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Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn

general, vascular, and transplantation surgery
general, vascular, and transplantation surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%41 years59.8/10$$$293No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Bochum
Health facility
University Miners' Hospital Bochum
Medical unit
Department of general, abdominal, vascular and transplantation surgery
5.0 on Google
The data collected based on 5 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn is a highly experienced and renowned surgeon specializing in general, vascular, and transplantation surgery. With over 40 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in his field. Prof. Dr. Viebahn's impressive career includes various roles in prestigious medical institutions in Germany. He has served as the Chief Physician of the Department for general and visceral surgery at the Bethesda Hospital of Essen-Borbeck and the Director of the Department of general, abdominal, vascular, and transplantation surgery at the University Miners' Hospital Bochum. He is currently the Medical Director at the University Miners' Hospital Bochum, where he leads the Department of general, abdominal, vascular, and transplantation surgery. In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Dr. Viebahn has made significant contributions to research and academia. He has published 293 scientific publications, focusing on topics such as kidney transplantation, colorectal cancer, and pancreas transplantation. His expertise and dedication have earned him recognition, including being included in the FOCUS top list of physicians for hernia surgery and endocrine surgery. Prof. Dr. Richard Viebahn's extensive experience, leadership positions, and contributions to scientific research make him highly regarded in the field of surgery. He is known for his expertise in general, vascular, and transplantation surgery, and his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and providing the highest level of care to his patients.

Skills & Expertise

transplantation
liver
kidney
pancreas
liver transplantation
kidney transplantation
surgery
pancreas transplantation
pancreaskidney transplantation
cancer
rejection
vascular
infection
injury
colorectal cancer
healing
vascular transplantation
simultaneous pancreaskidney transplantation
transplantation surgery
cytomegalovirus infection
tacrolimus
wound healing
sirolimus
hepatocyte
thymoglobulin
thrombosis
pancreas graft thrombosis
hypoxic stress
calcineurin
reperfusion injury
pneumonitis
visceral surgery
artery stenosis
liver graft
mycophenolate mofetil
antiegfr therapy
hernia surgery
renal artery
rectal cancer
hepatocellular carcinoma
renal artery stenosis
escherichia coli
artery aneurysm
hepatic artery
massive bleeding
general surgery
inflammation
aortoiliac reconstruction
renal graft
ureteral complications

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1977-1983 Studied human medicine in Kiel and Muenster
  • 1983 Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1984 Defense of the dissertation
  • 1984-1985 Residency at the Pathological Institute of the Ruhr area and Gerhard Domagk Institute for Pathology at the University of Muenster
  • 1985-1992 Training in surgery at the Medical University of Hanover
  • Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • 1996 Habilitation and a teaching license in surgery
Experience
  • 1996 Senior Physician of the Department for general surgery at the University Hospital in Tuebingen
  • 2001 Chief Physician of the Department for general and visceral surgery at the Bethesda Hospital of Essen-Borbeck
  • 2002 Director of the Department of general, abdominal, vascular, and transplantation surgery at the University Miners' Hospital Bochum
  • 2003 Professor for surgery at the Ruhr University Bochum
  • 2007 Deputy Medical Director at the University Miners' Hospital Bochum
  • 2009 Medical Director at the University Miners' Hospital Bochum
  • 2009-2014 Senior Physician in the Department of visceral surgery at the University Hospital Bergmannsheil
  • 2009- 2015 Medical Director and Deputy Medical Board at the University Miners' Hospital Bochum
  • 2010-2014 Vice Dean of the medical faculty of the Ruhr University Bochum
Awards & Memberships
  • 1997-2001 Scientific Advisory Board Member of the interdisciplinary center for ethics in science at the Eberhard-Karls University of Tuebingen
  • 1998-2001 Faculty Council of the medical faculty at the Eberhard-Karls University of Tuebingen
  • 2004 Organ Expert Advisor to the examination and monitoring commission of the German Medical Association
  • 2005 Faculty Council of the medical faculty at the Ruhr University Bochum
  • 2006 Head of the ethics committee of the German Transplantation Society
  • 2006-2015 Organ Expert Advisor to the standing committee on organ transplantation of the German Medical Association
  • Member of the German Society for Surgery
  • Member of the surgical working group on transplantation of the German Society for Surgery
  • Member of the German Transplant Society
  • Member of the German Association for the Study of the Liver
  • Member of the standing committee on organ transplantation of the German Medical Association
  • Member of the Eurotransplant ethics committee
  • Included in the FOCUS top list of physicians for hernia surgery and endocrine surgery

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Coinhibition of topoisomerase 1 and BRD4-mediated pause release selectively kills pancreatic cancer via readthrough transcription.

13 October, 2023

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

September, 2023

Lasting response by vertical inhibition with cetuximab and trametinib in KRAS-mutated colorectal cancer patient-derived xenografts.

21 August, 2023

Location

In d. Schornau, 23-25, 44892 Bochum, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general, vascular, and transplantation surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn has been practicing for more than 41 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 5 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 91%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in transplantation, liver, kidney, pancreas, liver transplantation.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Richard Viebahn doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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