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Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Stoffel

Neurosurgeon

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Stoffel

Chief

years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation

Hospital: - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Stoffel

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Meningiomas, Pituitary Tumours)
    • Spinal Tumours
    • Herniated Discs (Cervical & Lumbar)
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Spondylolisthesis & Spinal Deformities
    • Cerebral Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Chiari Malformations
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Chronic Subdural Haematoma
    • Neuro-Trauma & Spinal Cord Injuries

    Sub-specialties

    • Spine Surgery: Minimally invasive and motion-preserving operations for cervical and lumbar spine — sought after by international patients searching for the best neurosurgery doctor in Germany.
    • Neuro-Oncology: Microsurgical and image-guided removal of brain and spinal tumours, including awake craniotomy.
    • Vascular & Functional Neurosurgery: Treatment of cerebral aneurysms, AVMs and trigeminal neuralgia using Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Microsurgical Treatment of Herniated Discs (Cervical & Lumbar)
    • Neuronavigation-Guided Surgery (SurgiScope)
    • Lexella Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • Laser Stereotaxy
    • Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery
    • Robotic-Assisted Spinal Surgery
    • Awake Craniotomy for Brain Tumours
    • Cervical & Lumbar Disc Replacement
    • Skull Base Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Graduation, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Munich, Germany, 1995
    • Post-Graduation in Neurosurgery, Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Germany, 1998
    • Specialty Certification in Neurosurgery, 2003

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Research Fellowship, Institute for Surgical Research, Grosshadern Clinic, LMU Munich
    • Research Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute, 1996–1997
    • Additional Qualification in Spinal Neurosurgery, German Neurosurgical Academy, 2009
    • Additional Qualification in Vascular Neurosurgery, German Neurosurgical Academy, 2013
    • Postgraduate Training in Special Neurosurgical Intensive Care, 2012

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • State Chamber of Physicians, Germany — Registered Specialist
    • German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC) – Member
    • German Spine Society (DWG) – Master Certificate Holder
    • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) – Member
    • Associate Professor, Technische Universität München, 2010

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, serving patients in Leipzig and the wider Helios Hospital network, Germany — Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Helios Hospital Krefeld, Germany — Head of the Department of Adult and Paediatric Neurosurgery, 2011–Present (within Helios network)
    • Klinikum Rechts der Isar (Technische Universität Munich), Germany — Deputy Head of Neurosurgery, 2006–2011
    • University Hospital Bonn, Germany — Head, Section for Spinal Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, 2005–2006
    • University Hospital Mannheim, Germany — Senior Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, 2004
    • Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn, Germany — Attending Resident, Department of Neurosurgery, 1997–2006

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor, Technische Universität München, 2010–Present
    • Co-editor, "Die Wirbelsäule" — official publication of the German Spine Society (DWG), 2016–Present
    • Editor-in-chief, Neurosurgery (Helios)
    • Co-author of 7 medical books on neurosurgery and spine surgery

    Key Achievements

    • 619+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
    • 200+ international and national conference presentations
    • Master Certificate of the German Society for Spine Surgery (DWG)
    • Lead surgeon for thousands of complex brain and spinal procedures

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