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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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Séverine Iborra is the Chief Physician of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. Her responsibilities include obstetrics, the delivery room, the neonatal unit, and gynecology. The department also includes the Senology/Breast Clinic at the Bergisches Breast Center Solingen, led by Dr. Manuela Seifert.

Dr. Séverine Iborra is originally from France. She began her medical studies at the University of Lyon and later transferred to Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, where she received her medical license in 2007. She earned her doctorate in 2008 for experimental research in molecular oncology. From August 2008 to November 2013, Dr. Iborra worked as a resident at the University Women’s Clinic in Freiburg. After passing her specialist exams in gynecology and obstetrics, she continued her career as a specialist at the same clinic. In November 2015, she moved to RWTH University Hospital Aachen as a senior physician.

At the Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. E. Stickeler, Dr. Iborra led the obstetrics department from 2017 to 2019. Since December 2017, she was responsible for organizing education in the department, and in October 2019, she became the Managing Senior Physician and Personnel Senior Physician of the clinic, a position she held until she moved to Solingen.

In addition to her scientific work, with numerous publications and presentations at major gynecological conferences, Dr. Iborra deepened her medical specialties. She obtained certifications in oncological diagnostics and therapy from the Gynecological Oncology Working Group, as well as additional qualifications in Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (AGCPC), Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (AGUP), and the Professional Association of Gynecologists (BVF).

In 2019, Dr. Iborra successfully completed further specialization in “Gynecological Oncology” and “Special Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine.” She is an active member of leading German medical societies in her field, including the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy Working Group, and the German Society for Prenatal and Birth Medicine.

Treatments Offered in Our Gynecology Department

• Hysteroscopy and Dilation and Curettage (D&C) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Removal of abnormal or symptomatic ovarian findings, such as cysts, while preserving the remaining ovary.
• Oophorectomy (removal of ovaries) in cases of abnormalities or preventively when indicated.
• Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) while preserving the uterus.
• Conservative treatment of fibroids: either medication or embolization performed by radiology specialists.
• Hysterectomy with or without removal of the cervix.
• Diagnosis and clarification of unclear findings in the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
• Dysplasia treatment.
• Endometriosis management.
• Cancer treatment for vulvar, vaginal, cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers.
• Treatment for incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse.

Whenever possible, we offer all procedures as minimally invasive treatments using laparoscopy or the Da Vinci robotic system.

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.

Membership in societies:

Expert of scientific journals 

Close co-operation with leading surgeons

Membership of the German Medical Association 

Specialities:

Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
General and visceral surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Gastrointestinal oncology surgery

Oncological surgery

Haemorrhoids treatment

Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas

Work Experience:

2005: Specialist in the field of surgery

2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation

2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)

2013: Specialist in visceral surgery

2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)

2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen

Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.

Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher is an interventional cardiologist and heart failure specialist at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. He is known for performing advanced procedures such as coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, carotid angioplasty, and stenting.

Dr. Becher’s clinic carries out about 3,000 to 4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures each year. These include complex coronary interventions, catheter-based valve replacements, and structural heart procedures. He is experienced in using advanced imaging techniques like IVUS and OCT for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Dr. Becher is dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate care. He uses modern therapies for both acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, focusing on patient safety and positive outcomes.