Dr. Dieter Ukena

About Dr. Dieter Ukena

Prof. Dr. Dieter Ukena is an internationally renowned Pulmonologist and Lung Cancer Specialist with over 38 years of oncology experience. As former Chief Physician (Chefarzt) of the Clinic for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine at Klinikum Bremen-Ost — home to a German Cancer Society (DKG)-certified Lung Cancer Centre — he is one of Germany’s leading experts on lung cancer guidelines and a globally trusted Surgical Oncologist Bremen, Germany.

38+ years of oncology and pulmonology experience
Former Chief Physician (Chefarzt) — Clinic for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine, Klinikum Bremen-Ost (until 30 June 2022)
Founding chairman of Lungenstiftung Bremen (Bremen Lung Foundation)
Lead author / coordinator of German national lung cancer clinical guidelines
Specialist in lung cancer immunotherapy (Keytruda / Pembrolizumab) and integrated multidisciplinary cancer care

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)

Areas of Expertise

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

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Dieter Ukena can be consulted

Lung Cancer Colorectal Cancer

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

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

DKG-Certified Lung Cancer Centre — Klinikum Bremen-Ost (under Prof. Ukena's leadership)
Lead Coordinator (Federführung) — German National Lung Cancer Clinical Guidelines

Professional Memberships

German Society of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine (DGP)
German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft, DKG)
Lungenstiftung Bremen — Founding Chairman
AWMF (Working Group of Scientific Medical Societies) — Lung Cancer Guideline Coordinator

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Ukena D, et al. Multiple peer-reviewed publications on obstructive airway diseases, bronchial asthma, and lung cancer immunotherapy (full bibliography available on request).
Lead Author / Coordinator — German S3 Clinical Guideline for Lung Cancer (Leitlinie Lungenkarzinom), AWMF / German Cancer Society.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Lung cancer immunotherapy outcomes
Multidisciplinary lung cancer centre standards
Integration of psychosocial oncology into lung cancer care
National clinical guideline development

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Pulmonology / Lung Cancer Consultation (Germany)	₹40,000 – ₹80,000	$480 – $960
Lung Cancer Staging Workup (Bronchoscopy + Biopsy + Imaging)	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,600 – $7,200
Chemotherapy (per cycle, Germany)	₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,000 – $7,200
Immunotherapy (per cycle, Pembrolizumab/Keytruda)	₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000	$4,800 – $9,600
Targeted Molecular Therapy (monthly, EGFR/ALK)	₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,000 – $7,200
Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Review	₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000	$600 – $1,800

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs in Germany vary substantially from Indian rates and depend on hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Dieter Ukena use in Surgical Oncology and Lung Cancer treatment?

Prof. Dr. Dieter Ukena uses advanced lung cancer immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors (Pembrolizumab / Keytruda), personalised chemotherapy protocols, targeted molecular therapy (EGFR, ALK, ROS1), advanced bronchoscopy and diagnostic pulmonology, sleep apnoea diagnostics (CPAP / BiPAP), and integrated multidisciplinary tumour board planning at the DKG-certified Bremen-Ost Lung Cancer Centre.

2. What conditions does Dr. Dieter Ukena specialize in treating?

Prof. Dr. Dieter Ukena specialises in lung cancer (NSCLC, SCLC), pleural tumours, mesothelioma, chest wall and mediastinal tumours, pulmonary metastases, obstructive airway diseases, sleep-related breathing disorders, interstitial lung diseases, and bronchial asthma. As a leading Surgical Oncology specialist Bremen, Germany, he is widely consulted for lung cancer immunotherapy and complex multidisciplinary cases.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Dieter Ukena?

Appointments with Dr. Dieter Ukena can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Dieter Ukena?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Dieter Ukena, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Dieter Ukena offer second opinions for Surgical Oncology and Lung Cancer cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Surgical Oncology specialist in Bremen, Germany.

About Dr. Dieter Ukena