Doctors in Germany — Page 4

Orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Volker Budach is a radiation oncologist at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. He specializes in VMAT and IMRT techniques for head and neck cancer. Dr. Budach chairs the Tumour Centre Berlin and the EORTC Radio-Oncology Group. He is a founding member of the German Cancer Society Interdisciplinary Head and Neck Group.

• Expert in radiotherapy, brachytherapy, and CyberKnife procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including prostate, colorectal, and throat cancers.
• Authored numerous articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Practice is based at Charité, ranked as a top hospital by Newsweek.

The doctor is an accomplished oncologist with a focus on innovative cancer treatments and research. As the Head of the Center of Oncology at Charite, the doctor leads a team dedicated to advancing oncology care and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge therapies and clinical trials. With a strong commitment to education and research, the doctor has contributed significantly to the field of oncology, participating in numerous high-impact studies and publications.

Chief physician, Urologist

Dr. Walter Zidek is a nephrologist at Charité Berlin with over 25 years of experience. He treats kidney inflammations, genetic kidney diseases, and hormone-related metabolic disorders. Dr. Zidek provides specialized aftercare for kidney transplant patients and manages diabetic kidney complications. He works at Charité, ranked among the best hospitals globally by Newsweek.

• Sits on the Board of the Berlin Medical Society.
• Served as Chairman of the Board for the German High Pressure League.
• Graduated from the Medical School of the University of Vienna.
• Authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals on renal and endocrine health.

Dr. Johann Pratschke is a surgical oncologist at Charité Berlin. He is a founding member of the Basic Science Committee. Dr. Pratschke specializes in liver transplantation and complex laparoscopic operations. He treats conditions like liver cancer and inguinal hernia at a top-ranked European clinic.

• Sits on the scientific advisory board of the European Pancreas Society.
• Serves as a board member for the Transplantation Society.
• Maintains a Hirsch index of 38, reflecting high research impact.
• Practices at Charité, ranked as a World's Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.

Head of the Department of Oncohematology and Oncology

Head of the Charité Musculoskeletal Surgery Center

Head of the Otolaryngology Department. Specialist in ENT surgery.

Head of the Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

Head of the Department of Pediatric oncology

Head of Dermatology Department

Head of the Cardiology Department

Dr. Friedemann Schad heads the Oncology Center at Hospital Havelhöhe in Berlin. He is a dual specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Schad focuses on complex gastrointestinal cancers and digestive system health. He is a member of the management team at his hospital.

• Treats esophageal, pancreatic, stomach, and gallbladder cancers.
• Sits on the research board at the Havelhöhe Research Institute.
• Member of the Network Oncology and Tumorzentrum Berlin groups.
• Practices at Hospital Havelhöhe, ranked among Germany's top medical facilities.

The doctor is a distinguished member of several prestigious medical societies, including the German Society of Surgery, the German Society for Visceral Surgery, and the European Society of Organ Transplantation. With over 100 publications, the doctor has accumulated 66 months of practical experience in visceral surgery and an additional 12 months in practical surgery during advanced training in general medicine.

Dr. Christian Grah is a pulmonologist at Hospital Havelhoehe in Berlin. He co-founded the European Association of Anthroposophic Pulmonology. Dr. Grah integrates anthroposophic medicine with clinical respiratory care. He treats lung cancer, asthma, and severe emphysema. Dr. Grah also provides specialized therapy for nicotine addiction.

• Uses interventional bronchoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic lung procedures.
• Author of over 15 scientific publications on respiratory medicine.
• Collaborates with the Berlin Tumor Center on complex oncology cases.
• Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Berlin Federation of Pulmonologists.