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Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss
Excellent
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9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss

internal medicine, cardiology, heart failure, and pulmonology
internal medicine, cardiology, heart failure, and pulmonology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
93%42 years9.7/10$$$702No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Gottingen
Health facility
University Hospital Gottingen
Medical unit
Department of cardiology and pulmonology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss is an accomplished doctor with over 41 years of experience in internal medicine, cardiology, heart failure, and pulmonology. He is currently the Professor and Director of the Department of Cardiology and Pulmonology at the University Hospital Gottingen in Germany. Dr. Hasenfuss is highly regarded in his field and has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions. One of the most exciting aspects of Dr. Hasenfuss's career is his extensive research and publication record. He has published over 700 scientific articles focusing on cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and pulmonary embolism. His research on truncated titin proteins and titin haploinsufficiency has provided new insights into functional recovery in human cardiomyopathy. Dr. Hasenfuss's expertise in these areas makes him well-equipped to provide specialized care and innovative treatment options to his patients. In addition to his research, Dr. Hasenfuss has also made significant contributions to the medical community. He has served on the editorial boards of prestigious medical journals such as Circulation and European Heart Journal, highlighting his expertise and reputation as a trusted authority. Dr. Hasenfuss's leadership roles in various research centers and associations demonstrate his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Overall, Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss is a highly experienced and respected doctor known for his expertise in internal medicine, cardiology, heart failure, and pulmonology. His extensive research contributions and leadership roles in the medical community make him a valuable asset to the University Hospital Gottingen and a trusted provider of specialized care to his patients.

Skills & Expertise

heart
heart failure
myocardium
cardiomyopathy
embolism
pulmonary embolism
valve
dilated cardiomyopathy
fibrillation
takotsubo syndrome
cardiovascular magnetic resonance
aortic valve
atrial fibrillation
infarction
myocardial infarction
cardiology
hypertrophy
pressure
ablation
congestive heart failure
artery
catheter
valve implantation
stenosis
coronary artery
diastolic dysfunction
myocardial function
diastolic heart failure
internal medicine
cardiac hypertrophy
cardiotoxicity
pulmonary vein
aortic stenosis
valve replacement
cardiogenic shock
cardiomyocyte
pulmonology
myocarditis
ventricular function
atrial myocardium
pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary vein isolation
myocardial strain
valve stenosis
iron deficiency
myocardial fibrosis
acute coronary syndromes
pulmonary vein ablation
ventricle
atrium

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1975-1981 Studied human medicine at the University of Freiburg
  • 1981 Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1981 Defense of the dissertation at the University of Freiburg
  • 1982-1993 Specialist training in internal medicine and cardiology at the University of Freiburg
  • Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • 1988-1990 Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of molecular physiology and biophysics of the University of Burlington
  • 1989 Habilitation and a teaching license for internal medicine
  • 1994-1998 Heisenberg Fellow of the German Research Foundation
  • 2001 Fellow of the American Heart Association
  • 2002 Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of cardiology
  • Obtaining further specialization in heart failure pathophysiology
Experience
  • 1993 Senior Physician at the University of Freiburg
  • 1993-1998 Assistant Professor in internal medicine and cardiology at the University of Freiburg
  • 1998 Professor and Director of the Department of cardiology and pulmonology at the University Hospital Gottingen
  • 2001 Chairman of the Heart Center in Gottingen
  • Head of internal medicine at the Clinic and Rehabilitation Center of Lippoldsberg
Awards & Memberships
  • 1991 Theodor Frerichs Prize of the German Society for Internal Medicine
  • 1991 European Prize for alternative methods to animal experiments
  • 1991 Young Investigators Award from the Society for Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
  • 1996-2008 Editorial board of the "Circulation"
  • 1998-2014 Editorial board of the "Circulation Research"
  • 2001-2005 Speaker of the collaborative research center SFB Transregio 2 from the German Research Foundation
  • 2001-2013 Spokesman for the Gottingen site at the National Genome Research Network Cardiovascular
  • 2002 Regular Member of the Academy of Science in Gottingen
  • 2003 German Start-Up Award for the spin-off of the company Avontec
  • 2004 Dr. Leon Dumont Prize of the Belgian Society of Cardiology
  • 2005 Prize for good teaching from the medical faculty in Gottingen
  • 2006-2010 Speaker of the European integrated project "EUGeneHeart"
  • 2006-2012 Spokesman of the clinical research group KFO 155: "The importance of biomechanics and calcium metabolism in heart failure and regeneration"
  • 2008 Distinguished Lecture Award from the International Society of Heart Research, Japanese section
  • 2010 Chair of the Human Resource Consulting Group
  • 2011 Member of the board of directors of the German Center for Cardiovascular Research
  • 2011 William Harvey Basic Science Lecture Award from the European Society of Cardiology
  • 2012 Speaker of the SFB 1002 collaborative research center: "Modulatory units in heart failure"
  • 2012 Speaker of the collaborative research center SFB 1002 from the German Research Foundation: "Modulatory units in heart failure"
  • 2013 Member of the board of directors of the German Society for Internal Medicine
  • 2019 Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
  • 2015-2016 Chairman of the German Society for Internal Medicine
  • Editorial Board of the European Heart Journal, Cardiovascular Research, Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Basic Research in Cardiology, Clinical Cardiology, Current Heart Failure Reports, European Journal of Heart Failure, and The Internist

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Low levels of circulating methylated IRX3 are related to worse outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis.

11 September, 2023

Predictors of lower exercise capacity in patients with cancer.

8 September, 2023

[Cardiac amyloidosis].

September, 2023

Location

Robert-Koch-Straße, 40, 37075 Gottingen, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine, cardiology, heart failure, and pulmonology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss has been practicing for more than 42 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in heart, heart failure, myocardium, cardiomyopathy, embolism.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Hasenfuss doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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