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Prof. Dr. Med. Jorg Christian Tonn

Neurosurgeon, Paediatric Neurologist

Prof. Dr. Med. Jorg Christian Tonn

Head of Department

34+ years of experience

Graduation, MD, Post Graduation
Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital, Munich - Germany

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    Treatments & Conditions Prof. Dr. Med. Jorg Christian Tonn Specializes In

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    Brain Tumours Glioma Haemangioblastoma Meningioma Medulloblastoma Pineal Region Tumours Pituitary Gland Tumours Spinal Cord Tumours

    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Med. Jorg Christian Tonn

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Glioblastoma and High-Grade Gliomas
    • Meningioma (Skull-base and Convexity)
    • Pituitary Tumours
    • Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
    • Brain Metastases
    • Skull-Base Tumours
    • Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Paediatric Brain Tumours
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations (Aneurysm, AVM)
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Cranio-cervical Junction Disorders
    • Complex Spine (Tumour, Degeneration, Anomaly)

    Sub-specialties

    • Surgical Neuro-Oncology: Glioma and meningioma surgery integrating molecular imaging (PET-CT) with intra-operative decision-making — patients searching for the best Neurosurgeon doctor in Germany for brain tumours rely on Prof. Tonn's translational expertise.
    • Skull-Base Surgery: Endoscopic and open approaches to pituitary, acoustic, and complex skull-base tumours.
    • Paediatric Neurosurgery: Surgical management of paediatric brain and spine tumours integrated with multidisciplinary oncology care.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Awake Craniotomy for Eloquent-Area Glioma Resection
    • Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
    • Stereotactic Iodine-125 Brachytherapy for Gliomas
    • PET-CT-guided Tumour Resection (FET-PET integration)
    • Microsurgical Resection of Acoustic Neuroma
    • Skull-Base Tumour Resection
    • Cerebral Vascular Surgery (Aneurysm Clipping, AVM Resection)
    • Paediatric Brain Tumour Surgery
    • Complex Spine Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies — Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany, 1977–1983
    • MD (Doctorate in Medicine) — Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
    • Habilitation (Postdoctoral degree) — University of Würzburg Medical School, 1993

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Residency in Neurosurgery — University Hospital of Giessen, Germany, 1983–1990
    • Board Certification in Neurosurgery — State Medical Association Hessen, Frankfurt, 1990
    • Attending Neurosurgeon — University Hospital of Würzburg, Germany
    • Specialised expertise in molecular neuro-oncology and translational research

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Board Certified Neurosurgeon — German Medical Association
    • German Association of Neurosurgery — Member
    • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies — Member
    • European Association of Neurooncology — Member
    • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA) — Member
    • American Academy of Neurological Surgery — Member
    • Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica — Member
    • Scientific Consultant — German Medical Association

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurosurgery — Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, Germany (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Chairman and Professor of Neurosurgery, LMU Munich, Campus Großhadern, Germany — March 2001 to March 2023
    • Professor of Neurosurgery, Julius-Maximilian-University Würzburg, Germany — From 1997
    • Vice-Director, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Würzburg — From 1996
    • Assistant Professor, University of Würzburg, Germany — From 1993
    • Attending Neurosurgeon, University-Hospital of Würzburg — From 1990
    • Resident in Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Giessen — 1983–1990

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Editor and reviewer for leading neurosurgery and neuro-oncology journals
    • Mentor to multiple senior neurosurgeons across Europe
    • Lead investigator on translational neuro-oncology trials at LMU Munich

    Key Achievements

    • 40+ years of clinical neurosurgery experience
    • Authored 700+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
    • Tönnis Stipendium recipient, German Society of Neurosurgery, 1993
    • Pioneered FET-PET integration into glioma surgical planning
    • Declined offer to chair Neurosurgery at University Hospital Hamburg (2000)

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