Professor Dr. Heinz Wiendl
Medical Director of the Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology
Professor Dr. Heinz Wiendl is one of Germany’s leading neurologists and an internationally recognized specialist in neuroimmunology, neuroinflammatory disorders, neuro-oncology, and modern immunotherapeutic approaches. He also serves as President of the International Society of Neuroimmunology.
His clinical and scientific work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system, with particular emphasis on the functional interaction between the immune system and the nervous system.
Professor Wiendl received his education and completed his clinical and scientific training at leading medical centers in Germany, Switzerland, the United States, and Australia. This international background enables him to integrate advanced approaches from global neurology into his clinical practice and adapt them to the individual needs of each patient.
Areas of Expertise
- Neuroinflammatory and neuroimmunological disorders
- Multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diseases of the nervous system
- Immunotherapy for neurological diseases
- Management of neurodegenerative diseases
- Neuro-oncology
- Immune regulation in the central nervous system
- Functional interaction between the immune system and the nervous system
- Biomarker-based and individualized treatment strategies
Research & Innovation
Professor Wiendl’s scientific work is dedicated to understanding the role of the immune system in neurological diseases, particularly in multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders of the nervous system. His research investigates immune regulation in the central nervous system, including regulatory T cells, protective immunity, and immune cell trafficking into the CNS. A major focus of his research is the relationship between inflammation and neurodegeneration, including inflammatory and immune-mediated mechanisms of neurodegeneration.
Through his work, Professor Wiendl contributes to more precise diagnostics, improved monitoring of disease activity, and the development of personalized treatment approaches.
Under Professor Wiendl’s leadership, the department offers a comprehensive range of neurological services, from high-precision diagnostics using advanced instrumental methods to individually tailored treatment programs. These include immunotherapy, neuromodulation, rehabilitation, and integrated care for complex neurological disorders.