Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Horneff

pediatrics, allergology, pediatric rheumatology, diabetology, and endocrinology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Publications	Online Consultations
97%	36 years	10	9.4/10	625	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Sankt Augustin

Health facility

Pediatric Hospital Asklepios St. Augustin

Medical unit

Department of general pediatrics and adolescent medicine

4.6 on Google

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Horneff is a highly accomplished and experienced pediatric specialist in Germany. With over 35 years of experience, he has established himself as an expert. Dr. Horneff's impressive CV showcases his commitment to furthering his knowledge and expertise. He has obtained various qualifications and certifications, including specializations in pediatrics, allergology, rheumatology, diabetology, and endocrinology. Dr. Horneff currently works at the Pediatric Hospital Asklepios St. Augustin as the Medical Director of the Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. He is also the First Chairman of the Rheumatology Center Aachen-Cologne-Bonn. Dr. Horneff's dedication to his profession is evident in his extensive list of scientific publications at 615. These publications highlight his focus on research and his contributions to the field of pediatric medicine. Dr. Horneff's numerous achievements and leadership roles demonstrate his expertise and passion for pediatric healthcare. His specialized knowledge in allergology and pediatric rheumatology makes him an invaluable resource for patients seeking treatment for these conditions. With his wealth of experience and dedication to improving patient care, Dr. Horneff is regarded as a highly skilled and respected doctor.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1981-1987 Studied human medicine at the University of Cologne
1984-1987 Scholarship granted by Maria Pesch Foundation in Cologne
1988 Studied pediatrics at the Children's Hospital Amsterdamer Street in Cologne
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1989 Defense of the doctorate at the Institute of Pharmacology of the University of Cologne: "Influence of pretreatment with nifedipine on experimental ischemia in the rabbit heart"
1989 Research grant from the German Research Foundation
1989-1991 Scholarship holder from the German Research Foundation with a research stay at the Institute for Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology of the University of Erlangen
1991-1998 Fellow at the center for pediatrics of the University of Duesseldorf
Specialist training at the University of Dusseldorf
1996 Obtaining specialization in pediatrics
1997 Habilitation and a teaching license for pediatrics at the Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf
1998 Received additional qualifications in the field of allergology
2006 Obtaining further specialization in pediatric rheumatology
2012 Certification in pediatric diabetology and endocrinology

Experience

1996 Head Physician at the University Hospital Duesseldorf
1998-2005 Senior Physician and Deputy Clinic Director of the Department of pediatric and adolescent medicine at the University Hospital Halle
2001 Deputy Head of the Department of pediatric and adolescent medicine at the University Hospital Halle
2003 Adjunct Professor at the University of Halle
2003-2005 Acting Head of the Department of pediatric and adolescent medicine at the University Hospital Halle
2005 Head Physician of the Department of general pediatrics and adolescent medicine at the Pediatric Hospital Asklepios St. Augustin
2013 Adjunct Professor at the University of Cologne
Medical Director of the Department of general pediatrics and adolescent medicine at the Pediatric Hospital Asklepios St. Augustin
First Chairman of the Rheumatology Center Aachen-Cologne-Bonn

Awards & Memberships

1989 Research funding by the Federal Ministry for Research and Technology: "Multi-centre clinical-theoretical research project - pathomechanisms of immune and autoimmune diseases and their influence by endogenous immunomodulatory substances"
1991 Therapy Week Award: "Therapy of chronic polyarthritis with monoclonal antibodies against T-helper cells"
1991 Member of the Society for Child and Adolescent Rheumatology
1996 Member of the Society of Paediatrics
2001 Member of the Pediatric Society European Rheumatology
2003 Member of the Society for Rheumatology
2003 Chairman of the initiative for children suffering from rheumatism
2003-2013 Member of the board of the Society for Child and Adolescent Rheumatology
2006 Auditor of the Medical Association of North Rhine
2007 Member of the board from the Rheumatology Center Aachen-Cologne-Bonn
2008 Rheumatism Research Prize from Wyeth
2009 Rheumatism Research Prize from Wyeth
2009-2013 Chairman of the Society for Child and Adolescent Rheumatology
2011 Rheumatism Research Prize from Pfizer
Member of the German Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Board Member of the Saxon Thuringian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Founding Member of the working group on pediatric and adolescent rheumatology
2003 Deputy Chairman of the working group on pediatric and adolescent rheumatology
Member of the committee for drugs and medication from the Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology
Founding Member of the European Society of Pediatric Rheumatology
Member of the working group on pediatric immunology
Member of the German Society of Rheumatology
Member of the commission for training students of the German Society of Rheumatology
President of the working group on patient education in rheumatology from the German Initiative for the Rheumatic Children
Research promotion by industry: "Quality assurance in endocrine care of children and adolescents with chronic inflammatory and rheumatic diseases"
Research promotion by industry: "Registry for long-term documentation of the use of Etanercept in childhood and adolescence"
Lecturer at the Martin Luther University Halle
Lecturer at the University of Bonn
Advisory Board Member of "Journal for Rheumatology"
Advisory Board Member of "Rheumatology International"