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Dr. Bodo Lippitz

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Bodo Lippitz

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36+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg - Germany

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Bodo Lippitz Specializes In

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    Brain Tumours Haemangioblastoma Glioma Medulloblastoma Meningioma Pineal Region Tumours Pituitary Gland Tumours Spinal Cord Tumours

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Bodo Lippitz

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Benign and Malignant)
    • Brain Metastases
    • Meningiomas
    • Pituitary Adenomas
    • Vestibular Schwannomas (Acoustic Neuromas)
    • Pilocytic Astrocytomas
    • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Gliomas
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Functional Brain Disorders (Movement Disorders Co-Management)
    • Recurrent Brain Tumours after Surgery / Radiotherapy

    Sub-specialties

    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Internationally recognised specialist in Gamma Knife treatment of benign and malignant brain tumours and arteriovenous malformations — making him a sought-after radiosurgery specialist in Hamburg Germany for international patients seeking the best Gamma Knife doctor in Germany.
    • Minimally Invasive Brain Tumour Treatment: 30+ years focused on minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of brain tumours.
    • Radiosurgery Research & Immuno-Oncology: Active research in radiosurgery, immuno-oncology and oncology, including cytokine pattern in cancer patients (IL-6 prognostic significance).

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
    • Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases
    • Radiosurgery for Meningiomas (10-year follow-up data)
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Pituitary Adenomas
    • Vestibular Schwannoma Radiosurgery
    • Radiosurgery for Pilocytic Astrocytoma
    • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Radiosurgery
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia Radiosurgery
    • Microsurgical Brain Tumour Resection
    • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
    • Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Care

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Graduation in Human Medicine, Germany
    • Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.), Germany
    • Adjunct Professor of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University, Germany, since 10/2006

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Stereotactic and Microsurgical Training, University Hospitals of Homburg/Saar and Aachen, Germany
    • Specialisation in Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Karolinska University, Stockholm, Sweden — where Gamma Knife technology was developed
    • Assistant Professor, Duke University, Durham, USA
    • 1995–2005: Medical responsibility for international Gamma Knife training courses at Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • State Chamber of Physicians, Hamburg (Ärztekammer Hamburg) – Registered Specialist
    • German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC) – Member
    • European Gamma Knife Society (EGKS) – Past President (2007–2011)
    • Adjunct Professor of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University
    • Languages: English, German, Swedish

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • ICERA (Interdisciplinary Centre for Radiosurgery / Medical Care Center for Neuroradiosurgery), Hamburg, Germany — Managing Director, since 2015 (Present)
    • Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany — Co-Director, Gamma Knife Centre
    • Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London, UK — Co-Director, Gamma Knife Centre, since 2008 (Present)
    • RWTH Aachen University, Germany — Adjunct Professor of Neurosurgery, since 10/2006

    Past Affiliations

    • Karolinska Gamma Knife Center, Stockholm, Sweden — Director, 2000–2001 and 2006–2008
    • Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden — Medical Responsibility for International Gamma Knife Training Courses, 1995–2005
    • Karolinska University, Stockholm, Sweden — Specialisation Training in Neurosurgery
    • Duke University, Durham, USA — Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
    • European Gamma Knife Society (EGKS) — President, 2007–2011

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Adjunct Professor of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University, since 10/2006
    • Past President, European Gamma Knife Society (EGKS), 2007–2011
    • Faculty for international Gamma Knife training courses (mandatory for new Gamma Knife centres worldwide), 1995–2005
    • Active researcher in radiosurgery, immuno-oncology and oncology

    Key Achievements

    • 30+ years of clinical neurosurgery experience
    • Trained at Karolinska University, Stockholm — birthplace of Gamma Knife technology
    • Past President of the European Gamma Knife Society (2007–2011)
    • Director of the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center on two occasions (2000–2001, 2006–2008)
    • Co-Director of two leading Gamma Knife centres internationally (Hamburg + London)

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