Prof. Dr. med. Jurgen Kiwit

neurosurgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, neuro-oncology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Berlin

Health facility

MEOCLINIC Berlin

Medical unit

Department of neurosurgery

3.4 on Google

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Jurgen Kiwit is an experienced doctor specializing in neurosurgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and neuro-oncology. With 43 years of experience, he has established himself as a reputable and skilled professional in his field. Throughout his career, Prof. Kiwit has significantly contributed to the medical community. He has conducted extensive research on brain tumors and the immunobiology of brain tumors, leading to the establishment of a neuro-oncological laboratory. His findings have contributed to the understanding and treatment of these complex conditions. Prof. Kiwit is known for his minimally invasive spinal surgery expertise, which offers numerous patient benefits, including reduced pain, shorter recovery time, and smaller incisions. Additionally, he has published numerous scientific articles on various topics, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. As a chief physician at the Department of neurosurgery at the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch, Prof. Kiwit continues to provide exceptional patient care and share his knowledge with the medical community. His dedication, experience, and contributions make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor in his field.

Skills & Expertise

Gallery

Brain tumor – therapy?

Brain tumor – risk factors and symptoms?

Brain tumor – diagnosis?

Brain tumor – outlook and research

What is a brain tumor?

PROF. DR. MED. JÜRGEN KIWIT SPECIALIST IN NEUROSURGERY

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1975-1980 Studied human medicine at the Heinrich-Heine University in Dusseldorf
1980 Three-month research trip to Kenya, ethnomedical field study: “Trepanation in East Africa” (headed by Prof. Dr. medical Hans Schadewaldt, Director of the Institute for the History of Medicine)
1981 Medical examination III
1982-1983 Further training as a doctor for neurosurgery at the Bundeswehr Central Hospital in Koblenz (head of the fleet doctor Dr. medical J.Mletzko)
1983 Promotion to Dr. med. before the medical faculty of the Heinrich-Heine University Dusseldorf: “Critical analysis of fetal risk detection through serum estriol determinations”
1984-1985 Further training as a doctor for neurosurgery at the Neuropathological Institute of the University of Dusseldorf (Director Prof. Dr. med. W. Wechsler)
1985 FLEX exam, New York
1986-1990 Further training as a doctor at the neurosurgical clinic of the Heinrich-Heine University in Dusseldorf (director Prof. Dr. med. W.J. Bock)
1990-1991 Fellowship through the Mayo Foundation, continuing education in neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic Rochester
1991 Specialist certification as a doctor for neurosurgery
1992 Habilitation before the medical faculty of the Heinrich-Heine University Dusseldorf: “Experimental studies on the therapy of malignant gliomas”
1997 Recognition of the optional further training in special neurosurgical intensive care medicine by the North Rhine Medical Association
1998 Authorization to teach at the Humboldt University in Berlin
1999 Authorization for unlimited further training in the field of neurosurgery by the Berlin Medical Association (72 months)
2009 Recognition of the additional designation in X-ray diagnostics by the Berlin Medical Association
2011 Recognition of the additional designation in special pain therapy by the Berlin Medical Association
2015 Authorization for further training in special pain therapy by the Berlin Medical Association (6 months)

Experience

1980-1981 Practical year at the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases and Middlesex Hospital London
1987 Research funding from the Minister for Science and Research of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia: "Immunobiology of brain tumors", the establishment of the Clinic's neuro-oncological laboratory
1992-1993 2nd Senior Physician at the Clinic for neurosurgery at the Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf
1994-1998 Senior Consultant and Permanent Representative of the Clinic Director, Clinic for neurosurgery at Heinrich Heine University
1995-1996 Subproject A 12 in the SFB 194 of the German Research Foundation: "Structural-functional changes in cortical lesions due to interstitial laser irradiation"
1995-1996 Deputy Investigator of the clinical study GTI-0103: "Retroviral gene transfer with the G1Tk1SvNa7 vector in patients with recurrent glioblastoma"
1996-1998 Deputy Investigator of the clinical study GTI-0115: "Retroviral gene transfer with the G1Tk1SvNa7 vector in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma"
1997 Adjunct professorship by the medical faculty of the Heinrich Heine University
1998 Permanent Member of the inner faculty council of the medical faculty of the Heinrich-Heine University in Dusseldorf
1998-2019 Chief Physician of the Department of neurosurgery at the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch
2000 Consultant in minimally invasive spinal surgery at the MEOCLINIC Berlin
2005-2017 Head of the spine specialist group of the Helios Clinics Group (neurosurgeons, orthopaedists, trauma surgeons)
2007 Deputy Director of Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch

Awards & Memberships

1992 Membership in the cerebrovascular section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
2006-2008 Chairman of the MAYO Alumni German Speaking Chapter, organization of the European congresses of the scientific association
Member of the appeals committee of the Berlin Medical Association
Permanent Elected Member of the restricted faculty council of the medical faculty of the Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf
Secretary of the MAYO Alumni German-Speaking Chapter
Delegate (Second Delegate) of the German Society of Neurosurgery in the World Federation of Neurosurgeons