Approved by Diagnose.me Medical Advisory Board on 22 Dec 2017

Ole Ackermann, MD, PhD

Head of Department, Orthopedic Surgery, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oberhausen, Mettmann (Germany)

Orthopedic surgeon • Orthopedic surgeon experienced in all issues concerning joint pain, bone fractures and arthroplasty of adults and children. Head of Orthopedic Surgery. Previously Head of Traumatology and Head of Pediatric Traumatology.

Expertise

Orthopedic surgeon

My experience

24 years

Can review

MRI, CT • Ultrasound • X-ray • Nuclear Imaging • Blood lab results • Doctor report

This specialist accepts pediatric cases.

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300€

2 workdays

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About me

I have more than 20 years of experience in Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology and Pediatric Traumatology and am experienced in all issues concerning joint pain, bone fractures, and arthroplasty of adults and children.
I am currently the Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Hospital in Oberhausen, Germany. Previously I was the Head of the Department of Traumatology and the Head of the Department of Pediatric Traumatology.
I am an active researcher in the field with 30 papers, 5 books, 7 book chapters, and a number of invited lectures and journal contributions.

Client reviews

01 Apr 2023, Dávid

Thank you for your prompt answer and detailed diagnosis.
06 Apr 2023, Anonymous patient
The report was delivered within a few working days. I can only express my great satisfaction with the communication from Diagnose.me and of course with Dr. Ackermann's professional approach and explanation.
06 Feb 2023, Anonymous patient
Thanks for the fast response and explanation as well as the final opinion. No one has ever explained it to me like this. I wish you a lot of success.

03 May 2022, Anonymous patient
Thanks for the report, it was in line with my doctor´s advice.
21 May 2022, Anonymous patient
I appreciate maximum professionalism, speed of response. The specialist confirmed that the treatment procedure proposed to me was correct. Thank you!
10 Mar 2022, Danka
Thank you for the very quick and comprehensive answers for all my questions and your professional approach.
25 Feb 2022, Anonymous patient
Very quick response, clear diagnosis with all options for further treatment
08 Feb 2022, František
I am calmer if I have more opinions and also from world experts. The reviews are similar and it will be easier for me to make a decision. thank you
28 Jan 2022, Dan Ionescu
A correct and clear answer
11 Dec 2021, Anonymous patient
I appreciate the speed of response (the next day). Clearly explained the problem and the method of treatment also with the help of pictures and photographs. Thank you and greetings to Dr. Ackermann
05 Nov 2021, Anonymous patient
I am very surprised at how promptly I received a report. I didn't expect such a speed :)
Very nice, concise and well-described report. Anyway, it has now helped me to decide how to proceed in solving my problem.
I really appreciate it and thank you very much!
07 Oct 2021, Anonymous patient
The report was made very quickly. Clear description with recommendations. I will definitely follow that.
20 Jul 2021, Anonymous patient
Very fast and accurate diagnosis
09 Jun 2021, Anonymous patient
Very professional. Thanks a lot !
16 Apr 2021, Anonymous patient
A prompt assessment and an appropriate description of the condition of the knee after surgery.
18 Nov 2020, Lucy
I am grateful for the opinion of a specialist, it helped me in my decision-making, the expert opinion is written clearly and clearly
05 May 2020, Anonymous patient
Quick response, detailed explanation. I am satisfied.
29 Jan 2018, Anonymous patient
Clear and concise 2nd opinion. Thank you

Experience and training

April 2015 - Today
Head of Department, Orthopedic Surgery, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oberhausen, Mettmann (Germany)
May 2013 - August 2014
Head of Department, Traumatology, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oberhausen, Oberhausen (Germany)
January 2006 - April 2013
Consultant, Head of Department, Pediatric Traumatology, Sana Klinikum Duisburg, Duisburg (Germany)
January 2005 - December 2005
Assistant doctor, Orthopedic surgery, Klinikum Duisburg, Duisburg (Germany)
January 2000 - December 2005
Assistant Doctor, Visceral and Orthopedic Surgery, Katholisches Klinikum, Essen (Germany)
April 1997 - December 1999
Assistant Doctor Traumatology, BG trauma clinic, Duisburg (Germany)

Licensures and memberships

Member of:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie (DGU; German Society for Traumatology)
Bundesverband der Deutschen Chirurgen (BDC; Federal Association of German Surgeons)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie (DGOOC; German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ultraschall in der Medizin (DEGUM; German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geriatrie (DGG; German Society of Geriatrics)
Deutschen Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DGOU; German Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology)

Publications

ResearchGate profile:: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ole_Ackermann
PubMed profile:: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ackermann+O%5BAuthor%5D

Report languages

English, Deutsch, plus 22 languages with medical translation

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Ole Ackermann, MD, PhD