Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital
Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.
The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.
The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.
Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.
Cardiologist, Cardiac Surgeon
Orthopedist, Surgeon
Neurologist
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Neurosurgeon
Oncologist, Hematologist
Professor, Dr. med. Jochen Windfuhr
Head of the Clinic of Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Allergology
Director of the Certified Head and Neck Tumor Center
Head of the Department of Cochlear Implants
Specialization:
Head and Neck Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors using modern techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, radiochemotherapy and innovative immunotherapy.
Rhinology and endoscopic surgery: endoscopic surgery of the paranasal sinuses, plastic and aesthetic rhinoplasty, microsurgery of the salivary glands and larynx, treatment of swallowing disorders (especially Zenker's diverticulum)
Performing complex surgical procedures, including microsurgical reconstructions, robotic surgeries and minimally invasive techniques.
Sleep medicine: diagnosis and surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea using integrated approaches, including CPAP therapy and surgical techniques.
Pediatric otolaryngology: treatment of ENT diseases in children, including surgical interventions to eliminate airway obstruction.
Awards and achievements:
Doctor of the Year in Otolaryngology, awarded by the German Association of Physicians for his contribution to the development of head and neck surgery.
Research Prize of the German Society of Otolaryngology for outstanding research in the field of ENT oncology.
European Prize for Innovation in Medical Technology - for the development of robotic systems for head and neck surgery.
The International Society of Head and Neck Surgery Lifetime Achievement Award for the introduction of new surgical techniques.
Award of the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology for contribution to the development of otology and neurotology.
Young Investigator of the Year Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology for work in the field of ear microsurgery.
Clinical studies:
Head of clinical research for the development and testing of new methods for the treatment of head and neck tumors.
Scientific innovations:
Participation in the development and implementation of robotic and navigation systems for use in otolaryngology.
Membership in professional societies:
German Society for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery: Member of the scientific committee, responsible for organizing scientific events and conferences.
European Academy of Otology and Neuro-otology: Executive Board Member responsible for developing clinical guidelines.
Association of German Cancer Centers: participation in interdisciplinary projects to standardize the treatment of head and neck cancers.
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Developing Global Standards for the Treatment of ENT Diseases.
International Federation of Societies of Otorhinolaryngology: representative of Germany in international scientific initiatives.
German Cancer Society: development of standards and clinical guidelines for the treatment of cancer diseases.
Publications:
Author of over 100 publications in international peer-reviewed journals on otolaryngology, including topics such as ENT oncology, innovative surgical techniques, research in the field of otology and rhinology.
Co-author of textbooks and guidelines on head and neck surgery, including publications on modern surgical techniques and an interdisciplinary approach to tumor treatment.
Member of the editorial board of specialized journals, including the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Laryngoscope.
Professor, Dr. med. Andreas Kirschniak
Head of the Clinic of General and Visceral Surgery
Head of the Certified Colon Oncology Center
MBA in Healthcare
Specialization:
Robot-assisted surgery
Oncological surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Endocrine surgery
Scientific activity:
Minimally invasive surgery: research in the field of reducing access trauma and development of innovative surgical intervention methods.
Robotic Surgery: Developed the foundations for the practical implementation of robotic technologies in oncological surgery worldwide.
Surgical Technology and Training: He has led the Surgical Technology and Training Working Group since 2010. His work has led to the development of new surgical instruments and training methods that are used worldwide.
Publications:
Since 2018, he has been co-chairman of the editorial board of the journal “Zentralblatt für Chirurgie”, responsible for the section “Training and Professional Development”.
Author of numerous scientific articles in leading medical journals on the topics of minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and surgical technologies.
Membership in professional societies:
Head of the Department for the Support of Young Surgeons at the Association of German Surgeons since 2018, engaged in the development and support of the young generation of surgeons.
German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
Association of German Surgeons
European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
German Society for Incontinence
Academy of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
Awards and achievements:
Innovation Prize of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery - for outstanding achievements in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
Scientific Prize of the German Cancer Society for research work in the field of oncological surgery.
Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Graven
Head of the Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Gastroenterology
Head of a certified oncology center
Head of Clinical Research Department
Specialization:
Hematology, including stem cell transplantation
Abdominal oncology, especially colorectal and pancreatic cancer therapy
Metastasis therapy, including the use of off-label drugs
Membership in professional societies:
Professional Union of German Therapists
German Society for Internal Medicine
German Cancer Society
Abdominal Oncology Working Group
German Society of Hematology and Oncology
German Working Group on Bone Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
German Society for Digestive and Metabolic Diseases
European Society for Medical Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Association for Cancer Research
Activities in professional communities:
German Cancer Society:
Since 2013, speaker of the commission for certification of oncology centers
Since November 2007, member of the board
Since September 2022, Speaker of the Section of National Societies on Cancer Control
Chairman of the working group on abdominal oncology of the German Cancer Society, drafting clinical guidelines for the treatment of colorectal and pancreatic cancer.
Chairman of the Oncology Society of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Member of the Colorectal Cancer Clinical Guidelines Working Group, European Society for Medical Oncology.
Member of the Scientific Council, National Cancer Registry at the Robert Koch Institute.
Chairman of the Regional Cancer Registry of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Leading expert for clinical research, German Research Foundation and Federal Ministry of Research and Technology.
Member of the Commission on the Use of Medicines for Therapy "Off-Label", Federal Institute of Medicines and Medical Devices.
Member of the committee for the development of clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.
Member of the commission on the development of approaches to metastasis and the use of palliative therapy in clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.
Reviewer of scientific journals such as Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, Tumor Diagnostik und Therapie, Der Schmerz, BMC Pharmacology, Onkologie, Strahlentherapie und Onkologie, International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Annuals of Oncology, European Journal of Cancer.
Professor Uwe Nixdoff is the clinic's leading cardiologist.
Professor Uwe Nixdoff has written 62 publications in scientific journals, presented papers at 154 scientific congresses and symposia. The doctor has 18 awards in the field of medicine.
The professor is a member of 15 specialized associations. The largest of them are:
Dr. Christian Mölleken is a Senior Physician in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology with specialist medical specializations and a patent in Biomarkers for hepatic fibrosis. He is a member of two German societies.
Head of Cancer Center
Dr. Mahdi Rezai is an acclaimed breast specialist in Germany, honored with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He is the founder of the West German Study Group Breast Cancer and has treated over 21,000 breast cancer patients. He provides public awareness campaigns and founded the Düsseldorf Breast Cancer Conference. In addition, he has founded the Rezai Foundation-Medical Aid for Herat/Afghanistan. He is a member of several organizations such as the European Institute of Oncology, the European School of Oncology, and the Asian Society of Mastology.