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Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann

general and trauma surgery, hand, and reconstructive surgery
general and trauma surgery, hand, and reconstructive surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%40 years29.8/10$$$$450No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Jena
Health facility
University Hospital Jena
Medical unit
Department of accident, hand, and reconstructive surgery
5.0 on Google
The data collected based on 2 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann is an experienced doctor specializing in general and trauma surgery and hand and reconstructive surgery. With 39 years of experience and over 450 scientific publications, Dr. Hofmann has established himself as an expert in his field. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to medical research, including the Otto-Goetze Award and the Herbert Stiller Award. Dr. Hofmann's impressive career includes studying human medicine, obtaining a medical license, and defending his dissertation from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. He also holds a doctoral degree in physics and has conducted research at renowned institutions such as the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He is the Director of the Department of accident, hand, and reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital Jena in Germany. Dr. Hofmann's extensive knowledge and expertise make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor. His research focuses on innovative treatments and technologies, such as high hydrostatic pressure for disinfection of bone grafts and biomaterials. With his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and exceptional surgical skills, Dr. Hofmann is truly an asset to the field of surgery.

Skills & Expertise

knee
bone
cartilage
fixation
joint
lesions
trauma
surgery
fracture
cartilage lesions
femur
osteoarthritis
arthrodesis
knee joint
ankle
spine
osteosynthesis
limb
hip
infection
reconstruction
ligament
osteomyelitis
limb pain
phantom limb pain
hand
bone strength
screw fixation
osteochondral lesions
knee osteoarthritis
distal fibula
femur fractures
plate fixation
fragility fractures
tibia
tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis
reconstructive surgery
acetabular fractures
coracoacromial ligament
joint transplantation
osteoporotic bone
periprosthetic femur fractures
spinopelvic fixation
trauma surgery
carpal tunnel syndrome
degenerative cartilage lesions
minimally invasive fixation
bilateral fragility fractures
knee cartilage lesions
hand surgery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  • 1984 graduated with a Dr. rer. nat. (Doctor rerum naturalium) in physics
  • 1987 Research Fellow at the Clinic of the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
  • Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • 1992 Habilitation and a teaching license
  • Researcher at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of trauma surgery
Experience
  • 1992 Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  • 1995 Trade Association Accident Clinic Murnau
  • 2004 Medical Director of Trade Association Clinics Bergmannstrost Halle
  • 2004 Director of the Department of accident, hand, and reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital Jena
Awards & Memberships
  • 1986 Otto-Goetze Award of the Association of Bavarian Surgeons
  • 1997 Herbert Stiller Award of the physicians against animal experiments
  • 2008 Science4Life Venture Cup for the development of an optical system for the detection of osteoarthritis

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Stimulation of peroneal nerves reveals maintained somatosensory representation in transtibial amputees

September, 2023

Exceptional response to neoadjuvant targeted therapy with the selective RET inhibitor selpercatinib in RET-fusion-associated sarcoma.

August, 2023

Objective Assessment of Syndesmosis Stability Using the Hook Test

July, 2023

Location

Am Klinikum, 1, 07747 Jena, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general and trauma surgery, hand, and reconstructive surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann has been practicing for more than 40 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 2 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 91%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in knee, bone, cartilage, fixation, joint.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Gunther O. Hofmann doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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