Prof. Dr. med. Peter Walter

Prof. P. Walter - renowned specialist in general ophthalmology, has been many times noted in the rating of the "Focus" magazine as one of the best doctors in Germany.

The area of high specialization of the professor is diseases of the posterior chamber of the eye (retina, macula, choroid / choroid, optic nerve). In 2018, Prof. Walter was elected Chairman of the Board of the Retina.net Society, an organization that unites German research centers that specialize in the development of methods for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases.

Education

• 1981-1988 Human medicine University of Cologne
• 1988 State exam in human medicine University of Cologne
• 1990 PhD thesis defense University of Cologne

Professional Experience

• 1990 – 1991 Intern Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Evangelical Hospital Köln-Kalk
• 1991 – 1995 Resident Ophthalmology Department, Cologne University Hospital
• 1995 National Board Certification in Ophthalmology
• 1995-2000 Senior physician Ophthalmology Department, Cologne University Hospital
• 1999 Habilitation and venia legendi in оphthalmology
• 2000 – 2001 Interim head Vitreoretinal Surgery Section, Ophthalmology Department, Cologne University Hospital
• 2001 – 2003 Deputy head Vitreoretinal Surgery Section, Ophthalmology Department, Cologne University Hospital
• Since 2003 Director Ophthalmology Department, RWTH Aachen University Hospital

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