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Prof. Dr. med. Maximilian Pichlmaier
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Prof. Dr. med. Maximilian Pichlmaier

general surgery, vascular and cardiac surgery, aortic surgery
general surgery, vascular and cardiac surgery, aortic surgery
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95%34 years9.5/10$$$$1724No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Munich
Health facility
University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians Munich
Medical unit
University aortic center Munich LMU

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Maximilian Pichlmaier, a highly experienced surgeon with many years of practice, is renowned for his expertise in general, vascular, and cardiac surgery. Graduating from Cambridge University in 1990 and earning multiple board certifications, including in vascular and cardiac surgery, Dr. Pichlmaier has made significant contributions to the field. Notably, he played a key role in developing the Vascutek Thoraflex Hybrid graft and currently leads the aortic surgery program as Chairman of the University Aortic Center at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich. At the University Hospital in Munich, Dr. Pichlmaier's leadership in aortic surgery sets him apart. With a focus on continual advancement and innovation, his dedication to providing outstanding care and conducting cutting-edge research makes him a trusted and respected figure in the medical community. His wealth of experience and commitment to excellence make him a top choice for patients seeking high-quality surgical care in Germany. Prof. Maximilian Pichlmaier was among the world’s first to perform the implantation of the Neo EDE Hybrid Arch Device with two inner branches, successfully performed at LMU Klinikum in Munich.

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Education
  • 1990 Graduated as a medical doctor at Cambridge University, UK
  • 1992 Finished his MD thesis at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • 1992-1996 Resident Physician, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (CAU) and Hannover Medical School Hospital (MHH)
  • 1999 Board certification in General Surgery
  • 2004 Board certification in Vascular Surgery
  • 2007 Board certification in Cardiac Surgery
  • 2012 Ph.D.
  • Associate Professor of Surgery
Experience
  • 1996-2011 Senior Physician Hannover Medical School
  • Contributed significantly to the development of the Vascutek Thoraflex Hybrid graft at the MHH
  • 2011 Vice Chairman of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
  • 2011 Head of the aortic surgery program
  • Chairman of the newly founded University Aortic Centre Munich

Languages

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English
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German

Publications

Custom-made and off-the-shelf branched and fenestrated endovascular repair of the aortic arch: Current concepts and clinical outcomes.

27 February, 2026

Custom-made and off-the-shelf branched and fenestrated endovascular repair of the aortic arch: Current concepts and clinical outcomes.

27 February, 2026

Open surgery versus branched endovascular repair of the aortic arch in residual dissections after type A surgical repair.

11 February, 2026

Location

Ziemssenstraße, 5, 80336 Munich, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Maximilian Pichlmaier?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general surgery, vascular and cardiac surgery, aortic surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Maximilian Pichlmaier has been practicing for more than 34 years.

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No, Prof. Dr. med. Maximilian Pichlmaier doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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