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Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen

neurology
neurology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%36 years9.8/10$$$$410No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Leipzig
Health facility
University Hospital Leipzig
Medical unit
Department of neurology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen is a renowned neurologist with over 35 years of experience in the field. He has an impressive academic background, studying human medicine and physics at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen. He obtained his license for medical practice in 1988 and went on to pursue a career in scientific research, specializing in neurology. Throughout his career, Dr. Classen has held positions at esteemed institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and various universities in Germany. One of the critical highlights of Dr. Classen's career is his extensive research and publication record. He has authored over 410 scientific publications, focusing primarily on neurology and related fields. His research has covered a wide range of topics, including Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, and tau deposition patterns. This demonstrates his expertise and dedication to advancing our understanding of neurological conditions. Currently, Dr. Classen is the Professor and Director of the Department of Neurology at the University Hospital Leipzig in Germany. His appointment as a professor reflects his outstanding contributions to the field. Patients who seek treatment from Dr. Classen can benefit from his wealth of knowledge and experience in neurology. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen is a highly accomplished neurologist with a remarkable career spanning research, teaching, and clinical practice. His expertise in neurology, extensive publication record, and leadership position at the University Hospital Leipzig make him an excellent choice for patients seeking neurological care.

Skills & Expertise

plasticity
cancer
cortex
parkinsons
brain
stroke
sclerosis
neurology
palsy
memory
multiple sclerosis
brain stimulation
dystonia
hemorrhage
intracerebral hemorrhage
nerve
deep brain stimulation
motor memory
deficits
movements
depression
carcinoma
lateral sclerosis
lesions
neoplasia
motor plasticity
learning memory formation
learning memory
cortical plasticity
motor system
corticobasal syndrome
cerebellar stroke
illness myopathy
ca2 channels
vagus nerve
cortical excitability
nerve stimulation
optic nerve
blood pressure
transcranial brain stimulation
stroke plasticity
stroke lesions
nerve inflammation
brainstem function
memory dysfunction
brain tumours
brain plasticity
cranial nerves
peripheral nerves
motor function

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1981-1988 Studied human medicine at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
  • 1983-1984 Studied physics at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
  • 1988 Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1988-1995 Scientific Researcher of the Department of neurology at the Heinrich Heine University in Duesseldorf
  • 1989 Defense of the dissertation at the Department of physiology of the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen: “Influence of model peptide gramicidin D on the transverse mobility of lipids in the erythrocyte membrane - studies under the application of a new lipid probe, palmitoylcarnitine”
  • 1995-1997 Researcher of the National Institutes of Health
  • 1995-1997 Scholar of the German Research Council as Researcher of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: “Plasticity sensorimotor cortical functions”
  • 1997-2001 Attending the Department of neurology at the University of Rostock
  • Obtaining specialization in neurology
  • 2000 Habilitation and a teaching license at the University of Rostock
  • 2001-2009 Attending the Department of neurology at the University of Wuerzburg
Experience
  • 1988-1995 Intern at the Department of neurology of the Heinrich-Heine University of Duesseldorf
  • 1993-1994 Intern at the Psychiatric Teaching Hospital in Duesseldorf
  • 1997-2001 Department of neurology at the University of Rostock
  • 2001-2009 Department of neurology at the University of Wuerzburg
  • 2006 Adjunct Professor at the University of Wuerzburg
  • 2009 Professor and Director of the Department of neurology at the University Hospital Leipzig
Awards & Memberships
  • 1982-1988 Beneficiary of the German National Academic Foundation
  • 2001-2009 Attending and Head of the research group in the laboratory for cortical physiology and motor function of the Department of neurology at the University of Wuerzburg
  • 2021 Elected to the board of the German Society for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

The comorbidity and co-medication profile of patients with progressive supranuclear palsy.

6 October, 2023

Visuomotor Adaptation Deficits in Patients with Essential Tremor.

October, 2023

Common Data Elements for Disorders of Consciousness: Recommendations from the Working Group on Behavioral Phenotyping.

19 September, 2023

Location

Liebigstraße, 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen?

The primary specialization of the doctor is neurology .

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen has been practicing for more than 36 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in plasticity, cancer, cortex, parkinsons, brain.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Joseph Classen doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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