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Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk
Excellent
AiroScore
10.00

Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk

cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery
cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%31 years10/10$$$$1111No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Berlin
Health facility
University Hospital Charite Berlin

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk is a highly experienced cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeon with a remarkable career spanning over 31 years. He obtained his medical degree and Ph.D. from the University of Bonn, and has since held various prestigious positions in renowned institutions around the world. Notably, he has served as the Director of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at the University Hospital Zurich, where he also held the position of professor of cardiac surgery at the University of Zurich. Currently, Prof. Falk is the Medical Director of the German Heart Institute Berlin and the Director of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital Charite Berlin. He is widely recognized and respected in his field, and is a member of esteemed professional organizations such as the German Society for Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, the European Society for Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, and the European Society for Cardiology. With an impressive track record of 875 scientific publications, Prof. Falk's research focuses on cutting-edge treatments and techniques in cardiac surgery. His expertise in minimally invasive procedures and his dedication to advancing the field have contributed greatly to improving patient outcomes. Prof. Falk's extensive experience, renowned expertise, and commitment to excellence make him an exceptional surgeon who is highly regarded in the medical community.

Skills & Expertise

38 expert tags for Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk . Our tools analyze the strengths of the doctor using artificial intelligence. Check the data selected according to the AI policy below.
valve
surgery
coronary
heart
aortic valve
artery
minimally invasive
coronary artery
mitral valve
artery bypass
coronary artery bypass
valve implantation
valve replacement
cardiac surgery
aortic valve implantation
heart failure
ventricular assist device
aortic valve replacement
stenosis
revascularization
regurgitation
mitral valve repair
cardiovascular
vascular
mitral valve surgery
thoracic
stent
angiography
cardiology
cardiothoracic
echocardiography
heart transplantation
annuloplasty
minithoracotomy
sternotomy
tavr
transcatheter mitral valve
ablation

Resume (CV)

Education

  • 1986-1992 Degree in human medicine at the University of Bonn
  • Ph.D. at the University of Bonn
  • 1998 Specialist in cardiac surgery

Experience

  • 1999-2000 Postdoctoral research fellow, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, USA
  • 2003-2006 Senior doctor and head of the Heart Surgery Clinic at the University Hospital in Leipzig
  • 2009-2014 Director of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at the University Hospital Zurich and professor of cardiac surgery at the University of Zurich
  • Since 2014 Medical Director of the German Heart Institute Berlin
  • Since 2014 Director of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Since 2014 Professor at the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Charite

Awards & Memberships

  • Member of the German Society for Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
  • Member of the European Society for Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
  • Member of the European Society for Cardiology
  • Member of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgery

Publications

1,111 scientific publications from Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk . Check the most relevant ones according to the editorial policy below.

2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes.

25 August, 2023

2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiomyopathies.

25 August, 2023

2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis.

25 August, 2023

Location

Address

Charitépl., 1, 10117
Berlin, Germany
About this place
Berlin is a place with a rich and amusing history. It is well-known as the capital of Germany and the biggest city in the country.

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk ?

The primary specialization of the doctor is cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk has been practicing for more than 31 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in valve, surgery, coronary, heart, aortic valve.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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