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Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg

cardiac, vascular surgery
cardiac, vascular surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
93%29 years79.7/10$$$$779No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Dusseldorf
Health facility
University Hospital Dusseldorf
Medical unit
Department of cardiac surgery
5.0 on Google
The data collected based on 7 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg is a highly experienced cardiac and vascular surgeon at the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Dusseldorf, Germany. With 28 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert. A series of impressive achievements and positions of leadership mark Dr. Lichtenberg's career. He has obtained a specialization in cardiac surgery. He has held various roles, including Head of the Section of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg and Vice Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Heidelberg. One notable aspect of Dr. Lichtenberg's career is his involvement in groundbreaking research. He has published an impressive 779 scientific publications, focusing on areas such as tissue-engineered heart valves and the impact of specific treatments on surgically treated patients. This demonstrates his dedication to advancing the field of cardiac surgery and improving patient outcomes. Overall, Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg's extensive experience, leadership positions, and contributions to scientific research make him a highly respected and accomplished cardiac surgeon. Patients can trust his expertise and innovative approach to provide the best possible care.

Skills & Expertise

heart
valve
surgery
transplantation
heart transplantation
aortic valve
cardiac surgery
artery
implantation
replacement
mitral valve
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
coronary artery
cardiovascular
graft
bypass grafting
heart failure
valve surgery
ventricular assist devices
cannulation
artery bypass grafting
dysfunction
infection
postcardiotomy
orthotopic heart transplantation
heart valve
graft dysfunction
orthotopic heart
cardiogenic shock
intraaortic balloon
cardiopulmonary bypass
tricuspid valve
thoracic artery
bypass surgery
valve implantation
cardiothoracic surgery
aortic conduits
radial artery
cardiac troponin
calcific aortic
blood flow
lvad implantation
valve prostheses
aorta
aortic stenosis
atrial fibrillation
vascular surgery
ventricle
minimally invasive repair
atrium

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1995 Doctoral thesis defense, Department of Cardiology, University of Tuebingen
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1995-1997 Residency, Department of cardiothoracic surgery, Heart Center Lahr/Baden
  • 1997-2000 Residency, Department of cardiothoracic surgery, Hannover Medical School
  • 2000 Obtaining specialization in cardiac surgery
  • 2007-2008 Habilitation and teaching license in cardiac surgery, Hannover Medical School
Experience
  • 1993-1995 Intern, Department of cardiothoracic surgery at the University Hospital Tuebingen
  • 1997-2006 Staff Surgeon, Medical School Hannover
  • 2000-2001 Acting Head of the Department of cardiothoracic surgery, Hannover Medical School
  • 2001-2006 Full-time Senior Physician in the Department of cardiothoracic surgery, Hannover Medical School
  • 2002-2003 Leading Senior Physician of the Department of cardiothoracic and general surgery, Oststadthospital Hospital in Hannover
  • 2006-2009 Head of the section of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, Department of cardiac surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2006-2009 Vice Head of Department of cardiac surgery, University of Heidelberg
  • 2009 Head of Department of thoracic surgery, University of Jena
  • 2009 W3 Professor and Head of the Department of cardiothoracic surgery at the University Hospital Jena
  • 2009 W3 Professor and Head, Department of cardiac surgery, University Hospital Dusseldorf
  • 2015 Head of Department of cardiac and vascular surgery Department, Heart Center Duisburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 2004-2006 Head of the group on tissue-engineered heart valves, Hannover Medical School
  • 2006-2009 Head of the Artificial Heart Program, Department of cardiac surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2008 Chairman of the working group on tissue-engineered heart valves of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Presence and impact of anemia in patients supported with left ventricular assist devices.

September, 2023

Early Postoperative Neurologic Events Are Associated With Worse Outcome and Fatal Midterm Survival After Adult Heart Transplantation

August, 2023

Impact of Impella Support on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock

August, 2023

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg?

The primary specialization of the doctor is cardiac, vascular surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg has been practicing for more than 29 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 7 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 93%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in heart, valve, surgery, transplantation, heart transplantation.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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