Silesian Medical University (M.D. 1978)
Ludwig-Maximilian University (1985-graduated with the degree of Doktor der Medizin)
Specialist Surgeon (Board Certification of German Doctors Association, 1986)
Specialist Cardiac Surgeon (Board Certification of German Doctors Association, 1995)
Silesian Medical University (2003-postdoctoral lecture qualification - Habilitation)
Professor of Surgery
Chief Consultant and Deputy Department Head, Cardiovascular Clinic Bad Neustadt (1995-present)
re-do cardiac surgery
aortic surgery
valve preserving surgery
brain protection