Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital, Dresden – Germany
About Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann
Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann is an internationally renowned German Neurologist based in Dresden, widely recognised as a leading Neurologist specialist in Dresden, Germany for Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, muscle disorders, and comprehensive neurological care.
- 44+ years of clinical and academic experience in neurology
- Director, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden (since 1996)
- Dean of the Medical Faculty, TU Dresden — served for more than 16 years
- Past President of the German Neurological Society, German Parkinson Society, and European Neurological Society
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and American Academy of Neurology
- 1,183+ scientific publications
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Medical Graduation (MD) — University of Freiburg, Germany, 1979
- Doctoral Dissertation (Dr. med.) — University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, 1979 (on kinetics of strophanthin binding to the erythrocyte membrane)
- PhD — University of Freiburg, Germany
- Full Professorship in Neurology — University of Würzburg, 1990
Fellowships & Special Training
- Research Fellowship — Institute for Biochemistry, University of Konstanz, Germany (1980–1983)
- Research Fellowship — Institute of Neurology, Columbia University, New York City, USA
- German Research Foundation (DFG) and Fritz Thyssen Foundation Scholarship (Special programme for highly gifted young scientists), 1980–1983
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- Fellowship of the European Academy of Neurology
- Fellowship of the American Academy of Neurology
- Honorary Member — Japanese Neurological Society
Certifications & Accreditations
- German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) Registration
- Saxony Medical Chamber (Sächsische Ärztekammer) — Registered Specialist
- Board-Certified Specialist — Neurology, Germany
- Adjunct Professor — University of Aalborg, Denmark
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Parkinson's Disease & Parkinsonian Syndromes
- Movement Disorders (Dystonia, Tremor, Chorea)
- Muscle Disorders (Mitochondrial Myopathies, Muscular Dystrophy)
- Epilepsy
- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Headaches & Migraine
- Spinal Cord Disorders
- Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Restless Legs Syndrome
Sub-specialties
- Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders: International authority on Parkinson's disease, premotor symptoms, and the gut-to-brain hypothesis — a trusted neurologist specialist in Dresden, Germany.
- Muscle Disorders & Mitochondrial Myopathies: Specialised research and clinical management of mitochondrial myopathies and muscular dystrophies.
- Deep Brain Stimulation & Advanced Parkinson's Therapies: Complex Parkinson's therapy including deep brain stimulation and apomorphine/levodopa pumps.
- Neuroprotection Research: Pioneering research on energy metabolism and neuroprotection in Parkinson's disease — for international patients seeking best neurology treatment in Germany.
- Basal Ganglia & Neurodegenerative Research: Biochemical and molecular research on Parkinson's disease.
- Alpha-Synuclein Research: Contributions to understanding α-synuclein protein aggregation in Parkinson's pathogenesis.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease
- Levodopa / Apomorphine Infusion Pump Therapy
- Modern Medication Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
- Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Dystonia and Movement Disorders
- Mitochondrial Myopathy Diagnosis & Management
- Comprehensive Parkinson's Disease Complex Treatment
- Muscle Biopsy & Diagnostics
- EEG, EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies
- Acute Stroke Management
- Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy
- Epilepsy Management
- Neurorehabilitation Coordination
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany — Director, Department of Neurology, Since 1996
- TU Dresden — Professor of Neurology
- University of Aalborg, Denmark — Adjunct Professor
Past Affiliations
- TU Dresden — Dean of the Medical Faculty (for more than 16 years)
- University Hospital Bonn — Board Director
- University of Würzburg — Professor of Neurology (1990) and Board Member of the Faculty of Medicine (1992–1996)
- University of Würzburg — Ethics Committee Member (1992–1996)
- Columbia University, New York — Research Fellow at the Institute of Neurology
- University of Konstanz — Research Fellow at the Department of Biochemistry (1980–1983)
- University of Freiburg — Medical Graduation and Dissertation (1979)
Academic & Research Roles
- Professor of Neurology and Past Dean of the Medical Faculty, TU Dresden
- Past President — European Neurological Society (ENS)
- Past President — German Neurological Society (DGN)
- Past President — German Parkinson Society (DPG)
- Past President — German Muscle Society
- Initiator — European Academy of Neurology (EAN, founded 2014)
- Honorary Member — Japanese Neurological Society
- Honorary Member — Controversies in Neurology (CONy)
- Editorial Board Member — Multiple prestigious neurology journals
- Author — 1,183+ scientific publications
Key Achievements
- 44+ years of clinical and academic experience
- Chairman of Department of Neurology at University of Dresden since 1996
- Dean of Medical Faculty at TU Dresden for over 16 years
- Past President of four major neurology societies
- Initiator of the new European Academy of Neurology
- 1,183+ scientific publications
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians, European Academy of Neurology, and American Academy of Neurology
- Adjunct Professor at University of Aalborg, Denmark
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Heinrich Pette Prize — German Neurological Society
- Prize for Research on the Central Nervous System in the Elderly, 1993
- Honorary Member — Japanese Neurological Society
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN)
- German Research Foundation (DFG) and Fritz Thyssen Foundation Scholarship for Highly Gifted Young Scientists, 1980–1983
Professional Memberships
- German Neurological Society (DGN) — Past President
- German Parkinson Society (DPG) — Past President
- European Neurological Society (ENS) — Past President
- European Academy of Neurology — Fellow
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Fellow
- American Neurological Association (ANA) — Member
- Royal Society of Medicine — Member
- Movement Disorder Society (MDS) — Member
- Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) — Fellow
- German Muscle Society — Past President
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Pan-Montojo F, Anichtchik O, Dening Y, Knels L, Pursche S, Jung R, Jackson S, Gille G, Spillantini MG, Reichmann H, Funk RH. "Progression of Parkinson's disease pathology is reproduced by intragastric administration of rotenone in mice." PLoS ONE 2010;5(1):e8762.
- Pan-Montojo F, Schwarz M, Winkler C, Arnhold M, O'Sullivan GA, Pal A, Said J, Marsico G, Verbavatz JM, Rodrigo-Angulo M, Gille G, Funk RH, Reichmann H. "Environmental toxins trigger PD-like progression via increased alpha-synuclein release from enteric neurons in mice." 2012.
- Reichmann H, Lestienne P, Jellinger K, Riederer P. "Parkinson's disease and the electron transport chain in postmortem brain." Adv Neurol 1993;60:297–299.
- Lestienne P, Nelson J, Riederer P, Jellinger K, Reichmann H. "Normal mitochondrial genome in brain from patients with Parkinson's disease and complex I defect." J Neurochem 1990;55(5):1810–1812.
- Riederer P et al. Research with Reichmann on alpha-synuclein aggregation in Parkinson's disease (2019).
- Becker et al. Research with Reichmann on alpha-synuclein (1995).
- 1,183+ peer-reviewed publications in total (ResearchGate).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Energy metabolism and neuroprotection in Parkinson's disease
- Premotor symptoms in Parkinson's disease
- Etiopathogenesis and treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Mitochondrial myopathies and biochemical aspects of Parkinson's
- Gut-to-brain hypothesis in Parkinson's pathophysiology
- Alpha-synuclein protein aggregation
- Tryptophan derivatives in Parkinson's disease
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology Consultation (Germany) | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 | $180 – $420 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease | ₹25,00,000 – ₹50,00,000 | $30,000 – $60,000 |
| Levodopa / Apomorphine Pump Setup | ₹8,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 | $9,600 – $24,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Complex Treatment Program | ₹5,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $6,000 – $18,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Therapy (per year) | ₹10,00,000 – ₹30,00,000 | $12,000 – $36,000 |
| EEG / EMG / Nerve Conduction Studies | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 | $180 – $480 |
*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. Heinz Reichmann use in Neurologist treatment?
Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann uses advanced Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, levodopa and apomorphine infusion pump therapy, modern Parkinson's medications, comprehensive Parkinson's complex treatment protocols, botulinum toxin therapy for movement disorders, mitochondrial myopathy diagnostics, and advanced EEG/EMG neurophysiology — a cutting-edge toolkit that establishes him as a leading neurologist specialist in Dresden, Germany.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann specialises in Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonian syndromes, movement disorders (dystonia, tremor, chorea), muscle disorders (mitochondrial myopathies, muscular dystrophy), epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, headaches, spinal cord disorders, dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, and restless legs syndrome — comprehensive care for international patients seeking best neurology treatment in Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann 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. Heinz Reichmann?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Heinz Reichmann, 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. Heinz Reichmann offer second opinions for Neurologist 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 neurologist specialist in Dresden, Germany, especially for complex Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, mitochondrial myopathies, and muscle disorder cases.
