The foundation of a surgeon’s success lies in disciplined work and a constant desire for learning. To keep up with the rapid changes in the field of medicine, they must prioritize staying up-to-date and valuing every case as an opportunity to learn something new. Patience and composure are among the most essential traits of a surgeon; they must continuously develop these qualities to make rational and effective decisions in critical moments. They should adopt a strong commitment to ethical values and always prioritize the well-being of their patients. Additionally, effective communication skills play a vital role in gaining patients’ trust and working harmoniously with their team. They must always set high goals and strive to improve themselves by learning from challenges they encounter. Believing that surgery is not just an individual effort but a collaborative endeavor, they should act accordingly.
“An academic career is not just a pursuit of knowledge, but a commitment to shaping minds and advancing humanity.”
2000: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen
Nuremberg / Germany
Completed under the supervision of Prof. Dr. med. W. Hohenberger with the distinction of “Magna cum laude.”
2005: Associate Professor
Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen
Nuremberg / Germany
Earned ‘Venia Legendi’ with a thesis on the role and significance of surgical methods in multimodal treatment of benign and malignant liver diseases.
2006: Habilitation (venia legendi)
Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen
Nuremberg / Germany
Held the title ‘Privat Dozent Dr. med. Dr. med. habil.‘ as an Associate Professor
2009: Head of Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Division
Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen
Nuremberg / Germany
2014: Professorship
Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen
Nuremberg / Germany
(Prof. Dr. med. Dr. med. habil.)
2015: Deputy Clinic Director
Universitätsklinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, European Medical School Oldenburg-Groningen.
2018: Deputy Director of the Clinic for General, Visceral, and Thoracic Surgery
Agaplesion Diakonieklinikum Rotenburg (Wümme)