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Dr. med. Axel Stang

Medical Oncologist, Pediatric Hematologist

Dr. med. Axel Stang

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43+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. med. Axel Stang

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Acute and Chronic Leukemias
    • Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    • Solid Tumors (Lung, GI, Breast, Genitourinary)
    • Liver Metastases from Colorectal & Other Primaries
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Inoperable Liver Malignancies
    • Anemia and Bleeding Disorders
    • Cancer-Related Pain & Palliative Care Needs
    • Advanced-Stage Cancers requiring Palliative Medicine

    Sub-specialties

    • Hematology & Medical Oncology: Comprehensive chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors — a trusted medical oncologist specialist in Hamburg, Germany.
    • Interventional & Loco-Regional Cancer Therapy: Pioneer of Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) for inoperable liver malignancies at Asklepios Hamburg (Award winner, 2012).
    • Palliative Medicine: Multidisciplinary palliative care programmes for advanced cancer patients.
    • Genetic Oncology: Disease-specific genetic counselling under the German Genetic Diagnostics Act.
    • DKG-Certified Onkologisches Zentrum Leadership: Founder/developer of the DKG-certified Oncology Center Barmbek (2016) — for international patients seeking best cancer treatment in Germany.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) for Liver Malignancies
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Liver Tumors
    • Chemosaturation for Uveal Melanoma Liver Metastases
    • Systemic Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy
    • Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitors, Monoclonal Antibodies)
    • Autologous & Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Referral
    • Bone Marrow Biopsy & Molecular Diagnostics
    • Contrast-Enhanced Abdominal Ultrasound (Onkologische Sonographie)
    • Palliative Medicine & Pain Management
    • Genetic Counselling for Hereditary Cancer

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Vordiplom in Biology / Molecular Genetics — Technical University of Karlsruhe, Germany
    • Medical Graduation (Staatsexamen / Approbation) — University of Hamburg, Germany
    • Doctorate (Dr. med.) — University of Hamburg (under Prof. Dietel)
    • Habilitation and Full University Professorship — Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • ESMO Certification in Medical Oncology
    • Board-Certified Specialist — Internal Medicine, Germany
    • Board-Certified Specialist — Hematology and Medical Oncology, Germany
    • Qualification for disease-specific genetic counselling — German Genetic Diagnostics Act
    • Fachverantwortlicher Dozent (Faculty Lead) at Asklepios Campus Hamburg — Genetics & Genomics and Oncology

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) Registration
    • Hamburg Medical Chamber (Ärztekammer Hamburg) — Registered Specialist
    • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Certification
    • Full Professor — Semmelweis University, Budapest

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Rübenkamp 220, 22307 Hamburg, Germany — Senior Advisor Oncology, Department of Oncology and Palliative Medicine, Since January 2025
    • Asklepios Campus Hamburg (Asklepios Medical School, Lohmühlenstr. 5, Haus P, 20099 Hamburg) — Fachverantwortlicher Dozent (Faculty Lead) in Genetics & Genomics and Oncology
    • Semmelweis University, Budapest — Full University Professor

    Past Affiliations

    • Asklepios Klinik Barmbek — Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Department of Oncology and Palliative Medicine, 2010–2024
    • Asklepios Klinik Barmbek — Medical Director (Ärztlicher Direktor), 2016–2022
    • Asklepios Klinik Altona — Senior Consultant in Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation (Past)
    • MVZ Onkologie — Founder/Director (Past)
    • Head of Oncology Center Barmbek and Barmbek Oncology Outpatient Center (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Full Professor — Semmelweis University, Budapest
    • Fachverantwortlicher Dozent (Faculty Lead) — Asklepios Campus Hamburg (Genetics & Genomics, Oncology)
    • Chairman — Council of Scientific Student Circles (Wissenschaftliche Studentenkreise), Asklepios Campus Hamburg
    • Author — 68+ peer-reviewed publications with 3,461+ citations (ResearchGate)
    • Faculty — Ongoing teaching responsibilities in bedside teaching, ultrasound courses, and oncology nursing education

    Key Achievements

    • 39+ years of experience in medical oncology, hematology, and palliative medicine
    • Department leadership since 2010 with average annual growth of 200+ new patients
    • Founder of MVZ Onkologie
    • Established DKG-certified Oncology Center Barmbek (2016) as part of Asklepios Tumor Center Hamburg
    • Successfully secured Barmbek Oncology Center's place in the Hamburg Bed Plan (2017)
    • Asklepios Innovation in der Medizin Award — 1st Prize, 2012
    • 68+ publications and 3,461+ citations on ResearchGate

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