Prof. Dr. med. Michael Hofbeck

pediatric cardiology and pulmonology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Tubingen

Health facility

University Hospital Tubingen

Medical unit

Department of pediatric cardiology and pulmonology

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Hofbeck is a highly experienced and accomplished pediatric cardiologist and pulmonologist based in Germany. With over 42 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading figure. Dr. Hofbeck obtained his medical degree from the University of Regensburg and the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, specializing in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Throughout his career, Dr. Hofbeck has made significant contributions to pediatric cardiology. He has published 269 scientific publications covering various topics related to congenital heart defects and pulmonary hypertension. His research focuses on improving treatment outcomes for children with heart conditions, utilizing innovative techniques such as deep learning imaging analysis. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Hofbeck has held several prestigious positions within the medical community. He has served as the President of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and has been a member of various medical societies and committees. Dr. Hofbeck's expertise and dedication have earned him recognition and awards, including the Science Prize of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects. Dr. Hofbeck works at the University Hospital Tubingen as the Medical Director of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pulmonology. His extensive knowledge, expertise, and commitment to advancing pediatric cardiology make him a highly sought-after specialist.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1975-1977 Studied human medicine at the University of Regensburg
1977-1981 Studied human medicine at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1982 Defense of the dissertation at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg medical faculty: “Pulmonary atresia with the ventricular septal defect. Contribution to the flow-related increase in the caliber of hypoplastic pulmonary arteries after palliative surgery”
1983-1988 Further education in pediatrics, Department for children and adolescents of the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
1987-1989 Further education in pediatric cardiology, Department for children and adolescents of the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
1988 Obtaining specialization in pediatrics
1989-1990 Clinical fellowship of the Department of pediatric cardiology at the Hospital for Sick Children of Toronto
1990 Received additional qualifications in the field of pediatric cardiology
1993 Habilitation and a teaching license at the medical faculty of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg for pediatrics
1996 Special training in pediatric intensive care medicine by the Bavarian State Medical Association in Munich
2008 Additional qualification for adults with congenital heart defects from the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects and German Cardiac Society

Experience

1982-1983 Medical Officer at the military service in the German Federal Armed Forces
1990-2000 Senior Physician at the Department for children and adolescents of the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
1999 Extraordinary Professor at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg
2000 Professor of pediatrics and Medical Director of the Department of pediatric cardiology and pulmonology at the University Hospital Tubingen

Awards & Memberships

1992 Science Prize of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects
2004-2005 President of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology
2005 Member of the interdisciplinary project group National QS Congenital Heart Defects from the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects and German Society for Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery
2009 Member of the steering committee of the Competence Network for Congenital Heart Defects
2012 Head of the academy for further education of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects
2018 Silver Badge of Honor of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects
Member of the German Society for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects
Member of the German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Member of the German Society for Cardiology
Member of the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology
Member of the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
Member of the European Society of Cardiology