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Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz working place, University Hospital Ulm
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz

pediatric cardiology, congenital heart defects, and intensive care
pediatric cardiology, congenital heart defects, and intensive care
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
92%27 years9.9/10$$$$200No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Ulm
Health facility
University Hospital Ulm
Medical unit
Department of pediatric cardiology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz is a highly experienced pediatric cardiologist specializing in congenital heart defects and intensive care. With 26 years of experience and over 200 scientific publications, Dr. Apitz is recognized as a leading expert. He obtained his medical license and completed his specialist training in Wuerzburg before pursuing a Clinical Research Fellowship at the renowned Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Apitz serves as the Head of the pediatric cardiology outpatient clinic and the special outpatient clinic for children and adolescents with pulmonary hypertension at the University Hospital Ulm in Germany. He is also a Senior Physician in the Department of pediatric cardiology at the same hospital. Dr. Apitz's dedication to his patients and extensive field knowledge have earned him the Science Prize of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology in 2011. Dr. Apitz's research focus includes the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, the effects of exercise training in children with congenital heart disease, and the prognosis prediction for patients with tetralogy of Fallot. His publications showcase his expertise and contribute to advancements in pediatric cardiology. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz is a highly respected pediatric cardiologist with vast experience and expertise in congenital heart defects and intensive care. His contributions to scientific research and dedication to his patients make him an excellent choice for those seeking specialized care for pediatric cardiac conditions.

Skills & Expertise

hypertension
heart
pulmonary hypertension
arterial hypertension
pulmonary arterial hypertension
artery
tetralogy fallot
pulmonary vascular network
pulmonary artery
congenital heart defects
cardiomyopathy
cardiology
pediatric cardiology
ventricle
heart failure
dilated cardiomyopathy
artery banding
stenosis
hypoplastic left heart
endothelial function
heart rate
intensive care
right ventricle
aortopulmonary collateral flow
heart rate variability
cardiovascular magnetic resonance
fallot tetralogy
hemodynamics
defect
tachycardia
angiotensin receptor blockade
ventricular pressure
ventricular hypertension
subaortic stenosis
ventricular outflow tract
blood flow
ventricular failure
occlusion
ventricular dysfunction
septal defect
pulmonary stenosis
echocardiography
hypoplasia
sildenafil
inflammation
pulmonary regurgitation
lung
atrium
myocarditis
endocarditis

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1997 Defense of the dissertation: "Severity of pulmonary regurgitation after balloon valvuloplasty and commissurotomy of valvular pulmonary stenosis"
  • 2003 Specialist training in Wuerzburg
  • 2008-2009 Clinical Research Fellowship at the renowned Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
  • 2013 Habilitation and a teaching license: "Clinical and experimental studies on the invasive functional analysis of the improperly loaded right ventricle"
  • Obtaining specialization in pediatrics
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of pediatric cardiology
  • Certificate for the treatment of adults with congenital heart defects
  • Obtaining further specialization in intensive care
Experience
  • University Clinic for pediatric and adolescent medicine in Tuebingen
  • Children's Heart Center at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen
  • Head of the pediatric cardiology outpatient clinic and the special outpatient clinic for children and adolescents with pulmonary hypertension at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen
  • 2015 Senior Physician, Department of pediatric cardiology at the University Hospital Ulm
Awards & Memberships
  • 2011 Science Prize of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology
  • Member of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology
  • Member of the working group on pulmonary hypertension in children of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology
  • Member of the scientific committee of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Left Ventricular Physiology and Ventricular-Vascular Interactions in Young Patients After Heart Transplantation.

4 July, 2023

Bailey-Bloch-Myopathie und Mitochondriopathie bei 10 Monate altem Mädchen konsanguiner Eltern

June, 2023

Nationwide Survey Reveals High Prevalence of Non-Swimmers among Children with Congenital Heart Defects.

31 May, 2023

Location

Albert-Einstein-Allee, 23, 89081 Ulm, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatric cardiology, congenital heart defects, and intensive care.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz has been practicing for more than 27 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in hypertension, heart, pulmonary hypertension, arterial hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Christian Apitz doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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