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Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein

general and visceral surgery, transplant and thoracic surgery
general and visceral surgery, transplant and thoracic surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
98%41 years59.9/10$$$$1100No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Health facility
University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Medical unit
Department of general, visceral, transplant and thoracic surgery
5.0 on Google
The data collected based on 5 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein is an experienced and highly skilled doctor specializing in general, visceral, transplant, and thoracic surgery. With over 40 years of experience, he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field. Dr. Bechstein completed his medical studies at the Hannover Medical School and further expanded his knowledge by studying at King's College Hospital Medical School in London. He obtained his Ph. D. at the Hannover Medical School and became a specialist in surgery at the Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic of the Rudolf Virchow University Clinic in Berlin. He has also held various positions as a senior physician and director at prestigious medical institutions in Germany. His extensive list of scientific publications, calculating 1079, sets Dr. Bechstein apart. These publications reflect his dedication to advancing the field of surgery and highlight his expertise in areas such as liver tumors, hepatocellular carcinoma, and colorectal cancer liver metastases. His research focuses on innovative treatment methods such as chemoembolization combined with microwave and interstitial laser ablation. Dr. Bechstein is a member of several respected medical societies, including the German Society of Surgery and the German Cancer Society. He is recognized for his contributions to the field and his commitment to providing high-quality care to his patients. Dr. Bechstein currently practices at the Department of general, visceral, transplant, and thoracic surgery at University Hospital Frankfurt am Main of Goethe-University in Germany, where he continues to make a positive impact in the field of surgery.

Skills & Expertise

liver
transplantation
liver transplantation
cancer
carcinoma
resection
colorectal
surgery
metastases
liver metastases
hepatocellular
hepatocellular carcinoma
transplant
chemotherapy
tacrolimus
pancreas
hepatic
rejection
kidney
tumor
graft
colorectal cancer
liver resection
pancreatic
kidney transplantation
thyroid
bile
gemcitabine
chemoembolization
adenocarcinoma
neuroendocrine
cirrhosis
rectal
ablation
cholangiocarcinoma
lesions
hcc
gastric
esophagogastric
tace
laparoscopic
appendicitis
anastomosis
reconstruction
chemoradiotherapy
cholangitis
colon
mass
hepatobiliary
thoracic

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1977-1983 Studied human medicine at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1980-1981 Studied for two semesters at King's College Hospital Medical School in London
  • 1984 Ph.D. at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1988 Specialist in surgery, Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic of the Rudolf Virchow University Clinic at the Free University Berlin (today the Clinic for General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery of the University Hospital Charite Berlin)
  • 1990 Research fellowship at the University of Wisconsin (with H.W. Sollinger)
  • 1993 Habilitation at the Free University Berlin
  • 2000 Professor in the medical faculty of the Humboldt University in Berlin
Experience
  • 1984 Assistant Physician in the Clinic for Anesthesiology at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1985 Assistant Physician in the Clinic for Abdominal and Transplant Surgery at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1992 Senior Physician at the Berlin Medical Association
  • 1992 District Physician for surgery at the Berlin Medical Association
  • 1998 Senior Physician at the Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic of the Rudolf Virchow University Clinic at the Free University Berlin
  • 2000 Director of the Surgical University Clinic of the Knappschafts Hospital Bochum-Langendreer
  • 2002 Director of the Department of adult and pediatric general, visceral, transplant and thoracic surgery at University Hospital Frankfurt am Main of Goethe-University
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the German Society of Surgery
  • Permanent Member of the German General and Visceral Surgery Part
  • Active Member of the German Society of Gastroenterologists, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases
  • Part of the German Cancer Society

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

Fluorescence confocal microscopy on liver specimens for full digitization of transplant pathology.

1 September, 2023

Colorectal cancer organoid-stroma biobank allows subtype-specific assessment of individualized therapy responses.

25 July, 2023

Transglutaminase 2 is associated with adverse colorectal cancer survival and represents a therapeutic target.

13 July, 2023

Location

Theodor-Stern-Kai, 7, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general and visceral surgery, transplant and thoracic surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein has been practicing for more than 41 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein?

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

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in liver, transplantation, liver transplantation, cancer, carcinoma.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Wolf O. Bechstein doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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