Stefan Preis, M.D.

Education and Training

• Studies of Sports at the Sports University of Cologne, Germany (Diploma in Sports Science)
• Medical Studies at the University of Cologne, Germany
• Specialist for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Chirotherapy; licensed in Germany

Studies Abroad

• Studies in France and at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Professional Background

• Trained as orthopedic senior hospital physician in comprehensive orthopedic department with focus on surgery
• Since 1996 independent practitioner in private orthopedic practice and orthopedist at the KLINIK am RING

Specializations and Accreditations

• Surgical Specialty: Arthroscopic surgeries for shoulder knee joint disorders and sports injuries (approx. 1000 surgical interventions per year)
• 2004 Founding of the WEST GERMAN KNEE & SHOULDER CENTER
• Medical consultant for numerous top athletes in the areas of athletics, hockey, tennis, volleyball, handball, football, and golf
• Accreditation Olympic Support Centre Cologne/Bonn/Leverkusen
• Certified by the North Rhine Orthopedics / Trauma Surgery and Sports Medicine to provide further education and training to physicians in the area of orthopedics