Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Gunther Machens

plastic surgery and hand surgery

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
99%	36 years	3	9.9/10	$$$$	453	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Department of plastic and hand surgery

5.0 on Google

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Gunther Machens is a highly experienced doctor specializing in plastic surgery and hand surgery. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Machens has established himself as an expert in his field. He has an impressive CV, including extensive education and training at renowned medical institutions around the world. Dr. Machens has worked at prestigious hospitals such as the University Hospital Heidelberg, Hannover Medical School, and University Hospital Lubeck before joining the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich. He has also co-founded the "Tissue Engineering" competence center in Lubeck, showcasing his dedication to advancing medical research and technology. With a remarkable 474 scientific publications, Dr. Machens demonstrates his commitment to staying at the forefront of his field and contributing to medical knowledge. His research focuses on various aspects of plastic surgery, hand surgery, wound healing, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Machens' extensive experience and dedication to research and innovation make him an exceptional doctor. Patients can trust in his expertise and benefit from the latest plastic and hand surgery advancements. At the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, he leads the Department of Plastic and hand surgery, providing high-quality care to patients in Germany.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1981-1988 Study of Medicine in Hannover, Gottingen, Heidelberg, Wuhan (China), and Chicago
1988 Admission to medical practice
1995 Medical Specialist in Surgery
1996 Additional qualification in plastic surgery
1999 Habilitation (research on methods of angiogenesis induction using cellular gene transfer)
2001 Optional advanced training, intensive therapy in plastic surgery, including medical care for severe burns
2002 Additional qualification in hand surgery

Experience

1988-1991 Civil Service Physician and Assistant Physician, Department of surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg
1991-1993 Assistant Physician, Department of abdominal and transplant surgery, Hannover Medical School
1993-1997 Assistant Physician, Department of plastic surgery, hand surgery and rehabilitation surgery, Hannover Medical School
1997-1999 Senior Physician of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, Hannover Medical School
1999 Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery
1999-2007 Senior Physician of the Department of plastic surgery and hand surgery at the University Hospital Lubeck
2003 Visiting Professor (University Hospital Lubeck)
2007 Head of the Department of adult and pediatric plastic surgery and hand surgery at University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich
Co-founders of the "Tissue Engineering" competence center in Lubeck

Awards & Memberships

1993 Member of the German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, German Society for Surgery
1994 Member of the German Society for Hand Surgery
1995 Member of the Surgical working group for burn medicine
1997 Science Award of German working group for hand surgery
1998 Member of the German Society for Burn Medicine, International Society for Burn Injuries
1999 Member of the Surgical Association for Wound Healing
2000 Science Award of the British Association of Plastic Surgeons
2000 Member of the Surgical Working Group for Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy
2002 Member of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons
2004 Brettschneider Prize
2004 Member of the Plastic Surgery Research Council, USA
2005 Member of the German Society for Regenerative Medicine
2008 Wilhelm Exner Medal by Technical University of Munich