Charite University Hospital, Berlin – Germany
About Prof. Dr. Markus Kufeld
Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kufeld is an internationally renowned Neurosurgeon and Radiosurgeon based in Berlin with 22–26 years of experience in CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy for benign and malignant brain tumours, spinal tumours, vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, brain metastases, glioblastoma, prostate cancer recurrences and complex skull-base lesions. He helped establish and led the Charité CyberKnife Center, Berlin (Augustenburger Platz 1, Campus Virchow-Klinikum) under the Co-Directorship of Prof. Volker Budach and Prof. Peter Vajkoczy. He is widely regarded as one of the leading Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialists in Berlin, Germany for international patients seeking advanced radiosurgical alternatives to open brain and spine surgery.
- 22–26 years of experience in neurosurgery and radiosurgery
- Established & Led the Charité CyberKnife Center — Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin
- Senior Radiosurgeon & Neurosurgeon — European Radiosurgery Center Munich, Max Lebsche Platz 31, 81377 Munich
- 2,000+ CyberKnife radiosurgical treatments at Munich CyberKnife Centre and additional cases at Charité
- 80+ specialist lectures (national & international) and 25+ scientific publications on CyberKnife and radiosurgery
- Master of Science in Medical Informatics — Technical University of Applied Sciences, Berlin (2008)
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Studies in Human Medicine (Graduation) — Georg-August-University, Göttingen, Germany, 1992
- Doctorate (Dr. med.) — Medical Faculty, Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Germany, 1999
- M.Sc. — Medical Informatics, Technical University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany, 2008
Fellowships & Special Training
- Specialist training in Neurosurgery — Germany
- Sub-specialty training in CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery — European Radiosurgery Center Munich (Großhadern)
- Building and Leadership Function — Charité CyberKnife Center, Berlin (Co-Directorship under Prof. Volker Budach and Prof. Peter Vajkoczy)
- Continuing professional development in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), self-shielding gyroscopic radiosurgery, and image-guided robotic radiosurgery
Certifications & Accreditations
- Berlin Medical Council (Ärztekammer Berlin) — Registered Specialist (Facharzt) in Neurosurgery
- Bavarian Medical Council — Registered Specialist (Munich practice)
- Member, German Neurosurgical Society (DGNC)
- Member, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
- Member, German Society of Medical Informatics, Biometrics & Epidemiology (GMDS)
- Member, Radiosurgery Society (RSS)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Glioblastoma, Meningiomas, Metastases)
- Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma)
- Pituitary Adenomas & Skull-Base Tumours
- Brain Metastases (Single & Multiple)
- Recurrent Brain Tumours
- Spinal Tumours (Primary & Metastatic)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
- Prostate Cancer (Localised & Local Recurrence)
- Lung & Liver Tumours (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Candidates)
- Patients Requiring Non-Invasive Alternatives to Open Brain or Spine Surgery
Sub-specialties
- CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Robotic image-guided radiosurgery for brain tumours, vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and recurrent gliomas — making him a leading Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist Berlin, Germany for non-invasive radiosurgical care.
- Spine Radiosurgery & SBRT: Image-guided robotic radiosurgery for spinal metastases, recurrent spinal lesions and same-site spinal recurrences — supporting demand for the best Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon doctor in Germany for spine radiosurgery.
- Prostate & Body SBRT: Single-fraction PSMA-PET and multiparametric MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy for prostate cancer local recurrences.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery (Brain & Spine)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Vestibular Schwannoma
- Radiosurgery for Meningioma & Pituitary Adenoma
- Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases (Single & Multiple)
- Radiosurgery for Recurrent Glioma / Glioblastoma
- Spinal Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- Same-Site Spinal Metastasis Re-Irradiation
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Radiosurgery
- AVM Radiosurgery
- Single-Fraction Prostate SBRT (PSMA-PET / mpMRI Guided)
- Self-Shielding Gyroscopic Radiosurgery
- Fiducial Marker Placement for Robotic Radiosurgery
- Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Reviews
List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Markus Kufeld can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Senior Radiosurgeon & Neurosurgeon — European Radiosurgery Center Munich (ECZM), Max Lebsche Platz 31, 81377 Munich, Germany (Present)
- Affiliated with Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, CyberKnife Center, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin (academic / scientific role) (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin — Building and Leadership of the Charité CyberKnife Center under Co-Directorship of Prof. Volker Budach (Radiation Oncology) and Prof. Peter Vajkoczy (Neurosurgery)
- European Radiosurgery Center Munich (Großhadern) — Radiosurgeon (2,000+ CyberKnife treatments)
- Technical University of Applied Sciences, Berlin — M.Sc. Medical Informatics, 2008
- Georg-August-University Göttingen — Medical Studies and Doctorate, 1992–1999
Academic & Research Roles
- Author of 25+ peer-reviewed publications on CyberKnife and radiosurgery
- 80+ specialist lectures at national and international meetings
- Scientific cooperation with Accuray (CyberKnife manufacturer) for system optimisation
- Research collaboration with the Institute for Robotics and Cognitive Systems, University of Lübeck
- Active educator and trainer of radiosurgery fellows in Berlin and Munich
Key Achievements
- Helped establish and led the Charité CyberKnife Center, Berlin
- Co-author of 357-implantation fiducial marker safety study and 100-patient gyroscopic radiosurgery prospective series
- Author on landmark publications in Cancers, BJU International, Cureus, Brain Sciences, Radiation Oncology and Frontiers in Oncology on CyberKnife radiosurgery
- Contributed to nearly 6,000 CyberKnife treatments at the European Radiosurgery Center Munich
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Information not publicly available.
Professional Memberships
- German Neurosurgical Society (DGNC)
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
- German Society of Medical Informatics, Biometrics & Epidemiology (GMDS)
- Radiosurgery Society (RSS)
- Berlin Medical Council (Ärztekammer Berlin)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Ehret F, Kohlhase N, Eftimova D, Hofmann T, Fürweger C, Haidenberger A, Kufeld M, Muacevic A, Santacroce A. Self-Shielding Gyroscopic Radiosurgery: A Prospective Experience and Analysis of the First 100 Patients. Cureus.
- Ehret F, Hofmann T, Fürweger C, Kufeld M, Staehler M, Muacevic A, Haidenberger A. Single-Fraction Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen Positron Emission Tomography- and Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Local Recurrences. BJU International.
- Häußler S, Szczepek A, Gräbel S, Senger C, Löbel F, Kufeld M, Olze H. Hearing Rehabilitation with Cochlear Implants after CyberKnife Radiosurgery of Vestibular Schwannoma. Brain Sciences.
- Kord M, Kluge A, Kufeld M, Kalinauskaite G, Loebel F, Stromberger C, Budach V, Gebauer B, Acker G, Senger C. Risks and Benefits of Fiducial Marker Placement in Tumor Lesions for Robotic Radiosurgery: Technical Outcomes of 357 Implantations. Cancers.
- Ehret F, Mose L, Kufeld M, Fürweger C, Windisch P, Haidenberger A, Schichor C, Tonn J, Muacevic A. Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Same-Site Spinal Metastasis Recurrences. Frontiers in Oncology.
- Acker G, Meinert F, Conti A, Kufeld M, et al. Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Recurrent Grade II and III Meningiomas — A Single-Center Study. World Neurosurgery 2019;131:e96–e107.
- Lohkamp LN, Vajkoczy P, Budach V, Kufeld M. Establishment and Validation of CyberKnife Irradiation in a Syngeneic Glioblastoma Mouse Model.
- Acker G, Hashemi SM, Fuellhase J, Conti A, Kluge A, Kufeld M, et al. Efficacy and Safety of CyberKnife Radiosurgery in Elderly Patients with Brain Metastases: A Retrospective Clinical Evaluation. Radiation Oncology.
- 25+ total peer-reviewed publications.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumours and metastases
- Spinal stereotactic body radiotherapy and re-irradiation
- Single-fraction prostate SBRT (PSMA-PET / mpMRI guided)
- Self-shielding gyroscopic radiosurgery
- Vestibular schwannoma radiosurgery and hearing preservation
- Recurrent meningioma radiosurgery
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (EUR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Radiosurgery / Neurosurgery Consultation | €300 – €700 | $330 – $760 |
| CyberKnife Radiosurgery (Brain — Single Fraction) | €12,000 – €25,000 | $13,000 – $27,200 |
| CyberKnife Radiosurgery (Brain — Multi-Fraction) | €18,000 – €35,000 | $19,500 – $38,000 |
| Vestibular Schwannoma / Acoustic Neuroma SRS | €16,000 – €30,000 | $17,400 – $32,600 |
| Brain Metastases SRS | €14,000 – €28,000 | $15,200 – $30,400 |
| Recurrent Glioma / Re-Irradiation | €18,000 – €35,000 | $19,500 – $38,000 |
| Spinal SBRT (Single Vertebra) | €15,000 – €30,000 | $16,300 – $32,600 |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia Radiosurgery | €14,000 – €25,000 | $15,200 – $27,200 |
| Single-Fraction Prostate SBRT | €18,000 – €35,000 | $19,500 – $38,000 |
| Liver / Lung SBRT | €12,000 – €25,000 | $13,000 – $27,200 |
| Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Review | €600 – €1,500 | $650 – $1,630 |
*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. Markus Kufeld use in Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon treatment?
Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kufeld employs the latest evidence-based tools and minimally invasive techniques relevant to Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon. 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. Markus Kufeld specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kufeld is a specialist in Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, 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 Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon care in Berlin, Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kufeld?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kufeld 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. Markus Kufeld?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kufeld, 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. Markus Kufeld offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon 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 Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist in Berlin, Germany.
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