Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Michael Friess

general, abdominal, thoracic, oncosurgery, endocrine surgery, and transplantology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
99%	37 years	2	9.9/10	$$$$	1818	4	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Department of general, abdominal, thoracic, oncosurgery and endocrine surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Friess is an experienced doctor with 35 years of experience specializing in general, abdominal, thoracic, oncosurgery, endocrine surgery, and transplantology. He currently works at the Department of General, Abdominal, Thoracic, Oncosurgery, and Endocrine Surgery at University Hospital Rechts der Isar in Munich, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field throughout his career, with over a thousand scientific publications to his name. His research focuses on various aspects of pancreatic surgery, including growth factors and growth factor receptors in pancreatic carcinoma, as well as the use of cannabinoids in reducing inflammation and fibrosis in pancreatic stellate cells. Prof. Dr. Friess has received numerous honors and awards for his work, including the Fritz Linder Forum Award and the Ethicon Award. He is a member of several prestigious medical societies and associations, including the European Surgical Association and the International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association. His expertise and dedication to his field make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor. With his extensive knowledge and experience, patients can trust that they are in good hands under his care. Univ. -Prof. Dr. Helmut Friess, Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Surgery at the Klinikum rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich, is recognized by the US ranking institute "Expertscape" as one of the top 10 experts worldwide in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, and ranks among the top 3 in Europe. His research focuses on the molecular development mechanisms and the influence of growth factors on the aggressiveness of pancreatic carcinoma. He has led interdisciplinary studies to elucidate molecular pathways contributing to tumor growth and metastasis, advancing treatment approaches. Prof. Friess has also investigated various surgical techniques for pancreatic tumor resection and has been a key participant in multicenter studies on adjuvant therapy.

Skills & Expertise

Gallery

Klinikum Rechts der Isar is committed to an oncological care center in Ghana | MRI TUM

Bavarian Surgery Congress: Max Lebsche Medal for Minister of Health Klaus Holetschek | MRI TUM

Vernissage Foundation Surgery TU Munich 22.9.2022

Abdominal surgeon Prof. dr. Helmut Friess TOP MEDICINE 2020

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982-1988 Study of human medicine, University of Ulm
1990 Ph.D.: “The importance of gastrointestinal hormones for pancreatic adaptation after gastric surgery - an animal study” PD Dr. MW Buchler, University of Ulm
1996-1997 Resident, Biel Regional Hospital Surgical Clinic (Chief Physician: Prof. Dr. U. Laffer)
1998 Habilitation “Growth factors and growth factor receptors in pancreatic carcinoma” (Prof. Dr. MW Buchler), University of Bern
2003 C3-professorship for pancreatic surgery with molecular-biological pancreatic research, University of Heidelberg

Experience

1988-1990 Physician in an internship, University Hospital Ulm Dept. General Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. HG Beger)
1990-1992 Scientific Assistant, University Hospital Ulm Dept. General Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. HGBeger)
1992-1993 Research Fellowship, University of California, Irvine, USA Departments of Medicine and Biological Chemistry (Prof. Dr. M. Korc Resident)
1993-1996 the University of Bern, Inselspital Clinic for Visceral and Transplantation Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. MW Buchler)
1996 Deputy Senior Physician, University of Bern, Inselspital Clinic for Visceral and Transplantation Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. MW Buchler)
1997-2001 Senior Physician, University of Bern, Inselspital Clinic for Visceral and Transplantation Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. MW Buchler)
2001-2007 Senior Consultant, Heidelberg University Hospital Department of General, Visceral and Trauma Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. MW Buchler)
2007 Director of the Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic at University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich

Awards & Memberships

1990 Member of the German Society of Surgery
1990 Member of the Professional Association of German Surgeons
1991 Member of European Pancreatic Club
1994 Young Investigator Prize (Scholarship), European Pancreatic Club
1995 Research Prize from the Swiss Society for Surgery
1995 Member of German Society of Gastroenterology, digestive and metabolic diseases
1995 Member of European Digestive Surgery
1995 Member of New York Academy of Sciences
1996 Member of the American Pancreatic Association
1996 Member of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
1996 Member of the International Association of Pancreatology
1996 European Pancreatic Club Award for best basic scientific presentation
1996 Prize of Surgery, Swiss Society for Surgery
1997 Young Investigator Prize (Scholarship), European Pancreatic Club
1999 Fritz Linder Forum Award
1999 Member of European Society for Surgical Research
2002 Quality Promotion Prize Health Baden-Wurttemberg, Recognition Prize
2003 Laureate of the Feldbausch Foundation
2003 Ethicon Award
2003 Member of the European Surgical Association
2003 Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association
2003 Member of the German Society of Abdominal Surgery
2005 Dr. Hella Buhler Prize for oncological research from the University of Heidelberg

Languages

English

German

Reviews

Viktoria Salany9 August, 2023

verified

The operation on my pancreas was successful. Thank you so much!

Peter12 July, 2023

verified

I want to thank the doctor personally and his entire team for the impeccably performed operation. My hospital at home refused to operate on me and thanks to you I have a chance for a successful recovery.