Prof. Christof Reinhard Sohn

Medical Degrees

• Medical Studies (MD / Graduation) — University of Ulm, Germany, 1980–1986
• Doctoral Dissertation (Promotion, summa cum laude) — University of Ulm, Germany (Topic: Effect of gravity on the venous system of the lower extremity)
• Habilitation in Gynaecology & Obstetrics — Heidelberg University, Germany, 1993
• Honorary Professor (Prof. h. c.) appointment

Fellowships & Special Training

• Specialist Examination — Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Germany, 1993
• Subspecialty Training — Special Obstetrics & Perinatal Medicine, 1997
• Subspecialty Training — Special Operative Gynaecology & Gynaecological Oncology
• Research Fellow — University Hospital Aachen (RWTH Aachen), 1987–1989
• Research Fellow — Department of Angiology, University Hospital Essen, 1989–1990

Certifications & Accreditations

• German Medical Council Registration
• DEGUM Certification — German Association of Ultrasound in Medicine (Senior level)
• Member — German Association of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DGGG)
• Member — German Association of Perinatal Medicine (DGPM)
• Member — International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ISUOG)
• Member — Academic Foundation for Medical Education, Switzerland

Current Affiliation

• Krankenhaus Salem, Heidelberg, Germany — Chief Physician, Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, since February 2022 (Present)

Past Affiliations

• Heidelberg University Hospital (Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg), Heidelberg, Germany — Director, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (over 17 years, until February 2022)
• Heidelberg University Women's Hospital, Germany — Senior Consultant (Oberarzt) and Head of Section, Prenatal & Gynaecological Ultrasound Diagnostics & Therapy, from 1993
• University Hospital Essen, Germany — Research Fellow, Department of Angiology, 1989–1990
• University Hospital Aachen (RWTH Aachen), Germany — Research Fellow, Department of Gynaecology, 1987–1989
• Regional Hospital Albstadt, Germany — Assistant Physician, Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, 1986–1987

Academic & Research Roles

• Honorary Professor (Prof. h. c.)
• Faculty member — Heidelberg University Medical Faculty (former)
• Faculty / Speaker — National and International Conferences in Gynaecology, Breast Cancer, and Ultrasound
• Author of multiple scientific publications, articles, and books in gynaecology and obstetrics

Key Achievements

• 34+ years of dedicated experience in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• 17+ years as Director of one of Germany's largest women's hospitals (Heidelberg)
• 1,250+ deliveries per year managed under his former departmental leadership
• FOCUS-listed top specialist for Breast Cancer and Gynaecological Tumours in Germany
• Long-standing humanitarian engagement in Armenia for breast cancer care