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Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Birkenfeld
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Birkenfeld

internal medicine, nephrology and endocrinology
internal medicine, nephrology and endocrinology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%17 years9.9/10$$$$403No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Tubingen
Health facility
University Hospital Tubingen
Medical unit
Department of internal medicine (diabetology, endocrinology, nephrology)

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas L. Birkenfeld is a highly accomplished doctor with 16 years of experience in the fields of internal medicine, nephrology, and endocrinology. He is currently the Director of the Department of Internal Medicine (Diabetology, Endocrinology, Nephrology) at the University Hospital Tubingen in Germany. Dr. Birkenfeld has an impressive academic background and a comprehensive CV with numerous accolades and achievements. He has studied human medicine and obtained a license for medical practice. He has also defended his dissertation and undergone clinical training at the renowned Charite University Hospital in Berlin. Dr. Birkenfeld has specialized in internal medicine and obtained additional endocrinology qualifications. One of the critical highlights of Dr. Birkenfeld's career is his role as the leader of large international multicenter trials evaluating novel treatment options for diabetes and obesity, which are now in clinical use. This highlights his expertise and dedication to advancing medical research and providing cutting-edge treatment options to patients. Furthermore, Dr. Birkenfeld has published 403 scientific publications, showcasing his commitment to contributing to the scientific community and sharing his knowledge and discoveries. Dr. Andreas L. Birkenfeld is an exceptional doctor with a wealth of experience and expertise in his field. His leadership in clinical trials and extensive scientific publications demonstrate his dedication to improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge. Patients can trust in his expertise and benefit from his innovative treatment approaches.

Skills & Expertise

diabetes
liver
obesity
insulin resistance
insulin sensitivity
glucose
prediabetes
kidney
metabolism
fatty liver
heart
natriuretic peptide
hba1c
nonalcoholic fatty liver
empagliflozin
adipose tissue
diabetes mellitus
endocrinology
steatosis
semaglutide
insulin secretion
hypoglycemia
hepatic insulin resistance
internal medicine
liver fat
heart failure
glucose metabolism
metabolic health
hepatic steatosis
inflammation
gestational diabetes
pancreatic fat
nephrotic syndrome
metabolic regulation
glucose tolerance
nephrology
weight loss
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
subclinical atherosclerosis
diabetic kidney
diabetic nephropathy
nephropathy
blood pressure
lipid profiles
visceral adipose
insulinotropic polypeptide
metabolic dysfunction
pancreas
steatohepatitis

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • Clinical training at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
  • Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • Habilitation and a teaching license
  • 2007-2010 Fellow of the German Research Foundation at the Center of diabetes endocrinology research, Yale University School of Medicine
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of endocrinology
Experience
  • Professor of metabolic and vascular medicine and Chair of the Department of metabolic and vascular medicine at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus of the Technical University Dresden
  • TransCampus Professor within the Section of diabetology at the King's College London
  • 2010-2015 Professor of the Department of endocrinology and metabolic diseases at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
  • 2015 Professor of the Division of diabetes and nutritional sciences at the King's College London
  • 2019 Director, Department of internal medicine (diabetology, endocrinology, nephrology) at the University Hospital Tubingen
Awards & Memberships
  • 2004 Hans J. Dengler Prize from the German Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • 2005 Penaz-Wesseling Prize of the American Autonomic Society
  • 2006 New Investigator Award from the hypertension council at the American Heart Association
  • 2010 Travel Award for European fellows at the American Diabetes Association
  • 2010 Member of the research group funded by the German Research Foundation at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
  • 2011 Rising Star Award from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
  • 2012 Research Award from the German Obesity Society
  • 2014 Schoeller Junkmann Prize from the German Society for Endocrinology
  • 2015 Ferdinand Bertram Prize from the German Diabetes Society
  • 2018 Abstract Award from the American College of Cardiology
  • Speaker of the German Center for Diabetes Research
  • Leader of the large international multicenter trials evaluating novel treatment options for diabetes and obesity, which are now in clinical use

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Erratum. Finerenone in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes According to Baseline HbA1c and Insulin Use: An Analysis From the FIDELIO-DKD Study. Diabetes Care 2022;45:888-897.

1 September, 2023

Clusters of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes stratify all-cause mortality in a cohort of participants undergoing invasive coronary diagnostics

August, 2023

First Steps Towards a Structured FAIRification Workflow for the DZD CORE DATASET.

August, 2023

Location

Hoppe-Seyler-Straße, 3, 72076 Tubingen, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Birkenfeld?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine, nephrology and endocrinology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Birkenfeld has been practicing for more than 17 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Birkenfeld expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in diabetes, liver, obesity, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Birkenfeld doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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