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Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wabitsch
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wabitsch

pediatric endocrinology and diabetology
pediatric endocrinology and diabetology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
92%36 years9.9/10$$$$868No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Ulm
Health facility
University Hospital Ulm
Medical unit
Department of pediatric endocrinology and diabetology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wabitsch is a highly experienced and respected doctor specializing in pediatric endocrinology and diabetology. With over 35 years of experience, Prof. Wabitsch has established himself as a leader in his field. He currently works at the University Hospital Ulm in Germany, where he serves as the Head of the Department of pediatric endocrinology and diabetology. One of the most impressive aspects of Prof. Wabitsch's career is his extensive research and publication record. He has authored an outstanding 868 scientific publications, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field and sharing his knowledge with his colleagues. His research interests include primary growth hormone resistance or insensitivity, pregnancy-induced hypertension with proteinuria, and primary hyperoxaluria types I and II. In addition to his research and clinical work, Prof. Wabitsch has held numerous leadership positions within professional organizations, including being the President of the German Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and the President of the German Obesity Society. These roles highlight his influence and expertise within the medical community. Prof. Wabitsch's dedication to his field, vast experience, and impressive publication record make him a highly sought-after pediatric endocrinology and diabetology doctor. His commitment to advancing research and his leadership within professional organizations demonstrate his passion for improving the lives of his patients and increasing the field as a whole. Patients can trust that they are in good hands under his care.

Skills & Expertise

obesity
children
leptin
adipocyte
diabetes
adipose tissue
insulin
overweight
pediatric
glucose
insulin resistance
hormone
growth hormone
inflammation
endocrinology
setmelanotide
extreme obesity
diabetes mellitus
metabolism
leptin deficiency
pediatric endocrinology
lipodystrophy
liver
metreleptin
glucose tolerance
diabetology
enteroendocrine cells
weight reduction
congenital leptin deficiency
body mass index
weight loss
anorexia
hormone receptor
hypertension
growth hormone receptor
adipose tissue inflammation
leptin receptor
body weight
body fat distribution
overweight prevention
genetic obesity
generalized lipodystrophy
pomc lepr deficiency
turner syndrome
weight gain
hepatic steatosis
weight regulation
insulin sensitivity
congenital generalized lipodystrophy
mody diabetes

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1982-1988 Studied human medicine at the Free University, University of Ulm, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1997 Habilitation and a teaching license in pediatrics
  • Obtaining specialization in pediatrics
  • Research Fellowship of the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of pediatric endocrinology and diabetology
Experience
  • 2004 Professor and Head, Department of pediatric endocrinology and diabetology at the University Hospital Ulm
Awards & Memberships
  • 1997-1999 Head of the expert group on childhood obesity of the International Life Science Institutes Europe
  • 1998-2004 Spokesman for the working group on obesity in children and adolescents
  • 2003-2005 Member of the expert group in integrated approaches to overweight and chronic disease prevention in children in the Calgary Health Region by Health Canada
  • 2003-2005 Member of the expert group of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Security
  • 2008-2012 President of the German Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
  • 2012 President of the German Obesity Society
  • Vice President of the European Consortium of Lipodystrophies
  • Performed studies on the growth hormone receptor at the Hagedorn Research Institute in Gentofte
  • Member of the German Obesity Society
  • Member of the German Diabetes Society
  • Member of the German Society for Endocrinology
  • Member of the German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  • Member of the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

A single-cell CRISPRi platform for characterizing candidate genes relevant to metabolic disorders in human adipocytes.

1 September, 2023

Spectrum of diabetes mellitus in patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome: case report and review of the literature

August, 2023

Lipid Nanoparticles as a Shuttle for Anti-Adipogenic miRNAs to Human Adipocytes.

19 July, 2023

Location

Albert-Einstein-Allee, 23, 89081 Ulm, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wabitsch?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatric endocrinology and diabetology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wabitsch has been practicing for more than 36 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wabitsch expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in obesity, children, leptin, adipocyte, diabetes.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Martin Wabitsch doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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