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Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Schadendorf
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Schadendorf

dermatology, allergology, venerology, skin cancer
dermatology, allergology, venerology, skin cancer
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%38 years9.8/10$$$$1208No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Essen
Health facility
University Hospital Essen
Medical unit
Department of dermatology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Schadendorf is an esteemed dermatologist and renowned expert in the field of skin cancer. With over 37 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions, particularly skin cancer. Dr. Schadendorf has an impressive academic background, having obtained his medical degree and completed his residency training at prestigious institutions such as the Hamburg Hospital and the Rudolf Virchow Hospital in Berlin. He also holds multiple specializations, including dermatology, allergology, and venerology. Dr. Schadendorf's expertise and contributions to the field are reflected in his extensive list of scientific publications, which number over 1200. His research focuses on various aspects of skin cancer, including prognostic markers, chemoresistance, and the development of novel therapeutic approaches. As the leader of the dermatologic cooperative oncology group and chairman of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Dr. Schadendorf plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of dermatology and oncology. Currently serving as the Director of the Department of dermatology at the University Hospital Essen, Dr. Schadendorf continues to provide exceptional care to his patients while actively participating in national and international conferences. His commitment to excellence and dedication to advancing the field make him a highly sought-after dermatologist, respected by both colleagues and patients alike. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Schadendorf is an accomplished dermatologist with a wealth of knowledge and experience in skin cancer. His impressive career achievements, extensive research contributions, and leadership roles in prestigious organizations highlight his expertise and commitment to improving patient care and advancing dermatological treatments.

Skills & Expertise

melanoma
cancer
metastatic melanoma
nivolumab
tumor
malignant
skin
carcinoma
ipilimumab
cell carcinoma
dabrafenib
metastases
skin cancer
trametinib
immunotherapy
oncology
merkel cell
merkel cell carcinoma
encorafenib
vemurafenib
binimetinib
dermatology
squamous cell
chemotherapy
lymph node
squamous cell carcinoma
melanoma cell
cutaneous squamous cell
cutaneous melanoma
uveal melanoma
basal cell
sentinel lymph node
drug resistance
basal cell carcinoma
brafmutant melanoma
melanoma metastases
lymph node excision
leg ulcers
metastatic unresectable melanoma
tumor antigens
conjunctival melanoma
cutaneous tcell
tcell lymphoma
venerology
solid tumors
allergology
tumor infiltrating
investigatorchoice chemotherapy
allergy
nevuslike melanoma

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1986 Studied human medicine at the Hamburg Hospital
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1987 Defense of the dissertation, Department of perinatal immunology and clinical immunopathology at the University of Hamburg: “Anti-pneumococcal neuraminidase - evidence and significance for immunological defense”
  • 1987-1989 Post-doctoral fellowship, Department of tumor immunology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research in New York
  • 1989 Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
  • Residency training from the Rudolf Virchow Hospital in Berlin
  • 1994 Obtaining specialization in dermatology and venerology by the Medical Council Berlin from the Rudolf Virchow Hospital in Berlin
  • 1995 Habilitation and a teaching license at the medical faculty of the Virchow Hospital of the Humboldt-University Berlin in dermatology and venerology: “Studies on prognostic markers and chemoresistance of malignant melanoma”
  • 1995 Received additional qualifications in the field of allergology
  • 1995-1997 Fellow of the German Research Foundation at the University Dermatological Clinic of the Virchow Hospital, Berlin, and Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Free University of Berlin
  • 1998 Completion of the additional study course in hospital management for senior physicians at Hanover University with the designation as a medical hospital manager
  • 1999 Obtaining further specialization in medical quality management
  • 2006 Received additional qualifications in the field of medicinal tumor therapy
  • 2007 Obtaining further specialization in palliative medicine
Experience
  • 1989-1993 Research assistant at the University Dermatological Clinic of the Virchow Clinic, Free University of Berlin
  • 1993-1995 Senior Physician and Scientific Assistant, Department of dermatology at the Virchow Clinic
  • 1994 Assistant Professor of the Department of Dermatology at the Rudolf Virchow Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of the Department of dermato-oncology at the Mannheim Hospital
  • 1997-2008 C3 Professorship and Head of Department of the clinical cooperation unit for dermato-oncology as an independent department of the German Cancer Research Centre at the University Dermatology Clinic Mannheim
  • Teacher in two prestigious university hospitals
  • 2000-2008 Senior Physician at the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Mannheim
  • 2008 Director, Department of dermatology at the University Hospital Essen
  • 2013 Managing Director of the West German Tumor Center in Essen
Awards & Memberships
  • Leader of the dermatologic cooperative oncology group 
  • Chairman of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
  • Regular attendee of several national and international conferences

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

Practical guidelines for the management of adverse events of the T cell engager bispecific tebentafusp.

September, 2023

Adjuvant treatment and outcome of stage III melanoma patients: Results of a multicenter real-world German Dermatologic Cooperative Oncology Group (DeCOG) study.

September, 2023

Author Correction: Interleukin 17 signaling supports clinical benefit of dual CTLA-4 and PD-1 checkpoint inhibition in melanoma.

14 August, 2023

Location

Hufelandstraße, 55, 45147 Essen, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

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

The primary specialization of the doctor is dermatology, allergology, venerology, skin cancer.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Schadendorf has been practicing for more than 38 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

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

The doctor has excellent knowledge in melanoma, cancer, metastatic melanoma, nivolumab, tumor.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

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

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