Prof. Dr. med. Tobias Welte

internal medicine, pulmonology, and infectious diseases

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
92%	39 years	9.9/10	$$$$	1095	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Hanover

Health facility

Hannover Medical School Hospital

Medical unit

Department of pulmonology and infectious diseases

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Tobias Welte is a highly experienced and respected doctor specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. With a career spanning 38 years, he has established himself as a renowned figure in his field. Currently working at Hannover Medical School Hospital in Germany, specifically in the Department of pulmonology and infectious diseases, Dr. Welte has made significant contributions to the medical community. Dr. Welte has held various prestigious positions and received numerous accolades throughout his career. He has published over 1000 scientific papers, highlighting his extensive knowledge and expertise. His research focuses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung transplantation, community-acquired pneumonia, and infectious diseases. Dr. Welte's dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care has earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. Dr. Welte's impressive accomplishments demonstrate his commitment to excellence in patient care and research. His vast experience and expertise make him a valuable asset to the medical community. With his extensive knowledge and dedication to his field, Dr. Welte continues to contribute to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Tobias Welte is a highly accomplished and respected doctor specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. With a career spanning 38 years, he has made significant contributions to the medical field. His extensive research and expertise in various areas, including COPD and infectious diseases, have earned him recognition and respect among his peers. Dr. Welte's dedication to patient care and his commitment to advancing medical knowledge make him exceptional.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1978-1985 Studied human medicine at the Hannover Medical School
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1990-1994 Resident of the Department of pulmonology at the Hannover Medical School Hospital
1994 Defense of the dissertation at the Hannover Medical School
1988-1989 Study visit to the Massachusetts General Hospital
1992 Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
1994 Received additional qualifications in the field of pulmonology
1995 Additional qualification in internal intensive care medicine
2000 Habilitation and a teaching license
2002 Obtaining further specialization in infectious diseases
2014 Fellow of the European Respiratory Society
2020 Visiting Professor at the Siegmund Freud University in Vienna

Experience

1985-1990 Department of internal medicine at the District Hospital Lehrte
1994-2004 Head of the pneumology and internal intensive care medicine at the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Professor of pneumology and intensive care medicine at the University of Magdeburg
Department of infectious diseases at the University of Magdeburg
2004 Professor and Director of the Department of pulmonology and infectious diseases at the Hannover Medical School Hospital
2020 Acting Director of health care at the Hannover Medical School Hospital

Awards & Memberships

2001 Management circle of the Competence Network on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
2007 Spokesman of the clinical study center of the Hannover Medical School
2008-2010 President of the German Society for Internal Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine
2008-2016 Member of the German Research Foundation review board "Inflammation"
2009-2013 President of the German Sepsis Society
2009-2015 Chief Editor of the “European Respiratory Monograph”
2010 Springer Award "The Internist"
2011 Board Member of the German Center for lung research
2011-2019 Member of the internal advisory board of the German Center for infection research
2012 Speaker of the German Research Foundation review board "Inflammation"
2012-2014 President of the German Society for Pneumology
2016 Member of the evaluation group for clinical studies of the German Research Foundation
2018 President of the Paul Ehrlich Society
2018 Honorary Member of the Austrian Society for Pneumology
2018-2019 President of the European Respiratory Society
2019 President of the Forum of the International Respiratory Societies
2019 Balzan Prize for the “Pathophysiology of respiration: from basic research to the bedside”
2020 Honorary Award of the German Society for Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine
2020 Board Member of directors at the Biomed Alliance
Member of the Federal Assembly at the suggestion of the Social Democratic Party, the parliamentary group in Lower Saxony
Director of the Association of the Biomedical Research in Endstage and Obstructive Lung Disease
Chairman of the German Sepsis Society
Chairman of the board of trustees of the Foundation of the Medical Competence Network for community-acquired pneumonia
Scientific Advisory Board Member of the German Society for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine
Fellow of the European Respiratory Society
Contributed to chapters in over 150 books