Hans-Ekkehart Vitzthum

Background

Vitzthum, Hans-Ekkehart was born on February 22, 1940 in Plauen, Germany. Son of Hans-Julius and Irmgard (Herold) Vitzthum.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, University Leipzig, Germany, 1966. Habilitation, University Magdeburg, Germany, 1981.

Career

Physician, Hospital, Plauen, Germany, 1966-1971; consultant general surgery, Hospital, Plauen, Germany, 1971-1975; consultant traumatology, Hospital, Plauen, Germany, 1975-1978; consultant neurosurgery, U. Magdeburg, 1978-1990; professor, U. Leipzig, since 1990.

Achievements

• Hans-Ekkehart Vitzthum has been listed as a noteworthy neurosurgeon, consultant, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant German Army, 1958-1960. Member German Society Neurosurgery, German Society Spinal Research.

Interests

• Avocations: history of art, art, sport.

Connections

Married Christine Bärbel Grossmann, July 23, 1967. 1 child, Hans-Georg.

Father:

Hans-Julius Vitzthum

Mother:

Irmgard (Herold) Vitzthum

Spouse:

Christine Bärbel Grossmann

child:

Hans-Georg Vitzthum