Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Meinhold-Heerlein

gynecology, obstetrics, minimal invasive and robotic surgery, and gynecological oncology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	28 years	9.8/10	$$$	209	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Giessen

Health facility

University Hospital Giessen

Medical unit

Department of gynecology and obstetrics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Meinhold-Heerlein is a highly experienced doctor specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and gynecological oncology. With 27 years of experience, Prof. Meinhold-Heerlein has established himself as a highly skilled and knowledgeable medical professional. He has a diverse and impressive CV, including studying at renowned institutions such as the Medical University of Luebeck and the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg. Prof. Meinhold-Heerlein's achievements include obtaining a license for medical practice, conducting research at prestigious institutes like the Burnham Institute and La Jolla Cancer Research Center, and receiving specialized training in areas such as palliative medicine and gynecological-oncological laparoscopy. He has also published 209 scientific papers, showcasing his expertise and contributions to the field. Working at the Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Giessen, Prof. Meinhold-Heerlein ensures that his patients receive the highest level of care and the latest advancements in medical treatment. His extensive experience and dedication to his field make him an exceptional doctor. Patients can trust his expertise and benefit from his deep knowledge in gynecology and obstetrics, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and gynecological oncology.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1989-1996 Studied in human medicine at the Medical University of Luebeck and the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1999-2001 Research Fellow at the Burnham Institute and La Jolla Cancer Research Center of San Diego (Prof. Dr. John C. Reed): "Receptors and ligands of the TNF family and chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer"
2001 Research Associate and Resident in the Department of gynecology and gynecological oncology at the University Hospital Bonn (Director: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauknecht)
2005-2007 Palliative medicine introductory course and advanced course in Limburg (Prof. Dr. Eberhard Klaschik)
2006 Recognition as a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics
2006 Opening of the habilitation procedure through the lecture at the Biomedical Colloquium of the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel: "Mechanisms for overcoming apoptosis resistance and identification of new molecular markers of ovarian carcinoma"
2007 Further training in gynecological-oncological laparoscopy at the Galaxy Laparoscopy Institute, Nanal Hospital in Pune (Director: Prof. Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar)
2007 Habilitation after acceptance of the trial lecture by the medical faculty of the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel: "From palliation to prevention: Cervical carcinoma in the age of HPV vaccination"
2007 Inaugural lecture and appointment as a private lecturer: "You shall give birth to your child in pain – obstetrics and gynecology in the Bible"
2008 Qualification in minimally invasive surgery of the gynecological endoscopy working group in the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2009 Received additional qualifications in the field of special obstetrics and perinatal medicine
2010 Habilitation of the medical faculty at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
2011 Certification as console surgeon for robotic surgery - Da Vinci surgical system
2013 Obtaining further specialization in gynecological oncology
2013 Re-certification in minimally invasive surgery of the gynecological endoscopy working group in the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2013 Certification for clinical studies
2014 Masterclass in robotic surgery (Prof. Dr. Jan Persson)
2016 Certification of the gynecological cancer center by the European Institute for the Certification of Management Systems and Personnel
2016 Participation in the spring course of the Leipzig School of Radical Pelvic Surgery

Experience

1996-1998 Doctor in internship and Scientific Assistant at the University Women's Clinic Freiburg (Directors: Prof. Dr. Albrecht Pfleiderer and Prof. Dr. Meinert Breckwoldt)
2002-2007 Research Assistant and Assistant Doctor in the Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (Director: Prof. Dr. Walter Jonat)
2005-2006 Assistant Spokesman for the Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
2006-2008 Deputy Head of the Kiel School of Gynecological Endoscopy at the Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (Mentor: Prof. Dr. Liselotte Mettler)
2007-2008 Senior Physician, Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
2009 Internship in gynecological oncology, Mentor and Surgeon of laparoscopic gynecological operations at the Groote Schuur Hospital of the University of Cape Town (Director: Prof. Dr. Lynette Denny)
2009 Clinical Director of molecular oncology of the Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Aachen
2009 Deputy Director of the Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Aachen (Director: Prof. Dr. Nicolai Maass)
2010 Establishment and management of the Endometriosis Center Aachen
2010 Internship in gynecology (focus on ovarian carcinoma) in the Department of gynecology and gynecological oncology at the Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken Wiesbaden (Director: Prof. Dr. Andreas du Bois)
2010, 2011 Head of the international laparoscopy and hysteroscopy courses (a cooperation project between the University Women's Hospitals in Giessen and Aachen and the Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute Pune)
2012 Adjunct Professor of the medical faculty at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
2015 Acting Director of the Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Aachen
2017 W2 Professorship for gynecological oncology at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
2018 W3 Professorship for gynecology at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen
Department of gynecology and obstetrics at the University Hospital Giessen

Awards & Memberships

1990 Founding Member and Chairman of the non-profit State Youth Orchestra Support Group
2002-2008 Leader of working group in the oncological laboratory I of the University Women's Hospital in Kiel and Investigator of clinical studies (Anatax study, GemDoc study, Gemcitabine02 study, Yew tree trial)
2003 Staude-Pfannenstiel Prize of the North German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2003-2005 Head of the project, supported as a Scholarship Holder within the framework of the Max-Eder-Program of the German Cancer Aid: "Mechanisms for overcoming apoptosis resistance and identification of new molecular markers of ovarian carcinoma"
2004 Poster Prize of the North German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2004 Poster Prize of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2006 Lecture Prize of the North German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2006 GebFra Prize of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2006 Member of the translational research of the German Breast Group
2006 Member of the advisory board of "Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics"
2006-2010 Live operator at the congress of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2007 Lecture Prize of the translational research commission of the working group on gynecological oncology
2008 Hans-Frangenheim-Prize from working group on gynecological endoscopy
2009 Live surgeon at the African cancer congress (African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer) in Dar-Es-Salaam
2009 Member of the organ commission ovary of the working group gynecological oncology
2010 Dr. Rockstroh Prize of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2012 Initiator and Co-Organizer of the surgical symposium GynOnkoLive together with the Clinics in Essen-Mitte and the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2014 Member of the board of directors of the Euregional Comprehensive Cancer Center Aachen
2014 Member of the advisory board of the Endometriosis Research Foundation
2014 Section Editor of "Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports"
2014 Associate Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town
2015 Associate Editor of "Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics"
Member of the ovary organ committee of the gynecological oncology working group
Member of the commission for translational research of the working group on gynecological oncology
Member of the editorial board BioMedRes International