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Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis
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Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis

ophthalmology
ophthalmology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%35 years9.8/10$$$$337No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Essen
Health facility
University Hospital Essen
Medical unit
Department of ophtalmology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with 34 years of experience in the field. He studied human medicine at the University of Saarland and the Free University of Berlin, where he obtained his medical license and completed his specialist training. Additionally, he received technical training in eye pathology at renowned institutions such as the Johns Hopkins Hospital of Baltimore and the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow. Prof. Bechrakis has held prestigious positions in various leading medical institutions throughout his career. He is currently the Director of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Essen in Germany. He has also served as a Professor at the Charite University in Berlin and the Medical University of Innsbruck, where he was a Professor and Director of the University Eye Clinic. Prof. Bechrakis has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology and has been recognized for his research. With over 337 scientific publications, his work has focused on various aspects of ophthalmic conditions and treatments, including keratoplasty, ocular melanoma, and intraocular lymphoma. This extensive publication record demonstrates his expertise and commitment to advancing the field. With his wealth of experience, prestigious positions, and research contributions, Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis is widely regarded as an accomplished and highly skilled ophthalmologist. His dedication to his field and passion for research make him an exceptional doctor, providing patients with the highest care and expertise.

Skills & Expertise

melanoma
uveal melanoma
eye
retinoblastoma
ophthalmology
metastases
choroidal melanoma
resection
glaucoma
intraocular lymphoma
orbitopathy
tumors
graves orbitopathy
retina
large uveal melanomas
immunoreactivity
endoresection
keratoplasty
vitrectomy
iris
tumor cells
conjunctival melanoma
circulating tumor cells
optical coherence tomography
inflammation
metastases uveal melanoma
choroid
retinopathy
transscleral resection
retinal tumors
angiomatosis von hippellindau
transscleral tumor
ciliary body
retinal angiomatosis
chorioallantoic membrane
retinal nerve
iris melanoma
ocular melanoma
openangle glaucoma
tumor resection
photodynamic therapy
transscleral tumor resection
segment surgery
pseudoexophthalmos
endophthalmitis
uveitis
neovascular glaucoma
capillary hemangioblastoma
choroidal haemangioma
lensrelated bacterial keratitis

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1982-1986 Studied human medicine at the University of Saarland
  • 1986-1989 Studied human medicine at the Free University of Berlin
  • 1989 Obtaining a license for a medical practice at the Free University of Berlin
  • 1991-1995 Specialist training at the University Eye Clinic of the Free University of Berlin, Benjamin University Clinic
  • 1995 Defense of the dissertation at the Free University of Berlin
  • 1996 Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology at the University Eye Clinic, University Clinic Benjamin Franklin Charite
  • 1989 Technical training in eye pathology at the Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital of Baltimore
  • 1990 Technical training in eye pathology at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow
  • 1995-1997 Technical training in anterior segment surgery and cornea, ophthalmic oncology at the University Eye Clinic of the Free University of Berlin and Benjamin Franklin University Hospital Charite
  • 2001 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Charite University in Berlin
  • 2005 Professor at the Charite University in Berlin
  • Professorship for ophthalmology at the medical faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen
  • 2015 Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Athens
Experience
  • 1997 Senior Physician, University Eye Clinic, University Clinic Benjamin Franklin Charite
  • 2005 W2 Professorship, Senior Consultant and Deputy Director of the University Eye Clinic, University Hospital Benjamin Franklin Charite
  • 2007 W3 Professorship, management of the clinic at the University Eye Clinic in Luebeck
  • 2007 Professorship for ophthalmology and management of the clinic at the Medical University of Innsbruck
  • 2008 Professor and Director of the University Eye Clinic at the Medical University of Innsbruck
  • 2018 Director, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Essen
Awards & Memberships
  • 2003 Leonhard Klein Prize of the German Ophthalmological Society
  • 2003 3rd Research Prize from Charite University in Berlin
  • 2010 “Professor of the 8th term” from Medical University of Innsbruck
  • 2011 Axenfeld Prize
  • The editorial board of the “Greek Annals of Ophthalmology”
  • The editorial board of the “Clinical Monthly Journal for Ophthalmology”
  • The editorial board of the “Graefe´s Archive in Ophthalmology”
  • The editorial board of “The Ophthalmologist”
  • The editorial board of the “Spectrum of Ophthalmology”
  • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member of the European Ophthalmic Pathology Society
  • Member of the German Ophthalmological Society
  • Member of the Gonin Club
  • Member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society
  • Member of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society
  • Board Member of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society
  • Director of the European leadership development program of the European Society of Ophthalmology
  • Patented intensive light diaphanoscope

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty is the predominant keratoplasty procedure in Germany since 2016: a report of the DOG-section cornea and its keratoplasty registry.

16 August, 2023

[Leadership in ophthalmology training : Opportunities and risks of medical specialist education].

16 August, 2023

[Leadership in ophthalmology by humanity and competence].

15 August, 2023

Location

Hufelandstraße, 55, 45147 Essen, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis?

The primary specialization of the doctor is ophthalmology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis has been practicing for more than 35 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in melanoma, uveal melanoma, eye, retinoblastoma, ophthalmology.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaos E. Bechrakis
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