Prof. Dr. med. Jurgen Faiss

Neurologist

Prof. Dr. med. Jurgen Faiss

Senior Consultant

Graduation, Post Graduation
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. med. Jurgen Faiss

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    • Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
    • Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders
    • Migraine & Thunderclap Headache
    • Muscle & Nerve Disorders (Neuromuscular Disease)
    • Epilepsy
    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Cognitive Deficits in MS
    • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
    • Demyelinating Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Multiple Sclerosis & Demyelinating Disorders: Internationally recognised expertise in MS, NMOSD and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) — making him a sought-after neurology specialist in Hamburg Germany for international patients seeking the best MS doctor in Germany.
    • Stroke & Cerebrovascular Care: Comprehensive evaluation and management of acute stroke and cerebrovascular disease.
    • Clinical Neurophysiology: Department leadership in clinical neurophysiology including EEG, EMG and evoked potential testing.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis & Disease-Modifying Therapy
    • Neuromyelitis Optica (NMOSD) Workup & Immunotherapy
    • Stroke Workup & Long-Term Stroke Care
    • Migraine & Thunderclap Headache Management
    • Anti-Epileptic Drug Optimisation
    • EEG, EMG & Evoked Potential Testing
    • Neuromuscular Disease Diagnosis
    • Cognitive & Cortical Atrophy Assessment in MS
    • Natalizumab / Fingolimod Therapy Switching Protocols
    • Multidisciplinary Neurology & Psychotherapy Care

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Graduation in Human Medicine, Germany
    • Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.), Germany
    • Habilitation / Professorship (Prof. Dr. med.) in Neurology, Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist Training (Facharzt) in Neurology, Germany
    • Specialist Training in Psychiatry / Psychotherapy, Germany
    • Specialty training under renowned German neurologists
    • Continuing professional development in multiple sclerosis, stroke and clinical neurophysiology

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • State Chamber of Physicians, Hamburg (Ärztekammer Hamburg) – Registered Specialist
    • German Society for Neurology (DGN) – Member
    • German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG) – Affiliate
    • European Academy of Neurology (EAN) – Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Asklepios Hamburg, Germany — Head of Department, Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Asklepios Fachklinikum Teupitz, Germany — Senior Neurology Consultant
    • Specialist training across leading German university and academic teaching hospitals

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor (Prof. Dr. med.), Germany
    • Head of Department, Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Asklepios — Hamburg
    • Active researcher in multiple sclerosis, NMOSD, stroke and demyelinating disorders
    • Reviewer for renowned international neurology journals
    • Speaker at national and European neurology conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 38+ years of clinical and academic neurological experience
    • 95+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
    • 5,114+ scholarly citations
    • Senior leadership role at Asklepios — one of Germany's largest hospital networks
    • Internationally cited research on MS, NMOSD, cervical myelopathy and PML

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