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Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter

pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, and pediatric metabolic disorders
pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, and pediatric metabolic disorders
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
96%32 years9.8/10$$$$154No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Freiburg
Health facility
University Hospital Freiburg
Medical unit
Department of pediatric metabolic disorders

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter is a highly experienced doctor with 31 years of experience in the field of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, as well as pediatric metabolic disorders. She has worked in various countries, including Zimbabwe, India, and Nepal, gaining valuable experience in different healthcare settings. Dr. Spiekerkotter obtained her medical license in 1995 and completed her specialization in pediatrics at the University Hospital of Duesseldorf. She further pursued postdoctoral fellowships at Vanderbilt University and the University of Amsterdam, focusing on molecular and pathophysiological studies. Her dedication to research is evident through her impressive list of 154 scientific publications, highlighting her expertise in inborn errors of metabolism and urine metabolite levels. Dr. Spiekerkotter serves as the Medical Director of the Department of Pediatric Metabolic Disorders at the University Hospital Freiburg in Germany. Her role as a professor allows her to contribute to the academic field and train future generations of doctors. With her extensive knowledge and research contributions, Dr. Spiekerkotter is recognized as a leading expert in her field. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter is a highly accomplished doctor specializing in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, as well as pediatric metabolic disorders. Her extensive international experience, research focus, and numerous scientific publications showcase her expertise in the field. As the Medical Director of the Department of Pediatric Metabolic Disorders at the University Hospital Freiburg, Dr. Spiekerkotter continues to make significant contributions to healthcare and academia.

Skills & Expertise

glycogen storage
glycogen
metabolism
acylcoa dehydrogenase deficiency
newborn
diabetes
pediatric metabolic disorders
endocrinology
pediatric endocrinology
pregnancy
dietary
aciduria
b12
tyrosinaemia
defects
urine metabolite
homeostasis
cardiomyopathy
phenylketonuria
pediatrics
peripheral neuropathy
neuropathy
methylmalonic aciduria
lipid metabolism
hypoglycemia
empagliflozin
vitamin b12 deficiency
urea cycle disorders
riboflavin
galactosemia
thyroidal response
premature atherosclerosis
impaired gluconeogenesis
combined homocystinuria
riboflavin transporter
mitochondrial homeostasis
riboflavin metabolism
abnormal methylation
growth hormone
propionic acidemia
energy metabolism
cardiac metabolism
severe hypoglycemia
dilated cardiomyopathy

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1985-2001 Medical activities in Zimbabwe, India, and Nepal
  • 1986-1992 Studied human medicine at the Universities of Aachen, Goettingen, and Muenster
  • 1995 Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1995-2001 Obtaining specialization in pediatrics at the University Hospital of Duesseldorf
  • 2001-2005 Postdoctoral fellowship at the Vanderbilt University of Nashville
  • 2004-2005 Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Amsterdam from the Casimir-Ziegler Research Stipend
  • 2005 Habilitation and a teaching license: "Congenital disorders of fatty acid oxidation: molecular and pathophysiological studies"
  • 2005-2012 Specialist training in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the University Hospital Duesseldorf
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic disorders
Experience
  • 1994 -1995 Internship at the Department of general pediatrics of the University of Essen
  • 2008-2012 W2 Professor of inborn errors of metabolism at the University Hospital of Duesseldorf
  • 2012 W3 Full Professor and Medical Director of the Department of pediatric metabolic disorders at the University Hospital Freiburg

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

SSIEM 2022 Annual Symposium in Freiburg, Germany.

September, 2023

Isovaleric aciduria identified by newborn screening: Strategies to predict disease severity and stratify treatment

July, 2023

Riboflavin 1 Transporter Deficiency: Novel SLC52A1 Variants and Expansion of the Phenotypic Spectrum

July, 2023

Location

Hugstetter Str., 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, and pediatric metabolic disorders.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter has been practicing for more than 32 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in glycogen storage, glycogen, metabolism, acylcoa dehydrogenase deficiency, newborn.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Ute Spiekerkotter doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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