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PD Dr med. Dirk W. Sommerfeldt (PD Dr. med. Dirk W. Sommerfeldt) serves as lead physician in the Department of Paediatric Trauma Surgery at Altona Children’s Hospital in Hamburg. He specialises in trauma surgery for infants, children, and adolescents suffering from severe physical injuries and fractures. Young patients and their families consult him for specialized surgical evaluation and comprehensive care following acute accidents.
Where the doctor practises and what they do
As senior consultant in paediatric trauma surgery at Altona Children’s Hospital, PD Dr med. Dirk W. Sommerfeldt manages the medical team providing emergency and reconstructive surgical care for injured children. The department addresses a wide spectrum of acute injuries, bone fractures, and soft tissue damage resulting from accidental trauma. Treatments are tailored to the anatomical and physiological characteristics of growing bodies to ensure proper bone healing and long-term recovery. For children requiring specialized care, consultations can be coordinated within children’s medicine in Germany.
How we arrange an appointment
The team at AlenMed helps international families organise consultations and treatment with PD Dr med. Dirk W. Sommerfeldt at Altona Children’s Hospital. We assist with translating medical records, securing appointment dates, providing professional medical interpreters, and coordinating accommodation. All invoices for medical care are paid directly to the clinic in accordance with official German tariffs. To request a consultation, please submit an application through our contact form.
This material is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation. Treatment options and outcomes are determined after an in-person examination.