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Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D. working place, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D.
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D.

trauma and accident surgery, orthopedics
trauma and accident surgery, orthopedics
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%29 years9.7/10$$$$475No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Hamburg
Health facility
University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Medical unit
Department of trauma surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph. D. is a highly experienced doctor with 28 years of trauma and accident surgery and orthopedics practice. He currently works in the Department of trauma surgery at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf in Germany. With an impressive CV, including a Ph. D. on CD40L regulation and expression, and multiple specializations and leadership roles in surgery, Prof. Frosch has established himself as a leading expert in his field. One of Prof. Frosch's notable achievements is his role as the Head of the Surgical Traumatology Center and Chief Physician for accident and reconstructive surgery at the Asklepios Clinic St. Georg of Hamburg from 2010 to 2018. He has also received recognition for his contributions to the field, being rated as a "top medical practitioner" in knee surgery and trauma surgery by Focus magazine in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Prof. Frosch's dedication to research and academia is evident through his extensive list of scientific publications covering a range of topics in orthopedics and trauma surgery. These publications highlight his focus on areas such as patellar dislocation, pediatric cancer, and the impact of COVID-19 on cancer surgery. With his vast knowledge and expertise, Prof. Frosch continues to provide excellent medical care and contribute to advancements in his field.

Skills & Expertise

knee
ligament
surgery
reconstruction
trauma
fracture
bone
cruciate ligament
joint
osteotomy
trauma surgery
children
accident
acl reconstruction
orthopedics
head
fixation
injury
patella
graft
knee joint
tibia
knee instability
osteosynthesis
fracture healing
arthroscopy
ligament reconstruction
tenodesis revision
patellar dislocation
patellar instability
knee arthroplasty
tibial plateau fracture
arthroplasty
cruciate ligament reconstruction
arthroscopic popliteus bypass
arthroscopic reconstruction
ligament bracing
knee injuries
extraarticular tenodesis revision
bone healing
accident surgery
reconstructive surgery
popliteus bypass graft
knee surgery
posterolateral corner reconstruction
cruciate ligament ruptures
ligament ruptures
trauma accident surgery
arthrofibrosis
femur

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1990-1995 Studied human medicine at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Ph.D. on the topic: “Regulation and expression of the CD40L in normal subjects and SLE patients”
  • 2003 Obtaining specialization in surgery
  • 2004 Received additional specialization in accident surgery
  • 2007 Habilitation and teaching license in accident surgery at the University of Goettingen: "Development of stem cell-colonized titanium mini-prostheses for a partial surface replacement knee joint”
  • 2007 Specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery
  • 2007 Obtaining additional specialization in special accident surgery
Experience
  • 2004 Senior Physician at the Department of trauma surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, University Hospital Goettingen
  • 2008 Permanent Doctor Representative at the Department of trauma surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital Goettingen
  • 2008-2010 Managing Senior Physician at the Department of trauma surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital Goettingen
  • 2010-2018 Head of Surgical Traumatology Center, Chief Physician for accident and reconstructive surgery,
  • Asklepios Clinic St. Georg of Hamburg
  • 2018 Head, Department of trauma surgery at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Awards & Memberships
  • 2006-2007 "Best Habilitation" of the winter semester at the Goettingen University Medical Center
  • 2009-2013 Member of the German advisory board, Society for Trauma Surgery
  • 2009-2013 Member of the German advisory board, Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
  • 2010 Instructor of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery
  • 2014 Focus magazine best doctors rating "top medical practitioner" in the knee surgery area
  • 2014 Member of the extended executive committee of AO Trauma Germany
  • 2014-2017 Deputy Head of the program committee, German Society for Trauma Surgery
  • 2014-2017 Head of the Trauma Committee of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery
  • 2016-2017 President of the German Knee Society
  • 2015 Focus magazine best doctors rating "top medical practitioner" in the trauma surgery and knee surgery areas
  • Member of the German Knee Society
  • Member of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery
  • Member of the German Society for Surgery
  • Member of the Society for Orthopedic-Traumatological Sports Medicine
  • Member of the German Society for Osteology
  • Member of the "Emadeus" club of the German Sports Aid for former top athletes
  • Award "Best Habilitation of Semester" at the University of Goettingen

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

Comparison of different intraoperative reduction monitoring methods in a cadaveric intraarticular calcaneal fracture model: 3D scan vs arthroscopy vs nanoscopy

August, 2023

Association of medial collateral ligament complex injuries with anterior cruciate ligament ruptures based on posterolateral tibial plateau injuries

August, 2023

Apps in Clinical Practice: Usage Behaviour of Trauma Surgeons and Radiologists in Northern Germany

August, 2023

Location

Martinistraße, 52, 20251 Hamburg, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D.?

The primary specialization of the doctor is trauma and accident surgery, orthopedics.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D. has been practicing for more than 29 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D. expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in knee, ligament, surgery, reconstruction, trauma.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D. doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D.
Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Heinz Frosch, Ph.D.

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