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Dr. med. Bernd Dreithaler
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Dr. med. Bernd Dreithaler

sports medicine, trauma surgery, hand and shoulder surgery
sports medicine, trauma surgery, hand and shoulder surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingOnline Consultations
98%42 years9.7/10Yes

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Potsdam
Health facility
Sanssouci Clinic Potsdam
Medical unit
Department of shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery

About the doctor

Dr. med. Bernd Dreithaler has over 41 years of experience in sports medicine, trauma surgery, and hand and shoulder surgery. He began his surgical training in 1982 at the Free University Hospital, specializing in heart and general surgery, trauma, and microscopic hand surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Dreithaler has obtained licenses and specializations in various fields, including general surgery, sports medicine, hand surgery, and shoulder surgery. He has held numerous positions at prestigious institutions, including being the Chief Physician at the Department of shoulder surgery at Vivantes Humboldt Clinic Berlin and the Medical Director of the Outpatient Vivantes Shoulder Center in Berlin-Pankow. Additionally, he is a permanent member of the scientific advisory board of the international yearly arthroscopic congress in Berlin and a co-organizer of the annual Berlin arthroscopy symposium. Dr. Dreithaler's expertise and dedication to his field have been recognized through various accolades and awards, including being included in the Focus top list of doctors in shoulder surgery and receiving the Stern Award in shoulder surgery in 2022. He is a member of multiple professional societies, including the German Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the Society of Joint Surgery and Arthroscopy. With his extensive experience and specialization in shoulder surgery, Dr. Dreithaler is a trusted and respected medical professional in his field. His involvement in research, publications, and training demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field of shoulder surgery and providing the highest quality care to his patients.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
shoulder
shoulder surgery
hand
trauma
arthroscopy
general surgery
joint
elbow
hand surgery
sports medicine
joint surgery
trauma surgery
elbow surgery
reconstructive surgery
accident
orthopedics
reconstructive

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1975-1982 Studied human medicine at the Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg and Free University in Berlin
  • 1982 Beginning of surgical training at the Free University Hospital: heart and general surgery, trauma and microscopic hand surgery
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1991 Obtaining specialization in general surgery and sports medicine
  • 1991 Start of special shoulder surgery training
  • Habilitation and a teaching license
  • 1992 Received additional qualifications in the field of trauma surgery
  • 1996 Obtaining the specialization for hand surgery
  • Obtaining further specialization in shoulder surgery
Experience
  • 1990 Senior Physician at the Free University Hospital
  • 1991 Senior Consultant at the Department of the accident, hand and reconstructive surgery in the DRK Westend Clinic Berlin
  • 1991 Several internships with shoulder specialists abroad
  • 2007 Opening of the Outpatient Shoulder Medical Center of Dr. Dreithaler 
  • 2009-2020 Operational activity at the Vivantes Humboldt Clinic
  • 2015-2020 Chief Physician at the Department of shoulder surgery at Vivantes Humboldt Clinic Berlin
  • Chief Physician at the Vivantes Clinic in Berlin-Spandau
  • Medical Director of the Outpatient Vivantes Shoulder Center in Berlin-Pankow
  • Department of shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery at the Sanssouci Clinic Potsdam
  • Lecturer and trainer on shoulder operations in Spain, Turkey, and Cyprus
Awards & Memberships
  • 2000 Hook plate for AC connections by Dreithaler presented at EXPO in Hannover
  • 2010-2017 Member of the specialist board for "Shoulder Surgery", "Focus", and "Berliner Kurier"
  • 2010-2022 Included in the Focus top list of doctors in the field of shoulder surgery
  • 2022 Stern Award in the field of shoulder surgery
  • Co-organizer of the annual Berlin arthroscopy symposium in Oberwiesenthal
  • Co-organizer of the Berlin arthroscopy course
  • Permanent Member of the scientific advisory board of the international yearly arthroscopic congress in Berlin
  • Member of the Center of Excellence in Arthroscopy and shoulder surgery at the Smith & Nephew, Zimmer-Biomet
  • Contact Person for amateur and professional sports in questions of special shoulder surgery and sports medicine
  • Member of the German Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Member of the German-speaking working group for arthroscopy
  • Member of the German Society for Trauma Surgery
  • Member of the Berlin Surgical Society
  • Member of the Federation of German Surgeons
  • Member of the German Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Member of the Berlin Society of Trauma Surgery
  • Member of the Berlin Society of Sports Medicine
  • Member of the Society of Joint Surgery and Arthroscopy
  • Instructor of the Society of Joint Surgery and Arthroscopy
  • Author of more than 150 scientific lectures

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Location

Helene-Lange-Straße, 13, 14469 Potsdam, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. med. Bernd Dreithaler?

The primary specialization of the doctor is sports medicine, trauma surgery, hand and shoulder surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. med. Bernd Dreithaler has been practicing for more than 42 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Dr. med. Bernd Dreithaler expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, shoulder, shoulder surgery, hand, trauma.

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Dr. med. Bernd Dreithaler performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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