Rainer Porschen

Speaks:
German, English
Workplace: Germany, Bremen, Bremen-Ost Clinic
Ranked among Germany's TOP 100 gastroenterologists by Focus magazine – Prof. Porschen leads Bremen-Ost Clinic's Internal Medicine Department.
- Specializes in gastrointestinal tract tumors
- Develops German guidelines for esophageal cancer treatment
- Recipient of the Clinical Award for Gastroenterology
- Merit Award winner for metastatic colorectal carcinoma research
- Offers remote consultations for second opinions

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Qualifications

Professor Rainer Porschen is one of the best rated gastroenterologists in Europe. Included in the TOP 100 doctors of Germany regarding the treatment of GI lesions according to the rating of Focus magazine. Takes part in the development of German guidelines for esophageal cancer treatment.

Specialty

Professor Porschen specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) tract tumors.

Work experience

Since 2000 — Director of the Clinic for Internal Medicine in Bremen-Ost Clinic (Germany)
1987 — Researcher at the Hematology Department at the MD Anderson Cancer Institute (USA)
1984 — Research associate at the Gastroenterology Department at Heinrich Heine University (Germany).

Education

1973 — The Medical Faculty at Aachen University
1980 — Jülich Research Centre.

Awards

1989 — Clinical Award for Gastroenterology
2005 — The Merit Award by the Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium for scientific achievements in metastatic colorectal carcinoma.

Make an appointment

Doctor's consultation on average takes 1 hour. During this time the doctor examines a patient and studies their medical history and results of previous diagnostics. Dr. Porschen can prescribe additional tests to choose the best treatment method.

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Get a Second Medical Opinion

You don’t need to visit Germany for the consultation. Prof. Rainer Porschen provides remote consultations. If your diagnosis and treatment plan are in doubt or you want to receive recommendations from a well-known gastro specialist, get a second opinion.