oncologist, Surgical oncologist
Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and oncology specialist from Germany with a specialty in endoscopic examinations and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder and pancreas disorders. He is the head of the Department of Gastroenterology, Oncology and Internal Medicine at the Medical Center in Solingen and has vast experience in the field, including 9,000 surgeries under his command. He holds degrees in general medicine, internal medicine and gastroenterology, and is the author and co-author of over 130 publications. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the German Society of Gastroenterology, the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and the German Dietitian Association.
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Germany, Solingen
Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach is a top rated gastroenterologist and oncology specialist from Germany who heads the Department of Gastroenterology, Oncology and Internal Medicine at the Medical Center in Solingen.
Specialty
Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach is an expert in endoscopic examinations and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder and pancreas disorders.
Professor Pfaffenbach’s team has provided over 9,000 surgeries under his command.
Work experience
- Since 2008 — Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, Oncology and Internal Medicine at the Medical Center in Solingen
- 2002-2008 — Chief gastroenterologist at Bethlehem Health Center Stolberg
- 1998-2001 — Senior physician at the Medical Center in Solingen
- 1992-1997 — Medical assistant at the Ruhr University of Bochum
- 1990-1992 — Medical assistant in the Essen University Hospital.
Education
- 1990 — The Medical Faculty at the University of Bonn — Degree in general medicine
- 1996 — Specialty in internal medicine
- 1997 — Specialty in gastroenterology.
Scientific activity
Dr. Pfaffenbach is an author and co-author of over 130 publications.
Membership in organizations
- The German Society of Gastroenterology
- The European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- The German Dietitian Association.
Procedures performed by the doctor
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Shima
Aug 30, 2022
Consultation with a neurosurgeon
My mother was admitted to Solingen Hospital for brain tumor removal. We were blessed to have a super professional and amazing surgeon and surgical team. Post operation cares both at IC and ward (stati... Read more
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Ирина
Jul 1, 2021
Pancreatic cancer
Everything was organized very quickly. Taking into account our diagnosis (Cr head of the pancreas) it was very important for us. Thank you very much Bookimed for the promptness.
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Michele
Jun 19, 2021
Herniated disk
The Medical team were First class. To say excellent care and treatment is sn understatement.
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Khalid
Jan 21, 2020
Consultation with a gastroenterologist
Dr. Rami Ahmed is very supportive person. He kept in touch with me from the moment I filed my request till I reached the hospital. I recommend everyone 50 years or older to make a full digestive syste... Read more
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Валерий
Jan 21, 2020
Herniated disk
I did a similar operation 20 years ago in Germany - now it’s definitely better, now the postoperative period has been reduced to a day and it is less painful. The hospital is good, double ward and the... Read more
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TATIANA MARICHEVA
Sep 4, 2019
Brain tumor
The clinic is good, Dr. Bull is a neurosurgeon, a high professional in oncology, he gave an exhaustive consultation!
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Ihor Sushko
Aug 9, 2019
Herniated disk
In general, the impressions are certainly positive, and it is impossible to compare with our medicine. And according to the statistics of the treatment of my problem itself, the effectiveness is of co... Read more
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Suzan Lenz
May 17, 2019
Breast cancer
The international office at Klinikum was not very good
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Алла
Jan 3, 2019
Adenoid Removal
Hello. The level of Medicine is expected, but not so high. The conditions are excellent. Dr. Alf Cillis is very competent, his attitude was pleasant to the child and his vision of the problem. Coordi... Read more
Hospital International office Team was very friendly and professional with appointments and support. Hospital doctors are very well experienced and staff was friendly.