Dr. Christoph Wullstein

Prof. Wullstein began his medical studies in 1986 at the Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany, where he studied until 1993. In 1997, he received his MD degree from the same university. In 2004, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main, defending his thesis on “Risk factors for non-immunologic morbidity after simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation in patients with uremia and type 1 diabetes”.

Professional experience

After completing his studies, Prof. Wulstein began his career as a physician’s assistant in various medical institutions in Germany:

• 1993-1995: Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Remscheid Hospital, teaching hospital.
• 1995-1998: Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Barmbek General Hospital, Hamburg, University of Hamburg Teaching Hospital.
• 1998-1999: Department of General, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
• 2000: Senior Physician, Department of Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock.
• 2001-2002: Chief Physician, Department of Surgery, Ruhr-University of Bochum.
• 2002-2008: Chief Physician, Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main.
• Since December 2008, Prof. Wulstein has been the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of General, Visceral and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Helios Krefeld Clinic.

In 1995, Dr. Wullstein received his license to practice medicine in Germany. In 1999 he was certified as a surgeon and in 2002 as a visceral surgeon. In 2004, he completed a postdoctoral qualification in surgery at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University.

His research interests are focused on minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology and transplantation surgery. He is the author of numerous publications in leading medical journals and has received prestigious awards, including the Roche Transplantation Award in 2003 and the Research Award of the Gastroenterology Research Group of Central Germany in 2004.

Dr. Wullstein is an active member of several professional societies:

• German Society of Surgery (DGCH).
• German Society of General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV).
• Professional Association of German Surgeons.
• Research Group for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Chairman of the Working Group on Minimally Invasive Surgery (CAMIC).

Prof. Wullstein specializes in:

• Minimally invasive surgery: hernia repair, cholecystectomy, anti-reflux surgery, colectomy, esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatectomy.
• Surgical oncology: treatment of colon, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver metastases, peritoneal carcinomatosis (HIPEC).

His approach to treatment is based on individualizing therapy for each patient, using modern diagnostic and treatment methods, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Thanks to this approach, patients receive the most effective and safe treatment in accordance with the latest international standards.

Prof. Christoph Wullstein is one of the leading visceral surgeons in Germany, whose experience and professionalism allow him to save patients’ lives even in the most difficult cases. His techniques and approach to treatment meet the highest international standards, making Helios Krefeld the ideal choice for patients seeking quality treatment for cancer and surgical diseases.

Thanks to the advanced technology, innovative treatment methods and personalized approach of Prof. Wulstein, every patient has a chance for a successful recovery and improved quality of life.