Prof. Dr. Elke Jaeger

About Prof. Dr. Elke Jaeger

Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger is a globally renowned Hematologist-Oncologist with over 30 years of experience and Chief Physician of the Department of Oncology and Hematology at Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt. She is internationally recognised among the best Hematology doctors in Germany for tumour immunology, melanoma, and gastrointestinal cancers.

30+ years of clinical experience in Hematology and Oncology
Chief Physician (Chefärztin), Klinik für Onkologie und Hämatologie, Krankenhaus Nordwest (since 2003)
Director, Clinical Research Center, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (New York link)
370+ peer-reviewed publications, 23,000+ citations
FOCUS Top Hospital Listing — Krankenhaus Nordwest under her leadership
Internationally recognised pioneer in cancer immunotherapy and antigen-specific therapy

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Medical Studies (MD / Graduation) — Universities of Mainz, Würzburg, and Cologne, Germany (6-year programme)
Doctorate (Dr. med.) — Bavarian Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg, Germany, 1986 (Thesis: Study of protein fractions in chymus after introduction of lactalbumin under bitter substances)
Habilitation in Internal Medicine — 1997 (Thesis: Immune response to melanoma antigens — fundamentals for the development of antigen-specific immunotherapy)

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialist Training in Internal Medicine — Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Specialist Subspecialty Training — Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Special Fellowship — Tumour Immunology (Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, New York link)

Certifications & Accreditations

German Medical Council Registration (Frankfurt)
Specialist Certification — Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology
Member — German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO)
Member — European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Member — American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Member — New York Academy of Cancer Immunology
Member — German Cancer Society (DKG)

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Acute Leukemia (AML, ALL)
Chronic Leukemia (CML, CLL)
Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma (Plasmocytoma)
Malignant Melanoma
Gastric & Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma)
Sarcoma
Anemia, Thalassemia, and Bleeding Disorders
Solid Tumours (Multidisciplinary Care)

Sub-specialties

Tumour Immunology & Antigen-Specific Immunotherapy: Internationally recognised pioneer in melanoma immunotherapy and tumour antigens — a leading Hematology specialist in Frankfurt, Germany.
Stem Cell Transplantation: Expertise in autologous, allogeneic, and umbilical cord blood transplantation — recognised among the best Hematology doctors in Germany.
Clinical Trials & Experimental Oncology: Lead investigator of multiple Phase I, II, and III clinical trials on novel cancer therapeutics.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation
Antigen-Specific Cancer Vaccination (Melanoma)
Immunotherapy & Checkpoint Inhibitors
Targeted Therapy & Cytokine Therapy
Chemotherapy & Radiochemotherapy
Antibody Therapy
Bone Marrow Biopsy & Flow Cytometry
Therapeutic Apheresis
Phase I/II/III Clinical Trial Enrollment

List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Elke Jaeger can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt am Main, Germany — Chief Physician (Chefärztin), Department of Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation, since 2003 (Present)
Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt, Germany — Director, Clinical Trial Center, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (Present)
Academic Hospital zum Heiligen Geist, Frankfurt, Germany — Affiliated Oncology Practice (Present)

Past Affiliations

National Cancer Center, Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg, Germany — Director appointment offered, declined in 2005
Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt, Germany — Managing Senior Physician, Department of Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation, 1992–1993
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany — Faculty / Lecturer, Practical Year Students (Internal Hematology-Oncology and Tumour Immunology)

Academic & Research Roles

Chairman of Interdisciplinary Oncology — Goethe University Frankfurt
Lecturer — Practical Year, Goethe University Frankfurt (Internistic Hematology-Oncology and Tumour Immunology)
Member — New York Academy of Cancer Immunology
Author of 370+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, 23,000+ citations

Key Achievements

30+ years of dedicated experience in Hematology, Oncology, and Tumour Immunology
Built Krankenhaus Nordwest into one of the largest oncology centres in the Rhein-Main region
FOCUS Top Hospital Listing for Krankenhaus Nordwest under her leadership
370+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
Pioneer in melanoma vaccination and antigen-specific immunotherapy
Lead investigator of numerous Phase I/II/III clinical trials

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

FOCUS Top Hospital Listing — Krankenhaus Nordwest (one of the top 100 hospitals in Germany under her leadership)
Recognised internationally for contributions to tumour immunology and antigen-specific cancer therapy
Member — New York Academy of Cancer Immunology

Professional Memberships

German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO)
European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
New York Academy of Cancer Immunology
German Cancer Society (DKG)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Jäger E, et al. Habilitation thesis: "Immune response to melanoma antigens: fundamentals for the development of antigen-specific immunotherapy." 1997.
Jäger E, et al. Multiple peer-reviewed publications on cancer immunotherapy, melanoma antigens, and chemotherapy regimens for gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Full citation list (370+ publications) available via PubMed and ResearchGate.
Jäger E. "Implementation and evaluation of a multi-professional care pathway and network for the promotion of needs-oriented, resident-oriented exercise therapy for oncological patients (MOVE-ONKO)" — protocol of a mixed-methods study.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Cancer immunotherapy and tumour antigen-specific vaccination
Melanoma — translational research and clinical trials
Gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma — chemotherapy regimens
Stem cell transplantation outcomes
Phase I/II/III clinical trials in experimental oncology

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (EUR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Hematology-Oncology Consultation	€300 – €600	$325 – $650
Chemotherapy (per cycle)	€2,000 – €8,000	$2,150 – $8,650
Targeted & Antibody Therapy (per cycle)	€5,000 – €15,000	$5,400 – $16,200
Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (per cycle)	€7,000 – €18,000	$7,560 – $19,500
Autologous Stem Cell Transplant	€60,000 – €100,000	$65,000 – $108,000
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant	€120,000 – €200,000	$130,000 – $216,000
Phase I/II Clinical Trial Enrollment Workup	€2,000 – €6,000	$2,150 – $6,500

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger use in Hematology treatment?

Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger employs the latest evidence-based tools and minimally invasive techniques relevant to Hematology. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are also available to international patients. Contact Cancer Rounds for a detailed technology overview specific to your case.

2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger specialize in treating?

Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger is a specialist in Hematology, treating a broad spectrum of conditions in this field — including both common presentations and complex, rare cases. International patients seek treatment for conditions requiring expert Hematology care in Frankfurt, Germany.

3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger?

Appointments with Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger 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. med. Elke Jäger?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger, 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. med. Elke Jäger offer second opinions for Hematology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Hematology specialist in Frankfurt, Germany.

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