Prof. Dr. med. Werner Seeger

internal medicine, pulmonology, nephrology, and gastroenterology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	45 years	9.8/10	$$$	1588	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Giessen

Health facility

University Hospital Giessen

Medical unit

Department of internal medicine (pulmonology, internal intensive care medicine, gastroenterology, and nephrology)

About the doctor

Professor Dr. med. Werner Seeger is an accomplished and highly experienced doctor specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, nephrology, and gastroenterology. He has made significant contributions to medicine with a career spanning over 44 years. Currently working at the University Hospital Giessen in Germany, he serves as the Institute for Lung Health Chair. Dr. Seeger's impressive career includes various positions of leadership and recognition. He has published a remarkable 1588 scientific publications, demonstrating his dedication to advancing medical research. His expertise and leadership have led to numerous awards and honors, including the International Balzan Prize in "Pathophysiology of Respiration" in 2019 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. Notably, Dr. Seeger has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of pulmonary diseases. His research focuses on the pathophysiology of respiratory failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and lung development and remodeling. His work has helped improve the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions, ultimately benefiting patients worldwide. Dr. Werner Seeger's extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication to his field make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor. Patients can trust his expertise and innovative approach to provide the best possible care. His contributions to medical research and commitment to improving respiratory health are commendable, making him a leading authority in his field.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1972-1979 Studied human medicine at the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Munste and Justus Liebig University Giessen
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1979-1982 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of laboratory medicine and pathological biochemistry at the Justus Liebig University Giessen
1980 Defense of the dissertation at the Justus Liebig University Giessen
1986 Habilitation and a teaching license in internal medicine at the Justus Liebig University Giessen
Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
Received additional qualifications in the field of pulmonology

Experience

1982-1987 Internship and residency, Department of internal medicine (pulmonology, internal intensive care medicine, gastroenterology, and nephrology) at the University Hospital Giessen
1987-1991 Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of internal medicine (pulmonology, internal intensive care medicine, gastroenterology, and nephrology) at the University Hospital Giessen
1996 Professor of internal medicine, Section Head of respiratory and critical care medicine, Department of internal medicine (pulmonology, internal intensive care medicine, gastroenterology, and nephrology) at the University Hospital Giessen
2000 Medical Executive Director, Department of internal medicine (pulmonology, internal intensive care medicine, gastroenterology, and nephrology) at the University Hospital Giessen
2006 Executive Medical Director of the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg
2007 Director of the Department of lung development and remodeling at the Max-Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Kerckhoff Institute of Bad Nauheim

Awards & Memberships

1987 Schunk Award for Medicine, Justus-Liebig University
1988 Theodor Frerichs Award, German Society for Internal Medicine
1991-1996 Head of the clinical research group on respiratory failure at the University of Giessen School of Medicine
1997-2009 Head of collaborative research center SFB 547 on cardiopulmonary vascular system
1999 Chair of TransMIT, Medical Technology
2000 Election to the German Academy of Natural Sciences Leopoldina
2002-2009 Member of the senate committee “Clinical Research” from the German Research Foundation
2003-2009 Member of the German Council of Science and Humanities
2006 Coordinator of the Excellence Cluster Cardio-Pulmonary System
2006-2013 Member of the Health Research Council
2007-2010 Chairman of the medical commission of the German Council of Science and Humanities
2008 Robert-Pfleger Award
2011 Chair of the German Center for Lung Research
2014 European Respiratory Society Congress Award
2014 Von Behring-Röntgen Research Medal
2014 Fellow of the European Respiratory Society
2014 American Heart Association Dickinson W. Richards Memorial Award
2015 Member of the forum for health research of the German Ministry for Research and Education
2016 External Scientific Member and Research Laboratory Leader at the Biomedicine Research Institute in Buenos Aires
2019 International Balzan Prize “Pathophysiology of Respiration”
2020 Chair of the Institute for Lung Health
2021 Lifetime Achievement Award