Prof. Dr. med. Utz Settmacher

general, vascular and visceral surgery, transplantology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
91%	37 years	9.8/10	$$$$	914	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Jena

Health facility

University Hospital Jena

Medical unit

Department of general, visceral and vascular surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Utz Settmacher is a highly experienced surgeon with 36 years of experience in general, vascular, and visceral surgery. He works at the Department of General, Visceral, and Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital Jena in Germany. With an extensive CV with numerous specializations and qualifications, Dr. Settmacher is considered an expert in his field. One of the most notable aspects of Dr. Settmacher's career is his involvement in transplantation. He has obtained specialization in the transplantation of abdominal organs and has researched liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma, among other topics. His expertise in this area is evident from his role as Chairman of the German Transplantation Society in 2022 and upcoming President of the German Transplant Society in 2023. In addition to his practical work as a surgeon, Dr. Settmacher has contributed significantly to scientific research with 914 publications. These publications cover a wide range of topics, including liver graft reperfusion during transplantation, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma recurrence, and liver transplantation's impact on diabetes mellitus. His research efforts demonstrate his commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of complex surgical conditions. Overall, Prof. Dr. med. Utz Settmacher is a highly skilled and accomplished surgeon with a wealth of experience in general, vascular, and visceral surgery. His specialization in transplantation and extensive research contributions make him a respected figure in the medical community. Patients can trust in his expertise and dedication to providing the best possible care.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1981-1987 Studied human medicine at the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
1987 Obtaining a license for medical practice by Berlin Medical Association at the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca: "Anatomical variants of the branching of the vagus nerve in the area of the distal esophagus and stomach"
1989 Defense of the dissertation at the Humboldt University of Berlin: "Investigations to optimize the laboratory strategy for the production of hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies"
1993 Obtaining specialization in general surgery
1994 Habilitation and a teaching license at the Humboldt University of Berlin: "Studies on the ontogenetic development of human lymphocytes"
1996 Obtaining further specialization in vascular surgery
1999 Further training authorization in vascular surgery by Berlin Medical Association
2001 Received additional qualifications in the field of visceral surgery
2004 Authorization to become a specialist in surgery and sub-field of visceral surgery by Thuringia Medical Association
Obtaining further specialization in the transplantation of abdominal organs

Experience

1987-1988 Institute for Medical Immunology at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
1988-1993 Department of general surgery at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
1993-1995 Department of vascular surgery at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
1995-1996 Department of cardiovascular surgery at the Charite University Hospital in Berlin
1996-2004 Department of general, visceral and vascular surgery at the University Hospital Jena
2002 Adjunct Professor, Department of general, visceral and vascular surgery at the University Hospital Jena
2004 Deputy Director of the Department of general, visceral and vascular surgery at the University Hospital Jena
2005 Full Professor and Director of the Department of general, visceral and vascular surgery at the University Hospital Jena

Awards & Memberships