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Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Arnold
Excellent
AiroScore
9.30

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Arnold

internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and palliative medicine
internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and palliative medicine
User ScoreExperienceRatingPublicationsOnline Consultations
91%28 years9.3/102360No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Hamburg
Health facility
Asklepios Hospital Altona Hamburg
Medical unit
Department of oncology, hematology, palliative medicine and rheumatology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Arnold is an experienced and highly skilled doctor specializing in internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and palliative medicine. With 27 years of experience, he has established an impressive career in the field. Throughout his career, Dr. Arnold has held various prestigious positions, including Medical Director of the Hubertus Wald Tumor University Cancer Center and Physician Director of the Department of Internal Oncology at the Hospital for Tumor Biology in Freiburg. Currently, he serves as the Chief Physician and Medical Director of the Department of Oncology, Hematology, Palliative Medicine, and Rheumatology at Asklepios Hospital Altona Hamburg. Dr. Arnold's extensive expertise is reflected in his numerous scientific publications, with a total of 2358 to his name. These publications cover a range of topics, including the management of various cancers, the use of targeted therapies, and the improvement of treatment outcomes. He is also actively involved in several academic groups and committees related to cancer research and treatment. With his vast knowledge and experience, Dr. Arnold is considered a highly respected and sought-after specialist in his field. His dedication to advancing cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes makes him an invaluable asset in the medical community. In his current position at Asklepios Hospital Altona Hamburg, he continues to provide exceptional care to his patients while contributing to the advancement of oncology.

Skills & Expertise

cancer
sclerosis
colorectal cancer
metastatic colorectal cancer
thrombocytopenia
chemotherapy
bevacizumab
children
oxaliplatin
carcinoma
brain
lesions
rectal cancer
rectal
platelet
oncology
pancreatic cancer
liver
cetuximab
colon
metastases
metastatic pancreatic cancer
colon cancer
atrophy
mutation
heparininduced thrombocytopenia
colorectal carcinoma
temporal lobe
gastric cancer
liver metastases
brca mutation
hematology
cell carcinoma
immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia
squamous cell
intravenous immunoglobulin
hematopoietic stem
squamous cell carcinoma
therapy tlr9 agonist
gastrointestinal cancer
hepatocellular carcinoma
bone marrow
palliative medicine
platinumbased chemotherapy
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
lung cancer
malignant ascites
gastrointestinal tract
internal medicine
pancreas

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1988-1991 Studied human medicine at the University of Ulm
  • 1991-1996 Studied human medicine at the Charite University in Berlin
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1996-1998 Resident of the Department of internal medicine, gastroenterology, hematology, and oncology at the Wenckebach Hospital Berlin
  • 1997-1998 Resident of the Northwestern University Chicago
  • 1998-2002 Resident of the Department of hematology and oncology at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
  • Hospital of Humboldt-University Berlin
  • 2002 Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • 2009 Received additional qualifications in the field of hematology and internal oncology
  • 2009 Obtaining further specialization in palliative medicine
Experience
  • 2003-2010 Senior Consultant of the Department of hematology and oncology at the University Hospital Halle-Wittenberg
  • 2009-2010 Professor for oncology at the University of Halle
  • 2010 Medical Director of the Hubertus Wald Tumor University Cancer Center
  • 2012 Physician Director of the Department of internal oncology at the Hospital for Tumor Biology in Freiburg
  • 2015 Director at the CUF Institute of Oncology in Lisbon
  • 2016 Head of the Department of internal oncology at the CUF Institute of Oncology in Lisbon
  • Chief Physician and Medical Director of the Department of oncology, hematology, palliative medicine, and rheumatology at the Asklepios Hospital Altona Hamburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 1999 Member of several academic groups within the German Cancer Society (gastro-intestinal cancers, renal cell cancer, head, and neck cancers, supportive care, quality of life research)
  • 2003-2008 Head of the study center of the working group for internal oncology at the German Cancer Society
  • 2004 Chairman of colorectal cancer study group, a major collaborative group in clinical oncology
  • 2005-2010 Member of the ethics committee at the Martin-Luther University in Halle
  • 2006 Member of the governmental expert group for off-label use at the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices
  • 2006-2008 Managing Director of the “AIO Studies” in Berlin
  • 2008 Member of the steering committee „Colon Cancer Centers“ from the German Cancer Society
  • 2008 Member of the task force colorectal cancer at the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
  • 2009 Member of the task force rectal cancer” at the Comprehensive Cancer Information
  • 2009 Board Member of the German Society for Hematology and Oncology
  • 2010 Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology
  • Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Member of the German Cancer Society
  • Associate Editor for “Annals of Oncology”
  • Member of the open editorial board at the European Society for Medical Oncology
  • Member of the faculty group on gastro-intestinal tumors at the European Society for Medical Oncology

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Prevalence and significance of large granular lymphocytes in patients with immune thrombocytopenia.

December, 2023

Deep learning, data ramping, and uncertainty estimation for detecting artifacts in large, imbalanced databases of MRI images.

December, 2023

Intravenous Vitamin C for Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19: Two Harmonized Randomized Clinical Trials.

25 October, 2023

Location

Paul-Ehrlich-Straße, 1, 22763 Hamburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Arnold?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and palliative medicine.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Arnold has been practicing for more than 28 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Arnold expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in cancer, sclerosis, colorectal cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer, thrombocytopenia.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Arnold doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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