Professor Peter Heering
Snapshot Highlights
- Medical Director at KfH Kidney Centre, Klinikum Solingen
- Distinguished Professor at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
- Expert in Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology, and Hypertension
- Member of the American Society of Nephrology and European Society of Hypertension
- Past President of the Western German Internal Medicine Society and German and Austrian Society of Internal Medicine
Professional Experience & Leadership
Professor Peter Heering has dedicated his career to advancing internal medicine and nephrology. He currently serves as the Medical Director at the KfH Kidney Centre at Klinikum Solingen, a role that underscores his leadership in kidney care. His extensive professional journey includes pivotal positions such as Chief Physician of the Nephrology and Internal Medicine Department at Solingen General Hospital, demonstrating a deep commitment to patient treatment and departmental oversight.
Academic Achievements & Expertise
Professor Heering’s expertise spans multiple critical medical fields, including internal medicine, nephrology, diabetology, intensive medicine, laboratory diagnostics, and the treatment of hypertension. He is also a recognized specialist in rheumatology. His academic contributions are significant, holding a professorship at the prestigious Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. Furthermore, he has shared his knowledge as a lecturer at Blantyre University in Malawi and holds a professorship at the University of Cape Town, highlighting his global impact on medical education and practice. His registration with the General Medical Council of Great Britain for Nephrology further solidifies his international standing.
Professional Affiliations & Recognition
A prominent figure in the medical community, Professor Heering is an active member of esteemed organizations such as the American Society of Nephrology, the European Society of Nephrology, the European Dialysis and Transplantation Association, and the German Society of Nephrology. His involvement extends to leadership roles, including membership on the board of the German Society for Intensive Internal Medicine and serving as a Consultant for the International Society of Nephrology in Africa. He has also held significant leadership positions, including President of the Western German Internal Medicine Society and President of the German and Austrian Society of Internal Medicine. His commitment to advancing hypertension care is recognized through his status as a Clinical Hypertension Specialist with the European Society of Hypertension and his affiliation with the German Hypertension League.
Career Milestones
Professor Heering’s career began with his medical examination and dissertation in 1980, followed by preclinical and clinical examinations in the U.S. He undertook medical studies at the University of New South Wales School of Medicine in Sydney. His specialization journey includes achieving specialist status in Internal Medicine in 1987 and in Nephrology in 1989. He held senior resident positions in Nephrology and Rheumatology at the Medical University Hospital, Dusseldorf. His academic progression is marked by his appointment as Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf in 1988, followed by an Assistant Professorship in 1998. His professional recognitions include membership in the American Society of Nephrology in 2003 and the European Society of Hypertension in 2004.