Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Bocker

orthopaedics and trauma surgery, special trauma surgery and emergencies

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
96%	28 years	9.8/10	$$$$	736	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians Munich

Medical unit

Department of general, trauma and reconstructive surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Bocker is a highly experienced orthopedic and trauma surgeon with 27 years of experience. He is currently the Medical Director of the Department of General, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany. Dr. Bocker obtained his medical degree from the Free University of Berlin, and has trained at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins University. A wide range of accomplishments and contributions to the field of orthopedics and trauma surgery marks Dr. Bocker's career. He has published a staggering 758 scientific publications, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to advancing medical knowledge. His research focuses on topics such as osteoporosis, diagnostic and treatment methods, and the impact of body composition on patient outcomes. Dr. Bocker's extensive experience and dedication to his field make him a highly respected and sought-after professional. His leadership roles, including acting head of the Department of Surgery and President of the Osteology Congress in Munich, further highlight his expertise and influence in the medical community. Patients can trust in his knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care and expertise in orthopedics and trauma surgery.

Skills & Expertise

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1990-1996 Medicine at the Free University of Berlin
1998-2000 Harvard Medical School
2000 Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, HMS, Boston
2000-2002 Residency, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. (Chairman: Professor Myron L. Weisfeldt)
2002-2012 Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2006-2007 Emergency Doctor Rescue Helicopter Christoph
2006-2007 Rotation for specialist training at the trade association Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen, Clinic for accident and Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma Surgery Clinic at the University of Heidelberg. (Director: Professor Dr. Andreas Wentzens)
2008 Rotation for specialist training at the orthopedic clinic and Polyclinic, Munich University Clinic, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Experience

1996-1998 Assistant and Doctor in an internship at the Clinic and Polyclinic For Internal Medicine, Medicine II, Clinic of the University of Regensburg (Director: Professor Gunther Riegger)
2009 Acting Head of the Department of surgery, the section of traumatology, Campus Grosshadern, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2010-2012 Emergency Doctor intensive care helicopter Christoph Munich, Clinic Grosshadern, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2011 Senior Physician, Department of trauma surgery, Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic Grosshadern, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2011-2014 Managing Senior Physician, Giessen Marburg University Hospital
2012 Senior Physician, Department of traumatology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg
2013 Managing Senior Physician, Department of traumatology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg
2014 Medical Director of the Clinic For General, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2021 Medical Director of the Musculoskeletal University Center Munich, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2021 Chair of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

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