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Dr. Barbara Rantner

Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Barbara Rantner

Senior Consultant

years of experience

Graduation, MD

Hospital: - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Barbara Rantner

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Carotid Artery Stenosis (Stroke Prevention)
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
    • Thoracic & Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
    • Aortic Dissection
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
    • Diabetic Foot & Limb-Threatening Ischemia
    • Varicose Veins & Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Renal & Visceral Artery Stenosis
    • Subclavian Artery Disease
    • Vascular Access for Hemodialysis (AV Fistulae)

    Sub-specialties

    • Carotid Surgery & Stroke Prevention: Internationally recognised authority on carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting — a leading Vascular Surgery specialist in Munich, Germany.
    • Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair: Expertise in fenestrated/branched endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR/BEVAR) and surgeon-modified stent grafts — recognised among the best Vascular Surgery doctors in Germany.
    • Limb Salvage Surgery: Specialist in distal bypass and limb salvage in diabetic and high-risk patients.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
    • Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) & Transcarotid Artery Revascularisation (TCAR)
    • Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
    • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
    • Fenestrated & Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR / BEVAR)
    • Carotid-Subclavian Bypass
    • Femoro-distal Bypass for Limb Salvage
    • Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
    • Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) Angioplasty & Vessel Preparation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies (MD / Graduation) — Leopold Franzens University / Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
    • PhD — Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria, from 2008
    • Habilitation & Venia Legendi — Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria, 2013 (Privat-Dozent)

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Professional Training — General & Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria, from 2010
    • Fellow — European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German & Austrian Medical Council Registration
    • FEBVS — Fellow, European Board of Vascular Surgery
    • Council Member — European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS), European Stroke Council
    • Member — American Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)
    • Member — German Society for Vascular Surgery (DGG)
    • Member — Austrian Society of Vascular Surgery

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • TUM Klinikum Rechts der Isar (Technical University of Munich), Munich, Germany — Deputy Director, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • LMU Klinikum (Ludwig-Maximilians-University Hospital), Munich, Germany — Deputy Chief, Department of Vascular Surgery / Vascular Center (Past)
    • Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria — Privat-Dozent, Department of Vascular Surgery, from 2013
    • Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria — Resident in General & Vascular Surgery, from 2010

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Chair (since 2024) — AWMF S3 Guideline Commission on Extracranial Carotid Stenosis, German Society for Vascular Surgery (DGG)
    • Council Member — European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) European Stroke Council
    • Author of 56+ peer-reviewed publications, 1,200+ citations
    • Active researcher — vascular plaque morphology and stroke risk stratification

    Key Achievements

    • 26+ years of dedicated experience in vascular & endovascular surgery
    • Chair of the German national S3 guideline on carotid stenosis (since 2024)
    • 56+ peer-reviewed publications with 1,200+ citations
    • FEBVS — Fellow, European Board of Vascular Surgery
    • Recognised internationally as a thought leader in stroke prevention via carotid surgery

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