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PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann

spinal neurosurgery
spinal neurosurgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%34 years419.8/10$$$19Yes

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Hamburg
Health facility
Helios ENDO-Clinic Hamburg
Medical unit
Department of spine surgery
4.2 on Google
The data collected based on 41 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann is a highly experienced and accomplished spinal neurosurgeon with 33 years of experience. He obtained his medical license and defended his dissertation in 1990, after which he pursued research fellowships at esteemed institutions such as the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Dr. Hempelmann has also acquired specialized certifications in transcranial doppler and duplex sonography, as well as radiation protection. Throughout his career, Dr. Hempelmann has made significant contributions to the field of neurosurgery, with 19 scientific publications to his name. His research interests include cerebral infarction, spinal surgery complications, and the treatment of lumbar spondylodiscitis. Currently practicing at the Helios ENDO-Clinic in Hamburg, Germany, Dr. Hempelmann is a member of prestigious medical associations such as the German Spine Association and the German Federation of Neurosurgery. He is renowned for his expertise in spinal neurosurgery and is highly regarded by colleagues and patients alike. With his extensive knowledge, years of experience, and dedication to advancing the field of spinal neurosurgery, Dr. Ralf Hempelmann is considered a top expert in his profession.

Skills & Expertise

neurosurgery
surgery
spine
artery
cerebral arteries
basilar artery
transcranial doppler duplex
vasoconstrictors
spondylodiscitis
cerebral infarction
lumbar
lumbar spondylodiscitis
infarction
corpus cavernosum
cavernous haemangioma
optic tract
subarachnoid hemorrhage
optic nerve
skull base
hemicraniectomy space
trauma surgery
spine surgery
cavernous artery
arteries supplying brain
optic nerve chiasm
resection cavernous haemangioma
chiasm
haemangioma
iliac
haematomas
skull
hemorrhage
elderly
pituitary
inflammatory
nerve
brain
tumor

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1983-1990 Studied human medicine at the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel
  • 1986-1990 Training grant from the German National Academic Foundation
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1990 Defense of the dissertation
  • 1992-1994 Research Fellow at the Department of pharmacology at the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel
  • 1994-2002 Resident Doctor and Scientific Assistant in neurology at the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel
  • 1997 Research Fellow at the Department of anesthesia research of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  • 1997 Research grant from the German Research Foundation
  • 1998 Research grant from the German Research Foundation
  • 1999 Fellow Researcher in the Department of anesthetic research at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  • 1999 Certificate for transcranial doppler and duplex sonography from the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
  • 1999 Certificate for combined doppler and duplex sonography of the arteries supplying the brain from the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
  • 2000 Research grant from the research center for integrative neurosciences at the University Hospital in Kiel
  • 2001 Obtaining specialization in neurology
  • 2003 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel
  • 2004 Received additional qualifications in the field of radiation protection
  • 2009 Rehabilitating at the University of Halle
  • 2011 "Spinal neurosurgery" certificate from the German Society for Neurosurgery
  • 2012 Recognition from the German Spine Association
Experience
  • 1987 Intern in tropical and general medicine at the Sane Guruji Hospital in Pune
  • 1988 Intern in internal medicine at the Princess Royal University Hospital
  • 1988 Intern in internal medicine at the Farnborough Hospital in Kent
  • 1988 Intern in obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery, and trauma surgery at the Nazareth Hospital in Israel
  • 1991-1992 Internship in neurology at the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel
  • 2002-2006 Senior Consultant at the Department of neurology of the Municipal Hospital Dessau
  • 2006-2010 Deputy Chief Physician at the Department of neurology of the Municipal Hospital Dessau
  • 2010 Senior Physician at the Department of spine surgery at the Helios ENDO-Cliniс Hamburg
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the German Spine Association
  • Member of the German Federation of Neurosurgery
  • Member of the German Ultrasound in Medicine Committee

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Remote intracranial parenchymal haematomas as complications of spinal surgery: presentation of three cases with minor or untypical symptoms

April, 2012

Septic hematogenous lumbar spondylodiscitis in elderly patients with multiple risk factors: Efficacy of posterior stabilization and interbody fusion with iliac crest bone graft

May, 2010

Complete resection of a cavernous haemangioma of the optic nerve, the chiasm, and the optic tract

February, 2007

Location

Holstenstraße, 2, 22767 Hamburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann?

The primary specialization of the doctor is spinal neurosurgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann has been practicing for more than 34 years.

What do patients say about PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 41 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 91%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in neurosurgery, surgery, spine, artery, cerebral arteries.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, PD. Dr. med. Ralf Hempelmann performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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