Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Reinhard

ophthalmology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
96%	36 years	9.8/10	$$$$	503	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Freiburg

Health facility

University Hospital Freiburg

Medical unit

Department of ophtalmology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Reinhard is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist with over 35 years of experience. He works at the University Hospital Freiburg in Germany as the Medical Director of the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Reinhard has an impressive CV, including a specialization in ophthalmology, and he has obtained numerous accolades throughout his career, such as the Leonhard Klein Prize, the Prize for Ophthalmic Surgery from the German Ophthalmological Society, and the Golden Chibret Medal. Dr. Reinhard has also made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology through his extensive research and publications. He has authored over 500 scientific publications focusing on various aspects of ophthalmology. His research interests include corneal transplantation, glaucoma, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic care. With his wealth of experience, expertise, and dedication to advancing ophthalmology, Dr. Reinhard is widely recognized as a leading figure in his field. His contributions to research, patient care, and professional organizations have made him highly respected among his peers. Patients can trust his knowledge and skills, knowing they are in capable hands under his care.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982-1988 Studied human medicine at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen and Basel Canton Hospital
1989 Obtaining a license for medical practice
1989 Defense of the dissertation: “Specular microscopy of the cornea in glaucoma”
1989-1992 Residency at the Heinrich Heine University in Duesseldorf
2003 Further training as a doctor for ophthalmology
Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology
1996 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Heinrich Heine University in Duesseldorf: “High-risk keratoplasty”

Experience

1989-2003 Consultant, Functional Senior Doctor, and Senior Physician at the University Eye Clinic Duesseldorf
1994-2003 Establishment and management of the Lions Hornhautbank of North Rhine-Westphalia
2003 C4 Full Professor and Medical Director of the Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Freiburg
2003-2005 Establishment and management of the Lions Hornhautbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
2006-2009 Vice Dean of the medical faculty at the University of Freiburg

Awards & Memberships

2001-2021 Board Member of the Cornea Section of the German Ophthalmological Society
2003-2011 Section Editor of the European Manual of Ophthalmology
2004-2007 Chairman of the Freiburg Medical Society
2006 Scientific Advisory Board Member of the German Medical Association
2006-2009 Board member of the Association of German Ophthalmic Surgeons
2006-2020 Editor of "The ophthalmologist"
2008 Founding of Eyenet of Baden-Wuerttemberg
2008-2011 Spokesman for the Eye Network South Baden
2008-2014 Speaker of the tissue transplantation and biotechnology section of the German Ophthalmological Society
2008-2020 Member of the executive committee of the German Ophthalmological Society
2009 Member of the board of trustees of the European Tissue Bank Foundation
2009-2010 Vice President of the German Ophthalmological Society
2009-2013 Member of the Board of EUCornea
2009-2020 Member of the Executive Committee of the German Ophthalmological Society
2010 Founding of an eye emergency consultation with the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Baden-Wuerttemberg in the urban district of Freiburg and meanwhile 5 other urban and rural districts
2010 Editor of the "German Medical Journal"
2010-2011 President of the German Ophthalmological Society
2011-2012 Vice President of the German Ophthalmological Society
2011-2016 Coordinator of the "OphthalmoUpdate"
2012-2014 Treasurer of the German Ophthalmological Society
2014 Head of the committee of the Hodeige prize
2014-2020 Secretary General of the German Ophthalmological Society
2015-2020 Member of the program committee of the American Academy of Dermatology congress
2020 Member of the senate at the German Ophthalmological Society
2020 Coordinator of the "OphthalmoLive"
Board Member of Bio Implant Services
Board Member of the Association of German Ophthalmic Surgeons
Won 17 awards, including Leonhard Klein Prize, Prize for ophthalmic surgery from the German Ophthalmological Society, and Golden Chibret Medal