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Dr. med Katharina Hilgers

Verified Plastische Chirurgie Leipzig

Dr. med Katharina Hilgers

13 years of experience 5.0 (4 verified reviews)

1,707+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. med Katharina Hilgers at a glance

Dr. med Katharina Hilgers is a Plastische Chirurgie practitioner based in Leipzig, Germany, practising at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Leipzig, Germany and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. med. Katharina Hilgers ist Fachärztin für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie und Teil des Teams der Praxisklinik für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie Dr. Wachsmuth & Dr. Völpel in Leipzig. Sie verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in Klinik und Privatpraxis sowie umfassende Aus- und Weiterbildungen in der plastischen  Chirurgie mit Schwerpunkt auf ästhetischen Behandlungen.

Ihre Facharztausbildung absolvierte Dr. Hilgers am St. Josef Krankenhaus in Essen, die sie 2019 erfolgreich abschloss. Anschließend war sie in einer renommierten Privatpraxis in Düsseldorf tätig, wo sie ihre Kenntnisse in der ästhetischen Chirurgie vertiefte.

Ihre Spezialisierung umfasst neben operative Eingriffe minimalinvasive Verfahren zur Gesichtsverjüngung. Dr. Hilgers legt hierbei besonderen Wert auf natürliche Ergebnisse, die die individuelle Ausstrahlung unterstreichen.

Das Leistungsspektrum ihrer Tätigkeit umfasst unter anderem:


Faltenbehandlungen mit Botulinumtoxin, Hyaluronsäure, Biostimulatoren und PRP

Lippenunterspritzungen und Gesichts­konturierung (Kinn-, Kiefer-, Wangenpartie)

Behandlungen zur Hautverjüngung und -prophylaxe


Alle Behandlungen erfolgen auf Grundlage eines individuell abgestimmten, ganzheitlichen Behandlungskonzepts. Durch regelmäßige Fortbildungen stellt Dr. Hilgers sicher, dass sie stets nach dem neuesten Stand medizinischer Erkenntnisse arbeitet.

Dr. Hilgers ist Mitglied der Deutschen Gesellschaft der Plastischen, Rekonstruktiven und Ästhetischen Chirurgen (DGPRÄC).

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

— Dr. med Katharina Hilgers

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Leipzig (DE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Plastische Chirurgie
    Technische Universität München, Leipzig (DE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Teaching Hospital — Plastische Chirurgie

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

DE — Bundesärztekammer
#DE-528514 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastische Chirurgie
#EB-A36F1E14 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,773
Annual physical exam 99395 2,875
Vaccination administration 90471 2,555
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,540

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 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Katharina Hilgers
HEADSHOT
Katharina Hilgers in consultation
IN OFFICE
Katharina Hilgers with the team
WITH TEAM
Katharina Hilgers at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet Katharina Hilgers

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Plastische Chirurgie outcomes
    Katharina Hilgers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5881/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31834364 · cited by 29
  2. Outcomes of Plastische Chirurgie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Katharina Hilgers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7206/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35693260 · cited by 23
  3. European registry analysis of Plastische Chirurgie outcomes
    Katharina Hilgers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3569/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31056245 · cited by 105
  4. Outcomes of Plastische Chirurgie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Katharina Hilgers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9499/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34019862 · cited by 75

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Plastische Chirurgie European Annual Congress (Plastische Chirurgie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Plastische Chirurgie National Society Meeting · Leipzig · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Plastische Chirurgie — Leipzig · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Plastische Chirurgie
  • Awareness When should you see a plastische chirurgie?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · katharina.hilgers@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

4 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
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Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Dr. med Katharina Hilgers's Areas of Specialty

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Plastische Chirurgie

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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