Endocrinology, Diabetology

Prof. Dr. med. Wolfram Karges

Head of Endocrinology and Diabetology Section at Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Metabolic Disorders Department, RWTH Aachen University Hospital

Experience — 30 years

Rating — 7

Reviews — 4

Timeframe — 14 Days

An acknowledged expert in endocrinology and diabetology

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Professor Karges has been chief of the Department for Endocrinology and Diabetology since 2006. After studying in Marburg, he worked in Tubingen, Ulm and Toronto as an internal medicine physician. He was engaged as Clinical Assistant Medical Director for the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Ulm until 2006. In addition to the diagnosis and differential therapy of diabetes mellitus, his medical expertise includes clinical endocrinology and rare hormonal disorders.

The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology offers its patients outpatient or inpatient diagnostics and therapy with experts from all specialized clinics.

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Expertise

Early diagnosis, risk assessment and prevention of diabetes, including genetic diagnostics and immun diagnostics
Treatment of diabetes, including tablets, insulin, injection, inhalation, insulin pump and nutrition therapy
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diabetic complications, including problems related to the heart, vessels, kidneys, eyes, nerves and feet
Hormonal disorders, e.g. thyroid disorders and endocrine tumours
Hormonal causes of adiposity and hypertension
Hormonal disorders in aging
Rare, genetic hormonal disorders
Second opinions in cases of complex hormonal and metabolic disorders
Check-ups for diagnosis and prevention of nutrition-related disorders

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Reviews

Милана

27 October, 11:04

Проконсультировалась у Профессора Каргеса по поводу диабета, получила очень важные рекомендации. Большое спасибо Профессору! Очень хорошо, что с помощью Медконсонлайн можно получить мнение немецкого специалиста без посещения Германии. Спасибо вашей фирме за эту возможность!

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27 October, 11:15

Уважаемая Милана, Большое спасибо, что нашли время и написали этот отзыв! Мы рады, что Вы остались довольны консультацией. Обязательно передадим Проф.Каргесу Вашу благодарность! Желаем Вам здоровья! С уважением Менеджер MedConsOnline

Анна

20 July, 13:53

Спасибо всем за помощь с получением дополнительного врачебного заключения. Всё было быстро и чётко!

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20 July, 14:24

Уважаемая Анна, Большое спасибо, что нашли время и написали этот отзыв. Мы рады, что Вы остались довольны тем, что обратились за вторым мнением. Желаем Вам здоровья! С уважением Менеджер MedConsOnline

Blog

Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic diseases: diagnostic errors

2023/01/16

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common conditions. There are several forms of the disease, differing in cause and course, although in the background is always a disorder of glucose metabolism in the body.

Novel diabetes medications and their role in reducing excess weight

2023/04/10

New generation antidiabetic drugs, which appeared on the market relatively recently, are rightfully considered a breakthrough in the treatment of this widespread and dangerous disease. At the same time, they are not only able to regulate blood sugar levels, but also to fight the frequent "companion" of diabetes - obesity.

Tirzepatide for diabetes and obesity: efficacy and mechanism of action

2023/08/14

Tirzepatide (branded Munjaro) improves blood sugar metabolism in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. It is able to reduce body weight by up to 26.6% on average.

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