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Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer
Excellent
AiroScore
9.60

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer

general and plastic surgery
general and plastic surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
89%42 years9.6/10$$$304No

Overview

Country, City
Austria, Innsbruck
Health facility
University Tirol Hospital Innsbruck
Medical unit
Department of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer is a highly accomplished and respected doctor specializing in general and plastic surgery. With over 41 years of experience, he has made significant contributions to medicine. After studying human medicine at the Universities of Graz and Vienna, he obtained his medical license and completed his general surgery specialization in 1989. In 1991, he received additional qualifications in plastic surgery, showcasing his dedication to expanding his expertise. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer has held various prestigious positions throughout his career, including Chief Physician for plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Basel and Head of the Department of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at the University Hospital Innsbruck. He is currently working at the Department of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at the University Hospital Innsbruck, where he continues to excel in his field. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer's extensive knowledge and experience are further evidenced by his impressive publication record, which includes more than 300 scientific publications. These publications reflect his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer's exceptional career and expertise make him a highly sought-after and respected doctor in general and plastic surgery. His contributions to the field and commitment to research and patient care are commendable, making him a valuable asset to the medical community.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
reconstruction
hand
flap
skin
breast
plastic
adipose
hand transplantation
microsurgery
defect
wound
bone
peripheral nerves vessels
cancer
pressure
head
carcinoma
resection
cell carcinoma
infection
soft tissue
free flap
skin graft
hand surgery
breast reconstruction
neck
peripheral nerve
sacral pressure
basal cell
white adipose
stemprogenitor cells
breast implants
basal cell carcinoma
tissue reconstruction
abdominoplasty
foot
muscle flaps
forearm transplantation
necrotizing fasciitis
thoracic wall
abdominal wall
weight loss
plastic reconstructive surgery
head neck cancer
resection skin
skin cancer
wound healing
vascularized tissue reconstruction
general surgery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine at the Universities of Graz and Vienna
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1982 Defense of the doctorate
  • 1989 Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • 1991 Received additional qualifications in the field of plastic surgery
  • 1992 Habilitated at the University of Graz: “Blood flow in the metacarpus and a new bone replacement procedure in hand surgery”
Experience
  • 1992 Management of the hand surgery working group and the hand surgery outpatient clinic at the University Clinic for Surgery in Graz
  • 1997 Associate University Professor and Deputy Clinical Director of the hand surgery outpatient clinic at the University Clinic for Surgery in Graz
  • 1999 Professor and Chief Physician for plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Basel
  • Chief Physician at the Department of reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital of Basel
  • 2001 Head of the University Reconstructive Surgery Clinic with three departments of plastic and reconstructive surgery, maxillofacial surgery, and hand and peripheral nerve surgery
  • 2008 Professor and Head of the Department of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at the University Hospital Innsbruck
Awards & Memberships
  • 2003 Head of the Department of knowledge management at the University Hospital Basel
  • 2003 Member of the departmental management for operative medicine at the University Hospital Basel (responsible for surgical management and investment planning for the surgical subject groups)
  • 2015 President of the Austrian Society for Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery

Languages

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English

Publications

Preadipocytes in human granulation tissue: role in wound healing and response to macrophage polarization.

31 October, 2023

Single- versus two-stage reconstruction in patients with head and neck cancer: What are the benefits?

June, 2023

[Black clothes make a difference - Physical properties of Black clothes in Burn Injuries caused by solar radiation].

24 May, 2023

Location

Anichstraße, 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general and plastic surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer has been practicing for more than 42 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, reconstruction, hand, flap, skin.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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Prof. Dr. Gerhard Pierer

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