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Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo

pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, congenital heart defects in adults
pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, congenital heart defects in adults
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%39 years59.9/10$$$$214No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Heidelberg
Health facility
University Hospital Heidelberg
Medical unit
Department of pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects
5.0 on Google
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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo is an experienced doctor with 38 years of experience in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He works at the Department of pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects at the University Hospital Heidelberg in Germany. Dr. Gorenflo has acquired extensive knowledge and skills in this area with a specialization in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and congenital heart defects in adults. During his career, Dr. Gorenflo has made significant contributions to pediatric cardiology through his research and publications. He has authored 214 scientific publications, focusing on topics such as the impact of right ventricular pressure load after the repair of Tetralogy of Fallot, prediction of prognosis in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot using deep learning imaging analysis, and medical treatment of pulmonary hypertension in adults with congenital heart disease. Dr. Gorenflo's expertise and dedication to his field have earned him recognition and membership in various scientific societies and advisory boards. He is a member of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology, the German Society of Cardiology, and the Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, among others. With his extensive experience, specialized knowledge, and numerous contributions to the field, Dr. Matthias Gorenflo is highly regarded in pediatric cardiology. He continues to provide excellent care and contribute to advancing knowledge in this vital area of medicine.

Skills & Expertise

hypertension
heart
pulmonary hypertension
children
arterial hypertension
pulmonary arterial hypertension
cardiology
heart defects
congenital heart defects
lung
valve
artery
coarctation
tetralogy fallot
stenosis
stent
pulmonary artery
blood flow
nitric oxide
sclerosis
fetal heart
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
aortic coarctation
tracheal stenosis
balloon valvuloplasty
aortic valve
valvuloplasty
anastomosis
anticoagulation
regurgitation
systemic sclerosis
propionic acidemia
congenital cardiology
vascular network
aortic arch
myocardial function
coronary artery
aorta
atrium
septal defect
ventricular failure
ventricle
pulmonary function
pulmonary pressure
heart malformations
tricuspid valve
pulmonary vasodilation
ventricular outflow tract
myocardium
rubella syndrome

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1979-1985 Studied human medicine at the University of Freiburg
  • 1985 Obtaining a license for medical practice from the USA
  • 1985 Doctorate at the University of Freiburg: "The use of a new suture material in comparison of two suture techniques on the small intestine anastomosis of the pig"
  • 1994-1995 Research Fellow, a grant from the German Research Foundation, Department of vascular biology, Institute of Child Health, Hospital for Sick Children of London
  • 1995 Obtaining specialization in pediatrics and youth medicine
  • 1998 Received additional qualifications in the field of pediatric intensive care medicine
  • 2000 Obtaining additional specialization in pediatric cardiology
  • 2002 Habilitation, at the University of Heidelberg: "The pulmonary endothelin system and its importance for pulmonary hypertension in children"
  • 2006 Received additional qualifications in the field of neonatology
  • 2008 Obtaining additional specialization in congenital heart defects in adults
Experience
  • 1986-1987 Scientific Employed at the Medical Center for Pathology at the University of Marburg
  • 1987-1988 Assistant Doctor, Department of internal cardiology and intensive care medicine II, Municipal Clinic in Karlsruhe
  • 1988-1994 Research Associate, Children's Hospital of the Free University of Berlin
  • 1995 Research Associate, Department of congenital heart defects, German Heart Center of Berlin
  • 1995-2000 Specialist, Department of pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2000-2003 Senior Physician, Department of pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2003-2008 Senior Consultant, Department of pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects at the University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2008-2010 Consultant, Department of pediatric cardiology, UZ Leuven, Belgium
  • 2010 W3 Professorship and Medical Director, Department of pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects at the University Hospital Heidelberg
Awards & Memberships
  • 2011-2014 Chair of the working group "Genetics, Basic Science and Inherited Muscle Disease" of the Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology
  • Member of the faculty council of the medical faculty of the University of Heidelberg
  • Member of the scientific advisory board of the German Foundation for Heart Research
  • Member of the scientific committee of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology
  • Member of the "Interventional Cardiology" working group of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology
  • Member of working group 25, "Pulmonary Hypertension" of the German Society of Cardiology
  • Member of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology
  • Member of the German Society of Cardiology
  • Member of the German Society for Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine
  • Member of the Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt following ketamine prescription in patients with treatment-resistant depression: a nation-wide cohort study.

7 August, 2023

CRISPR-based knockout and base editing confirm the role of MYRF in heart development and congenital heart disease.

1 August, 2023

Repurposing ketamine to treat cocaine use disorder: integration of artificial intelligence-based prediction, expert evaluation, clinical corroboration and mechanism of action analyses.

July, 2023

Location

Im Neuenheimer Feld, 672, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, congenital heart defects in adults.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo has been practicing for more than 39 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 5 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 94%.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in hypertension, heart, pulmonary hypertension, children, arterial hypertension.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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