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Dr. Dieter Ukena

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Dieter Ukena

Head of Department

41+ years of experience

Bremen Ost Clinic, Bremen - Germany

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    Lung Cancer Colorectal Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Dieter Ukena

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell and Small Cell)
    • Pleural Tumours and Mesothelioma
    • Chest Wall and Mediastinal Tumours
    • Pulmonary Metastases
    • Obstructive Airway Diseases (COPD, Asthma)
    • Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (Sleep Apnoea)
    • Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Other Lung Infections
    • Interstitial Lung Diseases
    • Pleural Effusions
    • Bronchial Asthma

    Sub-specialties

    • Lung Cancer Immunotherapy: Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and other checkpoint inhibitor protocols for advanced-stage lung cancer — patients seeking the best Surgical Oncology doctor in Germany for lung cancer immunotherapy consult Prof. Ukena.
    • Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Care: Coordinator of DKG-certified Lung Cancer Centre integrating pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, and psycho-oncology.
    • Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, sleep-disordered breathing, and snoring with daytime fatigue.
    • Lung Cancer Clinical Guidelines: Lead author / coordinator of German national lung cancer guidelines (Leitlinien) on behalf of the German Cancer Society and AWMF.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
    • Chemotherapy (Personalised Lung Cancer Protocols)
    • Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab / Keytruda)
    • Targeted Molecular Therapy (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, etc.)
    • Coordination of Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
    • Palliative Pulmonary Medicine
    • Bronchoscopy and Diagnostic Pulmonology
    • Sleep Apnoea Diagnosis and Treatment (CPAP / BiPAP)
    • Pulmonological-Oncological Day Clinic (POT) Coordination
    • Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Coordination

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) — Germany
    • Professorship (Univ.-Prof.) — Germany
    • Facharzt (Specialist) in Internal Medicine — Germany
    • Subspecialist qualification in Pulmonology / Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialty training in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Advanced training in Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitor Protocols)
    • Specialty training in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
    • Subspecialty training in Obstructive Airway Diseases and Bronchial Asthma
    • Coordinator-level training in development of clinical guidelines (AWMF / German Cancer Society)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Association — Board Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Pneumology
    • German Society of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine (DGP) — Member
    • Klinikum Bremen-Ost Lung Cancer Centre — Certified by German Cancer Society (DKG)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Founding Chairman — Lungenstiftung Bremen (Bremen Lung Foundation), Bremen, Germany (Present)
    • Senior Consulting role — supporting lung cancer guideline development with German Cancer Society (DKG) and AWMF

    Past Affiliations

    • Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Clinic for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonological-Oncological Day Clinic (POT) — Klinikum Bremen-Ost, Züricher Straße 40, 28325 Bremen (until 30 June 2022)
    • Director of Lung Cancer Centre (Lungenkrebszentrum), Klinikum Bremen-Ost
    • Federführung (Lead Coordinator) — German national lung cancer clinical guidelines

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Lead author and coordinator of German national lung cancer clinical guidelines (S3 Leitlinie, AWMF)
    • Numerous peer-reviewed publications on obstructive airway diseases, bronchial asthma, and lung cancer
    • Founder of integrated psychosocial-oncology programme at Bremen-Ost Lung Centre
    • Active speaker and commentator on lung cancer therapy advances

    Key Achievements

    • 38+ years of pulmonology and oncology practice
    • Established the Interdisciplinary Lung Centre at Klinikum Bremen-Ost integrating Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery
    • Founded Lungenstiftung Bremen — patient advocacy and research foundation
    • Lead role in German national lung cancer guidelines
    • Established psychosocial oncology programme — integrating mental health support into lung cancer care

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