Prof. Dr. Axel Hillmann

Prof. Dr. Axel Hillmann, an esteemed oncologist and orthopedist based in Hamburg, Germany, boasts a remarkable career spanning decades. With educational roots at the University of Munster from 1978 to 1984, he further honed his expertise with a specialization in oncology from the same institution. As a testament to his illustrious career, Prof. Hillmann serves as the director of the orthopedics department at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek. His extensive professional journey includes leadership roles at renowned institutions such as heading the Sarcoma and Musculoskeletal Tumors Center in Germany and directing the orthopedics unit at Zhenzhou Clinic. Notably, he assumed the role of the orthopedic clinic director at Ingolstadt hospital in 2001, showcasing his commitment to advancing orthopedic care. Since 2017, Prof. Hillmann has led a center dedicated to bones and soft tissue tumors at the Orthopedic University Clinic in Bad Abbach. He has significantly contributed to the field, reflected in his role as the lead author of the white paper on the treatment of tumors of the bones and connective tissue. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Axel Hillmann actively contributes to the German-speaking scientific society, heading the tumor orthopedics section. His areas of expertise primarily involve the treatment of bone cancers and musculoskeletal tumors, making him a sought-after professional in these specialized fields.