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Dr. med. Joerg-Christian Tonn

Neurosurgeon

Dr. med. Joerg-Christian Tonn

Head of Department

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. med. Joerg-Christian Tonn

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Gliomas (Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Oligodendroglioma)
    • Meningioma
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
    • Pituitary Adenoma
    • Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Cerebral Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
    • Cranio-cervical Junction Disorders
    • Complex Spine Disease (Tumour, Degeneration, Anomalies)

    Sub-specialties

    • Surgical Neuro-Oncology: Internationally recognised expertise in glioma surgery — a leading Neurosurgery specialist in Munich, Germany for malignant brain tumours.
    • Molecular Imaging-Guided Neurosurgery: Pioneer in integrating PET-CT and FET-PET imaging into surgical and neuro-oncological decision-making.
    • Skull Base & Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endoscopic technique for pituitary tumours and minimally invasive skull base approaches — recognised among the best Neurosurgery doctors in Germany.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Awake Craniotomy with Brain Mapping for Eloquent-Area Gliomas
    • Supramaximal Glioma Resection (RANO Resect Classification)
    • FET-PET-Guided Tumour Resection
    • Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
    • Microsurgical Resection of Acoustic Neuroma
    • Skull Base Tumour Surgery
    • Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysm Clipping, AVM Resection)
    • Complex Spinal Tumour Surgery
    • Stereotactic Brain Biopsy

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical School / Graduation (MD) — Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany, 1977–1983
    • Board Certification — Neurosurgery, State Medical Association Hessen, Frankfurt/Main, Germany, 1990
    • Habilitation — University of Würzburg, Medical School, 1993

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Residency in Neurosurgery — Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Giessen, Germany, 1983–1990
    • Attending Neurosurgeon — University Hospital Würzburg, Germany (early 1990s)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council Registration
    • Member — German Association of Neurosurgery
    • Member — European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • Member — European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO)
    • Member — Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), USA
    • Member — American Academy of Neurological Surgery
    • Member — Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • LMU Klinikum (Ludwig-Maximilians-University Hospital), Campus Großhadern, Munich, Germany — Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery; consultations available (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • LMU Klinikum, Munich, Germany — Chairman and Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, March 2001 – March 2023
    • Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Germany — Professor of Neurosurgery, 1997–2001
    • University Hospital Würzburg, Germany — Vice-Director, Department of Neurosurgery, 1996–2001
    • University of Würzburg, Germany — Assistant Professor, 1993–1997
    • University Hospital Giessen, Germany — Staff & Attending Neurosurgeon, 1990–1993

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Co-editor — 'Oncology of CNS Tumors' (Springer textbook)
    • Scientific consultant — German Medical Association
    • Faculty member — German Cancer Society Board (former)
    • Author of 671+ peer-reviewed publications in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology

    Key Achievements

    • 22-year tenure as Chairman of Neurosurgery at LMU Munich (2001–2023)
    • Tönnis Award recipient — German Society of Neurosurgery, 1993
    • Major contributor to the RANO RESECT classification system for glioma resection
    • Pioneer in integration of FET-PET imaging into neurosurgical decision-making
    • 671+ scientific publications and 8,000+ citations

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