Prof. Dr. med. Florian H. Ebner

Neurosurgeon

Prof. Dr. med. Florian H. Ebner

Chief

years of experience

Graduation
Alfried Krupp Hospital, Essen - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. med. Florian H. Ebner

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Vestibular Schwannoma)
    • Acoustic Neuromas / Vestibular Schwannomas
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Pituitary Tumours
    • Cerebellopontine Angle Pathology
    • Cerebral Aneurysms
    • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
    • Moyamoya Disease
    • Microvascular Conflicts (Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemifacial Spasm)
    • Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Cervical Canal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Disc Prolapse
    • Cervical Disc Prolapse
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Hematoma (Intracerebral, Subdural, Extradural)
    • Brain Contusions & Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
    • Intracerebral Bleed

    Sub-specialties

    • Brain Tumour & Skull Base Surgery: Microsurgical resection of brain tumours, acoustic neuromas, skull base tumours and pituitary tumours via retrosigmoid and other approaches — sought after globally as a top neurosurgeon in Essen, Germany for skull base oncology.
    • Vascular Neurosurgery: Aneurysm clipping, AVM surgery, Moyamoya disease and extra-intracranial bypass — relevant for international patients researching the best neurosurgeon doctor in Germany.
    • Microvascular Conflicts & Spine Surgery: Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, plus complex spinal surgery with spinal cord surgery and minimally invasive therapies.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Brain Tumour Resection (Microsurgical)
    • Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
    • Skull Base Surgery (Retrosigmoid, Transpetrosal, Transsphenoidal)
    • Pituitary Surgery
    • Aneurysm Clipping
    • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Resection
    • Extra-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
    • Microvascular Decompression (for Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemifacial Spasm)
    • Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery
    • Spinal Cord Tumour Resection
    • Cervical Disc Replacement & ACDF
    • Lumbar Discectomy / Microdiscectomy
    • Spinal Fusion
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
    • Decompressive Craniectomy
    • Hematoma Evacuation
    • 3D Exoscope-Assisted Microneurosurgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies / Graduation in Medicine — University of Verona, Italy
    • Doctorate of Medicine (Dr. med.) — Medical Faculty, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany
    • Habilitation (Postdoctoral teaching qualification) — Medical Faculty, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany
    • Specialist Qualification (Facharzt) — Neurosurgery, Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Multiple scholarship-funded research stays in the USA — supported by the German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC) and others
    • Specialised training in Brain Tumour Surgery
    • Specialised training in Skull Base Surgery
    • Specialised training in Vascular Neurosurgery (Aneurysm, AVM, Bypass)
    • Specialised training in Microvascular Conflicts and Cerebellopontine Angle Pathology
    • Specialised training in Spinal Surgery with Spinal Cord Surgery
    • Specialised training in Extra-Intracranial Bypass Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council Registration
    • Full Professor (Univ.-Prof.) of Neurosurgery
    • Specialist (Facharzt) — Neurosurgery, Germany
    • Clinic Certified for Vascular Neurosurgery — German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC)
    • Master Certificate — German Spine Society (DWG)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Alfried-Krupp-Straße 21, 45131 Essen-Rüttenscheid, Germany — Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Klinik für Neurochirurgie (Neurosurgery Clinic) (January 2019 – Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • University Hospital Tübingen (Universitätsklinik Tübingen), Germany — Managing Senior Physician (Geschäftsführender Oberarzt), Department of Neurosurgery (Past, until 2018)
    • University Hospital Tübingen, Germany — Neurosurgeon and Researcher (2004 – 2018)
    • Medical Faculty, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany — Doctoral and Habilitation Researcher (Past)
    • USA (multiple institutions) — Scholarship-Funded Research Stays (Past)
    • University of Verona, Italy — Medical Studies (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Full Professor (Univ.-Prof.) of Neurosurgery
    • Successor to Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Laumer as Chief of Neurosurgery at Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Essen
    • 1,922+ citations on ResearchGate across 130+ scientific publications
    • Faculty in skull base, vascular and spine neurosurgery training
    • Active scientific collaborator — German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC), German Spine Society (DWG)
    • Author / co-author of textbook chapters and peer-reviewed publications on retrosigmoid approaches, vestibular schwannoma, exoscope microsurgery and acromegaly

    Key Achievements

    • Over 2,800 neurosurgical operations performed
    • Chief Physician (Chefarzt) at Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Essen — succeeding Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Laumer
    • 1,922+ ResearchGate citations across 130+ publications
    • Multiple US scholarship-funded research stays
    • Clinic certified for Vascular Neurosurgery (DGNC)
    • Clinic holds Master Certificate of the German Spine Society (DWG)
    • One of few neurosurgical centres in Germany routinely performing extra-intracranial bypass

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