Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg – Germany
About Prof. Dr. Gunter Seidel
Prof. Dr. med. Gunter (Günter) Seidel is a Senior Consultant Neurologist (Chefarzt) at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany, with over 30+ years of clinical experience. He is internationally recognised for neurovascular medicine (stroke), neurosonology, movement disorders (Parkinson's syndromes) and cognition, with multiple poster prizes (DGN 1999, 2000), the BVM Prize 2006 for image processing in medicine, and as the editor of "Stroke XXS Pocket" and contributor to the Cambridge University Press book on critical care of the stroke patient.
- 30+ years of clinical experience in neurology, neurosonology and stroke care
- Senior Consultant Neurologist (Chefarzt) at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg
- Habilitation / Professorship at a renowned German University
- BVM Prize (3rd, 2006) for outstanding scientific contribution to image processing in medicine
- Poster Prizes from the German Society for Neurology (DGN) – 1999 and 2000
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Graduation in Human Medicine, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
- Post-Graduation in Neurology, Renowned German University Hospitals
Fellowships & Special Training
- Habilitation / Professorship – Renowned German University
- Specialised training in Neurovascular Medicine and Stroke
- Specialised training in Neurosonology
- Specialised training in Movement Disorders & Parkinson's Syndromes
- Specialised training in Cognition and Neuro-Cognitive Disorders
- Additional Specialty Training in Intensive Care Medicine
- Additional Specialty Training in Geriatrics
- Additional Specialty Training in Physical Therapy
Certifications & Accreditations
- Hamburg Chamber of Physicians (Ärztekammer Hamburg) – Facharzt für Neurologie
- German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) – Active Member
- German Society for Neurology (DGN) – Active Member
- German Society for Neurological Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (DGNI) – Active Member
- German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN) – Active Member
- German Stroke Society (DSG) – Active Member
- European Society of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics (ESNCH) – Active Member
- German Society for Neurorehabilitation (DGNR) – Active Member
- German Parkinson Society – Active Member
- Languages: German, English
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Acute Stroke (Ischaemic & Haemorrhagic)
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
- Carotid Artery Stenosis & Cerebrovascular Disease
- Parkinson's Disease & Parkinson's Syndromes
- Movement Disorders
- Cognitive Disorders & Dementia
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
- Migraine & Headache Disorders
- Neurorehabilitation Cases (Post-Stroke)
- Geriatric Neurological Conditions
- Neuro-Critical Care Conditions
Sub-specialties
- Neurovascular Medicine & Stroke: Senior Consultant focus on neurovascular medicine and stroke care — making him a sought-after neurology specialist in Hamburg Germany for international patients seeking the best stroke and neurovascular specialist in Germany.
- Neurosonology: Internationally recognised neurosonologist with multiple awards for neurosonology research and image processing in medicine.
- Movement Disorders & Cognition: Specialised in Parkinson's syndromes, movement disorders and cognitive disorders.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Stroke Thrombolysis (IV tPA)
- Acute Stroke Care & Stroke Unit Management
- Neurosonology / Neurological Ultrasound Diagnostics
- Transcranial Contrast Diminution / Perfusion Imaging
- EEG / Clinical Neurophysiology
- EMG / Nerve Conduction Studies
- Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy
- Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorder Management
- Cognitive Disorder Workup & Memory Programme
- Epilepsy Diagnosis & AED Programme
- Migraine & Headache Programme
- Neurorehabilitation Programme
- Geriatric Neurology Programme
- Neuro-Critical Care Programmes
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Klinik für Neurologie, Hamburg, Germany — Senior Consultant Neurologist (Chefarzt), Present
- Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Hamburg (Academic Teaching Hospital, University of Hamburg) — Faculty Member, Present
- MEDIZINICUM Hamburg — Specialist in Neurology, Intensive Care Medicine, Geriatrics & Physical Therapy, Present
Past Affiliations
- Renowned German University Hospitals — Specialty Training in Neurology
- Justus Liebig University, Giessen — MBBS Trainee in Human Medicine
Academic & Research Roles
- Habilitation / Professorship at a renowned German University
- Co-author of "Stroke XXS Pocket" (Börm Bruckmeier; 2nd Edition, January 2014; ISBN-10: 389862594X; ISBN-13: 978-3898625944)
- Co-author of "Ultrasound and other noninvasive techniques used in monitoring cerebrovascular disease" in Schwab S, Hanley D, Mendelow AD: Critical care of the stroke patient. Cambridge University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-521-76256-4
- Editor of "Referenz-Reihe Neurologie – Ultraschall in der Neurologie" (Chapter 9: Stenosen und Verschlüsse der intrakraniellen Hirnarterien)
- Many book chapters and publications on neurosonology in international journals
- Active speaker at neurology, stroke and neurosonology conferences
Key Achievements
- 30+ years of clinical experience in neurology, neurosonology and stroke care
- Senior Consultant (Chefarzt) at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg
- Habilitation / Professorship at a renowned German University
- Co-author of "Stroke XXS Pocket" (Börm Bruckmeier 2014) and Cambridge University Press chapter (2014)
- Editor of the "Referenz-Reihe Neurologie – Ultraschall in der Neurologie"
- Active member of nine major German and European neurology, stroke, ultrasound and neurorehabilitation societies
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Poster Prize, German Society for Neurology (DGN), 1999, for research on "Detection of Ultrasound Contrast Agents in the Brain Parenchyma – A New Method for the Examination of Cerebral Perfusion"
- Poster Prize, German Society for Neurology (DGN), 2000
- Science Award of the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
- 1st Prize, Poster Prize of the Working Group for Neurological Intensive Care (ANIM), 2003, for research on "Sonographic Monitoring of Cerebral Macro- and Microcirculation and Brain Morphology in Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction"
- 2nd Prize, SPIE Medical Imaging Symposium, San Diego, 2005, for "Transcranial Contrast Diminution Imaging of the Human Brain"
- 3rd BVM Prize, 2006, for outstanding scientific contribution, image processing in medicine, Hamburg
- Poster Prize of the German Society for Neurology, 2016
Professional Memberships
- German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM)
- German Society for Neurology (DGN)
- German Society for Neurological Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (DGNI)
- German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN)
- German Stroke Society (DSG)
- European Society of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics (ESNCH)
- German Society for Neurorehabilitation (DGNR)
- German Parkinson Society
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Seidel G, Jauß M. Stroke XXS Pocket. Börm Bruckmeier; 2nd Edition, January 2014. ISBN-10: 389862594X; ISBN-13: 978-3898625944.
- Seidel G. "Ultrasound and other noninvasive techniques used in monitoring cerebrovascular disease." In Schwab S, Hanley D, Mendelow AD (Editors). Critical care of the stroke patient. Cambridge University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-521-76256-4.
- Seidel G (Editor). "Referenz-Reihe Neurologie – Ultraschall in der Neurologie," Chapter 9: Stenosen und Verschlüsse der intrakraniellen Hirnarterien.
- Meyer K, Seidel G. "Transcranial Contrast Diminution Imaging of the Human Brain: A Pilot Study in Healthy Volunteers."
- Kier C, Toth D, Meyer-Wiethe K, Schindler A, Cangür H, Seidel G, Aach T. "Cerebral Perfusion Imaging with Bolus Harmonic Imaging."
- Kier Ch, Meyer-Wiethe K, Seidel G, Aach T. "Ultraschall-Perfusionsbildgebung für die Schlaganfalldiagnostik auf Basis eines Modells für die Destruktionskinetik von Kontrastmittel."
- Seidel G, Algermissen C, Christof C, Katzer T, Kaps M. "Nachweis von Ultraschallkontrastmitteln im Hirnparenchym – Eine neue Methode zur Untersuchung der Hirndurchblutung?"
- Seidel G, Algermissen C, Albers Th, Claassen L. "Sonographisches Monitoring der zerebralen Makro- und Mikrozirkulation sowie der Hirnmorphologie bei Patienten mit akutem Hirninfarkt."
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Neurovascular medicine — acute stroke, TIA, cerebrovascular disease
- Neurosonology and ultrasound contrast agents in cerebral perfusion imaging
- Movement disorders (Parkinson's syndromes)
- Cognition and neuro-cognitive disorders
- Neurorehabilitation
- Neurological intensive care
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology Consultation | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 | $180 – $360 |
| Acute Stroke Care & Thrombolysis Programme | ₹4,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $4,800 – $18,000 |
| Neurosonology / Cerebral Perfusion Imaging | ₹15,000 – ₹80,000 | $180 – $960 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy (per year) | ₹2,50,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $3,000 – $18,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Programme | ₹1,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $1,800 – $7,200 |
| Cognitive Disorder / Memory Workup | ₹1,00,000 – ₹4,00,000 | $1,200 – $4,800 |
| EEG / EMG / NCV Studies | ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 | $180 – $720 |
| Neurorehabilitation Programme (Post-Stroke) | ₹2,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $2,400 – $9,600 |
*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. Gunter Seidel use in Neurologist treatment?
Prof. Seidel uses cutting-edge neurological technologies including stroke thrombolysis (IV tPA), modern acute stroke care and stroke unit management, neurosonology and neurological ultrasound diagnostics (BVM Prize-winning expertise), transcranial contrast diminution and perfusion imaging, EEG, EMG and NCV studies, modern multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapy, modern Parkinson's disease and movement disorder management, structured cognitive disorder and memory programmes, modern epilepsy and AED protocols, migraine and headache programmes, neurorehabilitation programmes and geriatric neurology — making him a top neurosonology and stroke specialist in Hamburg, Germany.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Gunter Seidel specialize in treating?
He specialises in acute stroke (ischaemic and haemorrhagic), transient ischaemic attack, carotid artery stenosis, cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's syndromes, movement disorders, cognitive disorders, dementia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, migraine, post-stroke neurorehabilitation cases, geriatric neurological conditions and neuro-critical care — making him a sought-after Neurologist, Neurosonology and Stroke specialist in Hamburg, Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Gunter Seidel?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. Gunter Seidel 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. Gunter Seidel?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Seidel, 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. Gunter Seidel offer second opinions for Neurologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations with Prof. Seidel can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of acute stroke, neurovascular disease, Parkinson's syndromes, movement disorders, cognitive disorders, multiple sclerosis or complex neurosonology cases from a 30-year experienced multi-prize-winning Habilitated Professor and Senior Consultant (Chefarzt) at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany.
