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Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Westermann
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Westermann

internal medicine and cardiology
internal medicine and cardiology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
96%21 years9.8/10$$$$628No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Freiburg
Health facility
University Hospital Freiburg
Medical unit
Department of cardiology and angiology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Westermann is an experienced doctor specializing in internal medicine and cardiology. With over 20 years of experience, he has established himself as a respected figure in the field. Dr. Westermann's impressive career includes studying human medicine in various prestigious institutions and obtaining licenses for medical practice. He has also received additional cardiology qualifications, further enhancing his expertise. Dr. Westermann has held several notable positions throughout his career, including senior physician and deputy director of the Department of general and interventional cardiology at the University Medical Center Hamburg. He has also served as the head of the heart catheter laboratory and medical director of the program for structural heart diseases at the same institution. Currently, he works in the Department of cardiology and angiology at the University Hospital Freiburg in Germany. In addition to his extensive experience, Dr. Westermann has contributed significantly to the field through his numerous scientific publications. His research focuses on myocardial gene expression profiling, venting during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and the impact of secondary mitral regurgitation on outcomes. These publications demonstrate Dr. Westermann's dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. With his wealth of experience, expertise in cardiology, and research contributions, Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Westermann is highly regarded in his field. His commitment to excellence makes him a trusted and skilled doctor in diagnosing and treating various cardiac conditions.

Skills & Expertise

heart
infarction
myocardial infarction
heart failure
valve
shock
cardiogenic shock
cardiomyopathy
inflammation
myocarditis
aortic valve
artery
coronary artery
ejection fraction
implantation
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
diabetes
valve implantation
cardiology
aortic valve implantation
fibrillation
atrial fibrillation
cardiac troponin
stenosis
diastolic dysfunction
mitral valve
tavi
cardiac function
aortic stenosis
fibroblasts
ventricular dysfunction
diabetic cardiomyopathy
valve replacement
fibrosis
diabetes mellitus
viral myocarditis
injury
cardiac fibroblasts
diastolic heart failure
mitral regurgitation
infection
acute coronary syndrome
hypertension
dilated cardiomyopathy
myocardial inflammation
tavr
cardiomyocyte
nonischaemic cardiogenic shock
cardioverterdefibrillators
ventricle

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 2003 Studied human medicine in Munich, Vienna, Parma, and Free University in Berlin
  • 2006 Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation at the Charite University in Berlin
  • Further training as a specialist in internal medicine at the University of Hull
  • 2010 Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • Habilitation and a teaching license for internal medicine at the Charite University in Berlin
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of cardiology
Experience
  • 2004 Department of cardiology at the Erasmus MC
  • 2004-2013 Department of cardiology and pulmonology at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
  • 2009-2012 Department of cardiology at the Maastricht University
  • 2011 University of Greifswald
  • 2013 Senior Physician of the Department of general and interventional cardiology at the University Medical Center Hamburg
  • 2015-2018 Head of the heart catheter laboratory at the University Medical Center Hamburg
  • 2016 Deputy Director of the Department of general and interventional cardiology at the University Medical Center Hamburg
  • 2017 W2 professor for internal medicine at the University of Hamburg
  • 2018 Medical Director of the program for structural heart diseases at the University Medical Center Hamburg
  • Department of cardiology and angiology at the University Hospital Freiburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 2006 Robert Koch Prize for the best medical dissertation

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

Long-term outcomes among stable post-acute myocardial infarction patients living in rural versus urban areas: insights from the prospective, observational TIGRIS registry

August, 2023

Evaluation of the MYNX CONTROL™ Arterial Closure System for Achieving Primary Hemostasis after Arterial Femoral Access Following Peripheral Arterial Interventions, Compared to the FemoSealTM Closure System

August, 2023

Arterial leg ulcers-Bacterial patterns, antimicrobial resistance and clinical characteristics, a retrospective single-centre cohort, 2012-2021

August, 2023

Location

Hugstetter Str., 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

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

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine and cardiology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Dirk Westermann has been practicing for more than 21 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

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

The doctor has excellent knowledge in heart, infarction, myocardial infarction, heart failure, valve.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

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

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