Profile · Düsseldorf
Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Nixdorff
Internal medicine · Cardiology · Sports medicine
Prof. Nixdorff combines extensive clinical experience with cardiovascular prevention. Following research and senior clinical roles at university hospitals, he founded the European Prevention Center in 2005. In Düsseldorf, his work spans cardiac diagnostics and personal preventive care.
Key Qualifications
Qualifications at a glance.
- Specialist in internal medicine
- Cardiology subspecialty
- Additional qualification in sports medicine
- Habilitation · Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Adjunct professorship · FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg
- Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (F.E.S.C.)
Professional interests
- Cardiovascular prevention
- Echocardiography & stress echocardiography
- Cardiovascular risk & early detection
- Sports medicine & health check-ups
Brief CV
Education & career
- 1985–1986
Medical licence and doctorate at Goethe University Frankfurt.
- 1993–1998
Recognition in internal medicine and cardiology; habilitation at the University of Mainz.
- 1998–2004
Senior physician at Medical Clinic II, FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg.
- 2005
Founded the European Prevention Center.
- 2008
Appointed adjunct professor at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg.
- seit 2010
Private cardiology practice at the Medical Center Düsseldorf.
Research & publications
Publication list as PDFSocial media & channels
Activities & scientific work
Clinical research and preventive medicine
Prof. Nixdorff combines extensive clinical experience with cardiovascular prevention. Following research and senior clinical roles at university hospitals, he founded the European Prevention Center in 2005. In Düsseldorf, his work spans cardiac diagnostics and personal preventive care.
Senat der Wirtschaft: Senator, Mitglied der Gesundheitskommission
Prof. Nixdorff has been appointed as a Senator to the Senate of the Economy since 12/2022, advising policy makers on sustainability issues in particular. He is actively involved as a member of the Health Commission.
Bundesverband der Mittelständischen Wirtschaft (BVMW): Vorsitzender des Expertenrates Gesundheit
Prof. Nixdorff has been a member of the BVMW since 2018, at that time in coordination with the president, Prof. Ohoven (+). The association represents the interests of the German Mittelstand, which is organized here to approx. 40% (total turnover of members approx. EUR 250 billion). Initially as a member of the Health Commission, he has been elected to the newly established Expert Council on Health as Chairman.
Forum Gesundheitswirtschaft Düsseldorf (med+): Mitglied des Vorstandes
Prof. Nixdorff has been a member of med+, which promotes innovations in the healthcare industry in the Düsseldorf area, the location of the EPC, for about 10 years. Among other things, start-up competitions are held in the e-health sector. Nixdorff was elected to the board in 2021.
Health Captain Club: Captain
Prof. Nixdorff has joined this network of innovative medicine, medical technology and market as Captain, anticipating the future of medicine.
Gesellschaft für Prävention (GPeV)
Prof. Nixdorff has been a member of the GPeV Scientific Advisory Board for around 10 years,
which is committed to the population-based implementation of preventive medical content in the various living environments.
Discourse is actively pursued with relevant stakeholders from society and local authorities, business, sport, education and politics;
in particular at the annual Petersberg Prevention Talks.
Awards & certificates
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