Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Rades

radiation therapy and palliative medicine

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
96%	27 years	9.7/10	$$$	740	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Lubeck

Health facility

University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Lubeck

Medical unit

Department of radiation therapy

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Rades is an esteemed radiation oncologist with over 26 years of experience. He has an extensive academic background, including a teaching license and a habilitation in radiation therapy. He has held various prestigious positions throughout his career, including visiting professorships at renowned institutions such as Harvard Medical School and the University of Ottawa. Dr. Rades specializes in radiation therapy and palliative medicine, making him a sought-after expert. One of Dr. Rades' notable achievements is his significant contribution to scientific research. He has published an impressive number of 740 scientific papers, reflecting his dedication to advancing knowledge in radiation therapy. His research has focused on various areas, including head and neck cancer, lung tumors, and pancreatic carcinoma. Dr. Rades' expertise and research contributions have earned him recognition and honorary memberships from multiple national and international societies. Dr. Rades practices at the Department of Radiation Therapy at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein in Lubeck, Germany. His extensive experience, radiation therapy specialization, and research dedication make him an exceptional doctor. Patients can have confidence in his expertise and trust that they receive the highest standard of care under his guidance.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1997 Studied human medicine at the University of Hamburg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1997 Defense of the dissertation: “Application of biological treatment planning for lung cancer and esophageal cancer patients”
Formal residency in internal medicine and radiology
Residency training in radiation oncology at Hannover Medical University
2002 Obtaining specialization in radiation oncology
2003 Habilitation and a teaching license: “Diagnosis, prognosis and radiation therapy of central nervous system tumors leading to motor deficits”
2006 Received additional qualifications in the field of palliative medicine
2008-2009 Visiting Professor at the University of Bergen
2016 Visiting Lecturer at the Harvard Medical School Boston
2016 Honorary Professor of the Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Vietnam
2017 Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa

Experience

Registrar and Consultant at the Department of radiation oncology at the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf
2004 Associate Professor of radiation oncology at the University of Hamburg
2008 Associate Professor of radiation oncology at the University of Hamburg
2009 Associate Professor of radiation oncology at the University of Luebeck
2010 W2 Professor and Chair of the Department of radiation therapy at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Lubeck (UKSH)
2016 W3 Professor of radiation oncology at the University of Luebeck

Awards & Memberships

2005-2007 Expert and Consultant of the International Atomic Energy Agency
2007 Member of several committees of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
2007-2016 Chairman of the palliative radiotherapy group of the German Society for Radiation Oncology
2008 Honorary Member of the Belgian Society for Radiation Oncology
2008 Annual Award of the German Cancer Society for Clinical Studies in Radiation Oncology
2010 Honorary Member of the Armenian Association for Radiation Oncology and Radiology
2010 Reviewer for the Union for International Cancer Control
2010 Reviewer for the European Union
2011 Honorary Member of the Georgian Association for Radiation Oncology
2011 Representative from the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology within the project: “European partnership for action against cancer”
2012 Honorary Member of the Slovenian Society for Radiation Oncology
2012 Honorary Member of the Romanian Society for Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology
2013 Honorary Professor of the Hanoi Medical University in Vietnam
2015 Honorary Member of the Spanish Society for Radiation Oncology
2018 Research Medal of the Cancer Society of Schleswig-Holstein
2019 Honorary Member of the Association of Radiologists of the Kyrgyz Republic
Member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Expert, Consultant, and Lecturer for the International Atomic Energy Agency in the areas of radiotherapy of head and neck cancer and bone metastases
Reviewer for more than 20 journals and Editorial Board Member of American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology news, BMC Cancer, Cancers, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, CNS Oncology, Journal of Oncology, Journal of Palliative Care, Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, Oral Oncology, Radiology and Oncology, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Radiotherapy, and Oncology, The Open Breast Cancer Journal
Included in the FOCUS top list of physicians in radiation therapy