Prof. Dr. med. Henning Windhagen

orthopedics

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
92%	33 years	3	9.9/10	$$$$	366	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Hanover

Health facility

Hannover Medical School Hospital

Medical unit

Department of orthopedics

3.7 on Google

The data collected based on 3 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Henning Windhagen is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with 32 years of experience. He works at the Orthopedics Department at the Hannover Medical School Hospital in Hanover, Germany. With an impressive CV, Dr. Windhagen has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Dr. Windhagen's career highlights include his post-doctoral fellowship at the Harvard Medical School, where he focused on orthopedic surgery and biomechanical sciences. He has also held various prestigious positions, such as President of the German Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Director of the Department of Orthopedics at the Hannover Medical School Hospital. Additionally, he is a co-head of the CrossBIT Research Center, which focuses on biomaterials, implant immunology, and medical technologies. With over 366 scientific publications, Dr. Windhagen has made valuable contributions to the orthopedic field. His research focuses on areas such as fracture healing, osteochondral constructs, and the effects of growth hormones on bone metabolism. He is also recognized as a top physician in hip and knee surgery and bone and soft tissue tumors. Dr. Windhagen's extensive experience, leadership positions, and dedication to research make him a highly respected and sought-after orthopedic specialist. His expertise and contributions to the field make him an excellent choice for patients seeking orthopedic care.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1984-1991 Studied human medicine at the Philipps University of Marburg and the University of Bern
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1988-1994 Defense of the dissertation at the Philipps University of Marburg
1992-1994 Post-Doctoral Fellow in orthopedic surgery and biomechanical sciences at the Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Hospital Boston as a scholarship holder from the Else Kroener Fresenius Foundation and the B. Braun Foundation
1996 Research Associate of the Department of orthopedics at the Hannover Medical School
1996 Obtaining specialization in orthopedics
2001 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Hannover Medical School Hospital
2004 Lectureship in biomedical engineering at the University of Hanover

Experience

1995-1996 Doctor in internship and Assistant Doctor, Department of trauma surgery at the Humboldt University Berlin, Virchow Clinic of the Charite
1997 Military service as a Medical Officer, Army Officers School in Hanover
2001 Associate Professor at the Hannover Medical School
2005 Senior Consultant of the Department of orthopedics at the Hannover Medical School Hospital
2006 Full professorship for orthopedics at Hannover Medical School
2006 Director of the Department of orthopedics at the Hannover Medical School Hospital and the laboratory for biomechanics and biomaterials
Co-Head of the CrossBIT Research Center (Center for biomaterials, implant immunology, and medical technologies)
2008 Head of the Institute of Orthopedic Analysis and Analysis of Movements
2009 Medical Director of the Annastift Diaconal Hospital

Awards & Memberships

1990 Poster Prize of the German Society of Traumatology
1999-1990 Poster Prize of the section for fundamental research from the German Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology
1999 Innovation contest for promotion of medical technologies, financing program of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2000 Innovation contest for promotion of medical technologies, financing program of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
2008-2011 Treasurer of the German Society for Reconstructive Extremity Surgery
2009-2011 Deputy Head of the Conference of Ordinary Professors in Orthopedics
2010 Innovation competition in medical technology at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2010-2012 Vice President of the section of fundamental research of the German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
2012 Board Member of the Center for Implant Research and Development of Lower Saxony
2014 President of the German Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology
2014 President of the German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
Vice-President of the Society for Basic Research in Orthopedics
President of the Association of Orthopedic Research
Secretary of the German Society for Endoprosthetics
Reviewer for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Journal of Orthopedic Research, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research and Biomaterials
Co-Editor of the Journal for Orthopedics and Traumatology
Member of the scientific advisory board of the journal of the orthopedist
Listed in the FOCUS physician top lists for hip and knee surgery and bone and soft tissue tumors