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Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster
Excellent
AiroScore
9.50

Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster

internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure
internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%32 years29.5/10$$$657Yes

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Hamburg
Health facility
Academic Hospital Asklepios West Hamburg
Medical unit
Department of cardiology
3.0 on Google
The data collected based on 2 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster is an esteemed cardiologist with over 31 years of experience. He has an impressive educational background, having studied human medicine in Muenster, Vienna, and Oxford. Dr. Koster obtained his license for medical practice and specialized in internal medicine, with additional qualifications in the field of cardiology. He further specialized in interventional cardiology and heart failure, acquiring a qualification in special internal intensive care medicine. Currently, Dr. Koster serves as the Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiology at the Academic Hospital Asklepios West Hamburg in Germany. Throughout his career, he has held various senior positions at renowned institutions such as the Hamburg University Hospital and the Paul-Gerhardt Stift in Wittenberg. Dr. Koster's expertise is highly regarded in the medical community. He has developed groundbreaking therapies for coronary heart disease and is recognized as an expert by the German Society for Cardiology. With over 657 scientific publications to his name, his research, and contributions to the field of cardiology have been extensive. Dr. Koster's wealth of experience, exceptional qualifications, and dedication to advancing medical treatments make him an excellent choice for anyone seeking specialized care in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, or heart failure. Patients can trust in his expertise and benefit from his innovative approach to treatment.

Skills & Expertise

cardiac arrest
myocardial infarction
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ventricular fibrillation
chest
angioplasty
angina
defibrillator
external defibrillator
cardiology
angina pectoris
restenosis
vein
lesions
laser angioplasty
stable angina pectoris
instent restenosis
heart failure
arrhythmias
coronary angioplasty
muscle cells
coronary artery
muscle
interventional cardiology
vein graft
rhythm
artery
stent
platelet
atrial
internal medicine
heart rhythm
atrial fibrillation
thrombolysis
vein graft lesions
graft lesions
cardiac resynchronization
saphenous vein graft
aortocoronary vein
nitroglycerin stable angina
lethal arrhythmias
cardiomyopathy
plateletderived growth factor
rhythm abnormalities
endocarditis
coronary restenosis
cardiac arrhythmia
bypass surgery
acute coronary syndrome
platelet activation thrombogenicity

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine in Muenster, Vienna, and Oxford
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of cardiology
  • Obtaining further specialization in interventional cardiology and heart failure
  • Acquired qualification in special internal intensive care medicine
  • Completed a master's degree in health and social management, and business administration
Experience
  • University of Cologne
  • Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich
  • 1992 Senior Physician at the Hamburg University Hospital
  • Chief Physician of the Department of internal medicine at the Geesthacht Johanniter Hospital
  • Professor at the medical faculty of the University of Hamburg-Eppendorf
  • Chief Physician of the Department of cardiology and angiology at the Paul-Gerhardt Stift in Wittenberg
  • 2021 Chief Physician of the Department of cardiology at the Academic Hospital Asklepios West Hamburg
Awards & Memberships
  • Developed therapies for coronary heart disease at the Max Planck Institute in Martinsried and the University of Hamburg-Eppendorf
  • Expert for the German Society for Cardiology

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Technical note: Evaluation of deep learning based synthetic CTs clinical readiness for dose and NTCP driven head and neck adaptive proton therapy.

13 October, 2023

Quantitative assessment of near-infrared fluorescent proteins.

October, 2023

[Defibrillation techniques in persistent ventricular fibrillation: which is the most effective?].

18 September, 2023

Location

Suurheid, 20, 22559 Hamburg, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster has been practicing for more than 32 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 2 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 91%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ventricular fibrillation, chest.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Koster performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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