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Prof. Dr. Stefan Schwab

Neurologist

Prof. Dr. Stefan Schwab

Head of Department

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University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Stefan Schwab

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Stroke (Ischaemic & Haemorrhagic) — Entire Spectrum
    • Neurological Intensive Care Conditions
    • Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH)
    • Status Epilepticus
    • Neurodegenerative Diseases
    • Inflammatory Diseases of the Nervous System
    • Neuromuscular Diseases
    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Epilepsy
    • Acute Neurological Emergencies

    Sub-specialties

    • Stroke Medicine: Internationally recognised expert in the entire spectrum of stroke diagnosis, treatment, and experimental stroke therapies — a leading neurologist specialist in Erlangen for acute and complex stroke care.
    • Neurological Intensive Care Medicine: Past President of DGNI and DIVI; long-standing leader in neurocritical care — among the best neurologist doctor in Germany for neurointensive care.
    • Experimental Stroke Therapies: Specialised research focus on novel and experimental stroke treatments and clinical trials.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • IV Thrombolysis for Acute Stroke
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy Coordination
    • Decompressive Craniectomy Coordination
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Management
    • Neurological Intensive Care Management
    • Status Epilepticus Management
    • Disease-Modifying Therapy for MS
    • Comprehensive Stroke Workup
    • Acute Neurological Emergency Management
    • Multidisciplinary Stroke Rehabilitation Coordination

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Graduation — Studies in Medicine, Universities of Erlangen and Munich, Germany
    • Doctorate (Dr. med.) — Germany
    • Honorary Doctorate (Dr. h.c.) — Awarded honoris causa

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Scientific Assistant — Neurological University Clinic Würzburg, under Prof. Hans Georg Mertens then Prof. Klaus Toyka, from 1988
    • Research Associate — Institute of Neuropathology, RWTH Aachen, 1990–1991
    • Senior Physician — Neurological University Clinic Heidelberg, under Prof. Werner Hacke, 1991–2005
    • Study Visits — Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Bavarian Medical Council Registration
    • Specialist (Facharzt) Certification — Neurology, Germany
    • Full Professor (W3) — University Hospital Erlangen, since April 2006
    • Direktor (Director) — Neurological Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • University Hospital Erlangen (Universitätsklinikum Erlangen), Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen, Germany — Full Professor (Ordinarius) and Director, Neurological Clinic, since April 2006 (Present)
    • Klinikum Coburg, Germany — Chief Physician, Department of Neurology (Concurrent)

    Past Affiliations

    • Neurological University Clinic Heidelberg, Germany — Senior Physician (Leitender Oberarzt) under Prof. Werner Hacke, 1991–2005
    • Institute of Neuropathology, RWTH Aachen, Germany — Research Associate, 1990–1991
    • Neurological University Clinic Würzburg, Germany — Scientific Assistant under Prof. Hans Georg Mertens then Prof. Klaus Toyka, from 1988
    • Universities of Erlangen and Munich, Germany — Medical Studies
    • Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA — Study Visits

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Full Professor (W3) of Neurology — Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
    • President — DGNI (German Society for Neurointensive and Emergency Medicine), 2004–2006 and 2008–2010
    • President — DIVI (German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine), 2016–2018
    • Congress President — 2016 Annual Congress of the German Society for Neurology, Mannheim
    • Author and co-author of 450+ PubMed-listed articles, book chapters, and monographs (1,163+ total publications)

    Key Achievements

    • 35+ years of experience in clinical neurology and neurointensive medicine
    • 1,163+ scientific publications
    • Director of Neurological Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen (since 2006)
    • Two-term President of DGNI

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