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Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo

ophthalmology
ophthalmology
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
98%33 years59.7/10$$$274No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Marburg
Health facility
University Hospital Marburg
Medical unit
Department of ophthalmology
3.8 on Google
The data collected based on 5 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with 32 years of practice in the field. He studied human medicine and obtained a license for medical practice. He specialized in ophthalmology and completed his professional training at renowned institutions such as Tulane University and University Hospitals in Glasgow and Bonn. He is the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Marburg in Germany. Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo has achieved remarkable accolades and recognition for his work. He has received the First Prize from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Leonhard Klein Prize for his pioneering research on vision correction methods. He is known for his expertise in refractive surgery and cataract treatment, and his contributions to the field have been recognized by being included in the top list of FOCUS doctors in refractive surgery and cataract treatment. With over 274 scientific publications, he continues to contribute to the advancement of ophthalmology. Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo's dedication to his profession and vast experience make him a highly respected doctor in the field of ophthalmology. His focus on innovative surgical techniques and his commitment to providing the best possible care to his patients make him an exceptional choice for those seeking ophthalmic treatment.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
myopia
vein occlusion
retinal vein
ophthalmology
retinal vein occlusion
intraocular lens
uveitis
femtosecond lenticule extraction
hyperopia
astigmatism
eye
cataract
refractive surgery
keratoplasty
edema
macular edema
endothelial keratoplasty
lenticule extraction smile
diabetic macular edema
cornea
keratectomy
correction myopia
optical coherence tomography
vitrectomy
lasik
lensinduced uveitis
fluocinolone acetonide
keratomileusis
lens implantation
phototherapeutic keratectomy
children
femtosecond laser
iris claw
excimer laser
myopic astigmatism
aphakia
dystrophy
nerve
intraocular lens implantation
optic nerve
keratopathy
irregular astigmatism
vision correction
corneal clarity
spherocylindrical hyperopia
vitreous detachment
autoimmune uveitis
retina
inflammation

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1991 Defense of the dissertation at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt: “Chest radiography as a prognostic factor for evaluating the course of pneumocystis pneumonia in AIDS patients”
  • Studied internal medicine at Tulane University
  • 1992 Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology
  • Professional medical training at the University Hospitals in Glasgow and Bonn
Experience
  • 1997 Senior Physician, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Marburg
  • 2001 Senior Consultant, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Marburg
  • 2006 Professor of ophthalmology, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Marburg
  • 2006-2008 Deputy clinic director at the University Eye Clinic in Mainz
  • 2008 Head, Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Marburg
  • 2014 Additional management of the Smile Eyes Eye Center in the University Hospital Marburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 2008 First Prize by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons for work in the field of refractive surgery
  • 2010 Leonhard Klein Prize for work on femtosecond vision correction using lenticular removal (FLEX), a new method for the surgical treatment of myopia
  • 2022 Included in the top list of FOCUS doctors in refractory surgery and cataract treatment
  • Second Prize for the video work of the German Society of Ophthalmology
  • Scientific Reviewer for eight ophthalmological journals
  • Official Trainer for other doctors in the field of corneal and lens refractive surgery

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

[Diagnostics and management of patients with inherited retinal diseases in Germany : Results of a nationwide survey of university and non-university eye departments and specialized practices].

15 August, 2023

[Rebound tonometry with sterilized probes].

2 August, 2023

Diagnostik und Management von Patient*innen mit erblichen Netzhautdegenerationen in DeutschlandDiagnostics and management of patients with inherited retinal diseases in Germany: Ergebnisse einer bundesweiten Umfrage an universitären und nichtuniversitären Augenkliniken sowie SchwerpunktpraxenResults of a nationwide survey of university and non-university eye departments and specialized practices

August, 2023

Location

Conradistraße, 10, 35043 Marburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo?

The primary specialization of the doctor is ophthalmology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo has been practicing for more than 33 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 5 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 98%.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, myopia, vein occlusion, retinal vein, ophthalmology.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Walter Sekundo doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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