Prof. Dr. med. Moritz Schmelzle

general, visceral and transplant surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
92%	19 years	9.9/10	$$$$	356	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Hanover

Health facility

Hannover Medical School Hospital

Medical unit

Department of general, abdominal and transplant surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Moritz Schmelzle is a highly accomplished and experienced doctor specializing in general, visceral, and transplant surgery. With 18 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert. Dr. Schmelzle obtained his medical license in 2005 and specialized in surgery, conducting significant research in calcium metabolism and the beating frequency of neonatal rat cardiomyocytes. Throughout his career, Dr. Schmelzle has held various positions at renowned institutions, including the Charite University Hospital in Berlin and the Hannover Medical School Hospital. He has also been a group leader in experimental surgery, cell transplantation, and organ repair. As an associate professor, he has made valuable contributions to the field through his 356 scientific publications. Dr. Schmelzle's expertise and dedication are evident through his extensive membership in numerous medical associations and societies. This wide range of affiliations reflects his commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements and collaborating with other professionals in his field. He focuses on liver augmentation and hepatocellular carcinoma and brings unique insights and innovative treatments to his patients. Dr. Schmelzle's impressive background, extensive research contributions, and commitment to ongoing learning make him a highly respected and sought-after surgeon. His skill and expertise in general, visceral, and transplant surgery make him a valuable asset to the Department of general, abdominal, and transplant surgery at the Hannover Medical School Hospital.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1998-2005 Studied human medicine at the Technical University of Munich
2005 Obtaining a license for medical practice
2008 Defense of the dissertation at the University of Greifswald: "Effects of postischemic effluent and derivatives of eicosatetraenoic acid on calcium metabolism and beating frequency of neonatal rat cardiomyocytes"
Obtaining specialization in general surgery
2005-2009 Assistant Doctor and Research Associate in general, visceral, and pediatric surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf
2009-2013 Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the German Research Foundation, Research Associate at the Department of general, abdominal and transplant surgery of the Hannover Medical School Hospital
2011-2014 Fellow of the Department of surgery at the University Hospital Leipzig
2012 Investigator course from the German Society for Pharmaceutical Medicine - clinical studies (regular refresher advanced courses)
2014 Habilitation and a teaching license at the University of Leipzig: "Hematopoietic stem cells as a therapy option for liver augmentation"
2014 Received additional qualifications in the field of visceral surgery
2017 Obtaining further specialization in special visceral surgery

Experience

2005-2009 Medical Doctor of the Department of surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf
2015-2018 Senior Physician of the Department of surgery at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2018-2020 Senior Consultant of the Department of surgery at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2020-2022 Deputy Director and Site Manager in Campus Virchow-Clinic, Department of surgery at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2021 Associate Professor
2022 Chief Physician and Director, Department of general, abdominal and transplant surgery at the Hannover Medical School Hospital

Awards & Memberships

2012-2015 Group Leader of the Translational Centre for regenerative medicine at the University of Leipzig
2013 Member of the Academy of Excellence, Convention of Chair Holders
2013 Lead Surgeon for the abdominal multi-organ removal
2015-2022 Group Leader of experimental surgery, cell transplantation, and organ repair at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
2021 Member of the European Surgical Association
Member of the Berlin Surgical Society
Member of the German Society for Surgery
Member of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
Member of the German Transplant Society
Member of the German Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member of the German Pancreas Club
Member of the German University Association
Member of the European Surgical Association
Member of the European Organization for Research & Treatment of Cancer
Member of the German Purine Club
Member of the German Association for the Study of the Liver
Member of the International Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Association
Member of the European/African/Middle Eastern Regional Association
Member of the International Laparoscopic Liver Society
Member of the Transplant Society