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Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs

Experience: 20 Years
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Oncology
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Russian, German, English
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Specialization
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Oncology
Journey to Expertise
Education
  • Studied medicine at the University of Heidelberg, Germany
  • Completed intermittent studies at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
  • Studied at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, TX, USA
  • Earned her doctorate in 2003
  • Worked as a research associate in Heidelberg after my doctorate
  • Completed Habilitation (postdoctoral qualification) in 2009
  • Senior physician at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Heidelberg University Hospital in 2011
  • Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) since 2014
  • Director of the Institute of Radiation Medicine at Helmholtz Munich since 2015
  • Initiated Master's Course in Radiation Biology in 2015
  • Chair of the Senate at TUM since 2019
  • Elected Dean of TUM Faculty of Medicine in 2022
Shortly About

Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs

Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs is a highly respected radiation oncologist with over 20 years of experience, known as one of the top and leading doctors in Germany. She completed her medical education at the prestigious University of Heidelberg, with international studies in the USA at Eastern Virginia Medical School and the University of Texas. After earning her doctorate in 2003, she pursued a successful academic and clinical career, becoming a senior physician at Heidelberg University Hospital in 2011. Since 2014, she has served as the director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of Germany’s premier medical institutions. In 2015, she also took charge as director of the Institute of Radiation Medicine at Helmholtz Munich, combining research with clinical excellence. Prof. Combs’ leadership extended to becoming Chair of the Senate at TUM and later the Dean of the TUM Faculty of Medicine, making her one of the most famous and popular radiation oncologists in Germany today.

Spotlight on Success
Awards & Achievement
  • Basic/Translational Senior Science Award, American Society of Radiation Oncology (2019)
  • Robert Janker Award for Palliative Medicine (2012)
  • Behnken-Berger Foundation Award, Berlin (2010)
  • Herrmann Holthusen Award, German Society of Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) (2010)
  • Sigrid and Karl-Georg Hengstenberger Award, University of Heidelberg (2006)
Elite Affiliations
Professional Membership
  • Member of the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
  • Member of the German Society of Radiation Oncology (DEGRO)
  • Member of various national and European radiation oncology research networks
  • Chair of the Senate at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Leading several EU-wide collaborative oncology research groups
A Glimpse into Expertise
Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs Expertise

Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs specializes in high-precision radiation therapy with a focus on complex cancer treatments. She is recognized as a top expert in brain and skull base tumors, pediatric oncology, gastrointestinal, uro-oncology, and gynecologic cancers. Her expertise also includes advanced radiobiology, biomarkers in radiooncology, and innovative therapies like radiochemotherapy and radioimmunotherapy. Leading both the Department of Radiation Oncology at TUM and the Institute of Radiation Medicine at Helmholtz Munich, she is actively involved in interdisciplinary research and heads several national and European research networks. Prof. Combs’ work emphasizes combining radiation with other therapies to improve patient outcomes. With numerous awards such as the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s Basic/Translational Senior Science award and the German Society of Radiation Oncology’s Herrmann Holthusen Award, she is recognized as one of the best and most famous radiation oncologists in Germany.

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Does Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs offer online consultations?
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Yes, Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs provides online consultations. You can send your medical reports and schedule a video consultation through Best Clinic Abroad for easy access.
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What cancers does Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs specialize in treating?
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She specializes in brain tumors, pediatric cancers, gastrointestinal, uro-oncology, and gynecologic cancers, using advanced radiation therapies.
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Where does Prof. Dr. Stephanie Combs practice medicine?
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She practices at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Helmholtz Munich, two of Germany’s top medical research and treatment centers.
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