Nordwest Hospital, Frankfurt – Germany
About Prof. Dr. Peter Ulrich
Prof. Dr. habil. Peter T. Ulrich is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon in Frankfurt with 49+ years of experience in cerebral vascular malformations, complex spine surgery, pituitary endoscopy, and paediatric neurosurgery. He is the Head of Neurosurgery at one of Frankfurt’s most renowned hospitals and is recognised across multiple German and international neurosurgical societies.
- 49+ years of experience in neurosurgery and neurology
- Head of Neurosurgery Department at Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt
- Past Chief Medical Officer — Bundeswehr; former Director, Sana Clinic Offenbach
- Member of DGNC, EFNS, AANS, and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
- Expert and Arbitration Body — State Medical Association of Hesse (LÄKH)
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Graduation — Studies in Human Medicine and Anthropology, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City, 1969–1970
- Graduation — Studies in Biology and Human Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from 1971
- Habilitation — Dr. habil., Germany
Fellowships & Special Training
- Neurology Training — Nordwest Hospital, Frankfurt, under Professor Duus and Professor Adams, 1976
- Advanced Training in Neurosurgery — Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, 1978
- Specialised training in Psychiatry — Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, 1978–1981
Certifications & Accreditations
- Hesse State Medical Council (Landesärztekammer Hessen — LÄKH) Registration
- Expert and Arbitration Body — LÄKH
- Member of the Expert Committee — State Medical Association of Hesse (LÄKH)
- Specialist (Facharzt) Certification — Neurosurgery, Germany
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations (Aneurysm, AVM)
- Pituitary Tumours
- Brain Tumours
- Spinal Cord Tumours
- Cranio-Cervical Junction Disorders
- Complex Spine (Tumour, Degeneration, Anomaly, Trauma)
- Paediatric Neurological Disorders
- Neurotraumatology
- Cerebral Diseases
- Spinal Cord Disorders
Sub-specialties
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations & Aneurysm Surgery: Specialist in microsurgical clipping of aneurysms and AVM resection — a leading neurosurgeon specialist in Frankfurt for cerebrovascular pathology.
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Skilled in endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary tumour resection — among the best neurosurgeon doctor in Germany for skull base surgery.
- Complex Spine & Paediatric Neurosurgery: Comprehensive expertise in spine tumour, deformity, anomaly, and trauma surgery, including paediatric neurosurgical interventions.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Microsurgical Aneurysm Clipping
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Resection
- Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Microvascular Decompression
- Brain Tumour Resection
- Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
- Cranio-Cervical Junction Surgery
- Complex Spine Reconstruction
- Spine Trauma Stabilisation
- Paediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Management
List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Peter Ulrich can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Nordwest Hospital (Hospital of the Holy Spirit Foundation), Frankfurt, Germany — Head, Department of Neurosurgery (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Multiple German clinics — Head of Neurosurgery Departments at 4 institutions, 2010–2017
- Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) — Chief Medical Officer (Past)
- University Medicine Mainz, Germany — Senior Physician (Past)
- Sana Clinic, Offenbach am Main, Germany — Director, Neurosurgical Clinic (Past)
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz — Neurosurgery Training, from 1978
- Nordwest Hospital, Frankfurt — Neurology Training, 1976
- Goethe University Frankfurt am Main — Medical Studies, from 1971
- National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) — Human Medicine and Anthropology Studies, 1969–1970
Academic & Research Roles
- Established and managed a clinical research laboratory focusing on cerebral circulation and metabolism
- Supervisor of multiple research projects and doctoral students
- Author and co-author of state and national publications and books on neurosurgery
- 2001–2003 Delegate of the State of Hesse — Association of Leading Hospital Doctors
Key Achievements
- 49+ years of experience in neurosurgery and neurology
- Practising neurosurgery since 1985
- Head of Neurosurgery Departments at 4 German clinics from 2010–2017
- Past Chief Medical Officer — Bundeswehr
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- 2001–2003 Delegate of the State of Hesse — Association of Leading Hospital Doctors
- Habilitation (Dr. habil.) — Germany
Professional Memberships
- German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC)
- European Foundation of Neurological Surgeons (EFNS)
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Neurooncological Working Group (NOA) — German Cancer Society
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
- State Medical Association of Hesse (LÄKH) — Expert Committee Member
- Association of Leading Hospital Doctors
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Multiple peer-reviewed publications on neurobiology, cerebral circulation, and metabolism — published in foreign and German medical journals.
- Author and co-author of state and national publications, including books and book chapters on neurosurgery.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Cerebral circulation and metabolism research
- Microsurgical management of aneurysms and AVMs
- Endoscopic skull base surgery
- Complex spine reconstruction
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 | $180 – $420 |
| Aneurysm Clipping Surgery | ₹15,00,000 – ₹28,00,000 | $18,000 – $33,600 |
| Brain Tumour Resection | ₹14,00,000 – ₹26,00,000 | $16,800 – $31,200 |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery | ₹12,00,000 – ₹22,00,000 | $14,400 – $26,400 |
| Complex Spine Reconstruction | ₹16,00,000 – ₹32,00,000 | $19,200 – $38,400 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Peter Ulrich use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Prof. Dr. Peter Ulrich uses advanced neurosurgical technologies including microsurgical aneurysm clipping, AVM resection, endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, complex spine reconstruction, and modern neurosurgical intensive care — supporting precise, internationally aligned care.
2. What conditions does Dr. Peter Ulrich specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. Peter Ulrich is a leading neurosurgeon specialist in Frankfurt, Germany, treating cerebral vascular malformations (aneurysm, AVM), trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary tumours, brain tumours, spinal cord tumours, cranio-cervical junction disorders, complex spine pathologies, paediatric neurosurgical disorders, and neurotrauma — among the best neurosurgeon doctor in Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Peter Ulrich?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. Peter Ulrich can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Peter Ulrich?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Peter Ulrich, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Frankfurt, Germany.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counseling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival in Germany.
6. Does Dr. Peter Ulrich offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of cerebrovascular surgery, brain tumour resection, pituitary surgery, or complex spine cases from a leading Neurosurgeon specialist in Frankfurt, Germany.
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