Dr. med. Steffen Wolk

Vascular Surgeon

Dr. med. Steffen Wolk

Consultant

years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital, Dresden - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. med. Steffen Wolk

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Chronic Mesenteric Ischaemia
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Varicose Veins
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • Lymphedema
    • Vascular Trauma
    • Diabetic Foot & Critical Limb Ischaemia
    • Visceral Vessel Stenoses

    Sub-specialties

    • Open & Endovascular Aortic Surgery: Comprehensive open thoracic and thoraco-abdominal aortic replacement and complex endovascular procedures (TEVAR, FEVAR, BEVAR) — a leading Vascular Surgeon specialist in Dresden, Germany for international patients, with peer-reviewed publications on aortic surgery and chronic mesenteric ischaemia.
    • Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Surgery: Comprehensive carotid endarterectomy, peripheral revascularisation for PAD, and management of critical limb ischaemia.
    • Phlebology & Mesenteric Vascular Surgery: Specialised in chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and surgical / endovascular revascularisation of chronic mesenteric ischaemia — relevant for international patients researching the best vascular surgeon in Germany.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Thoracic and Abdominal)
    • Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)
    • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
    • Fenestrated & Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR / BEVAR)
    • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
    • Carotid Stenting
    • Peripheral Bypass Surgery
    • Endovascular Treatment for PAD (Angioplasty, Stenting)
    • Mesenteric Vessel Revascularisation (Open and Endovascular)
    • Phlebological Surgery (Varicose Vein Treatment)
    • Endovenous Ablation
    • Diabetic Foot Care & Limb Salvage
    • Specialist Human Genetic Counselling for Vascular Disorders

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Graduation — Technische Universität (TU) Dresden, Germany
    • Doctoral degree (Dr. med.) — Technische Universität (TU) Dresden, Germany
    • PhD — Technische Universität (TU) Dresden, Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist for Vascular Surgery (Facharzt für Gefäßchirurgie) — TU Dresden, Germany
    • FEBVS — Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery
    • DGG Endovascular Surgeon Certification — German Society for Vascular Surgery (DGG)
    • Additional Qualification (Zusatzweiterbildung) — Phlebology
    • Additional Qualification — Specialist Human Genetic Counselling (Fachspezifische humangenetische Beratung)
    • Specialised training in Open and Endovascular Aortic Surgery (TEVAR / FEVAR / BEVAR)
    • Specialised training in Mesenteric Ischaemia Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council (Sächsische Landesärztekammer) Registration
    • European Board of Vascular Surgery — Fellow (FEBVS)
    • German Society for Surgery (DGCH) — Member
    • German Society for Vascular Surgery (DGG) — Member & Certified Endovascular Surgeon

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Geschäftsführender Oberarzt (Executive Senior Physician) — Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus (UKD), Technische Universität (TU) Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany (Present)
    • Deputy Head (Stellvertretender Bereichsleiter) — Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery, UKD Dresden (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Various tertiary care vascular surgery units in Germany — Senior Resident and Specialist Trainee (Past)
    • Technische Universität Dresden — PhD Programme (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • PhD — Technische Universität Dresden
    • FEBVS-credentialed examiner (European Board of Vascular Surgery)
    • Lead author / corresponding author on peer-reviewed publications including studies on chronic mesenteric ischaemia and aortic surgery
    • Active speaker at German vascular surgery (DGG) and European vascular surgery (ESVS) forums

    Key Achievements

    • 15+ years of experience in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
    • Geschäftsführender Oberarzt (Executive Senior Physician) of Vascular Surgery at UKD Dresden — one of Germany's largest university vascular surgery departments
    • FEBVS — Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (internationally recognised credential)
    • PhD-credentialed (TU Dresden) — academic vascular surgeon
    • Lead-author publications in Zentralblatt für Chirurgie and PMC on aortic surgery and chronic mesenteric ischaemia

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