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Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara working place, University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara

urology
urology
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
97%44 years39.9/10$$$385No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Halle (Saale)
Health facility
University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Medical unit
Department of urology
4.7 on Google
The data collected based on 3 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara is a highly experienced urologist with a career spanning over 40 years. He has studied human medicine at the University of Padua and has obtained various licenses and specializations throughout his career. He has worked at prestigious institutions such as the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich and the University Hospital Halle (Saale), where he currently practices at the Department of Urology. Prof. Fornara's notable achievements include being a founding member and chairman of the laparoscopy and endoscopy section of the working group on operative techniques. He has also received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of urology, including the New Technology in Urology Award and the Rudolf Schindler Prize. With 385 scientific publications, Prof. Fornara has made significant contributions to research and advancements in urology. His focus on minimally invasive urology and his expertise in kidney transplantation have made him a respected figure in the field. Prof. Fornara's extensive experience, dedication to research, and numerous accolades make him a highly skilled and reputable urologist. His contributions to the field and commitment to innovative treatments make him an excellent choice for patients seeking urological care.

Skills & Expertise

cancer
kidney
urology
prostate
nephrectomy
prostate cancer
carcinoma
therapy
tumor
children
renal cell
cell carcinoma
renal cell carcinoma
tumor cells
laparoscopy
renal cancer
urinary tract
partial nephrectomy
radical prostatectomy
prostatectomy
nephroureterectomy
tuberculosis
bladder cancer
renal carcinoma
urinary incontinence
laparoscopic nephrectomy
upper urinary tract
prostate carcinoma
nervesparing radical prostatectomy
graft function
cell cancer
inflammatory
renal function
endoscopy
pyeloplasty
minimally invasive urology
transurethral resection
kidney surgery
laparoscopic nephroureterectomy
renal cell cancer
laparoscopic radical nephrectomy
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
ureteropelvic junction
sexual function
robotic urology
urothelial carcinoma
urethrocystoscopy
radical cystectomy
prolapse surgery
sexual potency

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1974-1980 Studied human medicine at the University of Padua
  • 1981 Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1981-1984 Training at the Department of surgery and transplant surgery of the University of Padua
  • 1984-1986 Training at the Center of the transplantology of the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Clinic of Grosshadern
  • 1986-1989 Training at the Department of urology of the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Clinic of Grosshadern
  • 1988 Obtaining specialization in urology
  • 1997 Habilitation and a teaching license
  • Guest professorship in minimally invasive urology at the University of Padua
Experience
  • 1989-1990 Senior Physician at the Department of urology of the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Clinic of Grosshadern
  • 1990-1995 Senior Physician of the Department of urology at the University Hospital of Luebeck
  • 1995-2000 Deputy Clinic Director of the Department of urology at the University Hospital of Luebeck
  • 1999 C3 Professor for urology at the University of Luebeck
  • 2000 C4 Professor and Director of the Department of urology at the University Hospital Halle (Saale)
  • 2001-2006 Deputy Medical Director of the Department of urology at the University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Awards & Memberships
  • 1992 Founding Member and Chairman of the laparoscopy and endoscopy section at the working group on operative techniques
  • 1997 New Technology in urology Award from the American Urological Association
  • 1998 Most Innovative Urology Award from the American Urological Association
  • 2000 Rudolf Schindler Prize from the German Society for Endoscopy and Imaging Procedures
  • 2001-2004 Member of the board of the German Society for Urology
  • 2002 Best Scientific Paper Award from the European Association of Urology for the best publication in European Urology
  • 2002 Innovation Prize of the kidney transplant working group from the Academy of German Urologists
  • 2003 Member of the faculty council of the medical faculty at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
  • 2004 Member of the examination board of the standing committee for organ transplantation from the German Medical Association
  • 2006 Felix Martin Oberlander Prize of the German Society for Urology
  • 2007 Member of the standing committee on organ transplantation from the German Medical Association
  • 2008 Best Clinical Research Paper Award from the European Association of Urology
  • 2009 Chairman of the advisory board of the German Foundation for Organ Transplantation
  • 2013 Member of the working group on the living donation of the German Medical Association
  • 2017-2018 President of the German Society for Urology
  • 2020 Medal of Honor of the Saxony-Anhalt Medical Association
  • 2020 Maximilian Nitze Medal from the German Society for Urology
  • 2002 Platinum Hall of Fame from the European Association of Urology
  • Honorary professorship for minimally invasive urology at the University of Messina
  • Speaker and Board Member of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Halle
  • Member of the kidney organ commission of the German Transplantation Society
  • Member of the American Association of Urology
  • Member of the Professional Association of German Urologists
  • Member of the Greek-German Society for Urology
  • Member of the European Association of Urology Research
  • Member of the Italian Society of Urology
  • Member of the International Society of Urology
  • Member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy
  • Member of the European Society of Endourology
  • Member of the World Society of Videourology
  • Member of the European Society of Imaging in Urology
  • Member of the Association of Central German Urologists
  • Member of the delegate section of urology of the European Union of Medical Specialists
  • Member of the working group on operative techniques
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Urology"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "European Urology"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Transplantation"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Transplantation proceedings"
  • Reviewer for "British Journal of Urology"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Urologist"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Urology International"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Transplant Medicine"
  • Reviewer for "Journal of Urology"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Current urology"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Urologia"
  • Reviewer for the scientific journal "Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation"

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

A paired-kidney allocation study found superior survival with HLA-DR compatible kidney transplants in the Eurotransplant Senior Program.

September, 2023

[Procedure Guideline for Prostate Cancer Imaging with PSMA-ligand PET/CT].

February, 2023

Role of Nivolumab in the Modulation of PD-1 and PD-L1 Expression in Papillary and Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma (RCC).

13 December, 2022

Location

Ernst-Grube-Straße, 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara?

The primary specialization of the doctor is urology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara has been practicing for more than 44 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 3 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 97%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in cancer, kidney, urology, prostate, nephrectomy.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Fornara doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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