Prof. Dr. Ernst-Johannes Haberl

Paediatric Neurologist

Prof. Dr. Ernst-Johannes Haberl

Head of Department

years of experience

Graduation
Charite University Hospital, Berlin - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Ernst-Johannes Haberl

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Hydrocephalus (Congenital and Acquired) in Children
    • Paediatric Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, Craniopharyngioma)
    • Paediatric Skull Base Tumours
    • Cerebrovascular Disorders in Children (Aneurysm, AVM, Moyamoya)
    • Craniosynostosis & Congenital Skull Deformities
    • Spina Bifida & Tethered Cord
    • Spinal Tumours and Disorders in Children
    • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
    • Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Candidates)
    • Paediatric Neurotrauma
    • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) Indications

    Sub-specialties

    • Endoscopic Paediatric Neurosurgery & Hydrocephalus: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), endoscopic tumour resection and adjustable differential-pressure shunt valves with antisiphoning devices (proGAV) — making him a leading Paediatric Neurology specialist Berlin, Germany for paediatric hydrocephalus.
    • Craniofacial & Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Surgical correction of craniosynostosis and complex craniofacial deformities — supporting demand for the best Paediatric Neurology doctor in Germany for craniofacial surgery.
    • Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy & Spasticity Surgery: Head of the German-French SDR training programme; selective dorsal rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy in children.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
    • Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt — Including proGAV Adjustable Valves
    • Microsurgical Paediatric Brain Tumour Resection
    • Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
    • Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) for Spastic Cerebral Palsy
    • Craniosynostosis Surgery
    • Craniofacial Reconstruction
    • Spina Bifida and Tethered Cord Surgery
    • Paediatric Aneurysm and AVM Surgery
    • Moyamoya Revascularisation Surgery
    • Paediatric Spinal Surgery
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Children

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Studies in Human Medicine (Graduation) — Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
    • Doctorate (Dr. med.) — Germany
    • Specialist Certification in Neurosurgery, Germany, 1992
    • Habilitation / Universitätsprofessor (Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.) — Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • International training — Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Oakland, California, USA
    • International training — University of Texas, USA
    • International training — Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
    • International training — St. Louis Children’s Hospital, USA
    • International training — Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, USA
    • European training in paediatric neurosurgery — Marseille (France), Bern (Switzerland), Zurich (Switzerland)
    • Head, German-French Training Programme “Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy” (since 2022)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Berlin Medical Council (Ärztekammer Berlin) — Registered Specialist (Facharzt) in Neurosurgery
    • Bavarian Medical Council — Registered Specialist (Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Bavaria)
    • Member, German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC)
    • Member, German Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Member, European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN)
    • Member, International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Senior Consultant Neurosurgery — Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Vogtareuth, Germany (Universitätsprofessor Dr. med.) (Present)
    • Head — German-French Training Programme “Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy” (since 2022)
    • Visiting Professor — Fondation Lenval / CHU Nice, France (Present)
    • Visiting Professor — Hôpital Fondation A. de Rothschild, Paris, France (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin — Founder & Head of the Independent Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery (former position)
    • University of Bonn — Chair of Pediatric Neurosurgery (2016)
    • Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf — Past affiliation
    • University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Alberta Children’s Hospital — Past affiliation
    • University of Ulm — Past affiliation
    • Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich — Medical Studies

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Universitätsprofessor (Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.) — Germany
    • Visiting Professor — Fondation Lenval / CHU Nice and Hôpital Fondation A. de Rothschild, Paris
    • 104 peer-reviewed publications cited 1,222+ times
    • Active educator and trainer of paediatric neurosurgery fellows in Germany, France and Canada
    • Cooperation Agreement architect — structural integration of the Pediatric Neurosurgery division within the Charité Neurosurgery network

    Key Achievements

    • Founded the Independent Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin
    • Head of the German-French “Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy” training programme (since 2022)
    • Pioneered work on adjustable differential-pressure proGAV valves for paediatric hydrocephalus
    • International faculty across Germany, France, USA and Canada

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