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Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner

orthopedics and trauma surgery, tumor orthopedics
orthopedics and trauma surgery, tumor orthopedics
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%36 years9.9/10$$$$298No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Heidelberg
Health facility
University Hospital Heidelberg
Medical unit
Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner is an experienced orthopedic and trauma surgeon specializing in tumor orthopedics. With over 35 years of experience, he has a strong background in the field and is known for his expertise in oncological and septic orthopedic surgery. Currently working at the prestigious University Hospital Heidelberg in Germany, Prof. Lehner is the Head of the Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery. Prof. Lehner's impressive career includes obtaining various specializations and additional qualifications in surgery, orthopedics, and tumor orthopedics. He has also served in leadership positions in the medical field, such as Acting as Medical Director of the Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg. His extensive knowledge and skills have contributed to his success and recognition as a leading surgeon at the Maximum Care Endoprosthesis Center. In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Lehner is a prolific researcher with 298 scientific publications to his name. These publications cover a wide range of topics, including negative-pressure wound therapy, management of periprosthetic infections, and intraoperative radiotherapy to treat aggressive fibromatosis and soft tissue sarcoma. Prof. Lehner's dedication to advancing knowledge and improving treatment options makes him a highly respected and sought-after professional. Overall, Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner's extensive experience, specialization in orthopedics and trauma surgery, and focus on tumor orthopedics make him a highly skilled and respected doctor. His leadership roles, along with his numerous scientific publications, demonstrate his expertise and commitment to advancing the field of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery. Patients can trust his knowledge and skills for high-quality care at the University Hospital Heidelberg.

Skills & Expertise

tumor
bone
surgery
cancer
infection
soft tissue
sarcoma
orthopedic surgery
mutation
arthroplasty
giant cell tumor
wound
tumor bone
wound therapy
orthopedics
hip
chemotherapy
osteoid osteoma
knee
metastases
joint
osteoma
osteosarcoma
trauma
periprosthetic joint
reconstruction
malignant
radiotherapy
neoplastic stromal cells
trauma surgery
spinal metastases
knee arthroplasty
aggressive fibromatosis
tumor bone derived
ablation osteoid osteoma
negativepressure wound therapy
periprosthetic joint infection
soft tissue sarcomas
intralesional resection
knee tumor
joint infections
cartilaginous tumors
pyogenic spondylodiscitis
hip arthroplasty
cell tumors bone
tumor cell vaccine
femur
ewing sarcoma
orthopedic trauma
lowerlimb amputation

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation at the University Hospital Heidelberg: "Active specific immunization with virus-modified autologous tumor cell vaccine in primary tumors and liver metastases of colorectal carcinomas"
  • 1990-1994 Resident in general surgery at Worms City Hospital Prof. Klapp
  • 1994 Obtaining specialization in surgery
  • Habilitation and a teaching license: "New methods in the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and therapy of periprosthetic infections"
  • 1995-1997 Resident in trauma surgery at the Worms City Hospital Prof. Klapp
  • 1997 Received additional qualifications in the field of trauma surgery
  • 2003 Obtaining additional specialization in orthopedics
  • 2015 Received additional qualifications in the field of special orthopedic surgery
  • 2017 Obtaining additional specialization in tumor orthopedics
Experience
  • 1988 Assistant at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 1989 Military service as a Medical Officer at the Bundeswehr Hospital Bad Zwischenahn
  • 2003 Senior Physician, Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2004 Consultant in the Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2005 Senior Physician, Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2006 Head of the Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2010 Senior Consultant at the Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2017 Main Surgeon at the Maximum Care Endoprosthesis Center
  • 2019 Acting Medical Director of the Department of oncological and septic orthopedic surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Enhanced antibiotic release from bone cement spacers utilizing dual antibiotic loading with elevated vancomycin concentrations in two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection.

11 August, 2023

Ten recommendations for sarcoma surgery: consensus of the surgical societies based on the German S3 guideline "Adult Soft Tissue Sarcomas".

11 July, 2023

SUNi mutagenesis: Scalable and uniform nicking for efficient generation of variant libraries.

7 July, 2023

Location

Im Neuenheimer Feld, 672, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner?

The primary specialization of the doctor is orthopedics and trauma surgery, tumor orthopedics.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner has been practicing for more than 36 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in tumor, bone, surgery, cancer, infection.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Burkhard Lehner doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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