Expert mediation
University Medicine offers a wide range of specialist areas and therefore expertise in various fields of medicine, research and teaching. Our expert service currently provides a number of specialist areas with experts. If you are looking for a contact person, please contact us at presse@med.uni-muenchen.de
Demographic trends have been indicating for some time that the number of patients suffering from dementia will increase significantly - according to projections, around 80 million dementia patients are expected worldwide in 2050. It is therefore extremely important to establish competence centers that deal with this spectrum of diseases and their manifestations. One of these is Alzheimer's dementia. Today, there are a large number of clinics and centers at the University Hospital of Munich that are dedicated to this topic in research, teaching and patient care.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Falkai
Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
The Psychiatric Clinic at LMU Klinikum is a hospital steeped in tradition. Under its roof, many famous scientists such as Emil Kraepelin and Alois Alzheimer have helped psychiatry to make decisive progress. Research is still an important part of our work today.
Prof. Dr. med. Robert Perneczky
Specialist in psychotherapy, psychiatry and geriatrics Managing Senior Physician of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Prof. Perneczky heads the Section for Mental Health in Old Age, the Alzheimer's Therapy and Research Centre and is Co-Director of the Department of Neuroepidemiology and Ageing Research at Imperial College London. As head of the day clinic and ward D2, he is firmly anchored in clinical operations.
Prof. Dr. med. Martin Dichgans
Director of the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD)
At the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD), physicians, research clinicians and basic scientists work closely together to improve the possibilities of prevention, early detection and treatment of stroke and dementia. Research at the ISD focuses on the mechanisms of vascular diseases and dementia. Key areas include genetics, the identification of new molecular target structures, cellular mechanisms, the role of the immune system in stroke, mechanisms of cell death after stroke and new therapeutic approaches derived from these.
PD Dr. med. Katharina Bürger
Head of the Memory Outpatient Clinic at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD)
In the memory outpatient clinic of the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD), patients and people at risk receive comprehensive diagnostics, advice and treatment. Forgetfulness and concentration problems can have many causes, but can also be signs of the onset of dementia. The earliest possible diagnosis ensures that those affected can receive targeted treatment and care - this is the domain of a memory outpatient clinic.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Christian Haass
Site spokesperson for the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Holder of the Chair of Metabolic Biochemistry at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University
The focus of the Munich DZNE site is on research into the fundamental mechanisms of neurodegeneration, the identification of new therapeutic target structures and the transfer of the results to patients with the help of innovative animal models. Research focuses on the neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
Providing adequate care for people with serious heart conditions remains one of the greatest challenges in medicine. At the LMU Clinic, cardiologists and cardiac surgeons work hand in hand to provide the best possible treatment for each individual patient. Combining forces in this way to optimize "heart medicine" is by no means a matter of course: in many facilities, these two specialist areas sometimes provide competing services.
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Hagl
Director of the Cardiac Surgery Clinic and Polyclinic
Cardiac surgery at LMU is an independent surgical specialty based at the Grosshadern and Augustinum Heart Clinics and currently performs over 2,500 operations a year.
Mr. Prof. Dr. med. Massberg, Steffen
Director of the Medical Clinic and Polyclinic I
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Weber
Head of the Institute for Prophylaxis and Epidemiology of Circulatory Diseases
In addition to general internal medical care by specialists in internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology and nephrology, the special outpatient clinic offers a comprehensive range of cardiology services with a focus on prevention (prevention of arteriosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes).
Mr. Prof. Dr. med. Flemmer, Andreas
Head of Perinatal Center - Neonatology Senior physician at the pediatric clinic Specialist in pediatrics and adolescent medicine, neonatologist
Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaus Haas
Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine
The Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine at the LMU Klinikum Großhadern campus has been in existence since May 1992, with close and good cooperation with cardiac surgery. In the field of heart and heart-lung transplantation in infants and children, Großhadern is the only center with extensive experience in Bavaria with over 100 organ transplants, making it one of the few transplant centers for children in Germany.
Mr. Prof. Dr. med. Klein, Christoph
Director of the Pediatric Clinic and Pediatric Polyclinic at the Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital
Even today, we feel committed to the legacy of Dr. August von Hauner. The sick child is at the center of our attention. In our encounters with sick children and adolescents, an ethical imperative becomes apparent that obliges us to provide medical assistance. As a university center for pediatric medicine, we not only want to help, but also to expand the boundaries of our knowledge so that we can learn to understand the causes of diseases and develop new treatment methods.
Mr. Prof. Dr. med. Schulte-Körne, Gerd
Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy
Mr. Prof. Dr. med. Muensterer, Oliver
Director of the Pediatric Surgery Clinic and Polyclinic at the Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital
The treatment spectrum of the clinic includes the treatment of congenital malformations, the treatment of the consequences of accidents and burns in children, pediatric tumor surgery, pediatric urology, pediatric neurosurgery, general abdominal and thoracic surgery in children, colorectal pediatric surgery, as well as the treatment of funnel chest, keel chest, hyperhydrosis palmaris and other special pediatric surgical diseases. A dedicated pediatric anaesthesiology department provides the necessary basis for safe anaesthesia at any age, including very small premature babies. Since January 2023, the clinic has also been a pediatric surgery center for robot-assisted surgery.
The LMU Klinikum is one of the top national centers involved in the care of cancer patients. The various competencies and disciplines are now bundled in the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCLMU).
The CCCLMU also forms the structural bracket for existing organ-specific cancer centers at the hospital. The possibility of participating in clinical trials opens up new treatment options for oncology patients.
Mr. Prof. Dr. med. Belka, Claus
Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology Deputy Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center
In addition to clinical care, the clinic is also scientifically active. This is reflected in its participation in national and international clinical studies. In addition, there is a proven focus in the field of medical physics with the development of innovative radiation planning programs and in the field of biological radiation research with the development of innovative combination therapies. The Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology is a member of the interdisciplinary Cancer Center CCC at LMU Klinikum.
Prof. Dr. med. Nadia Harbeck
Head of the Breast Center at the LMU Clinic
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in women. Nowadays, the best chances of survival can only be achieved through a reliable diagnosis followed by interdisciplinary, high-quality treatment planned from the outset, taking into account the tumor biology. As a certified university breast center in a top-class tumor center (Comprehensive Cancer Center CCC Munich), we offer all components of modern breast cancer therapy under one roof at two locations in Munich (Maistraße-Innenstadt and Großhadern Women's Clinics).
Prof. Dr. med. Volker Heinemann
Head of the Cancer Center Munich
The two Munich university hospitals are pooling their oncology research at the CCC Munich. This underlines their leading position in cancer research. With its focus on "Personalized Cancer Medicine", the CCC Munich is doing everything it can to ensure the best possible diagnostics and therapy for cancer patients. With the founding of the CCC Munich, the oncological expertise at the Munich site is now being further expanded and is paving new ways in cancer treatment and care for cancer patients.
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. med. Michael von Bergwelt
Director of the Medical Clinic and Polyclinic III, specializing in oncology
Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Böcker
Director of the Clinic for General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
The Clinic for General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery at LMU Klinikum is a modern acute hospital providing the highest level of care with operating theaters of the highest technical standard. The medical team is available "around the clock" at the Grosshadern and Innenstadt sites for the treatment of accident injuries of all degrees of severity. In addition, we offer solutions for acute and chronic acquired and congenital disorders of the musculoskeletal system with several special outpatient clinics and specialized teams.
Dr. med. Stephan Prückner
Head of the Institute for Emergency Medicine and Medical Management (INM)
The Institute of Emergency Medicine and Medical Management (INM), established in 2001 as an interdisciplinary clinical facility at the LMU Klinikum, was the first facility at a German-speaking university dedicated to teaching and research in emergency medicine and medical management. In accordance with its mission, the INM pursues the central goal of continuously optimizing the quality of acute medical and emergency medical care for the population. In order to achieve this goal, we provide scientific services, research and teaching of the highest quality.
Children and adults with rare diseases need new specialized care structures. It often takes a very long time for them to receive a correct diagnosis. Unfortunately, many rare diseases are still incurable. The LMU Clinic maintains facilities that specialize in the treatment of those affected and carry out national research work in the field of diagnostics and care for this patient group.
Prof. Dr. med. Kathrin Giehl
Head of the Interdisciplinary Center for Rare and Genetic Skin Diseases
Mr. Prof. Dr. med. Klein, Christoph
Director of the Children's Clinic and Children's Polyclinic at Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital and Head of the Care-for-Rare Center
Children with rare diseases need new specialized care structures. It often takes a very long time for them to receive a correct diagnosis, and many rare diseases are unfortunately still incurable. As a Care-for-Rare Center, Haunersche Kinderspital is the coordination point of a worldwide network for children with rare diseases. The center has integrated care structures in the university outpatient clinic and in the interdisciplinary Social Pediatric Center (iSPZ).
Prof. Dr. Klaus G. Parhofer
Senior Consultant of the Medical Clinic IV Head of Special Outpatient Clinic for Congenital Metabolic Diseases in Adults
The Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital has been a leader in the treatment of rare metabolic diseases since the 1970s. Many of these patients have now reached adulthood and therefore need a new point of contact.
