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Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Kehler

Neurosurgeon

Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Kehler

Consultant

years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Asklepios Academic City Hospital, Bad Wildungen - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Kehler

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Hydrocephalus & Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders
    • Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Meningiomas, Metastases)
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Hemifacial Spasm
    • Cerebral Aneurysms
    • Cervical & Lumbar Spinal Disorders
    • Herniated Discs
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Nerve Dysfunctions & Cranial Nerve Disorders
    • Pediatric Hydrocephalus
    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

    Sub-specialties

    • Hydrocephalus & CSF Disorders: One of Germany's foremost specialists in hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid disorders, with international leadership roles — making him a sought-after neurosurgery specialist in Bad Wildungen Germany for international patients seeking the best hydrocephalus surgeon in Germany.
    • Vascular Neurosurgery: Vascular Neurosurgery Certificate from the German Society for Neurosurgery, with expertise in aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease.
    • Microvascular Decompression & Brain Tumour Surgery: Expertise in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, complex brain tumour and skull base surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Surgical Treatment of Hydrocephalus (Shunt Surgery, ETV)
    • Brain Tumour Microsurgery
    • Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Aneurysm Clipping
    • Vascular Neurosurgery
    • Spinal Surgery (Cervical & Lumbar)
    • Herniated Disc Surgery
    • Skull Base Surgery
    • Meningioma Resection
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery (Hydrocephalus)
    • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
    • CSF Diversion & Shunt Procedures

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Graduation in General Medicine, University of Lübeck, Germany, 1986–1992
    • Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.), Germany
    • Honorary Doctorate (Dr. h.c.), Germany
    • Professorship (Prof. Dr. med.), Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist Training (Facharzt) in Neurosurgery, University of Lübeck, Germany
    • Vascular Neurosurgery Certificate – German Society for Neurosurgery
    • Certification in Special Neurological Pain Therapy
    • Consultancy roles at the University of Cluj-Napoca and the University of Lübeck

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • State Chamber of Physicians, Hamburg / Hesse – Registered Specialist
    • German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC) – Member
    • Hydrocephalus Society – Member & International Committee
    • International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders (ISHCSF) – Member
    • Professional Association of German Neurosurgeons (BDNC) – Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Asklepios Klinik Altona, Paul-Ehrlich-Straße 1, 22763 Hamburg, Germany — Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Department of Neurosurgery, since 2005 (Present)
    • Asklepios Academic City Hospital, Bad Wildungen, Germany — Department Leader, Neurosurgery (Affiliated)

    Past Affiliations

    • University of Lübeck, Germany — Consultant in Neurosurgery
    • University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania — Consultant in Neurosurgery
    • University of Lübeck, Germany — Specialist Training in Neurosurgery, 1992–2001
    • University of Lübeck, Germany — Medical Studies, 1986–1992

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Lecturer at various universities — sharing expertise with the next generation of neurosurgeons
    • International committee & board involvement, International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders
    • Active researcher in hydrocephalus, cerebrospinal fluid disorders, brain tumours, vascular neurosurgery and spinal surgery
    • Speaker and faculty at international neurosurgery conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 37+ years of neurosurgical experience
    • 2,000+ neurosurgical operations and 350+ cerebral tumour operations performed
    • Surgical success rates up to 90%
    • Honorary Doctorate (Dr. h.c.) and Professorship
    • Vascular Neurosurgery Certificate from the German Society for Neurosurgery
    • 84+ peer-reviewed scientific publications

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