Prof. Dr. med. Frank G. Holz

ophthalmology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Bonn

Health facility

University Hospital Bonn

Medical unit

Department of ophtalmology

4.3 on Google

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About the doctor

Introducing Prof. Dr. med. Frank G. Holz, a highly experienced and respected ophthalmologist based in Germany. With an impressive 34 years of experience, Dr. Holz has established himself as a leading expert. Currently working at the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Bonn, Dr. Holz is known for specializing in ophthalmology. What sets Dr. Holz apart is not only his extensive experience but also his numerous accolades and achievements. He has published over 1200 scientific publications, which showcases his dedication to research and staying at the forefront of advancements in ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Holz has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Macular Degeneration Research Award for the Prevention of Blindness and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award. Dr. Holz's expertise extends beyond his clinical work. He is involved in various scientific committees and organizations, including the President of the German Ophthalmological Society and the Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal "The Ophthalmologist. " His commitment to advancing the field and sharing knowledge is evident through his active participation in research and editorial roles. Overall, with his wealth of experience, numerous publications, and leadership roles, Prof. Dr. med. Frank G. Holz is regarded as a highly proficient and accomplished ophthalmologist. Patients can trust in his expertise and rest assured that they receive the best care for their eye health.

Skills & Expertise

Gallery

Eye to Eye: What Makes A Perfect Surgeon

EURETINA Congress 2017 - Frank G. Holz, MD

High-Resolution OCT in Age-Related Macular Disease – Frank G. Holz | ISS 2023

UKB NewsRoom | Patient colloquium at the University Hospital of Bonn on therapies for illnesses

UKB NewsRoom | State-of-the-art technology for maintaining good vision

Finally a chance for better vision — University of Bonn

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1983-1989 Studied human medicine at the University of Heidelberg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1986-1987 Defense of the dissertation in physiology: “Renovascular effects of adenosine-agonists”
1989-1991 Residency, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg
1994 Residency, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg
1994 Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology
1997 Habilitation for ophthalmology: “Age-dependent changes in Bruch’s membrane and the retinal pigment epithelium as pathogenetic factors in age-related macular degeneration”

Experience

1987 Clinical Clerkship, hematology and bone marrow transplantation program, Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
1988-1988 Subinternships in surgery and internal medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
1992-1993 Research and Clinical Fellowship, Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital of London
1993 Lipofuscin research project, Schepens Eye Research Institute of Boston
1995-2003 Senior Physician, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg
2001-2003 Managing Senior Physician, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg
2003 Chairman and Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Bonn

Awards & Memberships

1987-1989 Scholar of the German National Scholarship Foundation
1988 Scholarship of the German Academic Exchange Service
1992-1993 Research Scholarship Gertrud-Kusen-Foundation of Hamburg
1999 Macular Degeneration Research Award for the Prevention of Blindness, Pro Retina Germany and Switzerland
1999 Research Award of the German Ophthalmological Society
2000 Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
2001 Leonhard-Klein Award for Ophthalmic Surgery
2005 Award for German Ophthalmic Surgeons
Former Coordinator to the German Research Council: „Age-related macular degeneration“
President of the German Ophthalmological Society
Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed scientific journal „The Ophthalmologist“ (Official Organ of the German Ophthalmological Society)
Member of the committee for macular diseases of the German Ophthalmological Society
Editorial Board Member: RETINA, Graefe’s Archive of Experimental and Clinical Ophthalmology, International Ophthalmology
Member of the scientific advisory board of the AMD Alliance International
Member of the scientific advisory board of the German Pro Retina Society
Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Member of the Macula Society
Member of the Club Jules Gonin
Member of the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress
Member of the European Fluorescein-Angiography Club
Member of the Euretina
Member of the German Ophthalmological Society
Member of the German Retinological Society
Editor of several books on age-related macular degeneration