PD Dr. med. Philipp Ahrens

knee surgery, orthopedics and trauma surgery, endoprosthetics, arthroscopy

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	19 years	9.7/10	$$$$	22	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

ATOS Clinic Munich

Medical unit

Department of knee orthopedics surgery

About the doctor

Dr. Philipp Ahrens is a highly regarded expert in knee surgery based in southern Germany. He has extensive experience treating sports injuries, particularly meniscus and cruciate ligament injuries, as well as performing revision surgeries and joint reconstructions. His years of clinical practice enable him to offer a full spectrum of conservative orthopedic treatments, ranging from minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to open surgeries and knee joint endoprosthetics. Dr. Ahrens has honed his skills in leading specialty clinics, making him a trusted authority in knee surgery. His clinical focus includes revision and primary cruciate ligament injuries, patellar stabilization, joint reconstruction, and cartilage therapy utilizing the latest techniques. Furthermore, he performs knee arthroplasties and surgically corrects leg axis deviations. Notably, Dr. Ahrens is among the few knee surgeons in Germany who implant donor menisci in cases of meniscal loss. His research is centered on clinical studies of various surgical techniques and biomechanical investigations.

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

2000 to 2003: Medical studies at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
2003 to 2006: Medical studies at the Technical University (TU) Munich
Study visits to India (St. Johns University Bangalore), Malaysia (Sarawak University Hospital) and UAE (Al Maffraq Hospital)
2007: Approval
2007-2014: Practical training and further education at the Klinikum rechts der Isar
2008: AMG (German Medicines Act) Investigator
2010: Doctorate on the topic “Analysis Device for Femoro-Tibial Rotation Measurement: A Cadaver Study” magna cum laude (TU Munich, Prof. Dr. A. Imhoff)
2014: Specialist in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Bavarian State Medical Association
2016: Additional qualification in skeletal radiology
2017: Habilitation in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery on the topic of “Innovative orthopedic treatment methods and the clinical outcome after surgical therapy” (TU Munich, Prof. Dr. A. Imhoff)
2019: Expertise in Digital Volume Tomography (DVT)

Experience

2007-2014: Klinikum rechts der Isar, Prof. Dr. A. Imhoff; U. Stöckle; P. Biberthaler; R. v. Eisenhardt-Rothe
2014-2016: DRK Clinic Annaberg, Baden-Baden, Endoprosthetics (Prof. Dr. M. Thomson)
2016-2020: Senior Physician, Focus on Joint-Preserving Surgery of the Lower Extremity at the Stuttgart Sports Clinic (Dr. U. Becker/PD Dr. R. Best) 10/2020 : Partner OrthoPlus Munich

Awards & Memberships

German Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (AGA)
German Knee Society (DKG)
International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
Over 20 scientific publications and numerous book contributions, regular co-organization and lecturing at national and international congresses
scientific advisory board of the journal "Sportverletzung Sportschaden"
medical care at various sporting events
Arthroscopy instructor of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery AGA