Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Werner Kraus, MBA, FACS

general surgery, vascular surgery, abdominal surgery

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
92%	40 years	12	9.5/10	$$$$	213	2	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Health facility

Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Medical unit

Department of general, abdominal, endocrine, and minimally invasive surgery

3.7 on Google

The data collected based on 12 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Werner Kraus, MBA, FACS is a highly experienced and accomplished doctor specializing in general surgery, vascular surgery, and abdominal surgery. With 39 years of experience, Prof. Kraus has established himself as a leading expert in his field. He currently works at the Nordwest Hospital in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, specifically in the Department of general, abdominal, endocrine, and minimally invasive surgery. Prof. Kraus has an impressive academic background with a diverse range of educational and professional experiences. He studied medicine at the prestigious Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg and also spent time studying in London. He has received numerous scholarships and awards throughout his career, including the Mildred Scheel Scholarship in Intensive Care and the International Society of Vascular Surgeons Award. In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Kraus has contributed significantly to scientific research in the field of surgery. He has published 188 scientific papers demonstrating his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. His research focuses on various aspects of surgery, including liver transplantation, gastric emptying after pancreaticoduodenectomy, and surgical techniques for hepatic disorders. Prof. Kraus's extensive experience, expertise, and dedication to his field make him an exceptional doctor. His contributions to research and his commitment to providing the highest quality care to his patients have earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the top surgeons in Germany.

Skills & Expertise

Gallery

“Excuses can be deadly”

Medicine in focus — diverticula

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1981-1984 Study of Medicine at the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
1985 German Academic Exchange Service Scholarship
1985-1987 Studied Medicine at the Westminster Hospital Medical School in London
1985-1987 Studied Medicine at the Charing Cross Hospital Medical School in London
1987 Doctoral thesis defense at the Heidelberg University
1987 Admission to medical practice and Examination of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates - Visiting Medical Practice License
1989 Mildred Scheel Scholarship in Intensive Care
1995 Board certification in Surgery
1997 Habilitation in Surgery, Heidelberg University
1998 Specialization in Vascular Surgery
2000 Specialization in Abdominal Surgery

Experience

1987 Basic military service in the Bundeswehr, 1st Mountain Rifle Division, Mittenwald, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
1988 Assistant Physician in the Department of Surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
1990 Assistant Physician, Salem Hospital in Heidelberg
1993 Senior Medical Officer of the NATO Naval Forces Association Stanaforland, Adria – Ship's Physician, Yugoslavia, Bremen Class Frigate, Bundesmarine, Wilhelmshaven
1996 Senior Physician of the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg
2001 Deputy Head of the Department of Cancer Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg
2001 Head of the Section of Internal Organ Transplantation at the South German Transplant Center in Heidelberg
2002 Senior Physician with management responsibilities, Department of Surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg
2002 Head of the Section for Internal Organ Transplantation at the South German Transplant Center in Heidelberg
2003 Master of Business Administration, Krannert Business School, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA
2002 Master of Business Administration, German International Graduate School, Hannover, Germany
2004 Extraordinary Professorship at the Heidelberg University
2006 Chief Physician of the Department of General, Abdominal, Endocrine, Colorectal, and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main
2008-2009 Medical Director at the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main
2009 Partner Physician in the Department of Abdominal Surgery, Emma Clinic for Operative Medicine in Seligenstadt

Awards & Memberships

1989 Award of the International Society of Vascular Surgeons
1994 Award of the Transplantation Society
1994 Award of the European Society for Organ Transplantation
1995 Overseas Travel Grant, Japan Surgical Society
1998 Honorary Membership in the Romanian Society of Transplantation
1999 Scholarship of the German Society of Vascular Surgery
2000 Research Grant, German Organ Transplantation Foundation
2001 Scholarship of the Japan Surgical Society
2002 Scholarship of the German International Graduate School for Management and Administration
2004 European Leadership Programme, INSEAD Scholarship, Paris
2004 Poster Award, Liver Transplantation and Hepatology Seminar
2004 Poster Award of the Association of Surgeons of the Middle Rhine
2005 Bavarian Health Care Forum Prize
2011 Mentioned in the Top 100 German Surgeons according to Focus magazine
Member of the German Society of Surgery
Member of the German Society for General and Abdominal Surgery
Member of various working groups of this society
Member of the Association of German Surgeons
Member of the German Society of Vascular Surgery
Member of the German Hernia Society
Member of the German Transplantation Society
Member of the Association of Middle Rhine Surgeons
Member of the German Cancer Society
Member of the Working Group for Medical Oncology
Member of the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
Member of the Hesse Cancer Society
Member of the Rhein-Main Working Group for Gastroenterology
Member of the Board Member of the Rhine-Main Health Care Council
Member of the Frankfurt Society for Trade, Industry, and Science
Member of the Society for Innovative Management and Business Administration