Prof. Dr. Stephan Achenbach

Internationally acclaimed for his expertise in coronary artery stenting, Prof. Dr. Stephan Achenbach is a distinguished cardiac surgeon at Erlangen University Hospital. With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Achenbach completed his medical education at the University of Erlangen, followed by specialization in cardiology at Massachusetts Hospital in Boston. His professional journey includes significant roles at the University of Erlangen, where he began as a cardiovascular surgeon, later extending his contributions as a visiting cardiovascular consultant in Boston and a senior cardiovascular consultant at Giessen and Marburg University Hospital. Currently, Prof. Dr. Achenbach serves as a senior consultant of the cardiovascular unit at the University of Erlangen. His influential memberships include being the founder of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, a board member of ECS (European Cardiovascular Society), vice president of the European Society of Cardiology, and an active participant in both the German Cardiac Society and the American Cardiology Association. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Dr. Achenbach has received prestigious awards such as Jan Brod's Clinical Research Award, Thomas C. Cesarior Award, Simon Dack Award, and the Sir Godfrey Hounsfield Memorial Award. His extensive publications and editorial role in the European Society of Cardiology underscore Prof. Dr. Stephan Achenbach's immense impact on advancing cardiovascular interventions and his role in shaping the field of percutaneous coronary intervention.