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Prof. Dr med. Thilo Welsch (Prof. Dr. med. Thilo Welsch, MBA, FACS) is the Chief Physician of the Department of General, Visceral and Tumour Surgery at Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt. Patients consult him for specialized surgical treatment of abdominal malignancies and complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Where the doctor practises and what they do
Since 2024, Prof. Dr med. Welsch has served as Chief Physician at Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt. His clinical practice focuses on surgical oncology and robotic surgery, particularly minimally invasive procedures on the oesophagus, stomach, and pancreas. Patients seeking surgical interventions for pancreatic cancer or stomach cancer receive care guided by protocols such as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS / Fast Track), aimed at promoting postoperative recovery.
In addition to surgical interventions, he conducts clinical research on cytoskeletal metastatic processes, machine learning applications in surgery, tumour subtyping, and organoid-based therapy response testing (evaluating treatment responses on patient-derived micro-tumours). He also serves as principal investigator for clinical trials including PANDA, POETRI, and RESPECT.
What they are known for
Prof. Dr med. Welsch completed his medical degree and doctorate (summa cum laude) at the University of Heidelberg in 2004, followed by his habilitation in 2010. He subsequently held academic and surgical leadership positions at University Hospital Dresden, St. Elisabethen Hospital Ravensburg, and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. Board-certified in general surgery, visceral surgery, and thoracic surgery, he earned an MBA in Health Care Management in 2015. Named a Focus Top Physician (2021–2026) for digestive tract tumours and endocrine surgery, he has authored over 140 scientific publications (h-index 35 in 2024) and received honours such as the Abraham Vater Prize in 2022. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and holds memberships in the German Society of Surgery (DGCH) and the German Pancreas Club.
How we arrange an appointment
AlenMed assists international patients in organising consultation and treatment with Prof. Dr med. Thilo Welsch. We handle document translation, schedule appointments directly with Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt, provide a qualified medical interpreter, and support you throughout your hospital stay. All medical care is paid directly to the hospital according to its official price lists. To request an appointment, submit an application via our online form.
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