Prof. Dr. med. Thomas C. Böttger
Physician-in-Charge, Department of Surgery
Clinic/Department
Department of Surgery
Address:
EuromedClinic
Surgery
Europa-Allee 1
90763 Fürth
Telephone: +49 (0)911/9714-686
Fax: +49 (0)911/9714-685
Email: chirurgie@euromed.de
Secretary's office:
Department of Surgery
Address:
EuromedClinic
Surgery
Europa-Allee 1
90763 Fürth
Telephone: +49 (0)911/9714-686
Fax: +49 (0)911/9714-685
Email: chirurgie@euromed.de
Secretary's office:
Ursula Hiemisch
Treatment focus
• Major and minor visceral surgery (surgical treatment of all abdominal organs for both benign and malignant conditions, primarily using laparoscopic techniques)
• State-of-the-art minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery)
• Endocrine surgery (operative treatment of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal diseases)
• Colorectal surgery (operative treatment of disorders of the rectum, anus and colon)
• Vascular surgery (peripheral artery occlusive disease and varicosis)
• Chronic wounds
• State-of-the-art minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery)
• Endocrine surgery (operative treatment of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal diseases)
• Colorectal surgery (operative treatment of disorders of the rectum, anus and colon)
• Vascular surgery (peripheral artery occlusive disease and varicosis)
• Chronic wounds
Particular specialisms
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Surgical treatment of oesophageal, stomach, hepatic, pancreatic and colorectal tumours
• Minimally invasive heartburn treatment
• Hernia surgery (pain- and scar-free)
• Thyroid surgery (cosmetic, neuromonitoring)
• Scar-free varicose vein surgery (e.g. by laser)
• Gallstone surgery (scar-free)
• Shunt surgery
• Vascular surgery
• Surgical treatment of oesophageal, stomach, hepatic, pancreatic and colorectal tumours
• Minimally invasive heartburn treatment
• Hernia surgery (pain- and scar-free)
• Thyroid surgery (cosmetic, neuromonitoring)
• Scar-free varicose vein surgery (e.g. by laser)
• Gallstone surgery (scar-free)
• Shunt surgery
• Vascular surgery
About the person
Date of birth:
| 1982 | State exam
Doctoral degree ECFMG (U.S. state exam) |
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| 1982-1987 | Assistant at Northwest Hospital Frankfurt/Main
Prof. Dr. E. Ungeheuer |
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| 1987-1989 | Assistant at the Clinic and Polyclinic for General and Abdominal Surgery of the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz - Prof. Dr. T. Junginger | |
| 1989 | Specialist exam, surgical specialist | |
| 1989 | Awarded venia legendi (habilitation) in surgery | |
| 1989-1995 | Senior Physician at the University Clinic of Mainz | |
| 1991 | Accredited for the specialty field of vascular surgery | |
| 1995 | Appointed adjunct professor | |
| 1995-2002 | Physician-in-Charge and Deputy Clinical Director | |
| 1996 | Accredited for the specialty field of visceral surgery | |
| 1996-2001 | Commercial pilot training in Germany and the U.S.
(CPL / IFR) for single and multi-engine aircraft, Certified flight instructor (FAA) |
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| 2002-2008 | Chief Physician at the Clinic for Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Klinikum Bremerhaven-Reinkenheide | |
| 2006 | Curriculum minimally invasive surgery of CAMIC | |
| 2008-2010 | Chief Physician at the Clinic for Visceral, Vascular and Trauma Surgery, Heilig-Geist Hospital Bensheim | |
| 11/2010 | Head Physician at the Clinic for General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery of EuromedClinic Fürth |
Publications
Authorship of more than 400 national and international scientific original works,
more than 400 scientific lectures,
more than 100 educational seminars for patients and practicing physicians
Several book chapters in surgical textbooks,
Video encyclopaedia on laparoscopic surgery techniques
More than 150 videos on laparoscopy as instructional material for young surgeons
Laparoscopic live surgeries (oesophagus, colon, hernia) in German and South Korea
more than 400 scientific lectures,
more than 100 educational seminars for patients and practicing physicians
Several book chapters in surgical textbooks,
Video encyclopaedia on laparoscopic surgery techniques
More than 150 videos on laparoscopy as instructional material for young surgeons
Laparoscopic live surgeries (oesophagus, colon, hernia) in German and South Korea
Association memberships
"Quality and transparency create trust."
• German Society for Surgery • Middle Rhine Surgeons’ Association
• Association of Bavarian Surgeons
• German Society for Visceral Surgery
• CAMIC (Surgical Working Group for Minimally Invasive Surgery) of the German Society for Surgery
Hobbies
Family, aviation, catamaran sailing, skiing
Motto
"Quality and transparency create trust."
Other information
Awards and prizes
1990
Ludwig Rehn Prize of the Middle Rhine Surgeons’ Association: "Pedicled small intestine transplant as a partial and full extra-hepatic bile duct replacement“
1991
Prize of the gastroenterological working group Rhineland Palatinate: "Biliodigestive Anastomosis or stenting in non-resectable pancreatic head carcinomas“
2000
Fellowship of the German Society for Surgery to visit the Cancer Treatment Centers of America
2005
Prize of the Association of Northwest German Surgeons:
"Laparoscopic deep anterior rectum section – is TME oncologically adequate?"
2007
Theodor Billroth Award on the occasion of the XVI Billroth Symposium, Rügen:
"Laparoscopic pancreas left resection"
Official job title: Medical Doctor, MD
Job title awarded by the state: Federal Republic of Germany
Specialist title: Surgery Specialist
Additional titles: Vascular surgery, visceral surgery, certified for minimally invasive surgery by the German Society for Surgery
Board certification since: 1989, 1991, 1996
Established since:
Health insurance approved: No
Private patients: Yes
Legal entity: Individual practice
Medical association: www.blaek.de
Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians: KV-Bayern
Professional code: Rules and Regulations for Physicians in Bavaria
1990
Ludwig Rehn Prize of the Middle Rhine Surgeons’ Association: "Pedicled small intestine transplant as a partial and full extra-hepatic bile duct replacement“
1991
Prize of the gastroenterological working group Rhineland Palatinate: "Biliodigestive Anastomosis or stenting in non-resectable pancreatic head carcinomas“
2000
Fellowship of the German Society for Surgery to visit the Cancer Treatment Centers of America
2005
Prize of the Association of Northwest German Surgeons:
"Laparoscopic deep anterior rectum section – is TME oncologically adequate?"
2007
Theodor Billroth Award on the occasion of the XVI Billroth Symposium, Rügen:
"Laparoscopic pancreas left resection"
Official job title: Medical Doctor, MD
Job title awarded by the state: Federal Republic of Germany
Specialist title: Surgery Specialist
Additional titles: Vascular surgery, visceral surgery, certified for minimally invasive surgery by the German Society for Surgery
Board certification since: 1989, 1991, 1996
Established since:
Health insurance approved: No
Private patients: Yes
Legal entity: Individual practice
Medical association: www.blaek.de
Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians: KV-Bayern
Professional code: Rules and Regulations for Physicians in Bavaria
