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Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel

Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe Freiburg

Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel

2 years of experience

1,941+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel at a glance

Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel is a Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe practitioner based in Freiburg, Germany, practising at Universität Hamburg Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universität Hamburg (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Freiburg, Germany and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universität Hamburg, freiburg (DE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe
    Technische Universität München, freiburg (DE)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universität Hamburg Teaching Hospital — Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

DE — Bundesärztekammer
#DE-566148 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe
#EB-BC43A7FE · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,828
Annual physical exam 99395 2,442
Vaccination administration 90471 1,594
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,765

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel
HEADSHOT
Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel with the team
WITH TEAM
Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe outcomes
    Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2136/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32146391 · cited by 188
  2. Outcomes of Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5086/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39559385 · cited by 158
  3. European registry analysis of Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe outcomes
    Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1836/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30082283 · cited by 192

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe European Annual Congress (Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe National Society Meeting · freiburg · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe — freiburg · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe 2026-03-21 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a facharzt fuer allgemeinchirurgie viszeralchirurg proktologe? 2026-01-23 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · jameda.thorsten.vowinkel@euroclinics.example

Location

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Vowinkel's Areas of Specialty

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Facharzt Fuer Allgemeinchirurgie Viszeralchirurg Proktologe

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