The 20 Best Kuru Doctors in Germany

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Kuru near Germany. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Kuru

    Armin K. Giese
    Advanced in Kuru

    Armin K. Giese
    Referral may be required
    Wendelsheim, RP, DE 

    Armin Giese practices practicing medicine in Wendelsheim, Germany. Mr. Giese is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Advanced in Kuru

    Walter J. Schulz-Schaeffer
    Advanced in Kuru

    Walter J. Schulz-Schaeffer
    Referral may be required
    Kirrberger Str. 100, 
    Homburg, SL, DE 

    Walter Schulz-Schaeffer practices practicing medicine in Homburg, Germany. Mr. Schulz-Schaeffer is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Camptocormism, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Lipogranulomatosis, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Wolfgang Reith
    Experienced in Kuru

    Wolfgang Reith
    Referral may be required
    Kirrberger Str, 
    Homburg, SL, DE 

    Wolfgang Reith practices practicing medicine in Homburg, Germany. Mr. Reith is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Experienced in Kuru

    Reinhold Nafe
    Experienced in Kuru

    Reinhold Nafe
    Referral may be required
    Frankfurt Am Main, HE, DE 

    Reinhold Nafe practices practicing medicine in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Mr. Nafe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. His clinical expertise encompasses Kuru, Carney Complex, Fatal Familial Insomnia, and Glioma.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Gerhard Steger
    Experienced in Kuru

    Gerhard Steger
    Referral may be required
    Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

    Gerhard Steger practices practicing medicine in Duesseldorf, Germany. Mr. Steger is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. His clinical expertise encompasses Kuru.

    Experienced in Kuru

    H-erich E. Wichmann
    Experienced in Kuru

    H-erich E. Wichmann
    Referral may be required
    Neuherberg, BY, DE 

    H-erich Wichmann practices practicing medicine in Neuherberg, Germany. Wichmann is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Restless Legs Syndrome, Kuru, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Claudia Ponto
    Experienced in Kuru

    Claudia Ponto
    Referral may be required
    Robert Koch Str. 40, 
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Claudia Ponto practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Ms. Ponto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kuru, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Hans A. Kretzschmar
    Experienced in Kuru

    Hans A. Kretzschmar
    Referral may be required
    Munich, BY, DE 

    Hans Kretzschmar practices practicing medicine in Munich, Germany. Mr. Kretzschmar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Fatal Familial Insomnia.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Christophe T. Arendt
    Experienced in Kuru

    Christophe T. Arendt
    Referral may be required
    Frankfurt Am Main, HE, DE 

    Christophe Arendt practices practicing medicine in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Mr. Arendt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horner Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, Kuru, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Umut Yilmaz
    Experienced in Kuru

    Umut Yilmaz
    Referral may be required
    Kirrberger Str, 
    Homburg, SL, DE 

    Umut Yilmaz practices practicing medicine in Homburg, Germany. Mr. Yilmaz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Stroke, Fractured Spine, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Detlev Riesner
    Experienced in Kuru

    Detlev Riesner
    Referral may be required
    Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

    Detlev Riesner practices practicing medicine in Duesseldorf, Germany. Riesner is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. Their clinical expertise encompasses Kuru and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Markus Glatzel
    Experienced in Kuru

    Markus Glatzel
    Referral may be required
    Hamburg, HH, DE 

    Markus Glatzel practices practicing medicine in Hamburg, Germany. Mr. Glatzel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Elke Hattingen
    Experienced in Kuru

    Elke Hattingen
    Referral may be required
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Elke Hattingen practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Hattingen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Stefan Momma
    Experienced in Kuru

    Stefan Momma
    Referral may be required
    Frankfurt Am Main, HE, DE 

    Stefan Momma practices practicing medicine in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Mr. Momma is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. His clinical expertise encompasses Kuru, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Astrocytoma.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Constanze Muller
    Experienced in Kuru

    Constanze Muller
    Referral may be required
    Wismarsche Str. 393-397, 
    Schwerin, MV, DE 

    Constanze Muller practices practicing medicine in Schwerin, Germany. Muller is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Kuru, and Spasmodic Dysphonia.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Inga Zerr
    Experienced in Kuru

    Inga Zerr
    Referral may be required
    Robert Koch Str. 40, 
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Inga Zerr practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Ms. Zerr is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Dementia, Fatal Familial Insomnia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Joel A. Schick
    Experienced in Kuru

    Joel A. Schick
    Referral may be required
    Neuherberg, BY, DE 

    Joel Schick practices practicing medicine in Neuherberg, Germany. Mr. Schick is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia and Kuru.

    Experienced in Kuru

    Thomas Arzberger
    Experienced in Kuru

    Thomas Arzberger
    Referral may be required
    Feodor Lynen Str. 17, 
    Munich, BY, DE 

    Thomas Arzberger practices practicing medicine in Munich, Germany. Mr. Arzberger is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kuru. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Brown Syndrome.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Kuru?

    Kuru is a disease of the nervous system.

    When should I see a Kuru doctor in Germany?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Kuru doctor in Germany?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Kuru doctor in Germany?

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    How does MediFind rank Kuru doctors in Germany?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Kuru doctors in Germany?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Kuru doctor in Germany?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Kuru doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kuru doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Kuru doctor in Germany?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Kuru doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Kuru doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Kuru doctors in Germany?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Kuru doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Kuru doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kuru doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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