Prof. Dr. Thomas Werner Kraus

Prof. Dr. Thomas Werner Kraus brings over 35 years of experience as a general surgeon, specializing in visceral operations, gastrointestinal surgery, pancreatic surgery, invasive surgery, and hernia surgery. Renowned for his expertise, he is currently practicing at Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt, Germany, where he has gained a stellar reputation among patients. Prof. Dr. Thomas Werner Kraus is also proficient in endoscopy, ambulance services, and robotic surgery. His academic journey includes serving as a professor at Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht-Karls-University, and Goethe University, Frankfurt. In addition, he held roles as a senior consultant at the University of Heidelberg Clinic and Deputy Head of the Oncological unit in 2001. He has led the Visceral Organs Transplantation unit at the South German Transplant Center, Heidelberg, and served as an associate consultant at Salem Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. Presently, he serves as a general surgeon at Northwest Clinic in Frankfurt. Prof. Dr. Thomas Werner Kraus has contributed significantly to the field, delivering over 500 lectures and chairing scientific organizations and conferences. His extensive publications include 130 medical journals and 18 book chapters, highlighting his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. Dr. Thomas Werner played a pivotal role in the Art and Surgery project for the DGC in 2012.