Prof. Dr. med. Vesna Bjelic-Radisic

gynecology, gynecological oncology, and breast surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
99%	35 years	9.8/10	$$	111	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Wuppertal

Health facility

Helios University Hospital Wuppertal

Medical unit

Department of breast cancer and senology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Vesna Bjelic-Radisic is a highly experienced and accomplished doctor specializing in gynecology, gynecological oncology, and breast surgery. With over 34 years of experience, she has established herself as a respected expert. Prof. Dr. Bjelic-Radisic obtained her medical degree from Sarajevo Medical University and completed further training and studies in various prestigious institutions, including the University of Graz and the Medical University of Graz. She holds a teaching license from the Medical University of Graz and is currently a professor of senology at the University of Witten/Herdecke. Throughout her career, Prof. Dr. Bjelic-Radisic has significantly contributed to her field, publishing 111 scientific publications. Her research focuses on topics such as axillary management in breast cancer patients, oncoplastic breast surgery, and the assessment of psychosocial stress in breast cancer patients. She has received numerous awards and prizes for her work, including the Scientific Prize for her contributions to urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery. Currently, Prof. Dr. Bjelic-Radisic works at the Helios University Hospital Wuppertal in Germany, specifically in the Department of Breast Cancer and Senology. Her expertise, extensive experience, and dedication to advancing knowledge in her field make her a highly regarded and respected doctor in gynecology, gynecological oncology, and breast surgery.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1984-1989 Studied human medicine at the Sarajevo Medical University in Bosnia
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1989-1992 Postgraduate studies in medical informatics at the Sarajevo Medical University in Bosnia
1989-1993 Trained as an internal medicine specialist in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1992 Defense of the dissertation from the Sarajevo Medical University in Bosnia
2000-2005 Training as a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at the University in Graz
2005-2007 Doctoral studies in medical sciences at the Medical University of Graz
2012 Habilitation and a teaching license from the Medical University of Graz
2013 Obtaining specialization in gynecology and obstetrics
Received additional qualifications in the field of gynecological oncology
Obtaining further specialization in breast surgery from the working group for reconstructive surgical procedures in gynecology
Designation as senior breast surgeon from the German Society for Senology

Experience

2005-2012 Senior Physician in gynecology at the Graz University Hospital
2009-2018 Director of the Medical University of Graz's breast outpatient clinic and day hospital
2011 Associate Professor at the Graz University Hospital
2013 Lecturer at the Medical University of Graz and the FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
2013-2018 Deputy Leader of the clinical sector of gynecology and Associate Professor at the University Hospital of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Graz
2018 Professor of the Department of breast cancer and senology at the Helios University Hospital Wuppertal
2021 Professorship for senology at the University of Witten/Herdecke

Awards & Memberships

2003 Scientific Prize for her contributions to the working group for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery
2006 Lilly Research Prize for comparing the quality of life in patients with ovarian cancer treated with cisplatin/paclitaxel versus carboplatin/paclitaxel
2007 Prize for the best presentation at the Congress of the European Urogynecological Association in Germany
2008 Award for university thesis of the Medical University of Graz: "Recording of subjective and objective outcome parameters in women after incontinence surgery"
2009 Advancement Award of the Austrian Cancer Aid in Styria for the project: "Assessment of psychosocial stress of breast cancer patients in the context of tumor aftercare"
2009 Prize for best presentation at the German congress of urogynecology: "The Austrian mesh register and database"
2010 Austrian Cancer Care Research Award in Styria
2010 Research Prize of the Austrian Cancer Aid in Styria for the project: "Pilot translational research project and quality of life study to the ABCSG study"
2013 Award from the Austrian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
2013 Reviewer for the certification of breast centers in Austria
2017 Reviewer for the certification of gynecological oncology centers in Austria
Member of the board of the Austrian gynecological oncology working group
Member of the board of the Austrian breast and colorectal cancer working group
Member of the board of the Austrian working group for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery
Member of the quality of life group from the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
Member of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
Member of the Austrian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
Member of the scientific advisory board of the Austrian Society for Sociology
Member of the International Urogynecological Association
Member of the European Urogynecological Association
Member of the scientific cooperation with Austrian gynecological oncology working group with the European Academy of Senology in Duesseldorf