Best Lung biopsy Doctors in Germany — TOP 8

Dr. Andreas Sesterhenn is the Chief Physician of Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery at Solingen Clinic. He specializes in tumor removal for the head, neck, and upper airways. Dr. Sesterhenn uses robotic systems for interventions through incisions as small as 1 cm. Developed expertise in surgical medicine through training in the USA and Germany.

• Performs endoscopic operations through the nose to treat complex tumors.
• Author of over 75 scientific publications in the field of head and neck surgery.
• Treats larynx, thyroid, and tongue cancer using tumor-sparing techniques.
• Works at Solingen Clinic, ranked among the top hospitals in Germany by Focus magazine.

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Oncology in Solingen. She is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumors in Germany and Europe. Dr. Fox holds a qualification in specialist genetics and conducts molecular biology research. She treats complex cases at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research.
• Specializes in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and molecular diagnostics.
• Treats hematological diseases, including lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma.
• Works at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, a clinic ranked among the top in Germany.

Professor Thomas W Kraus is a leading abdominal surgeon at Nordwest Clinic. He uses real-time sonography and advanced visualization to guide procedures for better surgical accuracy.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Johns Hopkins – top-tier medical centers in the USA
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, which requires meeting high professional standards
• Heads the interdisciplinary medical center focusing on complex organ diagnostics and surgery
• Shared research findings through 500 speeches at international medical conferences
• Specializes in surgical oncology – identifying and treating cancerous growths in internal organs

Professor Dr. Kurt Rasche is a German pulmonologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He is Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He leads the departments of pulmonology, sleep medicine, and ventilation therapy. He also heads the certified Lung Cancer Center.

He is certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, sleep medicine, and intensive care. His clinical work focuses on diagnosing and treating chronic lung diseases, lung cancer, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He works closely with specialists from other fields to provide coordinated care.

Professor Dirk Schadendorf leads oncology at Essen University Hospital, where he performs specialized lung biopsy procedures for precise cancer detection.

• Holds a Hirsch index of 70, reflecting significant scientific impact in the medical field
• Specializes in advanced lung, liver, and pancreas biopsies for complex tumor diagnostics
• Authored over 400 scientific works on immunotherapy and tumor cell research
• Trained in the United States during a fellowship at Cornell Medical Center
• Received the Investigators Award from the Cancer Research Institute for oncology contributions

Dr. Michael Truss is a specialist in oncourology and prostate cancer treatment. He is ranked among Germany's top urologists by FOCUS magazine. Dr. Truss heads the urology department at the Dortmund Clinic. He works within a Prostate Carcinoma Center accredited by the German Cancer Society. His training includes fellowships at Harvard and Johns Hopkins.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted prostatectomy and minimally invasive surgeries.
• Treats urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
• Performs palliative surgeries to restore urine passage and remove painful lymph nodes.
• Winner of the Jack Lapides Prize in Urodynamics and Neuroscience Research.

Dr. Jurgen Hoffmann serves as a specialist oncologist at the University Hospital in Dusseldorf.

• Practices at a major German university medical center
• Expertise in oncology supports the diagnostic evaluation of lung biopsy results
• Works within a department focused on tumor detection and treatment
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams for precise cancer staging

Professor Keilholz leads the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Charite Berlin. He oversees advanced oncology services including diagnostic lung biopsy procedures.

• Heads one of the largest university oncology centers in Europe
• Specializes in medical oncology for lung cancer cases
• Member of the German Cancer Society
• Works at a top-ranked facility for cancer research and treatment