Doctor Dittmar Böckler
Heidelberg, GermanyDoctor's speciality:
Cardiovascular Surgeon, Phlebologist
About the doctor
experience
32 years
scientific publications
200+
Recognized expert in aortic and carotid artery diseases
Author of over 200 scientific publications
Former President of the German Society for Vascular Surgery
Professor Dittmar Böckler, MD, PhD — a leading German specialist in vascular and endovascular surgery, an international expert in the treatment of aortic and peripheral vascular diseases.
He is the Medical Director of the Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital — one of the leading medical centers in Europe.
Professor Böckler specializes in the treatment of complex vascular pathologies, including aortic aneurysms, atherosclerosis and diabetic vascular complications, using modern minimally invasive and hybrid technologies.
Education
1986-1992 — Medical education, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
1992-1993 — International medical training (London, Edinburgh, Cape Town)
1993 — State medical examination and medical license
1994 — Doctoral dissertation defense (Dr. med.)
2005 — Habilitation (professorial qualification), Heidelberg University
2007-2009 — Master’s degree in Healthcare Management (MHBA)
Work Experience
1994-1995 — General and visceral surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital
1995-1997 — Surgery (visceral and transplant), Jena University Hospital
1998-2001 — Specialization in vascular surgery, Klinikum Nuremberg-Süd
2002-2005 — Senior physician (Oberarzt), Heidelberg University Hospital
2006-2013 — Senior physician, Deputy Director of the Clinic for Vascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital
2007-2009 — Acting Director of the Clinic for Vascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital
2010-present — Medical Director of the Clinic for Vascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital
2012-present — Professor (W3), Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital
