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Prof. Dr. med. Arnulf H. Holscher
Excellent
AiroScore
9.00

Prof. Dr. med. Arnulf H. Holscher

general, visceral and thoracic surgery, esophageal and gastric surgery
general, visceral and thoracic surgery, esophageal and gastric surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
93%50 years9/10$824No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Health facility
St. Elisabethen Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Medical unit
Department of esophagal and gastric tumor surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Arnulf H. Holscher is a highly experienced and esteemed doctor specializing in general, visceral, and thoracic surgery, particularly esophageal and gastric surgery. With an impressive 49 years of experience, Prof. Holscher has an extensive background in the field. He studied medicine at prestigious universities and underwent surgical training at renowned hospitals in Germany. He has been board-certified as a surgeon since 1984 and holds additional certifications in special visceral and thoracic surgery. Throughout his career, Prof. Holscher has made significant contributions to his field. He has published 824 scientific publications, including research on esophagogastric, rectal, gastric adenocarcinoma, and colorectal cancer. His expertise and research have led to advancements in diagnosing and treating various types of cancer. Notably, he served as the President of the European Surgical Association in 2019. Prof. Holscher practices at the Department of Esophageal and Gastric Tumor Surgery at St. Elisabethen Hospital in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Patients who seek his care can benefit from his vast knowledge, experience, and dedication to providing the best possible outcomes. Prof. Holscher's contributions to surgical research and patient care make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor in his field.

Skills & Expertise

cancer
esophageal cancer
adenocarcinoma
esophagus
surgery
carcinoma
esophagectomy
gastric cancer
lymph node
barretts esophagus
lung cancer
metastases
esophageal adenocarcinoma
gastroesophageal
colorectal
transplantation
rectal
gastroesophageal reflux
rectal cancer
esophageal carcinoma
transthoracic esophagectomy
gastric carcinoma
liver transplantation
hepatic
lymph node metastases
ulcer
pancreatic
squamous cell carcinoma
liver metastases
esophagogastric junction
colorectal cancer
esophageal motility
cancer surgery
nonsmallcell lung cancer
colorectal carcinomas
endoscopic vacuumassisted closure
hepatocellular carcinoma
pancreatic cancer
antireflux surgery
gastric adenocarcinoma
lewis esophagectomy
minimally invasive esophagectomy
endoscopic microsurgery
esophageal perforation
splenic rupture
gallbladder cancer
thoracic surgery
gastric surgery
anastomotic leakage
gastric tumor

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1968-1974 Study of medicine in Gottingen, Kiel, and Graz
  • 1978-1984 Surgical training in the Marien Hospital Aachen, University Hospital Gottingen, and University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich
  • 1984 Board-certified surgeon
  • 1994 Board certification for special visceral surgery
  • 1995 Board Certification in special thoracic surgery
Experience
  • 1974-1975 Internship in surgery, internal medicine and gynecology, and obstetrics in Gottingen and Hildesheim
  • 1975-1977 Doctor in the German Air Force (compulsory military service)
  • 1977-1978 Scientific Assistant of the Institute of the Pathology of the University of Gottingen
  • 1989 Assistant Professor at Technical University of Munich
  • 1996-2016 Chairman of the Department of general, visceral, and cancer surgery of the University of Cologne 
  • 2016 Professor Emeritus of the University of Cologne
  • 2016-2020 Head, the section of thoracic and esophageal cancer surgery, Agaplesion Markus Hospital Frankfurt am Main
  • 2018 Head, Contilia Center for esophageal diseases, Elisabeth Hospital Essen
  • 2020 Head, Department of esophageal and gastric tumor surgery at St. Elisabethen Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Awards & Memberships
  • 1986 Secretary General of the III World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus in Munich
  • 1994 Secretary General of the 5th Joint Meeting of the International Gastro-Surgical Club in Munich
  • 2004 President of the Association of Surgeons of North-Rhine Westfalia
  • 2019 President of the European Surgical Association
  • Member of the European Surgical Association

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

Crowd-sourced and expert video assessment in minimally invasive esophagectomy

August, 2023

Corrigendum to "Dissecting the genetic heterogeneity of gastric cancer".

August, 2023

Corrigendum to "Dissecting the genetic heterogeneity of gastric cancer"

July, 2023

Location

Ginnheimer Str., 3, 60487 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Arnulf H. Holscher?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general, visceral and thoracic surgery, esophageal and gastric surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Arnulf H. Holscher has been practicing for more than 50 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Arnulf H. Holscher expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in cancer, esophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma, esophagus, surgery.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Arnulf H. Holscher doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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