Prof. Dr. med. Berthold Seitz

ophthalmology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	36 years	9	9.9/10	$$$	1401	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Homburg

Health facility

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Medical unit

Department of ophtalmology

4.8 on Google

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Berthold Seitz is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over 35 years of experience in the field. He is currently working as the Director of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Saarland in Homburg, Germany. Dr. Seitz has achieved numerous accomplishments throughout his impressive career and received prestigious awards. Notably, he has made significant contributions to the field of corneal transplantation, particularly in minimizing postoperative astigmatism. He specializes in cataract surgery and the calculation of artificial lenses after corneal refractive surgery. Additionally, Dr. Seitz is renowned for his expertise in the technique of amniotic membrane transplantation and its integration into the cornea. Dr. Seitz's dedication to his profession is evident in his extensive list of scientific publications, which includes over 1398 papers. His research focuses on various aspects of ophthalmology, including keratoplasty procedures and managing conditions such as diabetic macular edema and bacterial keratitis. With his wealth of experience, expertise, and numerous accolades, Prof. Dr. med. Berthold Seitz is considered one of the leading ophthalmologists in Germany. His commitment to advancing the field of ophthalmology and improving patient outcomes sets him apart as an exceptional doctor.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1981-1988 Studied human medicine at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1989 Received the title of Doctor of Medicine with honors from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
1993 Received the qualification of a specialist in ophthalmology in Munich
1993 Passed the exam of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris
1999 Habilitation in the field of ophthalmology in Erlangen: “Non-mechanical corneal microsurgery”

Experience

1993 Created and headed the outpatient corneal service
1995 Research Fellow, Department of corneal and refractive surgery, Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles
1996 Created and headed the Department of Refractive Surgery in Erlangen
1999 Senior Physician at the Department of ophthalmology at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
2000 Headed the Cornea Bank Erlangen and became Chief Surgeon for Corneal Transplantation
2002 Associate Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
2006 Full Professor and Director of the Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Saarland Homburg
2018 Visiting Professor Anhui Provincial Hospital China – First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology in China
2019 Visiting Professor University of Belgrade, Serbia

Awards & Memberships

1997 Elected Member of the scientific advisory board of the German Society of Corneal Transplantologists
2000 American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
2002 Co-Founder and Speaker of the cornea section at the German Ophthalmological Society
2010 Gold Medal from Bombay Ophthalmological Association Eye Advance International Academy of Ophthalmology, Mumbai
2010 German Ophthalmic Surgeons Silver Medal for outstanding achievements and special merits at the International Congress of German Ophthalmic Surgeons
2012 Member of the Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences
2012 President of the German Ophthalmological Society
2013 Ryan-Belfort Medal of the American-Brazilian Ophthalmological Association
2015 Amber Cornea in Gold Award
2015 German Ophthalmic Surgeons Scientific Award
2015 German Ophthalmic Surgeons Silver Medal
2015 Chibret Gold Medal
2015 Elected Chairman of the program committee of the German Ophthalmological Society
2016 Ernst von Bergmann Badge from the German Medical Association
2016 Member of the german committee for the prevention of blindness
2018 Honorary Member of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society
2018 Honorary Member of the Polish Ophthalmological Society
2019 State Award Academic Education
2019 Member of the EuCornea
2019 Honorary Member of the Union of Bulgarian Ophthalmologists
Scientific contribution to the field of corneal transplantation (especially methods of minimizing postoperative astigmatism), cataract surgery, and the calculation of artificial lens after corneal refractive surgery, as well as the technique of amniotic membrane transplantation and its histological integration into the cornea