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Prof. Dr med. Volkmar Falk (Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk) is the Medical Director and Director of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the German Heart Center at Charité in Berlin. As a specialist in cardiology and surgical care, patients consult him for complex surgical procedures on the heart, thoracic vessels, and vascular system, particularly seeking expertise in minimally invasive techniques.
Where the doctor practises and what they do
Prof. Dr med. Volkmar Falk has served as Medical Director at the German Heart Center at Charité since 2023 and has led its cardiovascular surgery department since 2014. His clinical work focuses on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, which involves keyhole surgical procedures performed through small incisions rather than opening the entire chest wall.
What they are known for
Prof. Dr med. Volkmar Falk completed his medical studies at the University of Bonn in 1992, earning his doctorate in cardiac surgery in 1993. Following medical training in Göttingen and Leipzig, he gained recognition as a specialist in cardiac surgery in 1998 and conducted research at Stanford University in California. He completed his habilitation at the University of Leipzig in 2001 and acquired an additional qualification in intensive care medicine. Prior to his current post in Berlin, he served as Director of the Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery at University Hospital Zurich. He also holds a professorship in Translational Cardiovascular Technologies at ETH Zurich and received the Ulrich-Karsten-Preis in 2000.
How we arrange an appointment
AlenMed assists international patients with arranging treatment in Germany and securing appointments with Prof. Dr med. Volkmar Falk. Our team translates medical documentation, coordinates with clinic staff, and provides medical interpreters and personal support during your stay in Berlin. Patients pay treatment costs directly to the medical centre according to official hospital rates. You can submit an inquiry via our online request form.
This material is for informational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical consultation. The possibility and outcome of treatment are determined after an in-person examination.