Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu

Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu

Radiation Oncologist

29+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation

Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg – Germany Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg – Germany

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About Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu

Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu is the Chair and Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany, and a Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Born in 1962, she is a Romanian-German radiation oncologist with 34+ years of experience. She trained at Harvard Medical School (MGH Boston, 2006–2007) and was appointed Professor at Freiburg in 2007. She holds 921+ scientific publications and 18,273+ citations.

  • 34+ years of experience; Chair, Radiation Oncology — University Medical Center Freiburg (since 2007)
  • MD from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine, Cluj-Napoca; Habilitation — Technical University Munich (2003)
  • Researcher — Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA (2006–2007)
  • 921+ scientific publications; 18,273+ citations; Member — German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2018)
  • Alfred Breit Award (2020, DEGRO); Honorary Fellow — American College of Radiology (2022)

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**
  • MD — Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Medico-Pharmaceutical Institute), Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Board Certification in Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology — 2000 (Rechts der Isar Hospital, Technical University Munich)
  • Habilitation — Technical University Munich, 2003 (Thesis: "Innovative techniques for high precision radiotherapy in brain tumors")
  • **Fellowships & Special Training**
  • Medical Specialist Training — Department of Neurology, Harlaching Hospital, Munich (1990–1991)
  • Medical Specialist Training — Radiation Oncology, Rechts der Isar Hospital, TU Munich (1995–2000)
  • Research Fellowship — Harvard Medical School / MGH, Department of Radiation Oncology / Proton Therapy Center, Boston, USA (2006–2007)
  • **Certifications & Accreditations**
  • German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina — Member (since 2018)
  • American College of Radiology — Honorary Fellow (2022)
  • Editorial Board — Radiotherapy & Oncology; Strahlentherapie und Onkologie; Physics & Imaging in Radiation Oncology
  • Areas of Expertise

    **Major Conditions Treated**
  • Glioblastoma and Brain Tumours
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Rectal and Colorectal Cancer
  • Vestibular Schwannoma
  • Brain Metastases
  • Pituitary Tumours
  • **Sub-specialties**
  • High-Precision Radiation Therapy: World-leading expert in radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, dose painting, brachytherapy, and intraoperative radiotherapy — the leading Radiation Oncologist specialist in Freiburg for precision cancer radiotherapy.
  • Biological Imaging-Guided Radiotherapy: Pioneer in PET and mpMRI-guided biological radiotherapy planning — integrating biomarkers with radiation dose for personalised cancer treatment.
  • Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy: Expert in combining radiotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors for synergistic cancer treatment.
  • **Advanced Procedures & Treatments**
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and SBRT
  • PET-Guided Biological Radiotherapy Planning
  • Proton Therapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)
  • Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy Combination
  • Dose Painting and Adaptive Radiotherapy
  • List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu can be consulted

    Professional Experience

    **Current Affiliation**
  • University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany — Professor and Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, Since 2007
  • Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA — Adjunct Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
  • **Past Affiliations**
  • Rechts der Isar Hospital, TU Munich — Assistant Medical Director (Oberaerztin), 2000–2006
  • Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA — Researcher, 2006–2007
  • University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine — Vice Dean, 2010–2013
  • **Key Achievements**
  • Chair, Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Freiburg — since 2007
  • German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina — Member (2018)
  • Alfred Breit Award — DEGRO (2020)
  • Honorary Fellow — American College of Radiology (2022)
  • 921+ scientific publications; 18,273+ research citations globally
  • Awards & Recognitions

    **National & International Awards**
  • Alfred Breit Award — German Society of Radiation Oncology (DEGRO), 2020
  • Honorary Fellow — American College of Radiology, 2022
  • Member — German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, 2018
  • **Professional Memberships**
  • German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
  • American College of Radiology (Honorary Fellow)
  • German Society of Radiation Oncology (DEGRO)
  • International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists & Oncologists (IASGO)
  • Research & Publications

    **Published Papers (Selected)**
  • Bell EH, Grosu AL, Chakravarti A. "Molecular-Based Recursive Partitioning Analysis Model for Glioblastoma." JAMA Oncol. 2017;Jan 12. DOI:10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.6020.
  • Zamboglou C, Grosu AL et al. "Comparison of 68Ga-HBED-CC PSMA-PET/CT and mpMRI for gross tumour volume detection in primary prostate cancer." Theranostics. 2017;7(1):228-237.
  • Wiedenmann NE, Grosu AL et al. "Serial [18F]-fluoromisonidazole PET during radiochemotherapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer." Radiother Oncol. 2015;117(1):113-7.
  • 921+ total publications — University of Freiburg faculty page and ResearchGate.
  • **Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**
  • Biological imaging-guided personalised radiotherapy (PET, mpMRI)
  • Combination of radiotherapy and immunotherapy
  • High-precision radiosurgery outcomes
  • Digital data management and AI in radiation oncology
  • Estimated Treatment Costs

    Procedure / ConsultationEstimated Cost (EUR)Estimated Cost (USD)
    Radiation Oncology Consultation€200 – €400$220 – $440
    Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)€8,000 – €20,000$8,800 – $22,000
    SBRT (Full Course)€6,000 – €15,000$6,600 – $16,500
    IMRT (Full Course)€10,000 – €30,000$11,000 – $33,000
    Proton Therapy (Full Course)€20,000 – €80,000$22,000 – $88,000

    *Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to University Medical Center Freiburg pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu use in Radiation Oncology treatment?

    Prof. Dr. Grosu employs PET-guided biological radiotherapy planning (FET-PET, PSMA-PET, FMISO-PET), mpMRI for tumour delineation, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), SBRT, IMRT with dose painting, brachytherapy, and proton therapy (trained at MGH Boston). Her team also leads research in combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy.

    2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu specialise in treating?

    Prof. Dr. Grosu specialises in glioblastoma, brain tumours, head and neck cancers, prostate cancer, lung cancer, rectal cancer, brain metastases, and vestibular schwannoma. International patients seeking the most advanced Radiation Oncologist specialist in Freiburg, Germany for PET-guided precision radiotherapy frequently consult Prof. Dr. Grosu.

    3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu?

    Appointments with Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu 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 Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu?

    Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu, 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 Prof. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu offer second opinions for Radiation Oncology cases?

    Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their radiation oncology plan with one of the world's leading Radiation Oncologist specialists in Freiburg. Remote review of imaging, PET scans, and prior treatment records is available.

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