Prof. Dr. med. Thilo Patzer

orthopedics, trauma surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopy

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
94%	21 years	6	9.3/10	$$	61	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Dusseldorf

Health facility

Schoen Clinic Dusseldorf

Medical unit

Department of joint replacement and arthroscopy

3.0 on Google

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Thilo Patzer is an experienced orthopedic and trauma surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery and arthroscopy. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Patzer has established himself as a highly skilled and knowledgeable physician. Dr. Patzer's impressive career includes studying human medicine at renowned universities such as the University of Luebeck, Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen, and the University of Bern. He has obtained licenses for medical practice and specializes in orthopedics and accident surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Patzer has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. With 61 scientific publications, he has focused on topics such as shoulder and elbow injuries, glenohumeral translation, and chondral lesions. Prestigious organizations have recognized and awarded his research, demonstrating his expertise and dedication to advancing the field. Dr. Patzer is the Chief Physician of the Department of joint replacement and arthroscopy at Schoen Clinic Dusseldorf. His private practice at OrthoPro Duesseldorf allows him to provide specialized care to patients seeking orthopedic and accident surgery, as well as sports medicine. With his extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication to his patients, Prof. Dr. Med. Thilo Patzer is considered an excellent orthopedic surgeon. His expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery and his commitment to research ensure that patients receive high-quality care and innovative treatments.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1997-2000 Studied human medicine at the University of Luebeck
2000-2002 Studied human medicine at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
2002-2003 Studied human medicine at the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Munster
2003 Studied human medicine at the University of Bern
Obtaining a license for medical practice
2004-2006 Resident at the Orthopedic Center Sendenhorst
2006 Defense of the dissertation: "Effect of triple pelvic osteotomies according to Tonnis on the leg axes and the shape of the spine"
2006-2007 Resident at the Department of shoulder elbow surgery at the ATOS Private Clinic Heidelberg
2007-2008 Resident in orthopedics at the University Hospital Marburg
2008-2010 Resident in trauma surgery University Hospital Marburg
Obtaining specialization in orthopedics and accident surgery
2014 Habilitation and a teaching license: "Lesions of the long biceps tendon of the shoulder, their influence on glenohumeral translation and glenohumeral chondral lesions with special consideration of different forms of therapy"
Received additional qualifications in the field of special orthopedic surgery
Obtaining further specialization in sports medicine, manual therapy, and special X-ray diagnostics-skeleton
Certified for shoulder and elbow surgery from the German Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Certified Arthroscopy Instructor from the German-speaking working group for arthroscopy
2010 Fellowship from the German-speaking working group for arthroscopy
2015 Fellowship as a grant from the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow

Experience

2003 Internship at the University of Bern
2010-2017 Senior Physician and Head of the section of shoulder-knee-sports orthopedics at the University Hospital Duesseldorf
2017 Chief Physician of the Department of joint replacement and arthroscopy at the Schoen Clinic Dusseldorf
2019 Private practice for orthopedics and accident surgery, sports medicine at the OrthoPro Duesseldorf

Awards & Memberships

2004 Member of the German Society for Sports Medicine and Prevention
2004 Member of the Sports Medical Association of Westphalia
2004-2005 Deputy Team Doctor of the Handball Bundesliga
2006 Member of the German-speaking working group for arthroscopy
2007 Member of the German Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
2007 Member of the German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
2007-2008 Deputy Team Doctor of the Handball Bundesliga
2008 Society for Orthopedic Traumatology Sports Medicine Research Award
2008 Member of the Society for Orthopedic-Traumatological Sports Medicine
2009 Member of the European Society for Surgery of Shoulder and Elbow
2010 Member of the European Society for Shoulder-Knee-Arthroscopy
2010 Sports Orthopedic Science Prize
2013 Medical Poster Award from the Research School Dusseldorf
2014 Member of the commission research-development of the German Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
2016 Chairman of the shoulder committee (arthrosis, joint preservation) of the German-speaking working group for arthroscopy
2017 Member of the Eastern Europe support committee of the European Society for Surgery of Shoulder and Elbow
2021 Science Prize of the Endoprosthetics Foundation
Member of the editorial board for journals: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Journal, Journal of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery, International Journal of Shoulder Surgery
Member of the advisory board for journals: Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and Upper Extremity Magazine
Included in the FOCUS top list of physicians for elbow surgery and shoulder surgery