Nephrology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Immunology

Prof. Dr. med. Juergen Floege

Head of the Clinic of Kidney and Blood Pressure Diseases, Rheumatological and Immune Diseases, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Germany

Experience — 30 years

Rating — 6

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One of the leading German nephrologists and immunologists

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Nephrology and Immunology Clinic has been headed by Professor Floege since 1999. Professor Floege studied Medicine in Hanover, Plymouth and New York. His interest in kidney disease evolved during research periods in Hanover and Seattle (USA). Before coming to Aachen, he was Associate Professor at the Hanover Medical School. Internationally, he has earned a high reputation for his engagement in various nephrology societies and as co-editor of well-known nephrology journals and textbooks

Education

1984 Graduation from the Hannover Medical School

Professional Experience

1984-1995 Clinical training Hannover Medical School, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, and University of Washington, Seattle, USA
1995 - 1999 Senior physician Nephrology Department, Hannover Medical School
since 1999 Director Nephrology and Immunology Department, RWTH University Hospital Aachen

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Expertise

Diagnostic and treatment of all kidney and blood pressure diseases

Treatment of infectious dialysis patients with chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.

Treatment of diabetes patients with kidney failure

Diagnostic and treatment of all rheumatological and immune-mediated diseases (Lupus erythematodes, polyarthritis, Behcet’s disease)

Research Focus:

Kidney diseases, especially chronic renal failure and glomerulonephritides

Cardiovascular diseases during chronic renal failure

Therapy after kidney transplantation

Therapy of immune-mediated diseases (in particular vasculitis and lupus)

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What is the best way to manage hypertension?

2023/04/19

High blood pressure is a widespread problem. Despite the availability of four classes of medications, not all patients can be helped. Researchers from Uppsala have sought to find out the effect of changing drugs.

Arterial hypertension: symptoms, types and treatment methods

2024/01/09

Blood pressure in the blood vessels is an important factor in the work of the cardiovascular system. When it constantly exceeds the norm, the whole body is at risk of irreversible abnormal changes. This condition is called arterial hypertension, which is a serious disease that needs timely treatment.

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