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.