Best Conservative treatment therapists in Germany: TOP 3 doctors

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Markus Düx
Radiation oncologist
43 years of experience
4.4
52 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Markus Düx

Radiation oncologist
43 years of experience

Professor Markus Dukes is a specialist in diagnostic radiology and minimally invasive therapy.

Awards

  • Gold Medal of Honorary Professor of Osaka Medical University (Japan).
  • Honorary member of DeGIR (German Society for Interventional Radiology and Minimally Invasive Therapy).

Education and professional experience

  • 1982-1988 - study of human medicine at the Johannes-Gutenberg University in Mainz.
  • 1988 - approval and medical license.
  • 1988-1989 - Medical officer of the Bundeswehr.
  • 1990 - Candidate of Medical Sciences in the field of radiology, subject: “Investigation of the influence of dilation speed on its success, as well as on damage to the vessel walls during balloon expansion”, at the Johannes-Gutenberg University in Mainz.
  • 1990-1996 - Resident in the Department of Radiology at the Ruprecht-Karls University.
  • 1996 - Senior physician in the Department of Radiodiagnostics at the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg.
  • 1998 - Doctorate in Diagnostic Radiology, topic: "Direct comparison of imaging methods for gastric carcinoma: the importance of optimized examination methods in clinical practice and first experience with magnetic resonance imaging."
  • 2000 - Deputy Head of the Department of Radiology, Department of Radiodiagnostics at the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg.
  • 2000-2002 - Head of the Image Processing Center at the Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Heidelberg.
  • 2002-2003 - Head of the Department of Radiology, Surgical Clinic, Department of Radiology at the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg.
  • 2003 - Chief Physician of the Central Institute of Radiology and Neuroradiology at the Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt am Main.
  • 2006 - Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Heidelberg.

Scientific activity

Marcus Dukes is one of the first physicians to perform minimally invasive microwave ablation of liver and lung tumors under CT guidance.

Clinical activities

The professor heads the first and only MRI-guided FUS ablation center in the Rhine-Main region. In most cases, the procedure allows avoiding surgical intervention. Patients of the center have access to ablation for prostate cancer, bone and liver metastases, benign tumors, and treatment of uterine fibroids without surgery.

Membership in organizations

  • DRG (German Society of Radiologists).
  • DeGIR (German Society for Interventional Radiology and Minimally Invasive Therapy).
  • RSNA (Radiological Society of North America).
  • ESGAR (European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology).
  • CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe).
  • ECR (European Congress of Radiology).
  • EUFUS (European FUS Society).
  • MEDICA (German Society for Interdisciplinary Medicine).
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Professor Markus Dukes is a specialist in diagnostic radiology and minimally invasive therapy.

Awards

  • Gold Medal of Honorary Professor of Osaka Medical University (Japan).
  • Honorary member of DeGIR (German Society for Interventional Radiology and Minimally Invasive Therapy).

Education and professional experience

  • 1982-1988 - study of human medicine at the Johannes-Gutenberg University in Mainz.
  • 1988 - approval and medical license.
  • 1988-1989 - Medical officer of the Bundeswehr.
  • 1990 - Candidate of Medical Sciences in the field of radiology, subject: “Investigation of the influence of dilation speed on its success, as well as on damage to the vessel walls during balloon expansion”, at the Johannes-Gutenberg University in Mainz.
  • 1990-1996 - Resident in the Department of Radiology at the Ruprecht-Karls University.
  • 1996 - Senior physician in the Department of Radiodiagnostics at the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg.
  • 1998 - Doctorate in Diagnostic Radiology, topic: "Direct comparison of imaging methods for gastric carcinoma: the importance of optimized examination methods in clinical practice and first experience with magnetic resonance imaging."
  • 2000 - Deputy Head of the Department of Radiology, Department of Radiodiagnostics at the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg.
  • 2000-2002 - Head of the Image Processing Center at the Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Heidelberg.
  • 2002-2003 - Head of the Department of Radiology, Surgical Clinic, Department of Radiology at the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg.
  • 2003 - Chief Physician of the Central Institute of Radiology and Neuroradiology at the Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt am Main.
  • 2006 - Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Heidelberg.

Scientific activity

Marcus Dukes is one of the first physicians to perform minimally invasive microwave ablation of liver and lung tumors under CT guidance.

Clinical activities

The professor heads the first and only MRI-guided FUS ablation center in the Rhine-Main region. In most cases, the procedure allows avoiding surgical intervention. Patients of the center have access to ablation for prostate cancer, bone and liver metastases, benign tumors, and treatment of uterine fibroids without surgery.

Membership in organizations

  • DRG (German Society of Radiologists).
  • DeGIR (German Society for Interventional Radiology and Minimally Invasive Therapy).
  • RSNA (Radiological Society of North America).
  • ESGAR (European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology).
  • CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe).
  • ECR (European Congress of Radiology).
  • EUFUS (European FUS Society).
  • MEDICA (German Society for Interdisciplinary Medicine).
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Marc Ulrich Becher
Cardiologist
25 years of experience
4.6
57 reviews
Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen

Marc Ulrich Becher

Cardiologist
25 years of experience
Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher is an interventional cardiologist and heart failure specialist. He provides operations such as coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, carotid angioplasty and stenting, among others.Read more
Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher is an interventional cardiologist and heart failure specialist. He provides operations such as coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, carotid angioplasty and stenting, among others.
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Viktor Alexander Krol
General practitioner
25 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Germany, Dusseldorf
St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf

Viktor Alexander Krol

General practitioner
25 years of experience

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.

The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.

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Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.

The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.

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