Prof. Dr. med. Karl Ulrich Bartz-Schmidt

ophthalmology and retinology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
94%	36 years	4	9.9/10	$$$$	604	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Tubingen

Health facility

University Hospital Tubingen

Medical unit

Department of ophtalmology

4.5 on Google

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Karl Ulrich Bartz-Schmidt is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist and retinologist based in Germany. With over 35 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert. He obtained his medical license and completed his specialist training at renowned medical institutions such as the University Hospital in Cologne. He holds a teaching license at the University of Cologne and is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen. One of the most notable aspects of Dr. Bartz-Schmidt's career is his extensive research and scientific contributions. He has authored a remarkable 593 scientific publications, showcasing his expertise and dedication to advancing the field of ophthalmology and retinology. His research encompasses various topics, including gene therapy for inherited retinal diseases and the development of retinal atrophy after subretinal gene therapy. These publications highlight his innovative treatment approach and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Dr. Bartz-Schmidt currently serves as the Medical Director of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Tubingen. In addition, he is a member of prestigious scientific organizations such as the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Ern-Eye network. His exceptional career achievements, wealth of experience, and focus on groundbreaking research make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor in ophthalmology and retinology.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982-1988 Studied human medicine at the Johannes-Gutenberg University in Mainz
Obtaining a license for medical practice
Defense of the dissertation
Training at the Department of Ophthalmology of the Koblenz Hospital Evangelisches Stift
1990-1992 Completed his specialist training at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University Hospital in Cologne
Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology
1998 Habilitation and a teaching license at the University of Cologne
Received additional qualifications in the field of retinology

Experience

1992-1996 Specialist, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital in Cologne
1996-1999 Senior Physician and Deputy Director, Department of retinal and vitreous surgery, Center for ophthalmology at the University Hospital in Cologne
1999-2000 Acting Head, Department of retinal and vitreous surgery, Center for ophthalmology at the University Hospital in Cologne
2000 Director, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Tubingen
2003 Deputy Chief Medical Director, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Tubingen
2007 Medical Director, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Tubingen
Professor of Ophthalmology at the Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen

Awards & Memberships

2001 Project management of the project from the German Research Foundation: "Investigations into biocompatibility and functional verification of an electronic intraocular visual aid and construction of a demonstrator"
2004-2012 President of the Retinological Society
2005-2019 Project Partner at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University Hospital Tubingen: "Retina implant"
2009 Member of the expert commission at the Institute for Medical and Pharmaceutical Examination Questions
2009-2016 Member of the macula commission at the German Ophthalmological Society
2011-2016 Member of the executive committee of the German Ophthalmological Society
2013 Project Partner at the University Hospital Erlangen: "Dendritic cells plus autologous tumor RNA in uveal melanoma"
2014 President of the German Ophthalmological Society
2015 Project Partner in sub-project for "RD-Cure" at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University Hospital Tubingen: "Clinical gene therapy studies"
2016 Member of the senate of the German Ophthalmological Society
2017 Project Partner "KE Retina - NAKO health study", funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2020 Member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Member of the Ern-Eye network