Prof. Dr. Henrik Petrowsky, FACS, FEBS

hepatobiliary & pancreatic surgery, transplantology, robotic surgery, Whipple procedure

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
94%	30 years	9.6/10	$$$	31	1	No

Overview

Country, City

Switzerland, Zurich

Health facility

University Hospital Zurich

Medical unit

Department of visceral and transplant surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Henrik Petrowsky, a highly experienced and acclaimed surgeon with a lengthy career, specializes in hepatobiliary & pancreatic surgery, transplantology, and robotic surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Petrowsky has gained recognition for his exceptional skills and expertise, holding various prestigious certifications and memberships in renowned medical associations. His extensive research work, including scientific publications, demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field of surgery, particularly in liver transplantation and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. Dr. Petrowsky's leadership roles and awards in highly specialized medicine further underscore his dedication to providing innovative and high-quality patient care. In addition to serving as Vice Chair and Professor of Surgery at the Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery in Zurich, Switzerland, Dr. Petrowsky is also Head of the Liver and Pancreatic Tumor Center and Program Director of the HPB & Liver Transplant Fellowship. His significant contributions to the field, combined with his leadership positions and numerous accolades, establish him as a leading authority in complex surgical procedures, making him a trusted and respected figure in the medical community.

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Education

1992 USMLE 1, United States Medical Licensure Examinations
1995 USMLE 2, United States Medical Licensure Examinations
1995 M.D., Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt
1997 Doctor of Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt
1999-2001 Research Fellowship, Rockefeller Research Laboratories, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York
2004 ECFMG Clinical Skill Assessment, United States Medical Licensure Examinations
2004 ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification
2005 German Board of Surgery Qualification in General Surgery
2005-2007 Novartis Clinical Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Swiss HPB and Transplant Center, University Hospital Zurich
2006 Habilitation, University of Zurich
2007-2009 UCLA/ASTS Multi-Organ Transplant Fellow, UCLA Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles
2009 Recertification USMLE 1, United States Medical Licensure Examinations
2009 Recertification USMLE 2, United States Medical Licensure Examinations
2009 UCMLE 3, United States Medical Licensure Examinations
2009 American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) Certification in Kidney and Liver Transplantation
2010 European Board of Surgery Qualification in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
2013 Professor, University of Zurich
2013 ASTS (American Society of Transplant Surgeons) Leadership Development Program, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Chicago
Program in Leadership & Human Resources Management, St. Galler Business School, St. Gallen
2015 FMH Qualification in Specialized Visceral Surgery
Approbation (#A970093), Hessisches Landesprüfungsamt, Germany
License as Physician and Surgeon (#A111369), Medical Board of California
Specialist in Hepatobiliary & pancreatic surgery (HPB surgery)
Specialist in Liver Transplant
Specialist in Robotic Surgery

Experience

2005-2007 Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Visceral Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital Zurich
2007-2009 Visiting Assistant Professor, UCLA Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles
2009-2012 Attending Faculty Surgeon and Assistant Professor-in-Residence (tenured), UCLA Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles
2013 Vice Chair and Professor of Surgery, Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
Head of Liver and Pancreatic Tumor Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich
Center Manager, Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Program Director HPB & Liver Transplant Fellowship Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery

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