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Prof. Dr. Hans-Jacob Steiger

Neurosurgeon

Prof. Dr. Hans-Jacob Steiger

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45+ years of experience

Graduation
University Hospital Dusseldorf - Germany

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    Treatments & Conditions Prof. Dr. Hans-Jacob Steiger Specializes In

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    Brain Tumours Haemangioblastoma Glioma Medulloblastoma Meningioma Pineal Region Tumours Pituitary Gland Tumours Spinal Cord Tumours Astrocytomas Craniopharyngioma

    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Hans-Jacob Steiger

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Glioblastoma)
    • Skull Base Tumours (Acoustic Neuroma, Pituitary Adenoma, Meningioma, Chordoma)
    • Cerebral Aneurysms & Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Spinal Cord Tumours & Spinal Disorders
    • Cranio-cervical Junction Disorders
    • Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia
    • Movement Disorders (Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation candidates)
    • Epilepsy
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Skull Base Neurosurgery: Specialist in acoustic neuroma, pituitary adenoma, meningioma, and chordoma — a leading Neurosurgery specialist in Düsseldorf, Germany.
    • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery: Internationally recognised expert in microsurgical aneurysm clipping and AVM resection — recognised among the best Neurosurgery doctors in Germany.
    • Pediatric & Functional Neurosurgery: Expertise in pediatric brain tumours, deep brain stimulation, and surgery for movement disorders.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Microsurgical Aneurysm Clipping
    • AVM Resection
    • Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
    • Acoustic Neuroma Resection
    • Skull Base Tumour Surgery
    • Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Craniotomy for Brain Tumours
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease
    • Epilepsy Surgery
    • Spinal Tumour Surgery & Endoscopic Spine Procedures
    • Pediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies (MD / Graduation) — Universities of Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland, 1972–1978
    • Additional studies — 2 semesters of Computer Science, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), 1972–1978
    • Habilitation in Neurosurgery — Switzerland

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Clinical training in Neurosurgery — Switzerland, USA, and Canada, 1979–1984
    • Diploma in Neurosurgery, Switzerland, 1985
    • Research Grant — Swiss National Science Foundation

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council Registration
    • Member — German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC)
    • Member — European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • Member — Association of German Neurosurgeons (BDNC)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany — retired from clinical directorship in September 2019; consultations and second opinions available (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD), Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany — Director, Department of Neurosurgery, 2002–September 2019 (succeeded by Prof. Daniel Hänggi)
    • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany — Senior Neurosurgical positions
    • University Hospital Bern, Switzerland — Senior Neurosurgical positions
    • Clinical training — Switzerland, USA, and Canada, 1979–1984

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Mentor — Generations of European neurosurgeons
    • Research Grant Recipient — Swiss National Science Foundation
    • Author of multiple peer-reviewed national and international publications on neurosurgery and spinal surgery

    Key Achievements

    • 41+ years of dedicated experience in Neurosurgery
    • 17+ years (2002–2019) as Director of one of Europe's largest neurosurgical centres at UKD Düsseldorf
    • Built UKD Neurosurgery into a key pillar of academic German neurosurgery
    • Internationally trained across three continents (Europe, North America)
    • Public Farewell Lecture (Abschiedsvorlesung) at UKD on 24 January 2020 — a recognition of his legacy

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