- Chief Physician of Anesthesiology
- Specialist in Anesthesiology
- Subspecialty Certification in Intensive Care Anesthesiology
- Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management
Our objective is to ensure that patients undergo surgery safely and without pain. To achieve this, we utilize the most advanced techniques in anesthesiology and pain management. Our methods range from traditional general anesthesia to regional blocks and patient-controlled analgesia pumps for postoperative pain relief. Depending on the surgical site, we can precisely locate and anesthetize the relevant nerves using ultrasound guidance. For more complex surgeries, we can also place tiny catheters near the nerve, allowing for continuous anesthesia of the surgical area even in the days following the operation. Our team is comprised exclusively of senior consultants with extensive experience in major hospitals. Additionally, most of our senior consultants have specialized training in pain management, enabling us to offer tailored therapies to patients with chronic pre-existing conditions. In addition to pharmacological and invasive methods, we can also offer conservative therapies such as TENS or manual therapy in collaboration with our physiotherapy department.
We understand that surgery and the associated anesthesia often cause anxiety – we would like to address these concerns with you in a detailed consultation.
Range of services
- General anesthesia
- Peripheral nerve blocks under ultrasound guidance
- Venipunctures under ultrasound guidance
- Spinal anesthesia/Epidural anesthesia
- Postoperative pain management, both pharmacological and with pain pumps
- Recovery room and intensive care monitoring unit
Education
- 1995 to 2001: Studied Medicine at the University of Cologne
- 1999 to 2000: Studied at the Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
- 2001 to 2002: Clinical internship in Cologne, Lucerne, and New York
Clinical career
- 2002 to 2007: Resident Physician at University Hospital Düsseldorf, Department of Anesthesiology
- 2007: Board Certification in Anesthesiology
- 2008 to 2013: Attending Physician at University Hospital Cologne, Department of Anesthesiology (Prof. Böttiger)
- 2008 to 2010: Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine at University Hospital Cologne
- 2010: Subspecialty Certification in Intensive Care Anesthesiology
- 2010 to 2012: Fellowship in Cardiac and Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia at the Heart Center, University Hospital Cologne
- 2012: Subspecialty Certification in Transesophageal Echocardiography by the DGAI
- 2012: European Pediatric Life Support (EPLS) Diploma
- 2012 to 2013: Fellowship in Pain Management at the Pain Clinic, University Hospital Cologne
- 2012: Course and authorization as Principal Investigator
- 2013 to 2018: Senior Consultant at Evangelical Hospital Kalk and Head of the Intensive Care Unit
- 2014: Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management
- 2016: Co-Chairman at Euroanaesthesia London
- 2018 to 2022: Senior Consultant at St. Hildegardis Hospital Cologne, Head of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- 2018: Qualification and appointment as Transfusion Safety Officer
- 2021: Qualification and appointment as Transplant Coordinator by the DSO
- 2018 to 2022: Additional Fellowship in Palliative Medicine (Modules 1-4)
- 2022 to 2023: Chief Consultant and Quality Management Officer at BAG Dr. Grethe & Dr. Pankonin
- 2023 to 2024: Senior Consultant at St. Hildegardis Hospital Cologne, Head of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- March 2024 to April 2024: Chief Senior Consultant of Anesthesiology, ATOS Orthoparc Clinic Cologne
- Since May 2024: Chief Physician of Anesthesiology, ATOS Orthoparc Clinic Cologne