Prof. Dr. med. Christian Reeps

Medical Degrees

• Medical Graduation (Staatsexamen / Approbation) — Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich, Germany, 1998
• PhD (Doktor der Medizin) — Ulm University, Germany
• Habilitation / Professorship (Prof.) — Technical University Munich (Klinikum rechts der Isar)
• W2 Professorship for Vascular Surgery — Medical Faculty, TU Dresden (since 2017)

Fellowships & Special Training

• Internship — Clinic for Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Central Hospital Augsburg, Germany
• Residency in General Surgery — Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (1998–2002)
• Residency — Department of Surgery, Dr. Rinecker, Munich (2002–2005)
• Training/Senior Consultant/Professor in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery — Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (2005–2015)
• Specialised training in Aortic Aneurysm Surgery (Open and Endovascular)
• Advanced training in Aortic Imaging and Biomechanics

Certifications & Accreditations

• German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) — Registered
• Saxony Medical Chamber (Sächsische Landesärztekammer) — Registered Specialist
• Facharzt für Gefäßchirurgie (Board-Certified Specialist in Vascular Surgery)
• Facharzt für Allgemeinchirurgie (Board-Certified Specialist in General Surgery)
• Phlebology Sub-Specialty Certification

Current Affiliation

• Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital), Department for Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany — Head and Professor of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Since 2015
• Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden — Chairman and W2 Professor for Vascular Surgery, Since 2017

Past Affiliations

• Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich — Training/Senior Consultant/Professor, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2005–2015)
• Department of Surgery, Dr. Rinecker, Munich — Resident (2002–2005)
• Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich — Resident, General Surgery (1998–2002)
• Central Hospital Augsburg, Clinic for Vascular and Thoracic Surgery — Internship
• Ulm University — PhD (Doktor der Medizin)
• Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich — MBBS / Approbation (1998)

Academic & Research Roles

• Head and Professor — Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
• Chairman, W2 Professor — Vascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden
• Author — 95-134 peer-reviewed publications with 2,374-6,761 reads and 2,380 citations
• Active researcher — Jaroslav Pelisek's Lab
• Lead/co-author — Multiple seminal papers on AAA biomechanics, EVAR, CERAB, soluble LOX-1 biomarker, and visceral/renal artery aneurysms
• Member — Editorial board contributor, Zentralblatt für Chirurgie

Key Achievements

• 27-33+ years of clinical and academic experience
• Head and Professor of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at one of Germany's leading university hospitals (Carl Gustav Carus Dresden)
• Chairman and W2 Professorship for Vascular Surgery at TU Dresden Medical Faculty
• Aortic Prize — German Society for Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine (DGG)
• Science Award — DGG, 2013
• 95-134 peer-reviewed publications
• Lead author on landmark studies in AAA biomechanics, EVAR planning, and visceral/renal artery aneurysm repair
• Internationally recognised expert in aortic aneurysm surgery and endovascular repair
• AiroMedical rating: 9.90