Dr.Heiner Wenk

Medical Degrees

• Medical Studies — University of Kiel, Germany
• PhD (Dr. med.) — 1983 (research on lymphoma)
• Habilitation — University of Lübeck, Germany, 1991 (research on gallstone lithotripsy / "smashing of gallstones")
• Specialist (Facharzt) in General Surgery — Germany
• Subspecialist qualification in Vascular Surgery — Germany
• Subspecialist qualification in Visceral Surgery — Germany
• Professor of Surgery in Vascular Medicine — Germany, since 1996
• Endovascular Surgeon Qualification — 2008

Fellowships & Special Training

• Specialist training in Lübeck — University of Lübeck
• Amsterdam International Course on Vascular Surgery, 1991
• Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 1993
• Specialised training in Genetic Counselling (fachgebundene genetische Beratung)
• Fortbildungszertifikat — Bremer Ärztekammer (Bremen Medical Chamber Continuous Medical Education Certificate)

Certifications & Accreditations

• German Medical Association — Board Certified Specialist in General, Vascular, Visceral, and Endovascular Surgery
• Honorary Member — German Society of Vascular Surgery (DGG)
• Corresponding Member — Austrian Society of Vascular Surgery
• Member — Verband Deutscher Schriftstellerärzte (BDSÄ, Association of German Physician-Writers)
• Focus Ärzteliste (Focus Magazine Top Doctors List) — since 2010

Current Affiliation

• Ärztlicher Direktor (Medical Director) — Klinik Lilienthal, Bremen, Germany (Present)
• Chairman — Bremer KrebsGesellschaft (Bremen Cancer Society)
• Head of Department, Surgery — Klinikum Bremen-Nord (research affiliation)

Past Affiliations

• Director — Bremen-Ost Clinic Surgical Department
• Vascular Surgery Center, Bremen — long-standing leadership role
• University of Lübeck — Habilitation Trainee, 1991
• University of Kiel — Medical School Trainee

Academic & Research Roles

• Honorary Member — German Society of Vascular Surgery (DGG)
• Corresponding Member — Austrian Society of Vascular Surgery
• Member — Verband Deutscher Schriftstellerärzte (BDSÄ, Association of German Physician-Writers)
• Active researcher in vascular surgery, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and HIT II anticoagulation
• Chairman of Bremen Cancer Society — integrating oncological care
• Active CME lecturer — conducting lectures for doctors in Bremen

Key Achievements

• 29+ years of vascular and visceral surgery practice
• ~800 aneurysm treatments per year
• 1,000+ reconstructive vein surgeries at Vascular Surgery Center, Bremen
• Honorary Member of German Society of Vascular Surgery (DGG) — highest recognition
• Focus Ärzteliste (Focus Magazine Top Doctors List) — since 2010
• Professor of Surgery in Vascular Medicine since 1996