Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital, Dresden – Germany
About Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex
Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex is an internationally renowned German Neurosurgeon and academic leader, widely recognised as a leading Neurosurgeon specialist in Dresden, Germany for neuro-oncology, brain tumour surgery, glioblastoma surgery, vestibular schwannoma surgery, and neurosurgical intensive care.
- 22-30+ years of clinical and academic experience in neurosurgery
- Born 6 July 1965 in Hildesheim, Germany
- Medical graduation from the Philipps-Universität Marburg (1986–1992)
- Specialist (Facharzt) for Neurosurgery, recognised since 2002
- Senior Physician (Oberarzt), Department of Neurosurgery, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden
- Specialist for Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Medicine
- Heads the certified Neuro-Oncology Center (NOZ, DKG-certified) at Universitätsklinikum Dresden
- 175+ peer-reviewed publications with 8,473+ citations (per ResearchGate)
- Address: Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Abitur — Hildesheim, Germany, 1984
- Medical Graduation (Approbation / Staatsexamen) — Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany, 1986–1992
- Postgraduate Doctoral Degree (Dr. med.) — Germany
- Habilitation / Professorship (Prof. Dr. med.) — TU Dresden Medical Faculty
Fellowships & Special Training
- Residency in Neurosurgery — Philipps-Universität Marburg (1992–1994)
- Residency in Neurosurgery — Klinik für Neurochirurgie, Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin (1994–1996)
- Residency / Senior Physician — Klinik für Neurochirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Dresden (since 1996)
- Specialist (Facharzt) Recognition for Neurosurgery, 2002
- Specialised training in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Medicine
- Specialised training in Neuro-Oncology / Tumour Surgery
- Specialised training in Glioblastoma Surgery
- Specialised training in Awake Craniotomy and Skull-Base Approaches
- Specialised training in Intraoperative Monitoring and Neuro-Endoscopy
- Lead in international clinical trials (e.g., AVAGLIO trial — bevacizumab, temozolomide, radiotherapy in glioblastoma)
Certifications & Accreditations
- German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) — Registered
- Saxony Medical Chamber (Sächsische Landesärztekammer) — Registered Specialist
- Facharzt für Neurochirurgie (Board-Certified Specialist in Neurosurgery), since 2002
- Specialist for Neurosurgical Intensive Care Medicine
- Center Lead — Neuro-Oncology Center (NOZ), DKG-certified at UKD
- Member — German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Glioblastoma (Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent)
- Brain Tumours (Benign and Malignant, Primary and Metastatic)
- Gliomas (Low- and High-Grade)
- Meningiomas
- Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma)
- Pituitary Adenomas
- Pineal Tumours
- Skull Base Tumours
- Cerebral Aneurysms
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
- Hydrocephalus
- Spinal Tumours
- Peripheral Nerve Tumours
- Traumatic Brain Injury (Critical Care)
- Brain Metastases
- Epilepsy (Surgical Workup)
Sub-specialties
- Neuro-Oncology & Tumour Surgery: Center Lead of the DKG-certified Neuro-Oncology Center (NOZ) at UKD — establishes him as a trusted neurosurgeon specialist in Dresden, Germany.
- Glioblastoma Surgery: Lead in international clinical trials (AVAGLIO).
- Vestibular Schwannoma: Internationally surveyed expert (per neuroGPT-X study).
- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Medicine: Board-certified specialist — for international patients seeking best neurosurgery in Germany.
- Skull-Base Approaches & Awake Craniotomy: Trained in skull-base, awake craniotomy, intraoperative monitoring, and neuro-endoscopy.
- Tumour Board / Multidisciplinary Care: Active in weekly Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Glioblastoma Resection (Maximal Safe Resection)
- Brain Tumour Microsurgical Resection
- Awake Craniotomy
- Skull-Base Surgery
- Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
- Pituitary Tumour Surgery (Endoscopic Trans-Sphenoidal)
- Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
- Spinal Tumour Surgery
- Neuro-Endoscopic Surgery
- Intraoperative Monitoring
- Hydrocephalus Treatment (Shunt / ETV)
- Peripheral Nerve Tumour Surgery
- Brain Metastases Surgery
- Comprehensive Neuro-Oncology Care (with Tumour Board)
- Neurosurgical Intensive Care
- Clinical Trial Participation (e.g., AVAGLIO bevacizumab + temozolomide + RT in glioblastoma)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der TU Dresden, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany — Senior Physician (Oberarzt), Specialist for Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Medicine, Present (since 1996; Tel: +49 351 458-2883)
- Universitätsklinikum Dresden — Center Lead, Neuro-Oncology Center (NOZ), DKG-certified, Present
- NCT Dresden / Neuroonkologisches Zentrum — Senior Physician, Present
- TU Dresden Medical Faculty — Professor (apl. Prof.), Present
Past Affiliations
- Klinik für Neurochirurgie, Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin — Resident / Assistenzarzt (1994–1996)
- Klinik für Neurochirurgie, Philipps-Universität Marburg — Resident / Assistenzarzt (1992–1994)
- Philipps-Universität Marburg — Medical Studies (1986–1992)
- Hildesheim — Abitur and Wehrdienst (1984–1986)
Academic & Research Roles
- Senior Physician (Oberarzt) — Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Dresden
- Center Lead — Neuro-Oncology Center (NOZ), DKG-certified, UKD
- Professor (apl. Prof.) — TU Dresden Medical Faculty
- Author — 175+ peer-reviewed publications with 8,473+ citations (per ResearchGate)
- Lead in international clinical trial — AVAGLIO Phase III (bevacizumab + temozolomide + RT in newly diagnosed glioblastoma)
- Active speaker — National and international neuro-oncology conferences
- Member — German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC), German Glioma Network, German Cancer Society (DKG)
Key Achievements
- 22-30+ years of clinical and academic experience
- Senior Physician (Oberarzt) at Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (since 1996)
- Center Lead, DKG-certified Neuro-Oncology Center (NOZ) at UKD
- Professor (apl. Prof.) at TU Dresden Medical Faculty
- Specialist (Facharzt) for Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Medicine
- 175+ peer-reviewed publications with 8,473+ citations
- Lead in pivotal international clinical trial AVAGLIO (Phase III glioblastoma)
- Internationally surveyed expert on vestibular schwannoma (neuroGPT-X)
- Active in weekly Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Recognition as Specialist (Facharzt) for Neurosurgery — 2002
- Habilitation / Extraordinary Professorship — TU Dresden Medical Faculty
- Lead Investigator — AVAGLIO Phase III International Clinical Trial (bevacizumab in glioblastoma)
Professional Memberships
- German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC) — Active Member
- German Glioma Network — Member
- German Cancer Society (DKG) — Member
- Saxony Medical Chamber (Sächsische Landesärztekammer) — Registered
- German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) — Registered
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) — Member
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Krex D et al. (ETERNITY consortium). "The tumoral molecular landscape of long-term survivors with isocitrate dehydrogenase wildtype glioblastoma: Lessons from ETERNITY (EORTC 1419)."
- Krex D et al. AVAGLIO Phase III trial — randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial of bevacizumab, temozolomide, and radiotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
- Krex D et al. Multiple peer-reviewed publications on glioblastoma, gliomas, vestibular schwannoma, neuro-oncology surgery — total of 175+ publications with 8,473+ citations (per ResearchGate).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Glioblastoma surgery and outcomes (ETERNITY consortium)
- Bevacizumab and temozolomide combinations (AVAGLIO trial)
- Long-term survivors of IDH-wildtype glioblastoma
- Vestibular schwannoma management
- Skull-base tumour surgery
- Awake craniotomy and intraoperative monitoring
- Neuro-endoscopy
- Neurosurgical intensive care
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation (Germany) | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 | $180 – $420 |
| Glioblastoma Resection | ₹18,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 | $21,600 – $48,000 |
| Brain Tumour Microsurgical Resection | ₹15,00,000 – ₹35,00,000 | $18,000 – $42,000 |
| Awake Craniotomy | ₹20,00,000 – ₹45,00,000 | $24,000 – $54,000 |
| Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery | ₹18,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 | $21,600 – $48,000 |
| Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping | ₹16,00,000 – ₹35,00,000 | $19,200 – $42,000 |
*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. Dietmar Krex use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex uses advanced glioblastoma resection (maximal safe resection), modern brain tumour microsurgical resection, comprehensive awake craniotomy, modern skull-base surgery, integrated vestibular schwannoma surgery, endoscopic trans-sphenoidal pituitary tumour surgery, cerebral aneurysm clipping, arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery, modern spinal tumour surgery, neuro-endoscopic surgery, intraoperative monitoring, comprehensive hydrocephalus treatment (shunt / ETV), peripheral nerve tumour surgery, modern brain metastases surgery, integrated neuro-oncology care with weekly tumour board, and active clinical trial participation (AVAGLIO bevacizumab + temozolomide + RT in glioblastoma) — a cutting-edge toolkit refined through Charité Berlin and Universitätsklinikum Dresden training that establishes him as a leading neurosurgeon specialist in Dresden, Germany.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex specialises in glioblastoma (newly diagnosed and recurrent), brain tumours (benign and malignant, primary and metastatic), gliomas (low- and high-grade), meningiomas, vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), pituitary adenomas, pineal tumours, skull base tumours, cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), hydrocephalus, spinal tumours, peripheral nerve tumours, traumatic brain injury (critical care), brain metastases, and epilepsy (surgical workup) — comprehensive neurosurgical care for international patients seeking best neurosurgery in Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex 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. Dietmar Krex?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex, 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. Dietmar Krex offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon 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 specialist in Dresden, Germany, especially for complex glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype glioma, vestibular schwannoma, skull-base tumour, awake-craniotomy candidate, and clinical-trial-candidate cases.
