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Prof. Dr. med. Beate Timmermann
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Beate Timmermann

radiation therapy and radio-oncology, proton therapy
radiation therapy and radio-oncology, proton therapy
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%31 years9.8/10$$$$395No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Essen
Health facility
University Hospital Essen
Medical unit
Department of proton therapy

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Beate Timmermann is a highly experienced and accomplished doctor specializing in radiation therapy and radio-oncology, particularly in proton therapy. With over 30 years of experience, she has made significant contributions to the field through her extensive research and numerous scientific publications totaling 395. Dr. Timmermann has held various leadership positions, including Medical Director at the West German Proton Therapy Center of Essen and Director of the Department of proton therapy at the University Hospital Essen. She is widely recognized for her expertise in pediatric radiation oncology, and she has served as Head of the pediatric program center for proton beam therapy at the Paul Scherrer Institute of Villigen. Being a member of several prestigious medical societies and working groups, such as the German Society for Radiation Oncology and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology, Dr. Timmermann remains up-to-date with the latest advancements in her field. Her commitment to excellence and quality of care is reflected in her role as Chair of radiation therapy, focusing on particle therapy at the University of Duisburg-Essen. With her extensive knowledge, expertise, and dedication, Dr. Timmermann is considered a leading authority in radiation and proton therapy. She is renowned for her contributions to the field, making her a highly sought-after specialist in Germany, particularly at the Department of proton therapy at the University Hospital Essen.

Skills & Expertise

radiotherapy
radiation
children
cancer
pediatric
proton beam therapy
tumors
sarcoma
carcinoma
oncology
ependymoma
lung
ewing sarcoma
chordoma
glioma
chemotherapy
head
scanning proton therapy
breast
neuroblastoma
rhabdomyosarcoma
skull
retinoblastoma
thyroid
breast cancer
cell carcinoma
prostate
skull base
brain tumor
malignant
nonsmall cell lung
medulloblastoma
prostate cancer
lung cancer
soft tissue sarcoma
thyroid cancer
rhabdoid tumors
extracranial chordoma
craniospinal irradiation
nonmetastatic medulloblastoma
teratoidrhabdoid tumors
neuroectodermal tumors
intracranial ependymoma
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
lung carcinoma
synovial sarcoma
adrenocortical carcinoma
spinal cord
renal cell carcinoma
neck squamous cell

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1986-1993 Studied human medicine at the University of Hamburg
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 2000 Defense of the dissertation at the University of Tuebingen: "Quality control in radiation treatment of the craniospinal axis in childhood brain tumors: results and significance for therapy planning and control processes"
  • 2002 Obtaining specialization in radiation therapy and radio-oncology
  • 2007 Habilitation and a teaching license in the subject of radiation oncology at the University of Muenster
Experience
  • Intern, Department of pathology at the Asklepios Clinic Barmbek in Hamburg
  • 1995-2002 Scientific Assistant in the Department of radiation therapy and radiation oncology at the University of Tuebingen
  • 2002-2005 Department of proton beam therapy at the Paul Scherrer Institute of Villigen
  • 2005-2009 Deputy Medical Director, Department of proton beam therapy at the Paul Scherrer Institute of Villigen
  • 2009-2011 Deputy Medical Director at the West German Proton Therapy Center of Essen
  • 2011-2013 Operational Medical Director at the West German Proton Therapy Center of Essen
  • 2012 Chair of radiation therapy with a focus on particle therapy at the University of Duisburg-Essen 
  • 2013 Medical Director of the West German Proton Therapy Center of Essen
  • 2014 Director, Department of proton therapy at the University Hospital Essen
Awards & Memberships
  • 2002-2005 Head of the pediatric program center for proton beam therapy at the Paul Scherrer Institute of Villigen
  • Member of the German Society for Radiation Oncology
  • Member of the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology 
  • Member of the working group for pediatric radiation oncology
  • Member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
  • Member of the Swiss working group for radiation oncology
  • Member of the Particle Therapy Cooperative Group
  • Member of the German Cancer Society
  • Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology
  • Member of the Cancer Society of North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Member of the certification commission of the German Cancer Society for the field of pediatric oncology
  • Member of the expert portal Primo Medico Network
  • Member of the expert portal Leading Medicine Guide

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

ESTRO/ESGO/SIOPe guidelines for the management of patients with vaginal cancer.

September, 2023

Non-classical circulating monocytes expressing high levels of microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 tag an aberrant IFN-response in systemic sclerosis.

24 August, 2023

Endothelial Cell Response to Combined Photon or Proton Irradiation with Doxorubicin.

16 August, 2023

Location

Hufelandstraße, 55, 45147 Essen, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Beate Timmermann?

The primary specialization of the doctor is radiation therapy and radio-oncology, proton therapy.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Beate Timmermann has been practicing for more than 31 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Beate Timmermann expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in radiotherapy, radiation, children, cancer, pediatric.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Beate Timmermann doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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