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Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke

otolaryngology
otolaryngology
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
97%27 years69.9/10$$$464No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Halle (Saale)
Health facility
University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Medical unit
Department of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery
4.3 on Google
The data collected based on 6 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke is an experienced otolaryngologist with 26 years of experience in the field. He studied human medicine at the Charite University in Berlin. He furthered his studies with research visits to renowned institutions such as the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston and the University of Pennsylvania. Prof. Plontke obtained his license for medical practice and defended his dissertation, paving the way for his successful career. Throughout his career, Prof. Plontke has held various prestigious positions, including Head of the Department of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale) in Germany. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the field, receiving awards from esteemed organizations such as the German Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery, the German Society of Audiology, and the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology. With a focus on inner ear research and treating diseases related to the ear, nose, and throat, Prof. Plontke has published many scientific publications. His expertise and dedication to his profession have made him a respected figure in otolaryngology. Overall, Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke's extensive experience, notable positions, and numerous accolades make him a highly qualified and respected otolaryngologist. His research contributions and dedication to patient care make him a valuable asset to the Department of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale) in Germany.

Skills & Expertise

hearing
ear
hearing loss
surgery
inner ear
head
neck
bone conduction
head neck surgery
cochlear implant
middle ear
otorhinolaryngology
schwannoma
dexamethasone
tinnitus
throat
speech
nose
bone conduction hearing
nerve
sensorineural hearing loss
hearing rehabilitation
throat medicine
vestibular schwannoma
cochlea
cochlear implantation
temporal bone
hearing device
cochleoectomy
intracochlear schwannoma
endoscopy
intracochlear drug
trauma
scala tympani
otology
prosthesis
intralabyrinthine schwannomas
laryngectomy
bonebridge bone conduction
cochlear nerve
chronic tinnitus
ear implant
evoked myogenic potentials
middle ear implant
hearing implant
skull base
vestibular labyrinth
bone conduction devices
mastoid pneumatization
gustatory function

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1990-1997 Studied human medicine at the Charite University in Berlin
  • 1994-1995 Studied human medicine at the University of Aberdeen
  • 1995-1996 Study visits to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston and the University of Pennsylvania
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1998-2003 Further training as a specialist and Leader of the research groups in inner ear pharmacology and clinical studies at the University of Tubingen
  • 2001-2011 Guest Researcher at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Obtaining specialization in otolaryngology
  • 2006 Habilitation and a teaching license: “Investigations into local drug application to the inner ear”
Experience
  • 2003 Department of ear, nose, and throat medicine at the University Hospital Tubingen
  • 2005 Senior Physician, Department of ear, nose, and throat medicine at the University Hospital Tubingen
  • 2009-2010 Associate Professor, Department of ear, nose, and throat medicine at the University of Tubingen
  • 2010 W3 Professorship for ear, nose, and throat medicine at the Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg
  • 2010 Head of the Department of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale)
  • 2011 Director, Department of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Awards & Memberships
  • 2014 Member of the steering committee for clinical studies of the German Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck
  • 2015 Editor of the journal "HNO"
  • 2020-2021 President of the German Society for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
  • Dissertation Award from the German Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery for research in the laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania on the topic: "Regeneration of auditory function in birds"
  • Award from the German Society of Audiology
  • Award from the working group of German-speaking audiologists, neurootologists, and otologists
  • Award from the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Award from the German Society for Skull Base Surgery
  • Awards for medical teaching from the Universities of Tubingen and Halle
  • Team Leader at the Hearing Research Center of Tubingen
  • Secretary for Germany at the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Member of the Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum
  • Honorary Member for the research and treatment of diseases of the inner ear, the middle ear, the temporal bone, and the lateral base of the skull from the Austrian Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery
  • Initiator and Head of the clinical trial of a Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany-funded clinical study on the subject of sudden hearing loss with 40 study centers in Germany
  • Included in the FOCUS doctors' lists in head and neck tumors and hearing disorders

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Structure and establishment of the German Cochlear Implant Registry (DCIR).

August, 2023

Conception and implementation of a certification system for quality control of cochlear implant treatment in Germany.

August, 2023

Towards the optimization of drug delivery to the cochlear apex: Influence of polymer and drug selection in biodegradable intracochlear implants

July, 2023

Location

Ernst-Grube-Straße, 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke?

The primary specialization of the doctor is otolaryngology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke has been practicing for more than 27 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 6 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 97%.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in hearing, ear, hearing loss, surgery, inner ear.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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