Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, Hamburg – Germany
About Prof. Dr. med. Peter Paul Urban
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Paul Urban is the Chief Physician (Chefarzt) of the Department of Neurology and Epileptology at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, with over 36 years of clinical and academic experience. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in stroke care, Parkinson's disease, neuromuscular disorders and clinical neurophysiology, with 195+ scientific publications and an AiroMedical rating of 9.70.
- 36+ years of clinical and academic neurological experience
- Chief Physician (Chefarzt) of Neurology and Epileptology, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, since May 2006
- 195+ scientific publications; Doctorate awarded summa cum laude
- Department head of Germany's first "Cooperative Myasthenia Centre" (combining clinic + neurology practice)
- Professor at the University of Hamburg since 2007
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Medical Graduation in Human Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes Scholarship)
- Doctorate (Promotion) under Prof. H.C. Hopf on Brainstem Diagnostics, Mainz – awarded summa cum laude
- Habilitation, 2000 — Pathophysiology of Acute Speech Disorders in Stroke
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Health Management, Universities of Kaiserslautern and Witten/Herdecke, 2005
- Professorship, University of Hamburg, 2007
Fellowships & Special Training
- Specialist Training in Neurology under Prof. Dr. H.C. Hopf, Neurological Clinic, University of Mainz, since 1990
- Scientific research stays in Bern, Switzerland and the United States
- Certified Specialist in Special Neurological Intensive Care Medicine, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
- Certified Specialist in Electromyography (EMG), Evoked Potentials and Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Certifications & Accreditations
- State Chamber of Physicians, Hamburg (Ärztekammer Hamburg) – Registered Specialist
- German Society for Neurology (DGN) – Member
- German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN) – Member
- American Academy of Neurology – Member
- Department head of Germany's first certified "Cooperative Myasthenia Centre" (Asklepios Klinik Barmbek + neurology practice)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
- Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis & Neuromuscular Disorders
- Acute Speech Disorders in Stroke
- Vascular Diseases of the Brainstem
- Epilepsy
- Dementias & Cognitive Disorders
- Headache & Migraine
- Neurological Intensive Care Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathies
- Cranial Nerve Disorders
Sub-specialties
- Stroke Care & Cerebrovascular Neurology: Senior leadership of the certified Stroke Unit at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek (10 beds, certified by German Stroke Foundation and German Stroke Society) — making him a sought-after stroke specialist in Hamburg Germany for international patients.
- Movement Disorders & Parkinson's: Leading expertise in diagnosis and therapy of extrapyramidal motor diseases, including Parkinson's disease.
- Neuromuscular Disorders & Myasthenia: Department head of Germany's first certified "Cooperative Myasthenia Centre."
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Acute Stroke Care & Stroke Unit Management
- Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis & Therapy Optimisation
- Myasthenia Gravis Workup & Immunotherapy
- EMG, Evoked Potentials & EEG Diagnostics
- Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis & Disease-Modifying Therapy
- Speech Disorder Assessment in Stroke
- Brainstem Vascular Disease Workup
- Epilepsy Diagnosis & Anti-Epileptic Drug Management
- Neurological Intensive Care
- Cognitive & Dementia Assessment
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany — Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Department of Neurology and Epileptology, since May 2006 (Present)
- University of Hamburg, Germany — Adjunct Professor of Neurology, since 2007
Past Affiliations
- University of Mainz Polyclinic for Neurology, Germany — Chief Specialist, 1997–2006
- Neurological Clinic, University of Mainz, Germany — Senior Physician (Oberarzt), 1997
- Neurological Clinic and Polyclinic, University of Mainz, Germany — Assistant Doctor under Prof. Hopf, 1990
- Cardiology University Clinic, Mainz, Germany — Scientific Assistant, 1988–1990
Academic & Research Roles
- Adjunct Professor of Neurology, University of Hamburg
- Department head of Germany's first "Cooperative Myasthenia Centre"
- Asklepios Klinik Barmbek Neurology Department is a training centre of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology under his leadership
- Active researcher in vascular diseases of the brainstem and clinical neurophysiology
- Active speaker at international neurology conferences
Key Achievements
- 36+ years of clinical and academic neurological experience
- 195+ scientific publications
- Doctorate awarded summa cum laude under Prof. H.C. Hopf
- AiroMedical rating 9.70
- Department head of Germany's first certified "Cooperative Myasthenia Centre"
- Multiple international scientific awards (see below)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Poster Prize, European Commission of Neurological Societies
- Richard Jung Prize, German Association for Clinical Neurophysiology
- Boehringer Ingelheim Prize, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Poster Prize, German Community for Neurology
- Doctorate awarded summa cum laude (Mainz)
- Scholarship of the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (German Academic Scholarship Foundation)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- German Society for Neurology (DGN)
- German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN)
- German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM)
- German Society for Muscle Disorders (DGM)
- German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG)
- German Parkinson Association (DPV)
- German Stroke Society (DSG)
- European Brainstem Society
- Movement Disorders Society
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Urban PP, et al. 195+ peer-reviewed scientific publications in international neurology journals — research focus on stroke, Parkinson's disease, neuromuscular disorders and vascular diseases of the brainstem.
- Urban PP. Doctorate (summa cum laude) on Brainstem Diagnostics under Prof. H.C. Hopf, Mainz.
- Urban PP. Habilitation thesis (2000) on Pathophysiology of Acute Speech Disorders in Stroke.
- Specific full citations: Information not publicly available.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Vascular diseases of the brainstem
- Clinical neurophysiology and EMG / evoked potential research
- Stroke care and acute speech disorders
- Movement disorders and Parkinson's disease
- Myasthenia gravis and neuromuscular disorders
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology Consultation | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 | $180 – $360 |
| Stroke Workup & Acute Care | ₹3,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $3,600 – $18,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Comprehensive Workup | ₹1,80,000 – ₹5,00,000 | $2,160 – $6,000 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Workup & Immunotherapy | ₹2,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $3,000 – $9,600 |
| MS Diagnosis & Disease-Modifying Therapy (per year) | ₹6,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 | $7,200 – $24,000 |
| EEG / EMG / Evoked Potentials | ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $600 – $2,400 |
*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. Peter Paul Urban use in Neurologist treatment?
Prof. Urban uses cutting-edge neurological technologies including a certified Stroke Unit (German Stroke Foundation/Society certification), advanced EMG, evoked potentials and EEG diagnostics, modern Parkinson's disease therapies, MS disease-modifying immunotherapy, myasthenia gravis immunotherapy and structured neurological intensive care — at one of Hamburg's premier Asklepios academic teaching hospitals.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. med. Peter Paul Urban specialize in treating?
He specialises in stroke and cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and neuromuscular disorders, vascular diseases of the brainstem, epilepsy, dementias, headache and complex neurological intensive care conditions — making him a top neurology specialist in Hamburg, Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. med. Peter Paul Urban?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. med. Peter Paul Urban 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. Peter Paul Urban?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Peter Paul Urban, 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. Peter Paul Urban offer second opinions for Neurologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations with Prof. Urban can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis or myasthenia cases from an internationally cited Chief Physician of Neurology specialist in Hamburg, Germany.
