Dr. Pedram Derakhshani

Dr. Pedram Derakhshani works since 1995 clinically, scientifically with emphasis on the minimal invasive treatment of the prostate carcinoma. In addition to the permanent seed implantations he has performed since 1999, he also has extensive clinical experience with surgical techniques, the cryotherapy, and the HDR afterloading therapy.  Dr. Derakhshani is a nationally and internationally renowned brachytherapy expert and can point toward numerous publications in his field of expertise.

Professional Development
Study of Medicine at the Albertus-Magnus-University of Cologne
Doctoral dissertation topic: post care and late complications in patients with urinary diversion – continent forms in comparison to the ileum-Conduit

Professional Experience Abroad
- Yale University, Department of Nephrology, St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, USA
- Yale University, Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Mary’s Hospital, USA

Urological Clinical Experience and Research Stays
- Department of Radio Oncology, University of Cincinnati, USA
- Clinic of Urology, General Hospital, Vienna
- Iotek Inc., Minneapolis, USA
- New York Prostate Institute, NY, USA

Accredited Medical Specialist in the Field of Urology
Resident Physician, Division of Surgery, Dreifaltigkeitskrankenhaus Wesseling
Assistant Physician, Department of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
Assistant Physician, Clinic and Polyclinic of Urology, University Hospital Cologne Urologist, Clinic and Polyclinic of Urology, University Hospital Cologne
Founding of the Department of Urology at the Kinik am Ring, Köln
Fellow of European Board of Urology (F.E.B.U.).
Founding of the West German Prostate Center at the Klinik am Ring
Founding of the International Prostate Cancer Group