Professor Andreas Sesterhenn

Snapshot Highlights

• Chief Physician with extensive experience.
• Doctor of Medical Sciences specializing in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Plastic Surgery.
• Holds a Professorship in Otolaryngology from the University of Marburg.
• Recipient of advanced qualifications in Plastic Surgery and Palliative Medicine.

Professional Journey

Professor Andreas Sesterhenn has dedicated his career to advancing patient care within Otolaryngology and related surgical fields. His journey reflects a consistent commitment to specialized surgical practice and academic pursuit. This dedication has positioned him as a chief physician and a recognized authority in his domain.

Surgical and Medical Specializations

Professor Sesterhenn’s expertise spans multiple critical areas of medical practice. His primary specialization is in Otolaryngology, commonly known as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) medicine. He is also highly skilled in Surgery of the Head and Neck, addressing complex conditions in this intricate anatomical region. Further augmenting his proficiencies, he holds additional qualifications in Plastic Surgery, enabling him to perform reconstructive and aesthetic procedures, and Palliative Medicine, focusing on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.

Academic Foundation and Development

Professor Sesterhenn’s robust academic background was cultivated through prestigious institutions. He received his medical education at the Faculty of Medicine at Martin Luther University Halle/Saale. His international training included invaluable experience at the Military Medical University in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and further clinical development at the Charité Hospital of Humboldt University of Berlin. His doctoral dissertation, “Apoptosis and proliferation of cardiac muscle cells in biopsy specimens obtained from the right ventricle in patients with and without rejection,” showcases his early engagement with critical research in cardiac medicine. He later earned his professorship in Otolaryngology from the University of Marburg.

Career Progression and Recognition

Professor Sesterhenn’s career trajectory demonstrates significant advancement and recognition within the medical community. He commenced his physician practice as a researcher at the Clinic for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Marburg University in August 2000. By February 2002, he had successfully completed his specialist physician examination. His dedication led to his appointment as a senior physician in January 2006. A pivotal moment in his career was the defense of his doctoral thesis in October 2008, which also granted him permission to teach at an institution of higher learning in Otolaryngology, followed by an appointment as head of department. In the same month, he obtained an additional qualification in Plastic Surgery, and in March 2009, he completed further training in Palliative Medicine and pursued correspondence studies in hospital business administration. His academic achievements culminated in obtaining a professorship in Otolaryngology in April 2010.