Rating : 9.7/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
🔹Professor Dr. Blaes is the Chief Physician in the Department of Neurology at Kreiskrankenhaus Gummersbach. A native of Saarbrücken.
🔹He succeeds Priv.-Doz. Dr. Walter-Uwe Weitbrecht, who successfully established and led the Neurological Clinic for over 25 years.
🔹Professor Dr. Blaes pursued his medical studies from 1988 to 1994 in Mainz and Homburg/Saar. During his time as a resident physician at the University Hospital Homburg/Saar, he earned his doctorate in Paraneoplastic (tumor-associated) diseases of the nervous system.
🔹After a research stay at the University of Oxford from 1998 to 1999, Prof. Blaes moved to the Neurological University Clinic in Gießen, where he worked as a Senior Physician from 2002 to 2010.
🔹He served as the head of the neurological intensive care unit for an extended period and later became the head of the Neurophysiology department.
🔹In addition to acute stroke treatment, his clinical focus lies in diagnosing peripheral nervous system disorders and, especially, in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, and inflammatory neuropathies.
Professional Summary:
🔹Prof. Dr. med. Franz Blaes is a respected leader at the Department of Neurology, Hospital Gummersbach Oberberg since 2010. He has a remarkable journey in academics and healthcare, emphasizing education, research, and patient well-being.
Education:
🔹Studied Human Medicine at Universities of Mainz and Saarland from 1988 to 1994.
🔹Successfully defended a thesis on nerve system cancers for his PhD.
🔹Gained valuable experience as an Assistant Physician at University Hospital Saarland Homburg during his thesis period.
Career Highlights:
🔹Conducted a scientific internship at the Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen in 1998–1999.
🔹Served as a dedicated Senior Physician at University Hospital Giessen from 2002 to 2010.
🔹Led the Neurological Intensive Care Unit with expertise.
🔹Assumed a leadership role as the Head of the Neurophysiology Department.
Notable Contributions:
🔹Proficient in Neurology: Heads the Department of Neurology at Hospital Gummersbach Oberberg.
🔹Academic Excellence: Possesses a strong background in education and research.
🔹Clinical Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in intensive care and neurophysiology.
🔹Patient-Centered Care: Remains committed to providing high-quality care to patients.
🔹Diagnosis of peripheral nervous system disorders, with a particular focus on the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, and inflammatory neuropathies.
🔹Extra- and transcranial Doppler and duplex sonography (ultrasound)
🔹Nerve sonography
🔹Electroencephalography (EEG)
🔹Electromyography
🔹Electroneurography
🔹Evoked potentials
🔹Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
🔹Cranial computed tomography (performed by the Radiology department)
🔹Magnetic resonance imaging (performed by the Radiology department)
🔹Thrombolysis therapy for stroke
🔹Treatment procedures
🔹Botulinum toxin therapy
🔹Special therapy for inflammatory diseases of the nervous system
🔹Early rehabilitation
🔹Stroke Unit
