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Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach
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9.60

Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach

neurosurgery
neurosurgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
98%30 years39.6/10$$$710No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Erfurt
Health facility
Helios Hospital Erfurt
Medical unit
Department of neurosurgery
5.0 on Google
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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 29 years of experience. He studied human medicine and obtained a license for medical practice. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise through various residencies, including at renowned institutions such as the University of Leipzig and the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main. Prof. Dr. Gerlach has a wide range of specializations within neurosurgery, including vascular diseases of the central nervous system, brain tumors, pediatric neurosurgery, and functional neurosurgery. One of the highlights of Prof. Dr. Gerlach's career is his position as the Head of the Department of neurosurgery at the Helios Hospital Erfurt. He is also a Professor of neurosurgery at the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main. His extensive experience and expertise in the field have led to his involvement in numerous scientific publications, totaling 710 publications to his name. These publications focus on various aspects of neurosurgery, including treating pituitary tumors, gliomas, and spinal disorders. Prof. Dr. Gerlach's dedication to his profession is evident through his memberships in prestigious medical societies, such as the German Society of Neurosurgery and the International Society of Pituitary Surgeons. He has also received accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Toennis Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery. In summary, Prof. Dr. Gerlach is an esteemed neurosurgeon with an impressive career spanning almost three decades. His wealth of experience, specialization, and extensive research make him a trusted expert in the field of neurosurgery.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
vascular
neurosurgery
pituitary
hypertension
brain
children
skull
pituitary adenomas
hemorrhage
glioblastoma
muscle
tumor
infection
aneurysms
transsphenoidal surgery
atorvastatin
vascular dysfunction
glioma
brain tumors
intracranial surgery
hematoma
endonasal surgery
subarachnoid hemorrhage
pituitary tumors
vascular alterations
vascular remodeling
multiple sclerosis
carcinoma
endoscopic endonasal surgery
intraoperative mriguided resection
skull base surgery
interbody fusion
epidermoid cyst
muscle dystrophin
spinal cord
intracranial meningiomas
trigeminal ganglion
pediatric neurosurgery
botulinum toxin
ischemic stroke
cerebrospinal fluid
pituitary macroadenomas lessons
adenoma
cerebellopontine angle
postoperative bleeding
cerebellar tumor
cervical myelopathy
cerebral revascularization
peritumoral edema

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine 
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1994 Hospitation of the Department of clinical neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh
  • 1994-1998 M.D.Thesis
  • 1998 Residency at the Department of neurosurgery of the University of Leipzig
  • 1999 Residency at the Department of neurosurgery of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main
  • 2000 European course in neurosurgery of Amsterdam: «Vascular diseases of the central nervous system»
  • 2001 European course in neurosurgery: «Brain Tumors and Pediatric Neurosurgery»
  • 2002 European course in neurosurgery of Bonn: «Functional neurosurgery, head injury»
  • 2002 Hospitation of the Department of pediatric neurosurgery at the University of Wuerzburg
  • 2003 European course in neurosurgery of Budapest: «Spine and peripheral nerves»
  • 2003 Obtaining specialization in neurosurgery
  • 2003 Advanced AO spine course in Davos: «Operative treatment of degenerative spine diseases»
  • 2004 European primary examination of neurosurgery in Budapest
  • 2004 Habilitation and a teaching license for neurosurgery at the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main
  • 2006 Workshop in Bologna: "Endoscopic pituitary surgery"
  • 2006 Advanced AO spine course in Davos: «Operative treatment of spinal trauma and complex tumours»
  • 2007 Annual international congress on cerebral revascularization in St. Louis
Experience
  • 1997-1998 Internship at the Department of neurosurgery of the University of Leipzig
  • 2003-2004 Attending at the Department of neurosurgery of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main
  • 2007-2008 Vice Chairman at the Department of neurosurgery of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main
  • 2008-2013 Head of the Department of neurosurgery at the Helios Hospital Erfurt
  • 2009 Professor of neurosurgery at the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main
  • 2010 University of Duisburg-Essen
  • 2013 Chief Physician of the Department of neurosurgery at the Helios Hospital Erfurt
Awards & Memberships
  • 1999 Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery
  • 2003 Award from the Neuroscientific Society in Frankfurt/Main
  • 2005 Member of the German Society of Skull Base Surgery
  • 2005 Member of the German Society of Endocrinology
  • 2005 Member of the congress of neurological surgeons
  • 2006 Toennis Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery
  • 2007 Member of the International Society of Pituitary Surgeons
  • 2007 Member of the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers
  • 2008 Program Director of the residency training program
  • 2009 Member of the German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine
  • 2013 Member of the Professional Association of German Neurosurgeons
  • 2006-2013 Member of the scientific advisory board, German Speaking Skull Base Society
  • 2013-2015 Treasurer of the German Speaking Skull Base Society
  • 2015 General Secretary of the German Spoken Skull Base Society

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

The PATCH-Trauma Trial: Antifibrinolytics and Stanching the Blood Meridian in Trauma.

December, 2023

Changes in frailty among patients hospitalized for spine pathologies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany-a nationwide observational study.

16 November, 2023

Trends in frailty in brain tumor care during the COVID-19 pandemic in a nationwide hospital network in Germany.

13 November, 2023

Location

Nordhäuser Str., 74, 99089 Erfurt, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach?

The primary specialization of the doctor is neurosurgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach has been practicing for more than 30 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 3 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 98%.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, vascular, neurosurgery, pituitary, hypertension.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach
Prof. Dr. med. Rudiger Gerlach

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