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Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll

internal medicine and endocrinology
internal medicine and endocrinology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%35 years9.8/10$$$$688No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Leipzig
Health facility
University Hospital Leipzig
Medical unit
Department of endocrinology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll, a highly experienced internal medicine and endocrinology specialist, has a remarkable career spanning 34 years. He studied medicine at the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich before obtaining his specialization in internal medicine and endocrinology in 2000. Dr. Stumvoll's expertise has been recognized by various awards, including the Ferdinand Bertram Prize from the German Diabetes Association and the Minkowski Award from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. He has also been involved in important research, with 688 scientific publications to his name. Currently working at the University Hospital Leipzig in Germany, Dr. Stumvoll serves as the Director of the Department of Endocrinology. He has been the Scientific Director of the integrated research and treatment center for obesity diseases at the hospital since 2010. Known for his contributions to diabetes research, Dr. Stumvoll has played a significant role in advancing the understanding and treatment of this condition. With his extensive experience, numerous accolades, and extensive research contributions, Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll exemplifies excellence in the field of internal medicine and endocrinology. Patients can trust in his expertise and dedication to providing high-quality and innovative medical care.

Skills & Expertise

insulin
diabetes
obesity
glucose
insulin sensitivity
metabolism
kidney
diabetes mellitus
growth
glucose tolerance
body mass index
weight loss
insulin secretion
liver
leptin
adipocyte
behavior
muscle
lipodystrophy
preeclampsia
gestational diabetes mellitus
pancreatitis
brain
hypoglycemia
glucose metabolism
obesity type diabetes
inflammation
lipid metabolism
impaired glucose tolerance
kidney function
glucose homeostasis
endocrinology
internal medicine
visceral adipose tissue
renal dysfunction
muscle cells
birth weight
fatty liver
betacell function
metabolic syndrome
brown adipose tissue
blood pressure
liver fat
dietinduced obesity
insulin metabolism
macrophage infiltration
weightloss intervention
eating behaviour
endogenous glucose production
refeeding syndrome

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1983-1989 Studied human medicine at the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich
  • 1990 American examination
  • 1991 License to practice medicine
  • 1991-1993 Scientific Assistant at the medical clinic of the University of Tuebingen
  • 1993-1994 Postdoctoral Fellow in Scripps Research of La Jolla
  • 1994-1995 Fellow and Instructor at the University of Rochester
  • 1995-2001 Research Assistant at the medical clinic of the University of Tubingen
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 2000 Obtaining specialization in internal medicine and endocrinology
  • 2001 Habilitation and a teaching license for internal medicine
Experience
  • 1990-1991 Internship for internal medicine, surgery, and orthopedics in England
  • 2004 C4 Professor and Medical Doctor Director of the Department of endocrinology at the University Hospital Leipzig
Awards & Memberships
  • 1999-2004 Head of the clinical research group from the German Research Foundation in Tuebingen: "Diabetes prevention"
  • 2002 Ferdinand Bertram Prize from the German Diabetes Association
  • 2002 Clinical Research Award from the Novartis Research Foundation
  • 2002-2003 Adjunct Investigator at the National Institutes of Health, Metabolism and Nutrition Branch of Phoenix (Heisenberg scholarship of the German Research Foundation)
  • 2002-2005 Editorial Board Member of the "Diabetes"
  • 2003 Minkowski Award from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
  • 2006-2012 Spokesman for the clinical research group from the German Research Foundation in Leipzig: "Atherobesity"
  • 2007-2010 Board Member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
  • 2010 Scientific Director of the integrated research and treatment center for obesity diseases at the University Hospital Leipzig
  • 2010 Writing Group Member "Pathophysiology" of the road map for European diabetes research
  • 2010-2014 Associate Editor of the "Diabetologia"
  • 2012 Review Board Member of the "Metabolism" of the German Research Foundation
  • 2013 Dean of the medical faculty of the University of Leipzig
  • 2013 Chair in European Research Alliance for Diabetes
  • 2013-2016 Permanent guest on the supervisory board of the University Hospital Leipzig
  • 2014 Werner Creutzfeld Award from the German Diabetes Association
  • 2016 Member of the supervisory board of the University Hospital Leipzig

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Successful weight regain attenuation by autologous fecal microbiota transplantation is associated with non-core gut microbiota changes during weight loss; randomized controlled trial.

December, 2023

Genetic dissection of serum vaspin highlights its causal role in lipid metabolism.

November, 2023

Prebiotic diet changes neural correlates of food decision-making in overweight adults: a randomised controlled within-subject cross-over trial.

4 October, 2023

Location

Liebigstraße, 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine and endocrinology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll has been practicing for more than 35 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in insulin, diabetes, obesity, glucose, insulin sensitivity.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Michael Stumvoll doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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