Priv. Doz. Dr. med. Per-Ulf Tunn

Orthopaedic Oncologist

Priv. Doz. Dr. med. Per-Ulf Tunn

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    Areas of Expertise

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    Major Conditions Treated

    • Bone Sarcomas (Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma)
    • Ewing's Sarcoma
    • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
    • Myxofibrosarcoma
    • Synovial Sarcoma
    • Rhabdomyosarcoma
    • Bone Metastases
    • Benign Bone Tumours (Osteoid Osteoma)
    • Benign Soft Tissue Tumours
    • Pelvic Bone Tumours
    • Clavicular Tumours
    • Skin Cancer (with Isolated Limb Perfusion)
    • Pathologies at the Intersection of Orthopaedics and Oncology

    Sub-specialties

    • Orthopaedic Oncology & Sarcoma Surgery: Comprehensive surgical management of bone and soft tissue sarcomas with limb-salvage techniques and biological reconstruction — a leading Orthopaedic Oncologist specialist in Berlin, Germany for international patients seeking the best sarcoma treatment in Germany.
    • Limb-Salvage Surgery & Biological Reconstruction: Endoprosthetic and biological reconstruction following sarcoma resection of the pelvis and extremities.
    • Isolated Limb Perfusion (ILP) for Sarcomas: Specialised regional chemotherapy with TNF-α and melphalan for advanced soft tissue sarcomas — relevant for international patients researching the best sarcoma surgeon in Germany.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Bone Sarcoma Resection & Limb-Salvage Surgery
    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
    • Pelvic (Hemipelvectomy) Surgery for Bone Tumours
    • Endoprosthetic Reconstruction (MUTARS Hemipelvic Endoprosthesis)
    • Biological Reconstruction Following Sarcoma Resection
    • Isolated Limb Perfusion (ILP) with TNF-α and Melphalan
    • Claviculectomy (Partial & Total)
    • Surgery for Osteoid Osteomas
    • Bone Metastases Surgery
    • Multimodal Interdisciplinary Sarcoma Care
    • Second Medical Opinion & Virtual Consultation Service

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Graduation (Approbation) — Faculty of Medicine, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany (1984–1991)
    • Postgraduate specialisation in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Oncology
    • Habilitation (Postdoctoral Lecturing Qualification) — Privatdozent (PD), Berlin

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Internship in Cardiovascular Diagnostics — Charité Institute, Berlin (1987)
    • Internship at Robert Rössle University Hospital, Rudolf Virchow Hospital — Orthopaedic Oncology Center (1991–1993)
    • Surgical training — University Hospital of Heidelberg (1994)
    • Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon — University Hospital Franklin / Benjamin (Past)
    • MGH Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship — Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA (2001–2017)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Association — Specialist Registration (Facharzt für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie)
    • German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU) — Member
    • Federal Association of Osteopathy (BVO) — Member
    • Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) — Member
    • European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS) — Member
    • Interdisciplinary Working Group on Soft Tissue Sarcomas (IAWS) — Member
    • German Bone Tumor Association — Member
    • American Orthopedics Association — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Chief Physician — Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, Berlin, Germany (2017–Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch / Helios Berlin-Brandenburg, Sarcoma Center — Head of Department of Musculoskeletal Tumour and Sarcoma Center (2007–2017)
    • Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch — Head of Orthopaedic Trauma (2007–2017)
    • Charité — Campus Berlin Buch — Senior Orthopaedic Oncologist and Director (1998–2007)
    • Robert Rössle University Hospital, Rudolf Virchow Hospital, Berlin — Orthopaedic Oncology (1991–1993)
    • University Hospital of Heidelberg — Surgery Department (1994)
    • University Hospital Franklin / Benjamin — Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon (Past)
    • Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard, Boston, USA — Orthopaedic Oncology Internship (2001–2017)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Author — Encyclopaedia "Treatment of Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma"
    • Author of 20+ monographs on sarcoma
    • Author of 68+ scientific articles (and 137 peer-reviewed publications by another count)
    • Google Scholar citations: 4,166+
    • Faculty member at multiple international sarcoma and orthopaedic oncology conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 32+ years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Oncology
    • Chief Physician of Orthopaedic Oncology at Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch — one of Germany's leading sarcoma centres
    • Internationally trained at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard, Boston, USA
    • Author of an encyclopaedia, 20+ monographs and 68+ scientific articles on sarcoma
    • Pioneer of limb-salvage surgery and biological reconstruction in pelvic sarcomas

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