Prof. Dr. med. Wolfram T. Knoefel

general, visceral and transplant surgery

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
93%	37 years	3	9.7/10	$$$$	446	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Dusseldorf

Health facility

University Hospital Dusseldorf

Medical unit

Department of general and visceral surgery

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Wolfram T. Knoefel is a highly experienced doctor with 36 years of practice in general, visceral, and transplant surgery. He works in the Department of General and Visceral Surgery at the University Hospital Dusseldorf in Germany. Dr. Knoefel has an extensive educational background, including studying at prestigious institutions such as the Harvard Medical School in Boston and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Throughout his career, Dr. Knoefel has made significant contributions to the field of surgery, with 441 scientific publications. His research focuses on various areas, such as the prognosis of renal cell carcinoma, the change in micro-perfusion in acute experimental pancreatitis, and the effects of surgery on SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism. He is a member of several renowned medical societies, including the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Transplantation. Dr. Knoefel's expertise and dedication to his field make him a highly respected and sought-after surgeon. His vast experience and commitment to research and innovation allow him to provide the best possible care for his patients. With his extensive knowledge and skills, Dr. Knoefel continues to make a significant impact in the field of surgery and contribute to advancements in patient care.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1981-1987 Study of human medicine at the University of Hamburg, University of Lausanne, the University of Kisangani Harvard Medical School in Boston, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City
1987 Medical examination and license to practice medicine in Germany
1988 American state medical examination
1988 Dissertation at the University of Hamburg: “The prognosis of renal cell carcinoma and its stability after serial transplant to nude mice” (Professor Gunter Kloppel)
1994 Recognition as a specialist for surgery from Hamburg Medical Association
1996 Habilitation at the University of Hamburg: “The change in micro-perfusion in acute experimental pancreatitis of the rat – validation of diffuse reflex spectrophotometry”
1999 Priority designation in visceral surgery from the Medical Association of Hamburg
1999 Priority designation in thoracic surgery from the Medical Association of Hamburg

Experience

1986-1987 Senior Intern in surgery and intensive care, University of Lausanne, Vaudois University Hospital in Lausanne (Professor H. Sadeghi and Professor J. Freeman)
1987-1989 Scientific Assistant, Department of Surgery at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich (Director Dr. L. Schweiberer)
1989-1991 Fellow, Departments of surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston (W.G. Austen, M.D., A.L. Warshaw, M.D.)
1991 Scientific Assistant, Department of Surgery at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich (Director Dr. L. Schweiberer)
1991–2003 Scientific Assistant, Department of general surgery at the University Hospital Eppendorf in Hamburg (Director Dr. C.E. Broelsch)
1992 Assistant Doctor, Department of Surgery at the Elisabeth Hospital Essen (Director Dr. V. M. Rotzscher)
1996 Senior Consultant, Department of general surgery at the University Hospital Eppendorf in Hamburg
1996 Associate Professor of surgery at the University of Hamburg
1998–2003 Permanent Representative of the Director, Department of general surgery at the University Hospital Eppendorf in Hamburg
2002 C4 Professorship for general and transplant surgery at the University of Rostock
2003 C4 Professor, Head of Department of general and visceral surgery, University Hospital Dusseldorf

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