Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Untch

Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Medical Oncologist

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Untch

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years of experience

Fellowship, Graduation

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    Treatments & Conditions Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Untch Specializes In

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Untch

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Breast Cancer (early, locally advanced and metastatic)
    • HER2-positive Breast Cancer
    • Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer
    • Endometrial / Uterine Cancer
    • Uterine Sarcoma
    • Benign Gynaecological Conditions (Fibroids, Endometriosis, Polyps)
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Precancerous Conditions of the Female Reproductive Organs

    Sub-specialties

    • Breast Cancer Surgery & Oncology: One of Germany's leading experts in preoperative systemic therapy, oncoplastic surgery and sentinel lymph node surgery — a top choice among patients seeking best breast cancer doctor in Germany.
    • Gynaecologic Oncology: Advanced cancer surgery for ovarian, cervical and uterine malignancies at a Centre certified by the German Cancer Society.
    • Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery: Laparoscopic uterus-conserving surgery for fibroids, ovarian disease and endometriosis.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Neoadjuvant / Preoperative Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Breast-Conserving Surgery & Oncoplastic Reconstruction
    • Mastectomy (Simple, Modified Radical, Skin-Sparing)
    • Antibody-Drug Conjugate Therapy (T-DM1 / Trastuzumab Emtansine)
    • Immunotherapy with Checkpoint Inhibitors (Pembrolizumab, Durvalumab)
    • CDK4/6 Inhibitor Therapy for ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer
    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy & Myomectomy
    • Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer
    • Debulking Surgery for Ovarian Cancer

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Degree (M.D.) — Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, 1984
    • Doctoral Dissertation (M.D. Thesis), Magna Cum Laude — University of Munich, 1987
    • Habilitation / Professorship — 2005

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology Laboratory — University Hospital Munich-Grosshadern, 1984–1986
    • Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Department of Gynecologic Oncology — University of Miami School of Medicine, USA, 1990–1991
    • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Residency — Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, 1990–1992

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council Registration (Ärztekammer)
    • Board-Certified Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
    • Centre for Gynecologic Oncology certification — German Cancer Society

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch — Chief Physician, Department of Gynaecology, Obstetrics & Mammology, and Head of the Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Centre, January 2006–Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich — Obstetrics & Gynaecology Fellow, 1990–1992
    • University of Miami School of Medicine, USA — Postdoctoral Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology, 1990–1991
    • University Hospital Munich-Grosshadern — Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology Laboratory, 1984–1986

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor of Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich — since 2005
    • Principal Investigator — KATHERINE Trial (New England Journal of Medicine publication)
    • Invited Faculty — ASCO, ESMO, SABCS, ABC international breast cancer conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 38+ years of clinical experience in gynaecologic oncology
    • Over 800 scientific publications in national and international journals
    • Named on the Good Advice Doctors List (Focus Ärzteliste), Germany
    • Centre certified by the German Cancer Society for Gynaecologic Oncology under his leadership
    • Regularly treats international patients from across Europe, the Gulf, Russia and the CIS

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