Prof. Dr. med. Tanja N. Fehm, Ph.D.

breast surgery, gynecologic oncology, obstetrics and perinatal medicine

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
93%	27 years	9.7/10	$$$$	1022	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Dusseldorf

Health facility

University Hospital Dusseldorf

Medical unit

Department of gynecology and obstetrics with breast center

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Tanja N. Fehm, Ph. D. , is a highly experienced doctor with 26 years of experience in gynecology and obstetrics. She specializes in breast surgery, gynecologic oncology, obstetrics, and perinatal medicine. She works at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics with the Breast Center at the University Hospital in Dusseldorf, Germany. Prof. Dr. Fehm has an impressive career, earning various accolades and awards for her contributions to the medical field. She has published over 1,000 scientific publications focusing on breast cancer risk, high-risk breast cancer surveillance, and the detection of circulating tumor cells. Her research is highly regarded and has contributed to advancements in early detection and treatment of breast cancer. As a visiting professor at esteemed institutions such as the University of Indianapolis and the University College London Hospital, Prof. Dr. Fehm has gained international recognition for her expertise. She is a member of prestigious medical societies and advisory boards, further solidifying her reputation as a leading expert. With her extensive knowledge and dedication to improving patient care, Prof. Dr. Fehm is considered a top professional in gynecologic oncology. Her specialization in breast surgery and her research on circulating tumor cells set her apart, making her an invaluable asset to the University Hospital in Dusseldorf. In conclusion, Prof. Dr. med. Tanja N. Fehm, Ph. D. , is a renowned doctor with an exceptional career in gynecology and obstetrics. Her specialization in breast surgery and her groundbreaking research on breast cancer detection have made her a respected figure in the field. Her expertise and dedication to improving patient outcomes make her an excellent choice for those seeking comprehensive gynecologic and obstetric care at the University Hospital in Dusseldorf.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1990-1997 Study of human medicine at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1998 Doctorate
1998 Ph.D., Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg: "Evaluation of CA 15-3 microparticle enzyme immunoassay"
1998-2005 Specialized training at the Women's Clinic Erlangen, University Hospital Erlangen, and University Women's Clinic, University Hospital Tuebingen
1999-2001 Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center of cancer immunobiology, Southwestern Medical School of University in Texas
2002 Residency at the University Women's Hospital in Erlangen
2002-2005 Residency at the University Women's Hospital in Tuebingen
Obtaining specialization in gynecology and obstetrics
2005 Habilitation in gynecologic oncology at the Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen: "The value of genotyping for the detection of malignant neoplasms of circulating epithelial cells in patients with breast cancer"
2007 Premature awarding of the scientific title "docent" at the Eberhard Karl University of Tuebingen
2009 Received additional specialization in palliative medicine
2010 Obtaining additional specialization in gynecologic oncology
2012 Received additional specialization in special obstetrics and perinatal medicine

Experience

1998-1999 Doctor in an internship at the University Women's Hospital Erlangen
2001 Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Center of cancer immunobiology, Southwestern Medical School of University in Texas
2005 Appointed Senior Physician, Clinical Director of the section for translational gynecologic oncology at the University Women's Hospital Tubingen
2006 Visiting Professor, Center of breast cancer research at the University of Indianapolis, Indiana (Prof. Dr. G. Sledge)
2007 Visiting Professor, Center of breast cancer in Houston (Prof. Dr. M. Cristofanilli)
2009-2012 Senior Physician in gynecologic oncology
2011 Member of the board of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen
2012 Visiting Professor at the Center for gynecologic oncology, University College London Hospital (Prof. Widschwendter) and the Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute in Pune (Dr. Puntambekar)
2012 W3 Professorship in gynecology and obstetrics at the University Women's Hospital in Wurzburg
2012 W3 Professorship in gynecology and obstetrics at the University Women's Hospital in Dusseldorf
2013 Director, Department of gynecology and obstetrics with breast center, University Hospital Dusseldorf

Awards & Memberships

2005 University Teacher Award for the specialty "Gynecological Oncology"
2007 University Teacher Award for the specialty "Gynecological Oncology"
2009 Mammazone Scientific Award
2012-2018 Spokeswoman of the working group on gynecological oncology
2013 Member of the committee for the Prevention of German Cancer Care
2014 Member of the American Society of Pelvic Surgeons
2014 Gunther Bastert Innovation Award, German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
2014-2018 Board Member of the German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
2016 Member of the board of the Dusseldorf School of Oncology
2016-2020 Member of the special commission of the German Research Foundation
2017 Consortium "DETECT-CTC", German Cancer Support
2017 Consortium "Prevention of brain metastases", German Cancer Care
2020 Member of the Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences
Representative of the working group on gynecological oncology
Member of the steering group of ovarian and mammary gland research
Member of the working group on Mamma gynecological oncology
Member of the editorial board of the magazine "Oncology" and "Senology"
Mentor German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
Member of the advisory board of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Tuebingen