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Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl
Excellent
AiroScore
8.70

Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl

general and abdominal surgery
general and abdominal surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
88%37 years178.7/10$$$470No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Bochum
Health facility
Catholic Clinic Bochum
Medical unit
Department of general and visceral surgery
4.4 on Google
The data collected based on 17 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl is an experienced doctor specializing in general and abdominal surgery. With 36 years of experience, he has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field. He holds a doctorate in medicine and has completed various research fellowships and specializations throughout his career. Dr. Uhl has worked at esteemed institutions such as the University of Ulm, University Hospital Bern, and Surgical University Hospital Bochum, where he currently serves as the Chief Physician and Medical Director of the Clinic for General and Visceral Surgery. He is also the Chair of Surgery at St. Josef Hospital Bochum. Dr. Uhl is highly regarded in the medical community and has published over 470 scientific publications. His research focuses on pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, and he has received recognition for his work, including the Edgar Ungeheuer Prize and the AdP's Medal of Honor. Dr. Uhl is a member of several professional societies and editorial boards, demonstrating his commitment to advancing surgical knowledge and patient care. Patients can trust in his expertise and dedication to providing the highest quality medical treatment. At the Catholic Clinic Bochum, he leads the Department of General and Visceral Surgery, where he continues to make significant contributions to the field.

Skills & Expertise

pancreatitis
surgery
cancer
pancreatic cancer
pancreas
liver
resection
pancreatectomy
carcinoma
pancreatic surgery
necrosis
infection
neoplasms
visceral surgery
pancreaticoduodenectomy
adenocarcinoma
abdominal
ductal adenocarcinoma
fistula
diabetes
reconstruction
necrotizing pancreatitis
pancreatic fistula
pancreatic head
liver transplantation
carcinoma cells
distal pancreatectomy
rectal cancer
abdominal surgery
pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
metabolism
hernia repair
neuroendocrine neoplasms
hepatic artery
gall bladder
cystic neoplasms
pancreatic necrosis
fibrosarcoma cells
pancreatic carcinoma
lymph node
pancreatic betacell area
intraductal papillary mucinous
bile
colorectal cancer
cell carcinoma
gastric emptying
serous cystic neoplasms
pancreatic remnant
general surgery
metastases pancreatic cancer

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1981-1987 Studied medicine at the University of Ulm
  • 1987 License to practice medicine
  • 1987 Doctorate in medicine with the topic “Value of differentiated enzyme analyses and imaging methods for the diagnosis and prognosis of acute pancreatitis”
  • 1988 Research Fellow, University of Turku, Department of Pathology
  • 1999 Habilitation at the University of Bern with the title “The role of phospholipase A2 in acute pancreatitis and surgical intensive care patients”
  • 1994 Specialist certification for General Surgery in Tubingen
  • 1999 Specialist certification for Visceral Surgery in Reutlingen
  • 2004 Completed a two-year postgraduate course in Bern to become a certified hospital manager at the FHS University of Applied Sciences for Technology, Economics and Social Work in St. Gallen, graduating with a degree in Executive Master of Health Service Administration
Experience
  • 1983-1984 Taxidermist and Research Assistant, Department of Anatomy, Ulm University
  • 1986-1988 Research Assistant, Clinic for General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Ulm
  • 1988-1993 Assistant at the University Hospital in Ulm
  • 1993-2001 Senior Physician at the University Hospital Bern
  • 2001-2003 Managing Senior Physician at the Surgical University Hospital Heidelberg
  • 2001-2003 section head for transplants of the visceral organs liver, pancreas and kidney and function of section head of surgical oncology at Heidelberg University Hospital from
  • 2004 Chief Physician and Medical Director of the Clinic for General and Visceral Surgery at the Surgical University Hospital Bochum
  • 2004 Chair of Surgery at St. Josef Hospital Bochum, University Hospitals of the Ruhr-University Bochum
Awards & Memberships
  • 1995 Member of the European Digestive Surgery
  • 1997 Member of the Surgical Society of the Alimentary Tract
  • 1998 Member of the Professional Association of German Surgeons
  • 2001-2016 Member of the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
  • 2004 Member of the German Society for Visceral Surgery
  • 2004-2006 Member of the Medical Faculty Council of the Ruhr University Bochum
  • 2005 Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Working Group of Pancreatectomized Patients
  • 2005 Edgar Ungeheuer Prize for his educational film about a new surgical method on the pancreas
  • 2006 Honorary member of the Bulgarian Society of Surgery
  • 2006-2015 Member of the Editorial Board of the journal Der Gastroenterology
  • 2009 Member of German Leading Medicine Experts
  • 2010 Member of the Focus list of doctors as an expert in abdominal surgery, digestive tumors, and gallbladder, gallbladder pathways
  • 2011 Member of the Associate Editorial Board of Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery
  • 2011 The AdP's Medal of Honor for his many years of volunteer work
  • 2011 Medal of Honour of the Working Group of Pancreatectomized Patients
  • 2014 Columnist editor for liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen of the journal general and visceral surgery up2date
  • 2016 Member of the scientific advisory board of the journal Der Chirurgic

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

The effect of GP-2250 on cultured virus-negative Merkel cell carcinoma cells: preliminary results.

September, 2023

Oxathiazinane derivatives display both antineoplastic and antibacterial activity: a structure activity study.

September, 2023

Whipple Resection for Benign Tumors and Premalignant Neoplasms of the Pancreatic Head: Surgery-Associated Risk for Complications and Late Metabolic Morbidity Matters.

24 August, 2023

Location

Bleichstraße, 15, 44787 Bochum, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general and abdominal surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl has been practicing for more than 37 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 17 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 88%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in pancreatitis, surgery, cancer, pancreatic cancer, pancreas.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Waldemar Uhl doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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