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Dr. Boris Pfaffenbach

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Boris Pfaffenbach

Head of Department

years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Solingen Municipal Hospital, Solingen - Germany

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    Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Boris Pfaffenbach

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
    • Liver Cancer (Stages 2, 3, and 4)
    • Colorectal Cancer (Colon and Rectal)
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancers
    • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST)
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease
    • Hepatitis, Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis
    • Leukaemia (Co-management with Haematology)

    Sub-specialties

    • Surgical Oncology of the Digestive System: Esophagectomy, gastrectomy, and complex GI tumour resection — patients seeking the best Surgical Oncologist doctor in Germany consult Prof. Pfaffenbach for advanced GI cancer surgery.
    • Therapeutic Endoscopy: ERCP, cholangioscopy, and endoscopic resection of GI lesions — advanced minimally invasive cancer management.
    • Integrated Oncology Care: Coordination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical care including breast cancer chemotherapy and leukaemia chemotherapy.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Esophagectomy
    • Gastrectomy and Stomach Cancer Surgery
    • Colorectal Cancer Surgery
    • Liver and Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
    • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
    • Cholangioscopy
    • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
    • Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
    • Chemotherapy Coordination (including breast cancer and leukaemia chemotherapy)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Degree (General Medicine) — University of Bonn, Germany, 1990
    • Doctorate in Medical Sciences — Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
    • Speciality in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology — Germany, 1997

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialty training in Endoscopic Examination and Diagnostic Gastroenterology
    • Advanced training in Oncology and Tumour Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract
    • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Specialty Training
    • Cholangioscopy Training

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Association — Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
    • Professorship — Ruhr University, Bochum (since 2003)
    • Department Certified by the German Cancer Society
    • German Society of Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS) — Member
    • European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) — Member
    • German Dietitian Association — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Department of Gastroenterology, Oncology and Internal Medicine — Städtisches Klinikum Solingen (Solingen Municipal Clinic), Germany (2008 – Present)
    • Professor — Ruhr University, Bochum (since 2003)

    Past Affiliations

    • Bethlehem Health Center, Stolberg, Germany — Chief Gastroenterologist, 2002–2008
    • Bethlehem City Hospital, Stolberg — Head, Sector of Internal Organs Treatment, 2002
    • Klinikum Solingen, Germany — Senior Physician, 1998–2001
    • Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany — Assistant Physician, 1992–1997
    • Essen University Hospital, Germany — Assistant Physician, 1990–1992

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor at Ruhr University, Bochum — teaching since 2003
    • Author and co-author of 130+ scientific publications
    • Reviewer and contributor to major German and European gastroenterology journals

    Key Achievements

    • 30+ years of experience in surgical oncology and gastroenterology
    • Department under his leadership performs 9,000+ endoscopic and oncology procedures annually
    • Department certified by the German Cancer Society
    • 130+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
    • Klinikum Solingen ranked among Germany's top hospitals by Focus magazine since 2015

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