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Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke

palliative medicine, neurology
palliative medicine, neurology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
95%25 years9.8/10$$$$236No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Aachen
Health facility
University Hospital Aachen
Medical unit
Department of palliative medicine

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke is a highly experienced doctor specializing in palliative medicine and neurology. With 24 years of experience, he has an impressive CV that includes multiple research and clinical fellowships at renowned institutions such as the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Aachen. In addition, he has obtained specialization in both neurology and palliative medicine. Dr. Rolke's career highlights include being the Chair and Director of the Department of palliative medicine at the University Hospital Aachen and serving as the Vice-President of the clinical ethics committee at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen. He has also received numerous awards and prizes for his field contributions, including Poster Prizes and Top Cited Paper Awards. Dr. Rolke strongly focuses on research and has published 236 scientific publications. His research interests include pain management, neurogenic flare responses, and the neuropathic component of cancer pain. His dedication to advancing knowledge and improving patient care makes him an exceptional doctor. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke is a highly accomplished and respected doctor specializing in palliative medicine and neurology. With a wealth of experience, a strong research background, and numerous awards to his name, he is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and contributing to advancements in medicine.

Skills & Expertise

neuropathy
neuropathic pain
palliative medicine
neurology
cancer pain
covid19
leg pain
neck
leg
cortex
lowback
back pain
capsaicin
nerve
opioid
peripheral neuropathy
lowback pain
neck pain
pain therapy
fibromyalgia
vasospastic syndrome
hyperalgesia
nonneuropathic pain
manual therapy
regional pain
chronic pain
pain syndrome
fiber neuropathy
pain disorders
naturopathic reflex
nerve fibre damage
tapentadol
carbamazepine
nerve injury
pain sensitivity
glioblastoma
lingual nerve
peripheral autonomic sensory
hypermobile ehlersdanlos syndromes
muscle pain
sleep behaviour disorder
burning mouth syndrome
somatosensory sensitivity
tumor pain
painful radiculopathies
sensory dysfunction
neuropathic disturbances
ultrasound therapy
neuromyopathic alterations
nerve fibre

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 2001 Defense of the dissertation, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
  • Research and training in pain and neurological topics in palliative medicine
  • 2012 Habilitation and teaching license, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
  • Obtaining specialization in neurology
  • Received additional specialization in palliative medicine
  • Advanced training in ethics in health care
Experience
  • 1999-2011 Research and Clinical Fellow, Department of Neurology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
  • 2002-2003 Research Fellow, Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Prof. Treede)
  • 2004-2005 Research and Clinical Fellow, Pain Center, Department of anaesthesiology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Prof. Jage)
  • 2007-2009 Research and Clinical Fellow, Department of hematooncology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Prof. Weber)
  • 2011-2014 Assistant Medical Director, Senior Physician, Department of palliative medicine, University of Bonn (Prof. Radbruch)
  • 2014 Chair and Director, Department of palliative medicine at the University Hospital Aachen
  • 2014 Vice-President, clinical ethics committee, Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
Awards & Memberships
  • 2004-2005 Awarded 4 different Poster Prizes at the National Congresses of the German Neurological and Pain Societies
  • 2006 Co-awarded the European Prize for Anaesthesiology in Dentistry
  • 2006-2008 Top 10 Cited Paper Award of the Journal European Journal of Pain
  • 2006-2008 Top 10 Cited Paper Award of the Journal PAIN
  • 2007 Awarded the 1st Prize for Clinical Pain Research, German Pain Association
  • 2009 Co-awarded the 2nd Prize for Clinical Pain Research, German Pain Association
  • 2010 Co-awarded the 2nd Prize for Clinical Pain Research, German Pain Association
  • 2012 Awarded the Prize for best improvement in teaching, University Bonn

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Transition from intensive care to palliative care : A retrospective analysis of 102 consultation requests

August, 2023

[Does anorexia nervosa qualify for specialized palliative care?].

July, 2023

Aktuelle Schmerztherapie bei Tumorpatienten*

June, 2023

Location

Pauwelsstraße, 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke?

The primary specialization of the doctor is palliative medicine, neurology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke has been practicing for more than 25 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in neuropathy, neuropathic pain, palliative medicine, neurology, cancer pain.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Roman Rolke doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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