Department of Otolaryngology at University Hospital Jena

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University Hospital Jena

Jena, Germany

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Head of the Department

Prof. Dr. Orlando Guntinas-Lichius

Department of Otolaryngology

Description Curriculum vitae

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) at University Hospital Jena provides care for patients with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat as well as oncological diseases of the head and neck. The department offers care for hearing impairment patients by providing them the latest cochlear implantation techniques for which it has earned a great reputation during its 120 years of medical care, especially in children. It is well-known for its many successful cochlear implants as well as rehabilitation in the form of adaptation of speech processes.
The department consists of 48 beds and 3 advanced operating theaters where over 3,500 patients are treated under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Med. Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, 300 of which are tonsillitis patients. The department is also a certified Head and Neck Cancer Center by the German Cancer Aid and it has a pediatric unit where young children with otitis, polyps, adenoids, and cleft palate are treated with special care and psychological support.

The Department of Otolaryngology at University Hospital Jena is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of:

•   Aphasia
•   Cholesteatoma
•   Dysphagia
•   Facial nerve paralysis
•   Hoarseness
•   Hearing impairment
•   Laryngeal papilloma
•   Parotid gland tumors
•   Otitis
•   Otosclerosis
•   Olfactory disorders
•   Dizziness
•   Swallowing disorders
•   Tinnitus
•   Tracheal stenosis
•   Vocal cord paralysis
•   Speech disorders

1987 - 1993 Study of Human Medicine at the University of Cologne.
1994 Doctoral thesis defense with honors (title of Dr. med.), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne. Subject: "Hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis in a rat".
1994 - 1995 Internship in the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Cologne.
1995 - 1998 Assistant Physician in the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Cologne.
1998 Specialization in Otolaryngology and additional qualifications in the treatment of voice and speech disorders.
2000 Additional qualifications in Plastic Surgery.
2001 Habilitation in Otolaryngology, Acting Head of the Department.
2002 Additional qualification in Allergology, responsible for radiation protection.
2003 Leading Senior Physician.
2004 Additional qualification in Special Otolaryngology.
2006 Extraordinary Professor at the University of Cologne; invitation to the position of W3 Professor in Otolaryngology, University of Jena; additional qualifications in the field of drug therapy of tumors.
2010 Appointment as a Deputy Dean for Teaching, re-election in 2014.

Awards and Honors

1989 Fritz ter Meer University Scholarship, Bavarian Working Group, Leverkusen.
2004 Award for the Scientific Achievements of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cologne for the best publication.
2006 Anton von Tröltsch Prize of the German Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
2009 Elected as a Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
2013 Thüringer Forschungspreis Research Prize, 2012.
2014 George Davey Howells Memorial Prize.
2015 GMA-Prize for the Further Development of Teaching Activities.

Professional Memberships

Since 1994 German Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Since 1995 German-Spanish Society of Otolaryngology.
Since 2002 Sir Charles Bell Society.
Since 1999, Working Group on the Use of Botulinum Toxin of the German Society of Neurology.
Since 2005 Representative of the Working Group on Salivary Gland Diseases of the German Society of Otolaryngology.
Since 2007 Thuringian Cancer Society (since 2009 Board Member).
Since 2007 Head of the Working Group of the European Salivary Gland Society (ESGS).
Since 2007 Chairman of the National Conference of Medical Directors in Thuringia.
Since 2007 Member of the Advisory Council for Otolaryngology.
Since 2008 Co-Editor of the Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie Journal.
Since 2008 Representative of the Salivary Gland Subcommittee of the Working Group on the Development of Treatment Guidelines of the German Society of Otolaryngology.
Since 2008 Member of CORLAS (Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum).
Since 2009 Member of the German Cancer Society.
Since 2009 Member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Since 2016 Presidium Member of the German Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.