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Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid

vascular surgery, cardiac and thoracic surgery
vascular surgery, cardiac and thoracic surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
95%39 years9.7/10$$$370No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Krefeld
Health facility
Helios Hospital Krefeld

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid is an accomplished doctor with 39 years of experience in vascular, cardiac, and thoracic surgery. He works at the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Helios Hospital in Krefeld, Germany. With a strong academic background, Dr. Schmid obtained his medical license in 1984 and completed his thesis at the University of Munich. He has held various positions in prestigious medical institutions such as the University Hospital in Mainz and the University of Regensburg. Dr. Schmid's expertise in the field is recognized by his numerous achievements, including being a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He has been honored with the Hans-Borst Award for thoracic aortic surgery and the Best Paper Award at the Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine annual meeting. Dr. Schmid is a member of several professional organizations, including the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiovascular, and Vascular Surgery. With his specialization in vascular surgery, cardiac, and thoracic surgery, Dr. Schmid brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his patients. His extensive research and publication record of 370 scientific publications demonstrate his commitment to advancing the field and providing high-quality care. With his impressive background and expertise, Dr. Franz-Xaver Schmid is an exceptional doctor in his field, offering patients in Krefeld, Germany, top-notch cardiac surgical care.

Skills & Expertise

50 expert tags for Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid. Our tools analyze the strengths of the doctor using artificial intelligence. Check the data selected according to the AI policy below.
surgery
lung
vascular
valve
thoracic
extracorporeal lung
extracorporeal lung assist
heart
artery
cardiac surgery
aortic valve
pumpless extracorporeal lung
cardiovascular
magnetic resonance imaging
umbilical vein
vein
cardiopulmonary bypass
cardiopulmonary
vascular surgery
atrial
arteriovenous shunt
aortic arch
pediatric cardiac surgery
thoracic surgery
coronary artery
valve replacement
mitral valve
ventricular outflow
bypass grafting
lung failure
cardiothoracic
children
right ventricular outflow
aorta
intensive care medicine
arterial thermodilution
aortic rupture
transoesophageal echocardiography
valve stenosis
atrial catheter
extracorporeal circulation
artery bypass
septal defect
aortic aneurysm
aortic root
pulmonary artery
myocardial infarction
left ventricular hypertrophy
ventricular septal defect
ventricle

Resume (CV)

Education

  • 1978-1984 Study of human medicine at the Universities of Regensburg and Munich
  • 1984 License to practice medicine
  • 1984 Thesis to Dr. med., medical faculty, University of Munich
  • 1985 Received the title of Ph.D. in experimental surgery
  • 1992 Specialist in general surgery
  • 1993 Research fellow grant from the German Society of Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery
  • 1994 Clinical fellow, Boston Children, and General Hospital Massachusetts
  • 1995 Specialist in vascular surgery
  • 1997 Habilitation, medical faculty, Johannes-Gutenberg-University of Mainz

Experience

  • 1985-1993 Department of cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz
  • 1993-1994 Senior Cardiothoracic Registrar, Hospital for Sick Children London
  • 1994 Senior Physician and Head of the pediatric cardiac surgery section at the Department of cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery at the University Hospital in Mainz
  • 1997 Physician for cardiothoracic surgery, University Hospital Mainz
  • 1999 University Professor and Deputy Director of the Department of cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery of the University of Regensburg
  • 2007 Director and Head, Department of cardiac surgery at Helios Hospital Krefeld

Awards & Memberships

  • 2001 Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons
  • 2002 Hans-Borst Award for thoracic aortic surgery
  • 2003 Best Paper Award, the annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine in Sapporo
  • 2005 Vice President of the European Homograft Bank
  • Member of the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery
  • Member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Member of the German Society of Cardiology
  • Member of the Extracorporeal Circulation
  • Member of the scientific advisory board of the German Heart Foundation

Publications

370 scientific publications from Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid. Check the most relevant ones according to the editorial policy below.

Duration of Adjuvant Aromatase-Inhibitor Therapy in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer.

29 July, 2021

A technique to resect the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve 18 months after implantation in case of surgical aortic valve replacement.

April, 2021

The Current Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Cardiac Metastases from Malignant Melanoma: an Educational Presentation.

1 February, 2021

Location

Address

Lutherpl., 40, 47805
Krefeld, Germany
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What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid?

The primary specialization of the doctor is vascular surgery, cardiac and thoracic surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid has been practicing for more than 39 years.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, lung, vascular, valve, thoracic.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Xaver Schmid doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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