Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Cremer

general surgery, transplantation, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	42 years	9.9/10	$$$	578	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Kiel

Health facility

University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel

Medical unit

Department of cardiovascular surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Cremer is a highly experienced and accomplished doctor in the field of cardiovascular surgery. With over 41 years of experience, he has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive research and numerous scientific publications totaling 576. His specialization includes general surgery, transplantation, and thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Prof. Cremer has an impressive CV showcasing his dedication to his profession. He has worked at esteemed institutions such as Hannover Medical School and the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel. Currently, he serves as the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Director at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel, Germany. One of the highlights of Prof. Cremer's career is his development of the minimally invasive surgical program at Hannover Medical School. This innovative approach has revolutionized cardiovascular surgery and improved patient outcomes. His expertise in heart and heart-lung transplants has also made him a highly respected figure in the medical community. Prof. Cremer's extensive research and advancements in the field have not gone unnoticed. He has received prestigious awards and honors, including the Ernst Derra and Rudolf Schoen prizes. His dedication to improving patient care and advancing the field of cardiovascular surgery is evident in his work and achievements. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Cremer is a renowned doctor in the field of cardiovascular surgery. With his vast experience, specialization, and impressive research contributions, he is considered an expert in the field. His innovative approaches, such as developing minimally invasive techniques, have revolutionized cardiovascular surgery and improved patient outcomes.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1976-1982 Studied human medicine with parallel studies in business administration over 3 semesters at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
1980 Traineeship at the Department of cardiovascular surgery of the Veterans Administration Medical Center
1982 Obtaining a license for medical practice by the District President of Cologne
1983 Defense of the dissertation at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen: "Comparative studies on the identification of the species Acinetobacter using biochemical test methods and genetic transformation"
1984-1985 Beginning of further training as a specialist in surgery in the hospitals of the city of Cologne, Cologne-Holweide
1986-1993 Research Associate at the Center for surgery with employment in the Department of thoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiovascular surgery and rotation to the Department of abdominal and transplantation surgery at the Hannover Medical School
1990 Obtaining specialization in general surgery by the Medical Association of Lower Saxony
Travel research grant awarded by the German Transplant Society with a 2-month stay at the following institutions: Barnes Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis, University of Alabama, University of Pittsburgh
1995 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Hannover Medical School: "Clinical and experimental investigations into the preparation technique as well as into the in vivo and in vitro function of arterial conduits in coronary surgery"
1995 Received additional qualifications in the field of vascular surgery from the Schleswig-Holstein Medical Association
1996 Recognition of the specialty designation in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery by the Medical Association of Schleswig-Holstein
1999 Recognition as a specialist in heart surgery by the Medical Association of Schleswig-Holstein
2000 Recognition of specialist training in optional special heart surgery intensive care medicine by the Medical Association of Schleswig-Holstein
2000 Recognition of the specialization in thoracic surgery by the Schleswig-Holstein Medical Association
2005 Certificate in transplantation surgery of the thoracic organs, awarded by the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiovascular, and Cardiovascular Surgery

Experience

1983-1984 Medical Officer in the 1st Rocket Artillery Battalion 72 in Wuppertal at the Military service in the German Armed Forces
1986-1993 Clinical and scientific collaboration in the heart and heart-lung transplant program of the Hannover Medical School
1992-1993 Senior Physician at the Department of thoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiovascular surgery of the Hannover Medical School
1993-1996 Senior Physician at the Department of cardiovascular surgery of the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel
1996 Senior Consultant at the Department of thoracic, cardiac, and vascular surgery at the Hannover Medical School
1996-1998 Development of the minimally invasive surgical program at the Hannover Medical School
1998 C4 Full University Professor and Director of the Department of cardiovascular surgery at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel (UKSH)
2004 Elected Medical Director of the Department of cardiovascular surgery at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel (UKSH)
2006 Re-election as Medical Director of the Department of cardiovascular surgery at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel (UKSH)

Awards & Memberships

1995 Presentation of the Ernst Derra Prize of the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiovascular, and Cardiovascular Surgery
1995 Elected to the board of the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiovascular, and Vascular Surgery
1998 Presentation of the Rudolf Schoen Prize by the Society of Friends of the Hannover Medical School
1999 Elected Secretary of the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery
2000 Honorary professorship of the 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
2006 Re-election as Secretary of the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiovascular, and Vascular Surgery