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Prof. Dr. Med. Marianne Dieterich

Neurologist

Prof. Dr. Med. Marianne Dieterich

Head of Department

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Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital, Munich - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Med. Marianne Dieterich

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Vertigo and Dizziness
    • Vestibular Migraine
    • Vestibular Neuritis
    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
    • Ménière's Disease
    • Functional / Somatoform Dizziness
    • Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders
    • Movement Disorders
    • Headache and Neurodegenerative Diseases
    • Eye Movement Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Vertigo & Balance Disorders: World leader in diagnosis and treatment of central and peripheral vestibular disorders — making her one of the top Neurologists in Munich, Germany for patients seeking specialist care for chronic dizziness and balance problems.
    • Neuro-Ophthalmology & Neuro-Otology: Expertise in eye movement disorders, oculomotor function and audio-vestibular interactions.
    • Functional Neuroimaging: Pioneer in fMRI and PET-based assessment of vestibular cortex, sensorimotor integration and spatial orientation.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Comprehensive Vestibular Function Testing
    • Videonystagmography (VNG) and Electronystagmography (ENG)
    • Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)
    • Functional MRI and PET Imaging Evaluation
    • Canalith Repositioning Procedures (Epley, Semont)
    • Pharmacological Management of Vestibular Disorders
    • Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Coordination

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Study of Human Medicine — Ruhr University Bochum (pre-clinical) and University of Essen (clinical), Germany, 1975–1981
    • Doctorate (Dr. med.) — Neurosurgical University Clinic, University of Essen, Germany, 1978–1981
    • Habilitation in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology — Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany, 1992

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist training in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology under Prof. Thomas Brandt — Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Munich, Germany
    • Subspecialty training in Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro-otology and Vestibular Disorders

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Board Certification — Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology
    • Fellow — American Neurological Association (FANA)
    • Fellow — European Academy of Neurology (FEAN)
    • Member — Bavarian Academy of Sciences
    • Member — European Academy of Sciences and Art

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders (DSGZ), LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany — Research Professor (Present)
    • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany — Senior Professor of Neurology

    Past Affiliations

    • LMU University Hospital, Clinic Großhadern, Munich, Germany — Director, Department of Neurology, 2008–2023
    • Johannes Gutenberg University Hospital, Mainz, Germany — Chairperson and Director of Neurology, 2001–2008
    • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany — Specialist Trainee and Faculty (under Prof. Thomas Brandt), 1992–2001

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Editorial Board — Annals of Neurology
    • Scientific Board Member — German Federal Medical Council, Berlin
    • Member — Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy)
    • Faculty — Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN), LMU Munich

    Key Achievements

    • 40+ years of clinical and academic experience in neurology
    • 1,000+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
    • 34,000+ citations on Google Scholar (cumulative)
    • One of the founders of the German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders
    • FANA & FEAN — twice elected international fellow

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