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PD Dr. med. Thilo Schwandner

general and visceral surgery, proctology
general and visceral surgery, proctology
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Overview

Country, City
Germany, Lich
Health facility
Asklepios Hospital Lich
Medical unit
Department of general and visceral surgery

About the doctor

PD Dr. med. Thilo Schwandner is a highly distinguished surgeon and medical executive serving as the medical director and chief doctor of general and visceral surgery at the Asklepios Clinic Lich. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself as a leading authority in colorectal and proctological surgery within Germany. His clinical focus is centered on the surgical treatment of complex bowel diseases, oncological visceral surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Schwandner is particularly recognized for his role in establishing regional centers of excellence, including the first certified anal cancer unit in the region and the University Colorectal Center Mittelhessen, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between academic and clinical institutions. In addition to his administrative and surgical leadership, Dr. Schwandner is an active academic researcher and educator. As a Privatdozent at the Justus Liebig University Giessen, he contributes significantly to medical literature, particularly in the fields of fecal incontinence, anal fistulas, and surgical oncology. His recent certification as a senior bowel surgeon underscores his commitment to the highest quality standards in colorectal surgery, reflecting a high volume of successful complex procedures and a dedication to quality-assured oncological care. His reputation is further cemented by his perennial inclusion in national rankings of top-tier medical specialists, where he is frequently cited for his expertise in both gallbladder surgery and proctology.

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1990-1996 Medical studies at the Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • 1996 Medical license (Approbation) and Doctorate in Medicine (Dr. med.) from Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • 2002 Recognition as a Specialist in General Surgery
  • 2006 Recognition as a Specialist in Visceral Surgery
  • 2026 Awarded the Qualification Certificate as "Senior Bowel Surgeon" by OnkoZert and the German Cancer Society
  • 2007 Habilitation and granting of the Venia Legendi for the field of Surgery at Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • 2007 Additional qualification in emergency medicine
  • 2008 Additional qualification in Proctology
  • 2012 Additional qualification in Special Visceral Surgery
  • 2020 Quality Certificate Senior Bowel Surgeon
Experience
  • 1997-2009 Residency and later Senior Physician at the Clinic for General, Visceral, Thoracic, Transplant, and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg
  • 2004 Research Associate at the Clinic for General, Visceral, Thoracic, Transplantation and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, Prof. Dr. med. Padberg
  • 2008-2011 Senior Physician at the Clinic for General, Visceral, Thoracic, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Giessen
  • 2009 Chief Physician of the Department of General and Visceral Surgery at Asklepios Clinic Lich
  • 2010 Founder and Head of the Certified Colorectal Cancer Center and Anal Cancer Center at Lich
  • 2011-2013 Senior Consultant at the Clinic for General, Visceral, Thoracic, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Giessen
  • 2013 Medical Director of the Asklepios Clinic Lich
  • 2014 Chief Physician of the Clinic for General and Visceral Surgery, Asklepios Clinic Lich, Certified Colon Cancer Center, Certified Center for Coloproctology, and Certified Center for Bariatric Surgery
  • 2014 Partner at the End- and Large Intestine Center (EDZ) Hesse Central, specialist practice for colorectal diseases
  • 2015 Chairman of the University Colorectal Center Mittelhessen
  • 2020 Lead of the cross-location Visceral Oncology team for interdisciplinary tumor diagnostics and therapy
Awards & Memberships
  • 1998 Member of the German Society for Surgery (DGCH)
  • 2004 Member of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV)
  • 2006 Member of the German Society for Coloproctology (DGK)
  • 2010-2024 Repeatedly listed in the FOCUS as one of Germany's top physicians for proctology and gallbladder/hernia surgery
  • 2015 Member of the Professional Association of German Surgeons (BDC)
  • Member of the German Society for Surgery (DGC)
  • Member of the Professional Association of Coloproctologists of Germany
  • Member of the German Continence Society
  • Member of the Working Group Peritoneum of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery

Languages

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Publications

[New security threats in Europe: how prepared is German surgery for victims of war and violence?].

March, 2026

Postoperative ileus after emergency surgery for acute bowel obstruction: a case-control study of predictors and impact on recovery.

1 September, 2025

Impact of preoperative radiotherapy on patient-reported outcomes in rectal cancer.

July, 2025

Location

Goethestraße 4, 35423 Lich, Germany

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The primary specialization of the doctor is general and visceral surgery, proctology.

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PD Dr. med. Thilo Schwandner has been practicing for more than 30 years.

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