Prof. Dr. med. Stephan B. Sobottka, MBA

Prof. Dr. med. Stephan B. Sobottka, MBA, is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in epilepsy and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. With vast experience and expertise, he serves as the Head of the Department of DBS and epilepsy surgery at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany. Dr. Sobottka has an impressive curriculum vitae, including a medical degree, a medical practice license, and a dissertation defense. He has also obtained specialization in neurosurgery and neurosurgical intensive care medicine, alongside habilitation and a teaching license. What sets Dr. Sobottka apart is his extensive research and involvement in innovative techniques and technologies. He leads the clinical management of the working group on intraoperative functional imaging in neurosurgery, working in collaboration with the Institute for Biomedical Engineering of the University Carl Gustav Carus Dresden. Additionally, he serves as the Deputy Head of the technical committee "Optical procedures in medicine" of the German Society for Biomedical Engineering. With over 121 scientific publications, Dr. Sobottka's research and findings have significantly impacted neurosurgery. His work includes developing the ActiGait implantable drop foot stimulator for multiple sclerosis patients and utilizing intraoperative optical imaging to visualize functional brain areas during surgery better. This demonstrates his dedication to improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of neurosurgery. Dr. Sobottka's unique expertise and commitment to research and innovation make him an exceptional neurosurgeon providing high-quality care to his patients at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany.