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Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker

general, visceral, transplant and thoracic surgery
general, visceral, transplant and thoracic surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
98%33 years9.9/10$$$2578No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Kiel
Health facility
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel
Medical unit
Department of general, abdominal, thoracic, transplant, and pediatric surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker is a highly experienced surgeon specializing in general, visceral, transplant, and thoracic surgery. He has an impressive career spanning over 32 years, during which he has acquired extensive knowledge and expertise in his field. Prof. Dr. Becker completed his medical studies at top universities in Frankfurt/Main and Duesseldorf before undergoing surgical training at the prestigious Hannover Medical School. He defended his dissertation on "Internal thoracic artery bypass" in 1992, which showcased his commitment to research and innovation in surgical techniques. He has also obtained multiple licenses and specializations, including general, visceral, and thoracic surgery. Currently, Prof. Dr. Becker serves as the Director of the Department of general, abdominal, thoracic, transplant, and pediatric surgery at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel (UKSH) in Germany. He is known for his expertise in liver cancer and transplantation and has published over 2,500 scientific articles in his distinguished career. His research and contributions to the field have significantly advanced the understanding and treatment of various surgical conditions. Overall, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker is highly respected in the medical community and is valued for his extensive knowledge, surgical skills, and commitment to research. His general, visceral, transplant and thoracic surgery expertise allows him to provide exceptional care to his patients at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel.

Skills & Expertise

liver
cancer
transplantation
liver transplantation
surgery
children
tumor
carcinoma
diabetes
kidney
infection
hepatitis
hepatocellular carcinoma
artery
melanoma
fibrosis
cystic fibrosis
colorectal cancer
tumor cells
cardiac arrest
kidney transplantation
pancreatic cancer
prostate cancer
pancreas
lung cancer
androgenetic alopecia
cervical dysplasia
hepatitis b
gastric cancer
breast cancer
thoracic surgery
malignant tumors
biliary atresia
colon
orthotopic liver transplantation
pancreatitis
circulating tumour cells
stomach
roboticassisted minimally invasive
cell lung cancer
helicobacter pylori infection
intestine
ivor lewis esophagectomy
pancreatectomy
rectum
thorax
visceral surgery
da vinci xi
general surgery
transplant surgery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1985-1991 Studied human medicine at the Universities of Frankfurt/Main and Duesseldorf
  • 1992-1997 Surgical training at the Center for surgery at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1992 Defense of the dissertation at the Department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery of the University of Dusseldorf: "Internal thoracic artery bypass: postoperative ultrasound duplex sonography and angiography"
  • 1993 Obtaining a license for a medical practice at the University of Duesseldorf
  • 1997 Resident of the Department of surgery at the Miners' Hospital Bochum-Langendreer
  • 1998 Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • 2007 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Hannover Medical School: "Prevention of transplant pancreatitis and improvement of allograft function by induction of heme oxygenase-1"
  • 2008 Received additional qualifications in the field of visceral surgery
  • 2015 Obtaining further specialization in thoracic surgery
Experience
  • 1991-1992 Doctor in an internship at the Department for thoracic and cardiovascular surgery of the Heart Center Duisburg
  • 1999 Senior Physician at the Department of general, visceral, and transplantation surgery of the Hannover Medical School
  • 2003 Head Senior Physician of the transplantation program of the Department of general, visceral, and transplantation surgery of the Hannover Medical School
  • 2010 Adjunct Professor
  • 2010 W3 Professor and Director of the Department of general, abdominal, thoracic, transplant, and pediatric surgery at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel (UKSH)
  • Department of liver cancer at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Kiel (UKSH)
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the German Society for Surgery
  • Member of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
  • Member of the German Transplant Society
  • Member of the Professional Association of German Surgeons
  • Member of the Association of Northwest German Surgeons of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
  • Secretary of the Surgical Working Group for Transplantation
  • Member of the European Society for Organ Transplantation
  • Member of the Transplant Society
  • Member of the faculty of the European Society of Surgical Oncology

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Comparative study of the impact of malting on the aroma profiles of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and rye (Secale cereale L.).

30 November, 2023

Formation response of kilned specialty malt odorant markers to controlled malting process parameters.

30 October, 2023

Analysis of the elemental species-dependent uptake of lanthanide complexes in Arabidopsis thaliana plants by LA-ICP-MS.

October, 2023

Location

Arnold-Heller-Straße, 3, 24105 Kiel, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general, visceral, transplant and thoracic surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker has been practicing for more than 33 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in liver, cancer, transplantation, liver transplantation, surgery.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Becker doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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