Prof. Dr. med. Hendrik Treede

Prof. Dr. med. Hendrik Treede is a highly experienced heart and thoracic surgeon with 26 years of practice. He has an impressive educational background, having studied human medicine at the University of Hamburg and obtaining a medical practice license in 1999. Dr. Treede has also completed clerkships and gained valuable experience at renowned institutions such as the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Women's Hospital, both affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Treede has held various positions in prestigious hospitals and academic institutions in Germany throughout his career. He has served as a leading senior physician, professor, and director in cardiac surgery. His expertise extends to transplantology, where he headed the lung transplantation program. Dr. Treede is a member of several professional societies, including the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery. With over 340 scientific publications, Dr. Treede demonstrates his dedication to advancing the field of cardiovascular surgery. His research focuses on innovative treatments, such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation, especially for patients with a high risk of surgery or contraindications to traditional treatment methods. Dr. Treede's expertise and contributions make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University Hospital Johannes Gutenberg Mainz in Germany.