Prof. Dr. med. Rainer Fietkau

radiotherapy, radiation oncology and palliative medicine

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
91%	42 years	9.8/10	$$$$	674	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Erlangen

Health facility

University Hospital Erlangen

Medical unit

Department of radiotherapy and radiation oncology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer Fietkau is a highly experienced doctor specializing in radiotherapy, radiation oncology, and palliative medicine. With over 41 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to studying and treating various types of cancer. Currently working at the Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology at the University Hospital Erlangen in Germany, Prof. Fietkau has made significant contributions to the field of oncology. Prof. Fietkau has held various positions at reputable medical institutions and universities throughout his extensive career. He has served as a Medical Director and Professor in radiation oncology, therapy, and biology. In addition, he has been actively involved in research and has published over 672 scientific publications. One of the most exciting aspects of Prof. Fietkau's career is his specialization in palliative medicine, which focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. This expertise sets him apart from other doctors and highlights his dedication to providing comprehensive care for cancer patients. Prof. Fietkau's extensive experience, impressive publication record, and dedication to palliative medicine make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor in the field of oncology. His expertise, research, and patient care contributions make him an invaluable asset to the University Hospital Erlangen and the medical community.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1976-1982 Studied human medicine at the Universities of Bochum, Saarbruecken, and Wuerzburg
1990 Obtaining specialization in radiotherapy
1992 Habilitation and a teaching license
2007 Received additional qualifications in the field of palliative medicine

Experience

1982-1984 Assistant Physician, Department of radiotherapy, University Hospital Wuerzburg
1984-1988 Assistant Physician, Department of radiotherapy and radiation oncology at the University Hospital Erlangen
1985 Defense of the dissertation
1988-1989 Assistant Physician in radiology at the Department of surgery at the University Hospital Erlangen
1989-1993 Registrar of the Department of radiotherapy and radiation oncology at the University Hospital Erlangen
1993-1994 Interim management of the Department of radio oncology, University Hospital Goettingen
1994-1997 Senior Registrar, Department of radiotherapy and radiation oncology at the University Hospital Erlangen
1996-1997 C3 Professor of radiotherapy, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
1997-2007 Medical Director of the Department of radio oncology, University Hospital Rostock
1997-2008 C4 Professor in radiation oncology, radiation therapy, and radiation biology, University of Rostock
2008 W3 Professor and Medical Director, Department of radiotherapy and radiation oncology at the University Hospital Erlangen
2009 W3 Professor and Managing Medical Director, Department of radiotherapy and radiation oncology at the University Hospital Erlangen

Awards & Memberships

2004-2016 Founding spokesperson of the interdisciplinary work group “Head and neck tumors” in the German Cancer Society
2014 Speaker of the research group for clinical application of hyperthermia in oncology
2015 Editor-in-Chief of „Radiotherapy and Oncology“
2019 President of the German Society for Radiation Oncology
Member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology