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Andreas Gross

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Prof. Andreas Gross is a TOP German urologist specializing in the treatment of prostate, bladder, renal, and testicular cancer, as well as benign prostate enlargement and urinary calculi. He and his team use minimally invasive operations and complex surgical intervention to offer organ-preserving therapies for men, women, and children.

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Ralf Buhl

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Ralf Buhl is world famous neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. Doctor Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at Solingen Klinikum. His reputation reaches China and the US where he provides neurosurgical lectures.

    Specialty

    Dr. Buhl specializes in non-invasive methods treatment of disc herniation, brain and spinal cord tumors. The doctor provides treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and performs computer-assisted navigation microsurgeries.

     

    Dr. Ralf Buhl has provided over 4,000 successful neurosurgeries. Among his patients are famous politicians, businessmen, musicians, actors. In 2015, a Hollywood star George Clooney had severe back pain and was treated by Professor Buhl.

     

    Scientific activity

    Dr. Buhl conducts scientific work and researches in intracranial cavernomas treatment, surgical treatment for brain metastases and other neurosurgery areas.

    Рrofessor Buhl has cofound the Fund devoted to the study of brain tumors.

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Peter Paul Urban

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Dr. Urban is a highly experienced neurologist and head of the Neurology Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Germany. He specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of movement and cognitive disorders, clinical neurophysiology, and Parkinson’s disease. He is the recipient of several awards, is actively involved in research, and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

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Ulrich Schaudig

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Dr. Ulrich Schaudig is a Chief Physician of the Ophthalmology Department in Asklepios Hospital in Barmbek with 21 years of experience in the eyes treatment in adults and children. He specializes in corneal transplant and glaucoma, cataract treatment and has authored 67 scientific publications and articles. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Eye Surgery and German Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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Karl J. Oldhafer

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer is a Senior Consultant of the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology at the Abdominal Medical Center of the Barmbek Asklepios Hospital and is a specialist in hepatic surgery. His medical interests include radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery, metastasis surgery, surgery using the ultrasonic knife, minimally invasive abdominal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and pancreatic surgery.

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Boris Pfaffenbach

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • 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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Andreas Sesterhenn

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn is the Chief Physician of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery Departments at Solingen Clinic in Germany. He has over 11 years of experience and specializes in sparing treatment of tumors of the head, neck, and upper airways. Prof. Sesterhenn is an author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, and patients can make an appointment with him via Bookimed.
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Sascha Flohé

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Dr. Sascha Flohé is a top-rated orthopedic and hip replacement surgeon in Germany, specializing in trauma surgery, knee and hip osteoarthritis, and joint replacements. He has extensive experience as a surgeon and is currently the Head of Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Hand Surgery at Solingen Municipal Hospital/Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne. In 2019, he initiated a collaboration between his Department and a 3D printing technology company to make surgeries more accurate and time-saving.
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Elke Jaeger

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Oncologist, Oncohematologist, Surgeon

    Head physician of Oncology and Hematology Center

    Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of the best German doctors according to Focus rating.

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Manuela Seifert

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Dr. Manuela Seifert is a top German breast specialist.

    Specialty

    Dr. Manuela Seifert is a specialist in diagnostics, therapy and aftercare of breast diseases and sonography.

    Dr. Seifer applies breast conserving operations as a key treatment method.

    Work experience

    • Since 2016 – Head of Breast Clinic at Medical Center in Solingen
    • 2012-2016 – Breast & senology specialist at Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal
    • 2001-2012 – Senior gynecologist and obstetrician in the Gynecology & Obstetrics Department at Klinikverbund St. Antonius und St. Josef GmbH.

    Education

    • The Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University – Degree in general medicine
    • Klinikverbund St. Antonius und St. Josef GmbH – Specialty in gynecology and obstetrics.
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Jörg B. Engel

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Professor, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Oncogynecologist.

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Stefanie Veit

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Dr. Stefanie Veit is an Interventional Cardiologist with 26+ years of experience and a Doctorate from Julius Maximilians University, Würzburg. She has specialty training from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles and is a member of the German Society for Thoracic Surgery. She has published many articles in international journals.

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Axel Stang

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Dr. Axel Stang is a professor, Head Physician of Asklepios Barmbek Clinic, with a specialization in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology. He conducts antibody and molecular therapies to reduce tumor size, and is a member of multiple organizations and societies. Dr. Stang has published articles on the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation in treating of metastatic colon cancer, and was a member of a research group that studied the effects of liver embolization. Patients can submit a request on the Bookimed website to get a consultation with the professor.

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Thomas W Kraus

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Prof. Thomas W Kraus is a renowned gastrointestinal doctor in Germany with over 30 years of experience and 3,000+ surgical interventions performed. He specializes in Whipple procedure management, stomach oncology and treatment of liver diseases, and is the Chief Physician in Nordwest Clinic in Francfurt am Main. Prof. Kraus is a member of several prestigious national and international medical associations, and has received numerous awards for his achievements. He has a wide range of surgical services, including laparotomy, laparoscopy, radical resection, draining of inflammatory diseases, bile ducts surgical reconstruction, bypass, stapling of the damaged bile ducts, endoscopic correction of hernias, and more.

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Markus Heuser

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Dr. Markus Heuser is an urologist and pediatric urologist, with 24 years of medical practice. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary system and male genitalia, andrology, and cancer treatment. Dr. Heuser has published over 40 scientific articles and is recognized for his expertise in special urological surgery and drug treatment of tumors.

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Phd Viola Fox

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

    She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

    Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

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Ulrich Schaller

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  • 28 years of experience
  • Germany, Munich, Eye Surgeries Professor Schaller's Private Practice in Eye Clinic of Herzog Carl Theodor-Munich
  • Dr. Ulrich Schaller is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, and ReLEx SMILE. He also treats retinal diseases, including age-related wet macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, and diabetic macular edema.

    Dr. Schaller performs glaucoma surgeries, corneal transplants, and procedures on the tear duct and eyelids. He is skilled in laser eye treatments with Argon and YAG lasers. He has completed many cataract surgeries with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement and multifocal lens implants. His work is known for strong patient outcomes and safety.

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Marcel Dihne

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Professor Dihné is a true master in understanding the subtle mechanisms of the nervous system. His professionalism is manifested in his profound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as in his ability to accurately identify and effectively treat diseases that can affect both the physical and psychological state of the patient. Professor Dihné listens carefully to everyone, creating an atmosphere of trust, and based on thorough examinations and analyses, develops an individualized treatment plan. He not only has knowledge in his hands, but also the ability to feel and understand how to restore harmony in a person's body and mind, giving them back their quality of life.

    Membership in societies and awards:

    German Society of Physicians. 

    Research Award of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation for outstanding research in the field of clinical stem cell research.

    Author of numerous publications in leading medical journals in Germany and Europe.

    Specialization:

    • neurology
    • strokes
    • epilepsy
    • nervous system regeneration
    • stem cells
    • microelectrode arrays

    Work experience:

    2001-2004: Training at the Centre for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg.

    2004-2011: Training at the Neurological University Clinic Düsseldorf.

    2011-2013: Training at the Neurological University Hospital Tübingen and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research. 

    Professor Dihne began his scientific career at the University of Düsseldorf. 

    2013-2023  Professor Dihne successfully headed the Department of Neurology at the St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 10 years.

    Since 2024: Chief Physician at the Department of Neurology at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

     

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Ursula Scholz Chief Physician Breast Center

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • PD Dr. med. Scholz is Chief Physician of the Breast Pathology Center at Asklepios Barmbek in Hamburg. One in four breast cancer patients in Hamburg is treated here. Care follows current clinical standards.

    For five years in a row, FOCUS magazine has ranked the Asklepios Barmbek Clinic’s Mammology Center among the best in Germany. The ranking covers breast cancer treatment.

    PD Dr. med. Scholz and her deputy, Dr. med. Hoffele, operate on at least 50 patients each month.

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