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Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Reinhard
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9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Reinhard

ophthalmology
ophthalmology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
96%36 years9.8/10$$$$503No

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

keratoplasty
penetrating keratoplasty
surgery
graft
eye
cornea
endothelial keratoplasty
ophthalmology
cataract
glaucoma
membrane endothelial keratoplasty
mycophenolate mofetil
corneal transplantation
keratitis
descemet membrane
limbal stem cell
limbokeratoplasty
corneal graft
cataract surgery
intraocular pressure
reconstruction
infections
endothelial cell loss
intraocular lens
corneal dystrophy
children
conjunctival melanoma
corneal endothelium
melanoma
degeneration
edema
conjunctiva
corneal graft rejection
optical coherence tomography
trabectome surgery
laserassisted penetrating keratoplasty
corneal limbus
ocular surface
corneal surgery
corneal surface
corneal degeneration
corneal neovascularization
glaucoma surgery
eye drops
cornea keratoplasty
corneal ring
anterior segment
cell carcinoma
corneal tissue
ophthalmic surgery

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

Languages

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English
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German

Publications

Characterization of the Immediate and Delayed Biomechanical Response to UV-A Crosslinking of Human Corneas.

1 September, 2023

Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty is the predominant keratoplasty procedure in Germany since 2016: a report of the DOG-section cornea and its keratoplasty registry.

16 August, 2023

Bedarfs- und Zufriedenheitsanalyse von Patienten und Zuweisenden eines ambulanten Katarakt-Angebots.

4 August, 2023

Location

Hugstetter Str., 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

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

The primary specialization of the doctor is ophthalmology .

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Reinhard has been practicing for more than 36 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

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

The doctor has excellent knowledge in keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty, surgery, graft, eye.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

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

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Reinhard
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Reinhard

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