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Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep working place, University Hospital Oldenburg
Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep
Excellent
AiroScore
9.60

Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep

pediatrics and neonatology
pediatrics and neonatology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
92%31 years9.6/10$$$183No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Oldenburg
Health facility
University Hospital Oldenburg
Medical unit
Department of pediatrics (neonatology, cardiology, pneumology, and allergology)

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep is a highly experienced and respected doctor specializing in pediatrics and neonatology, with over 30 years of experience. He completed his medical studies at the University of Cologne and obtained a license for medical practice. Throughout his career, he has worked in various prestigious positions, including Senior Physician and Deputy Director in the Department of Neonatology at the University Hospital in Bonn and as the Chief Physician in the Department of Pediatrics and Youth Medicine at the Municipal Clinic in Munich. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Department of Pediatrics at the University Hospital Oldenburg, specializing in neonatology, cardiology, pneumology, and allergology. Prof. Heep has an impressive academic and professional background, is actively involved in research, and has published 184 scientific publications. His research interests include spina bifida aperta, hydrocephalus, fetal surgical techniques, and prenatal diagnosis and therapy. He is a European Society of Paediatric Research member and a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. With his extensive knowledge, expertise, and dedication to improving pediatric care, Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep is considered a highly competent and reliable doctor. His experience in clinical practice and research allows him to provide the best possible care for his patients and contribute to advancements in pediatrics and neonatology. He is a valuable asset to the University Hospital Oldenburg and the medical community.

Skills & Expertise

infants
brain
hydrocephalus
cerebrospinal fluid
spina bifida
infection
neonatology
pediatrics
growth factor
white matter
hemorrhage
coagulation
extremely preterm infants
functional brain networks
atresia
posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus
airway obstruction syndrome
premature rupture membranes
white matter damage
intraventricular hemorrhage
laryngeal atresia
audiovisual integration
fetus
coagulation system
malabsorption
sarscov2 infection
congenital chylothorax
peritoneovenous shunting
injury
chdiakhigashi syndrome
cerebral hemorrhage
ventricular dilatation
chylous ascites
parvovirus b19 infection
anemia
sepsis
occlusion
glucocorticoid
necrosis
chylothorax
vancomycin
lymphohistiocytosis
malformation
low birth weight
birth weight
neuroregeneration
subcutaneous insulintherapy
enteral feeding
midline glioma
neonatal ventriculitis

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied medicine at the University of Cologne
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1993 Defense of the dissertation
  • 1996 Obtaining specialization in pediatrics
  • Habilitation and a teaching license at the University of Bonn
Experience
  • 1996 Worked as a pediatric specialist and neonatologist
  • 1999-2009 Senior Physician and Deputy Director, Department of neonatology at the University Hospital in Bonn
  • Chief Physician, Department of pediatrics and youth medicine at the Municipal Clinic in Munich
  • Research Assistant in the Department of neonatology at the University Hospital in Bonn
  • Clinical Director of pediatric service at the Municipal Clinic Munich
  • 2011 Сonsultant Neonatologist and Research Lead in the maternity and child health directorate at the North Bristol National Health Service Trust
  • 2013 Adjunct Professorship in pediatrics at the Technical University of Munich
  • 2018 Professor and Executive Director, Department of pediatrics (neonatology, cardiology, pneumology, and allergology) at the University Hospital Oldenburg
Awards & Memberships
  • Honorary Clinical Lecturer and Member of the stem cell and neuroregeneration research group at the University of Bristol
  • Set up joined research projects between the two academic sites as well as with partners at the University of Oldenburg
  • Member of the European Society of Paediatric Research
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Ureaplasma urealyticum als Ursache für eine Ventrikulitis bei einem Extremfrühgeborenen

June, 2023

Diagnostik und Therapie des pädiatrischen Liegetraumas

June, 2023

Model-based Subcutaneous Insulin-Therapy in Preterm Infants

June, 2023

Location

Ammerländer Heerstraße, 114-118, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatrics and neonatology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep has been practicing for more than 31 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in infants, brain, hydrocephalus, cerebrospinal fluid, spina bifida.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Axel Heep doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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