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Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst

cardiac surgery
cardiac surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%29 years59.8/10$$$$281No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Jena
Health facility
University Hospital Jena
Medical unit
Department of cardiothoracic surgery
4.2 on Google
The data collected based on 5 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon with 28 years of experience. He specializes in cardiac surgery and works at the Department of cardiothoracic surgery at the University Hospital Jena in Germany. Impressive achievements and a solid academic background mark Dr. Doenst's career. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Goettingen. He completed postdoctoral research and residencies at renowned institutions such as the University of Texas-Houston Med School and the University of Freiburg. Dr. Doenst's expertise in cardiac surgery is recognized by the numerous scientific publications he has authored. With a list of 281 publications, he has contributed significantly to the field. His research covers various aspects of cardiac surgery, including infective endocarditis, aortic dissection, mitral regurgitation, and coronary artery disease. His dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes is evident through his extensive academic contributions. As the Chairman and Chief of the Department of cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Doenst oversees the cardiac surgery practice at the University Hospital Jena. His leadership and clinical expertise make him a highly respected figure in the field. With his wealth of experience, focus on cardiac metabolism and commitment to innovation, Dr. Doenst is an excellent choice for patients seeking expert cardiac surgical care.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
heart
valve
artery
cardiac surgery
coronary artery
heart failure
regurgitation
endocarditis
aortic valve
valve replacement
replacement
infective endocarditis
mitral valve
mitral regurgitation
revascularization
artery bypass grafting
tricuspid valve
valve surgery
muscle
metabolism
lung
ischemia
cardiomyopathy
ventricular reconstruction
implantation
infarction
contractile dysfunction
reconstruction
valve implantation
tricuspid regurgitation
coronary bypass surgery
prosthesis
surgical revascularization
ischemic heart failure
hypertrophy
myocardial infarction
overloadinduced heart failure
pulmonary inflammatory response
ischemic cardiomyopathy
infection
transplantation
atrial fibrillation
minimally invasive surgery
pulmonary hypertension
myocardium
dilated cardiomyopathy
cardiac hypertrophy
heart transplantation
ventricle

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1988-1995 Studied human medicine at the University of Goettingen
  • 1992-1993 Research student at the University of Texas-Houston Med School
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1996-1998 Postdoc at the University of Texas-Houston Med School
  • 1998-2003 Residency Residency at the Department of cardiovascular surgery at the University of Freiburg
  • Research fellowship in the laboratory of Heinrich Taegtmeyer, division of cardiology at the University of Texas
  • Clinical fellowship in the Department of cardiovascular surgery at the Toronto General Hospital
  • 2003 Obtaining specialization in cardiac surgery
  • 2003-2004 Clinical fellowship at the Toronto General Hospital
  • 2004 Habilitation and a teaching license
Experience
  • 1996 Internship in surgery University of Freiburg
  • 2004-2006 Staff Cardiac Surgeon at the University of Freiburg
  • 2006-2010 Staff Cardiac Surgeon at the Heart Center and University of Leipzig
  • 2007 Full Professor at the University of Leipzig with a focus on cardiac metabolism
  • 2010 Chairman and Chief of the Department of cardiothoracic surgery at the University Hospital Jena

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Inflammatory Biomarkers and Cardiac Surgical Risk: Hitting the Mark?

13 September, 2023

The ability of computed tomography angiography to predict 5-year mortality in the SYNTAX III REVOLUTION trial.

6 September, 2023

Immortal Time Bias: the hidden confounder in assessing cardiosurgical treatment effects.

1 September, 2023

Location

Am Klinikum, 1, 07747 Jena, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst?

The primary specialization of the doctor is cardiac surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst has been practicing for more than 29 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 5 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 91%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, heart, valve, artery, cardiac surgery.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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