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Prof. Dr. med. Stephen Achenbach
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Stephen Achenbach

internal medicine, cardiology, and angiology
internal medicine, cardiology, and angiology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%31 years9.8/10$$$$1145No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Erlangen
Health facility
University Hospital Erlangen
Medical unit
Department of internal medicine (cardiology and angiology)

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Stephen Achenbach is an experienced and highly accomplished doctor specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, and angiology. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the field. He serves as the Chairman and Professor in the Department of internal medicine (cardiology and angiology) at the University Hospital Erlangen in Germany. Numerous accolades and achievements mark Prof. Dr. Achenbach's career. He has received prestigious awards such as the Jan Brod Award for Clinical Research and the Simon Dack Award from the American College of Cardiology. He has also held prominent positions in the European Society of Cardiology, serving as Vice President and, more recently, President. Prof. Dr. Achenbach has published an impressive number of scientific papers, with over 1145 publications. His research focuses on structured electronic healthcare records, acute myocardial infarction, and valvular heart disease. His cardiovascular computed tomography and imaging expertise has earned him recognition and awards in this field. Prof. Dr. Achenbach's vast experience, notable achievements, and extensive research contributions make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor in cardiology. Patients can trust his expertise and innovative approaches to provide the best care.

Skills & Expertise

angiography
artery
coronary artery
coronary ct angiography
heart
cardiology
plaque
valve
coronary computed tomography
aortic valve
fractional flow reserve
heart failure
infarction
myocardial infarction
calcification
reconstruction
atherosclerosis
valve implantation
hypertension
chest pain
atherosclerotic plaque
left ventricular
lymphocytic leukemia
restenosis
revascularization
thrombosis
coronary atherosclerosis
inflammation
pericoronary adipose
valve replacement
echocardiography
left atrial
artery stenosis
heart rate
artery calcification
bcell lymphocytosis
bioresorbable vascular scaffold
coronary artery calcification
tavi
ischemia
atrial appendage
angioplasty
cardiomyopathy
implantation tavi
myocarditis
angiology
aorta
aortopathy
ventricle
congenital heart defects

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1993 Studied human medicine at the University of Erlangen
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of cardiology
Experience
  • Chairman and Professor, Department of internal medicine (cardiology and angiology) at the University Hospital Erlangen
Awards & Memberships
  • 1999 Jan Brod Award for Clinical Research of the Medical School of Hannover
  • 2007 Thomas C. Cesario Distinguished Visiting Professorship Award from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine
  • 2009 Simon Dack Award from the American College of Cardiology
  • 2012 Board of the European Society of Cardiology
  • 2012-2014 Councillor of the European Society of Cardiology
  • 2014-2016 Vice President of the European Society of Cardiology
  • 2015 Gold Medal of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  • 2016 Sir Godfrey Hounsfield Memorial Award of the British Institute of Radiology
  • 2016-2018 Chairman of the Congress Programme Committee from the European Society of Cardiology
  • 2018-2020 President-Elect of the European Society of Cardiology
  • 2020-2022 President of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Founding President of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  • Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Comparison of oral anticoagulation by vitamin-K antagonists and non-vitamin-K antagonists for treatment of leaflet thickening after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

1 September, 2023

Timing of Complete Revascularization with Multivessel PCI for Myocardial Infarction.

27 August, 2023

[Coronary CT angiography and coronary atherosclerosis : Where do we stand today?].

25 August, 2023

Location

Maximilianspl., 2, 91054 Erlangen, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Stephen Achenbach?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine, cardiology, and angiology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Stephen Achenbach has been practicing for more than 31 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Stephen Achenbach expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in angiography, artery, coronary artery, coronary ct angiography, heart.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Stephen Achenbach doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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