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Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu

plastic surgery, esthetic and hand surgery
plastic surgery, esthetic and hand surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
95%24 years9.9/10$$$162No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Dresden
Health facility
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Medical unit
Department of plastic and hand surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu is an experienced plastic surgeon specializing in esthetic and hand surgery. With 23 years of experience, he has established himself as a highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioner. Prof. Dragu obtained his medical degree from the University of Muenster and completed his general surgery specialization, followed by further specialization in plastic and esthetic surgery. He has an impressive academic background, including obtaining a teaching license in plastic and hand surgery and a master's degree in health business administration. Prof. Dragu has held various positions throughout his career, including being the Head of the Department of plastic and hand surgery at the St. Georg Hospital in Leipzig and the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden. He is currently the Managing Director and Full Professor in the Department of plastic and hand surgery at the same hospital. His extensive experience and leadership roles demonstrate his expertise and dedication to providing patients with the highest quality of care. Furthermore, Prof. Dragu is actively involved in research and has published 162 scientific publications. His research focuses on various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including burns, breast reconstruction, and tissue transplantation. His contributions to the field highlight his commitment to advancing knowledge and improving treatments in plastic surgery. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu is a highly reputable plastic surgeon with a wealth of experience and expertise in esthetic and hand surgery. His academic achievements, leadership positions, and research contributions make him a sought-after professional. Patients can trust his skill and dedication to providing exceptional care and achieving optimal outcomes.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
plastic
reconstruction
flap
hand
perfusion
hand surgery
skin
breast
aesthetic
muscle
reconstructive surgery
wound
tissue defects
lesions
osteomyelitis
tumor resection
latissimus dorsi
cancer
aesthetic surgery
artery
tumor
negative pressure therapy
head
tunnel syndrome
trauma
defect reconstruction
diabetic ulcers
wall reconstruction
muscle tissue
abdominis flap
sacral defect
muscle flaps
rectus abdominis flap
hidradenitis suppurativa
plastic surgery
cell carcinoma
diabetic ulcers foot
ischemia
necrobiosis lipoidica
arm flap
shoulder reconstruction
wound healing
squamous cell
leg reconstruction
free tissue transplantation
multistep reconstruction
contouring surgery
posttraumatic defect
severely burned child

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine at the University of Muenster
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 2001 Defense of the dissertation at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: "Contractility, contracture, and BNP expression under hypoxic conditions and glucose starvation in isolated human myocardial trabeculae"
  • 2003-2004 Resident of the Department of hand, plastic, and reconstructive surgery at the BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen
  • 2004-2007 Resident of the Department of plastic, hand, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at the Helios Clinic Wuppertal
  • 2007 Resident of the Department of plastic and hand surgery at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
  • Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • Obtaining further specialization in plastic and esthetic surgery
  • 2012 Habilitation and a teaching license in plastic and hand surgery at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: "Animal experimental and clinical investigations in free tissue transplantation under ischemia and reperfusion"
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of hand surgery
  • Master of health business administration at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Experience
  • 2000-2001 Intern at the University Medical Center Freiburg
  • 2002-2003 Intern at the Department of hand, plastic, and reconstructive surgery of the BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen
  • 2008-2013 Senior Physician of the Department of plastic and hand surgery at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
  • 2014-2017 Head of the Department of plastic and hand surgery at the St. Georg Hospital in Leipzig
  • Head, Department of plastic and hand surgery at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
  • 2017-2021 Managing Director and Full Professor, Department of plastic and hand surgery at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the working group "The severely burned child" of the German Society for Burn Medicine
  • Member of the German Obesity Society
  • Member of the German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons
  • Member of the German Society for Surgery
  • Member of the German Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Member of the German Society for Senology
  • Listed in the FOCUS doctor's top lists for body lift, plastic reconstructive surgery, and tummy tuck

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

The role of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in the treatment of deep sternal wound infections-A retrospective cohort study

July, 2023

Schwere Verletzungen der oberen Extremität - Chirurgische Strategien und Rekonstruktionsverfahren

June, 2023

Narbenbehandlung in der Plastischen Chirurgie

June, 2023

Location

Fetscherstraße, 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu?

The primary specialization of the doctor is plastic surgery, esthetic and hand surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu has been practicing for more than 24 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu expert at?

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

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Adrian Dragu doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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