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Dr. med. Claudia Gerber-Schafer

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. med. Claudia Gerber-Schafer

Head of Department

29+ years of experience

Graduation
Vivantes Hospital Group - Germany

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    Breast Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. med. Claudia Gerber-Schafer

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Breast Cancer (Early & Locally Advanced)
    • Triple-Negative & HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
    • BRCA-Positive / High-Risk Breast Disease
    • Benign Breast Diseases (Fibroadenoma, Cysts, Mastalgia)
    • Phyllodes Tumours
    • Male Breast Cancer
    • Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
    • Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
    • Recurrent Breast Cancer
    • Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Candidates
    • Aesthetic Breast Concerns Following Cancer Surgery

    Sub-specialties

    • Oncoplastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Breast Surgery: Breast-conserving surgery with oncoplastic reshaping, post-mastectomy reconstruction (implant- and flap-based) and aesthetic breast surgery — making her a leading Surgical Oncologist specialist Berlin, Germany for breast surgery.
    • Breast Imaging & Diagnostics: High-resolution breast sonography, high-speed biopsy and integrated diagnostic-therapeutic pathways — supporting demand for the best Surgical Oncologist doctor in Germany for breast diagnostics.
    • Integrative Oncology & Patient Experience: Chemotherapy and immunotherapy coordination together with complementary and naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, scalp-cooling caps and VR-based patient comfort innovations.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy) with Oncoplastic Reshaping
    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Skin-Sparing & Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy & Axillary Clearance
    • Immediate & Delayed Breast Reconstruction (Implant, Expander, Pedicle Flap)
    • Aesthetic Breast Surgery
    • Risk-Reducing Mastectomy for BRCA-Positive Patients
    • High-Resolution Breast Sonography
    • Image-Guided Core Needle / Vacuum Biopsy (High-Speed Biopsy)
    • Coordination of Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy
    • Naturopathic / Complementary Oncology Support
    • Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Symptoms
    • Scalp-Cooling for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Studies in Human Medicine (Graduation) — Germany
    • Doctorate (Dr. med.) — Germany
    • Specialist Certification (Facharzt) in Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist training in Senology and Breast Surgery — Germany
    • Sub-specialty training in Oncoplastic, Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Sub-specialty training in High-Resolution Breast Sonography and High-Speed Biopsy
    • Continuing professional development in Aesthetic Breast Surgery, Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Berlin Medical Council (Ärztekammer Berlin) — Registered Specialist (Facharzt) in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    • Member, German Society for Senology (DGS)
    • Member, German Society for Gynaecology and Obstetrics (DGGG)
    • Member, Working Group for Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Procedures in Gynaecology (AWO GYN)
    • Member, European Academy of Senology (EAoS)
    • Member, North-East German Society for Gynaecological Oncology (NOGGO e.V.)
    • Member, Professional Association of Gynaecologists (Berufsverband der Frauenärzte)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Chefärztin (Chief Physician) & Co-Lead — Vivantes Brustzentrum, Vivantes Klinikum Am Urban, Dieffenbachstraße 1, 10967 Berlin-Kreuzberg (since April 2018 – Present)
    • Outpatient Practice — Frauenarztpraxis, Paretzer Straße 12, 10713 Berlin (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Specialist training in Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Germany
    • Specialist training in Senology and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery — Germany

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Author of 21 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters
    • Speaker and contributor at DGS, DGGG, AWO GYN and NOGGO scientific meetings
    • Innovator and advocate of patient-experience initiatives in oncology (scalp cooling caps, VR audiovisual decoupling)

    Key Achievements

    • Co-leadership of the Vivantes Brustzentrum, Berlin — one of Berlin’s leading certified breast centres
    • 1,000+ breast surgeries performed
    • 21 scientific publications and book contributions
    • Pioneered VR-based audiovisual decoupling for patients in transit to the operating theatre
    • Implemented scalp-cooling cap programme to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia

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