Prof. Dr. Christian Knop

trauma surgery, orthopedics, sport medicine

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	31 years	9.9/10	$$	106	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Stuttgart

Health facility

Stuttgart Hospital

Medical unit

Department of sports clinic, trauma surgery, and orthopedics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Christian Knop is a highly experienced doctor with 31 years of practice in trauma surgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine. His career highlights include becoming the President-elect of the German Spine Society and serving as a Managing Senior Physician at the University Hospital Innsbruck. Dr. Knop is known for his extensive research in pediatric spine injuries, shoulder function after surgery, and the treatment of fractures. With over 100 scientific publications, he is strongly committed to advancing his field and providing high-quality care. Dr. Knop has established himself as a reputable expert, working in the Department of Sports Medicine, Trauma Surgery, and Orthopedics at Stuttgart Hospital. He has received numerous certifications and awards for his contributions, such as being named a TOP physician in Spinal Surgery by "Focus" magazine. Dr. Knop's dedication to preventive programs, involvement in expert committees, and editorial roles in medical handbooks showcase his passion for improving patient outcomes through innovative research and personalized treatment methods.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1987-1993 Study of human medicine at the Hannover Medical School (MHH)
1993-1998 Specialist training at the MHH Surgery Centre
1996 Additional qualification in emergency medicine
1998-2001 Specialist at the Trauma Surgery Clinic of the MHH (Director: Prof. Dr. H. Tscherne)
1999 Qualification as Senior Emergency Physician
2001 Qualification at Sports Traumatology
2004 University course for medical managers, Danube University Krems
2006 Generally sworn and court-certified expert, LG Innsbruck
2008 and 2010 Additional qualification at Intensive Care Medicine

Experience

1985-1987 Community service at the Central Hospital Bremen-Nord, Bremen
2001-2007 Senior physician at the University Clinic for Trauma Surgery & Sports Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, A (Dir.: Prof. Dr. M. Blauth)
2007-2009 Managing Senior Physician at the University Hospital Innsbruck
Since 2009 Senior Physician and Medical Director in the Department of sports medicine, trauma surgery, and orthopedics at the Stuttgart Hospital

Awards & Memberships

2009 Passed authorization for the severe injury procedure, BG-based healing procedure
2010 Become a member of the expert committee of the District Medical Association of North Württemberg
2013 Start of the prevention program for students as the 2nd clinic in Germany
2014 Become spokesperson for the Trauma Network Region Stuttgart
2014, 2015 Become TOP physician “Spinal Surgery” according to “Focus”
2015 Received certificate by the German Spine Society (DWG)
2015 Become president-elect of the German Spine Society, Member of the Board
2016 Become an editor of the first German handbook about joint neurosurgery, orthopedics, and trauma surgery, Schattauer Verlag