Prof. Dr. med. Georg Friedrich Hoffmann

pediatrics, neonatology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and nephrology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
94%	40 years	9.9/10	$$$$	613	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Heidelberg

Health facility

University Hospital Heidelberg

Medical unit

Department of general pediatrics (neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and nephrology) with rare disease center

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Georg Friedrich Hoffmann is a highly experienced doctor with 39 years of experience in pediatrics, neonatology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and nephrology. He works at the University Hospital Heidelberg in Germany, specifically in the Department of General Pediatrics (Neurology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Nephrology) with a rare disease center. Prof. Dr. Hoffmann's impressive career includes various leadership roles and professorships, highlighting his expertise and knowledge in the field. He has contributed to the medical community with over 613 scientific publications covering various topics related to rare diseases and neurological disorders. These publications showcase his dedication to research and improving patient care. His extensive training and specialization make him highly skilled in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions in children. Prof. Dr. Hoffmann's commitment to his patients and his contributions to the field have earned him recognition, including an honorary professorship at several universities in China and admission to the prestigious Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences. His expertise and passion for his work make him a valuable asset to the medical community and a trusted advocate for young patients and their families.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1976-1984 Studied human medicine at the Universities of Goettingen and Birmingham
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1984 Defense of the dissertation at the University of Goettingen
1984-1986 Postdoctoral Fellow, division of biochemical genetics, Department of pediatrics at the University of California in San Diego
1984-1991 Clinical training in pediatrics, Children's Hospital at the Universities of California of San Diego, Goettingen, and Heidelberg
1991 Obtaining specialization in pediatrics
1995 EEG certificate
1996 Received additional qualifications in the field of neonatology
Certification "Epileptology plus"
1998 Approval to train in clinical electroencephalography
1999 Recognition of expertise in laboratory tests
2007 Obtaining additional specialization in neuropediatrics

Experience

1992-1994 Group Leader, Head of the section for metabolic disorders, Department of pediatrics at the University Hospital Heidelberg
1994-1999 Professor of general pediatrics and Head of the Department of pediatric neurology and metabolic disorders at the Philip University of Marburg
1999 Full Professor, Head of the Department for pediatrics I and Managing Director of the Department of general pediatrics (neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and nephrology) with rare disease center at the University Hospital Heidelberg
2011 Chairman of the Department of general pediatrics (neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and nephrology) with rare disease center at the University Hospital Heidelberg

Awards & Memberships

2001-2012 Chairman of the Association of Leading Pediatricians and Surgeons in Germany
2002 Honorary Professorship at Tongji, Wuhan University, Southern Medical University, and Qingdao University, China
2002 Scientific Advisory Board of the Pediatric Neurotransmitter Disorder Association
2009 Spokesman for the screening committee of the German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
2015 Honorary Professorship at Tongji, Wuhan University, Southern Medical University, and Qingdao University, China
2018 Admission to the Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences