Prof. Dr. med. Wolf Otto Bechstein

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.