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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Hillemacher (Prof. Dr med. Thomas Hillemacher) is the Chief Physician and Clinic Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Nuremberg Hospital in Nuremberg. Patients consult him for specialist assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders, age-related mental health conditions, and addiction-related illnesses.
Where the doctor practises and what they do
Prof. Dr med. Thomas Hillemacher has served as Medical Director and Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Nuremberg Hospital since 2017. His primary clinical focus encompasses psychiatry and psychotherapy, geriatrics (medical care for elderly patients), and addiction medicine. Patients seeking structured therapy for substance or behavioural dependencies can undergo specialised addiction treatment in Germany under his clinical direction.
What they are known for
Prof. Dr med. Thomas Hillemacher studied human medicine at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg from 1993 to 2000, which included ERASMUS studies at the University of Córdoba in Spain and practical training in Belfast. He completed his initial clinical work at the Neurological Clinic of Erlangen University Hospital before serving as a research assistant and senior physician at its Psychiatric Clinic. From 2008 to 2017, he worked as managing senior physician and deputy clinic director at Hannover Medical School. He is board-certified in psychiatry and psychotherapy, with additional designations in geriatrics and basic addiction care.
His scientific achievements have been recognised with the Nordmann Award from the European Society of Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (2010), the Research Prize of the North German Addiction Research Association (2009), and the ECNP Fellowship Award (2007). Since 2025, he serves as Co-President of DG-Sucht and holds active memberships in professional societies including DGPPN, AGNP, NSF, BAS, and BDK.
How we arrange an appointment
AlenMed organises medical consultations and hospital admissions to Nuremberg Hospital. We manage the translation of medical documentation, schedule doctor appointments, coordinate an experienced medical interpreter for on-site support, and assist with travel logistics. Patients pay for all medical services directly to the clinic according to its official tariffs. To request an appointment, please submit an inquiry via our online contact form.
This material is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation. The feasibility and outcome of treatment are determined after an in-person examination.