University of Mainz (General Surgery & Cardiac Surgical Training)
German Board certified: Surgery (1992), Vascular Surgery (1995), Cardiothoracic Surgery (1997)
Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK (1993-1994)
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Regensburg University (1999-2007)
F.E.C.T.S. (2001)
Head of Department, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Academic Hospital of Krefeld, Germany (2007)
Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Heart and Lung Assist Devices
Valve Reconstructive Surgery
Aortic/Aortic Arch Surgery/Ross Procedure
Pathophysiology of Extracorporeal Circulation
Surgical Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias