Bavaria, Germany
With over 12 years as Director of Radiology (Chefarzt Radiologie), currently leading the Radiology Department at Helios Kliniken München (Fresenius AG), I am expert in medical leadership, hospital operations, and strategic healthcare management. Since 2020, I have also served as a Supervisory Board Member (Aufsichtsrat) for Helios Amper AG, shaping governance and development in a multi-site healthcare network in the Munich metropolitan area. Earlier in my career, serving as Vice Chair of the Radiology at LMU University in Munich, oversaw all medical operations with 50 physicians & 200 employees, focusing on research & development (grants & industries). My clinical expertise spans ER emergency, IR interventional, MSK radiology, OI oncologic imaging -- with diplomas in *EBIR (European Board of Interventional Radiology) and *EDER (European Diploma in Emergency Radiology) + *German DEGIR (A-D) + *German MSK (Q1/2) as subspecialities. I also served as Chief Medical Officer (Ärztlicher Direktor) at Helios Kliniken Munich GmbH, overseeing all medical operations and development for five years. I led interdisciplinary teams, optimized workflows, & implemented strategic initiatives to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Under my leadership, we subspecialized by establishing over 10 new medical departments and organ centers, and the group achieved an EBIT margin of 12-15% and a 35% revenue increase over five years, aligning medical excellence with financial sustainability. In addition to executive responsibilities, I shaped multicultural medical teams, appointed 12 chief physicians (CAs), and recruited international medical staff. I maintain an extensive medical and professional network across national, European, and international levels. Academically, I serve as Professor of Radiology at LMU University Medical School, contributing to the next generation of MDs . I have authored 193 scientific publications, edited 3 books, and delivered over 300 lectures, with H-Index 36 (Hirsch) & >3,900 citations, reflecting my research impact. I studied in Italy (fluent profess.), Germany & USA (native bilingual); I was awarded scholarships to UMMS and UCLA Universities and later admitted to an executive MBA program at Bocconi University in Milan. As healthcare evolves, I remain committed to integrating medical expertise, strategic vision, and operational excellence to high-quality hospital care. Engaging with peers, policymakers, and industries, I bridge gaps between medical expertise and management, ensuring medical excellence and future-ready organizations
Medical: • Led the Radiology Department across 3hospitals; • High quality Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, comprehensive spectrum; • Implemented AI algorithms to enhance diagnostic accuracy in brain, lung, and spine imaging; • Achieved a report turnaround time < 60 mi, significantly improving patient care efficiency; • Managed a team of 45 professionals, fostering a collaborative environment • Focused on quality management and certifications; a.o. 2 MRI, 3 MDCT, 1 DSCT, 2 DSA, MAM, VSB; trauma room, organ centers (CPU, Stroke, Trauma, Vascular). Cancer Center (Oncology, Breast, Gynecology, Lung, ENT, GI viscera) RT radiation therapy (CC). Management: • Radiological process management, i.a.. reduction of report turn-around time (< 60 min average) • Introduction of AI algorithms (brain, lung, spine, stroke) • Structured reporting (SR) • Cost mapping radiology vs. top-10 DRG in related departments • Introduction of up-front process management with key departments and referral physicians • Quality management (QM), DRG length of stay (GVD – Grenzverweildauer), process management • Organ center certifications, certifications ISO 9002 • Medical insurancer services (MDK) certifications & complex treatment (Komplexbehandlung) • Personnel Responsibility: 45 (10 physicans, 33 technicians, 2 admin staff)
Advisory Board Member, Helios Amper Kliniken AG Helios Fresenius AG Responsibilities and achievements: • Strategic medical advisor as the only corporate MD professional on the supervisory board; • Setup of Helios cluster clinics Munich/Oberbayern ensured smooth integration; • Oversee the medical development of the cluster clinics, enhancing care quality and efficiency • Expand medical services, cross-site organization and operations. • Facilitate medical and financial integration, optimize resource allocation and medical service delivery • Provide insights into medical trends, R&D and implications for strategy and change management. • Act as a liaison, foster collaboration -among stakeholders, clinic leadership, medical teams & externals
Medical Director Helios Clinics - Fresenius AG Responsibilities and achievements: • Post-Merger integration and management after Helios takeover (2014). • Focus on leadership, adaptability, transformation & long-term strategic planning. • Successfully led integration process, managing the change and transition. • Change Management: restructuring of clinical and administrative functions, QM, PR • Internal & external communication of new policies, and fostering a new culture of adaptability. • Development and Growth: Played a key role in driving both medical and economic development, • Working closely with leadership team (Nursing Director and General Manager). • Innovation in Patient Care: Introduced new medical departments and organ centers. • Optimization of clinical and financial Performance: operational adjustments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient throughput.
LMU is #2 in Germany and #15-38 in world rankings of medical faculties also holds excellent status from the German federal government with highest 3rd party fundings nationwide. • Full Professor of Radiology at LMU University Medical School • Developed and delivered comprehensive courses on general, emergency and trauma radiology, • "Modern Radiology" is process driven, structured, interdisciplinary, quick and safe for patients; • Clinical rotations for 5-6th year medical students (MS), teaching practical skills, clinical reasoning • Foster interdisciplinary approaches and structured evidence based patient pathways. • Examination board member BLÄK (Facharztpüfung), ensuring high standards in licensing. Skills: Professor of Radiology - Teaching modern process driven Radiology - Accademic knowledge and AI - Indication guidelines for quick diagnosis and excellent financial results
Associate Chair and Vice Medical Director - Department of Radiology- LMU University Munich, Germany Leadership role: medical and management of a large academic Radiology Department - full responsibility for the medical, economic, and scientific operations. (Maximum care facility - LMU University Clinic - 1,050 beds, 60.000 in-patients, 90.000 out-patients, LMU city campus) Radiology: Diagnostic and interventional radiology (full spectrum), 3 MRI, PET/CT, 3 MDCT, 2 DSA, Hybrid Angio-OR interventional room, trauma room, - Vascular Center, Trauma Center level 4°, Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), Oncology organ centers – i.a. Onco, Breast, Gynecology, Head-Neck. Management: Optimization of reimbursement, 1st cost mapping business planning- radiology vs. clinical departments, academic and 3rd party research projects, introduction of quality management (QM), process management, certifications ISO 9001:2000; continuous quality management (QM) Personnel Responsibility: 71 (23 residents, 6 consultants, 31 technicians, 11 admin staff)