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Prof. Dr. Hubert Schelzig

Vascular Surgeon

Prof. Dr. Hubert Schelzig

Head of Department

years of experience

Graduation
University Hospital Dusseldorf - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Hubert Schelzig

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
    • Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Dissection & Traumatic Aortic Rupture
    • Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
    • Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
    • Renal Artery Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease (Transplantation)
    • Anterior Spinal Syndrome
    • Varicose Veins & Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Trauma & Abdominal Aortic Rupture

    Sub-specialties

    • Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: Specialist in open and endovascular repair of complex aortic aneurysms (EVAR / TEVAR / open) — a leading Vascular Surgery specialist in Düsseldorf, Germany.
    • Kidney Transplantation: Internationally recognised vascular surgeon for kidney transplantation and AV fistula creation — recognised among the best Vascular Surgery doctors in Germany.
    • Carotid & Stroke Prevention Surgery: Expertise in carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting for stroke prevention.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)
    • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
    • Carotid Endarterectomy
    • Carotid Stenting
    • Kidney Transplantation Vascular Anastomosis
    • AV Fistula Creation for Hemodialysis
    • Peripheral Bypass Surgery
    • Treatment of Traumatic Aortic Rupture
    • Endovenous Therapy for Varicose Veins

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies (MD / Graduation) — University of Ulm, Germany, 1988
    • Doctorate (Dr. med.) — University of Ulm, Germany
    • Habilitation in Surgery — University of Ulm, Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist Training in Surgery — University Hospital, Salzburg, Austria
    • Specialist Training in Vascular Surgery — Munich University Hospital, Germany
    • Vascular Surgery Fellowship — United States

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council Registration
    • German Board of Vascular Surgery
    • Member — German Society for Vascular Surgery (DGG)
    • Member — German Society for Thoracic Surgery (DGT)
    • Member — European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD), Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany — Director (Univ.-Prof.), Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, since 2008 (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • University Hospital Ulm, Germany — Senior Vascular Surgeon
    • Munich University Hospital, Germany — General Surgeon, then Vascular Surgeon
    • University Hospital, Salzburg, Austria — Specialisation Trainee
    • United States — Vascular Surgery Fellowship

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Univ.-Professor of Vascular Surgery — Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
    • Author of 100+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
    • Active researcher in aortic aneurysm and ischemia-reperfusion injury

    Key Achievements

    • 36+ years of dedicated experience in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
    • Director of UKD Vascular Surgery — one of Germany's leading academic vascular centres
    • 100+ peer-reviewed publications
    • Recipient of Günther Schlag Memorial Prize
    • Recipient of 15+ awards from the German Society for Vascular Surgery
    • International training across Austria, Germany, and the United States

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