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    MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Progeria near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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      Holger D. Thiele
      Advanced in Progeria

      Holger D. Thiele
      Advanced in Progeria

      Holger D. Thiele
      Kerpener Str 62, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Holger Thiele practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Thiele is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Progeria

      Janine Altmuller
      Advanced in Progeria

      Janine Altmuller
      Kerpener Str. 34, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Janine Altmuller practices in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Altmuller is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

      Advanced in Progeria

      Peter N. Nurnberg
      Advanced in Progeria

      Peter N. Nurnberg
      Joseph Stelzmann Str. 26, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Peter Nurnberg practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Nurnberg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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      Advanced in Progeria

      Janina Tiemann
      Advanced in Progeria

      Janina Tiemann
      Muenster, NW, DE 

      Janina Tiemann practices in Muenster, Germany. Ms. Tiemann is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum and Progeria.

      Advanced in Progeria

      Doris Hendig
      Advanced in Progeria

      Doris Hendig
      Bad Oeynhausen, NW, DE 

      Doris Hendig practices in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. Ms. Hendig is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Progeria, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Calcinosis.

      Advanced in Progeria

      Cornelius Knabbe
      Advanced in Progeria

      Cornelius Knabbe
      Bielefeld, NW, DE 

      Cornelius Knabbe practices in Bielefeld, Germany. Mr. Knabbe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Hepatitis E, Progeria, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Heart Transplant.

      Nils-goran G. Larsson
      Experienced in Progeria

      Nils-goran G. Larsson
      Experienced in Progeria

      Nils-goran G. Larsson
      Joseph Stelzmann Str. 9b, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Nils-goran Larsson practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Larsson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Progeria, and Leigh Syndrome.

      Bjorn Schumacher
      Experienced in Progeria

      Bjorn Schumacher
      Experienced in Progeria

      Bjorn Schumacher
      Joseph Stelzmann Str. 26, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Bjorn Schumacher practices in Koeln, Germany. Schumacher is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Their top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Xeroderma Pigmentosum.

      Linda M. Partridge
      Experienced in Progeria

      Linda M. Partridge
      Experienced in Progeria

      Linda M. Partridge
      Joseph Stelzmann Str. 9b, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Linda Partridge practices in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Partridge is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Christopher Lindenkamp
      Experienced in Progeria

      Christopher Lindenkamp
      Bad Oeynhausen, NW, DE 

      Christopher Lindenkamp practices in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. Mr. Lindenkamp is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum and Progeria.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Peter M. Krawitz
      Experienced in Progeria

      Peter M. Krawitz
      Bonn, NW, DE 

      Peter Krawitz practices in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Krawitz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Fryns Syndrome, Crouzon Syndrome, and KBG Syndrome.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Ricarda Plumers
      Experienced in Progeria

      Ricarda Plumers
      Bad Oeynhausen, NW, DE 

      Ricarda Plumers practices in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. Ms. Plumers is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Hepatitis E, Progeria, and Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Akos Gyenis
      Experienced in Progeria

      Akos Gyenis
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Akos Gyenis practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Gyenis is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Progeria, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Cockayne Syndrome.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Christian Netzer
      Experienced in Progeria

      Christian Netzer
      Kerpener Str. 34, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Christian Netzer practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Netzer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Micrognathia, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, and Miller Syndrome.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Dagmar Wieczorek
      Experienced in Progeria

      Dagmar Wieczorek
      Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

      Dagmar Wieczorek practices in Duesseldorf, Germany. Ms. Wieczorek is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Stanka Matic
      Experienced in Progeria

      Stanka Matic
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Stanka Matic practices in Koeln, Germany. Matic is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Their top area of expertise is Progeria.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Yvonne Nitschke
      Experienced in Progeria

      Yvonne Nitschke
      Muenster, NW, DE 

      Yvonne Nitschke practices in Muenster, Germany. Ms. Nitschke is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Calcification of Infancy, Calcinosis, Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Rafael K. Kramann
      Experienced in Progeria

      Rafael K. Kramann
      Aachen, NW, DE 

      Rafael Kramann practices in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Kramann is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Calcinosis, Calciphylaxis, Myelofibrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Susanne M. Ziegler
      Experienced in Progeria

      Susanne M. Ziegler
      Friedrich Ebert Allee 32, 
      Bonn, NW, DE 

      Susanne Ziegler practices in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Ziegler is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Myelofibrosis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Progeria.

      Experienced in Progeria

      Ismene Karakasilioti
      Experienced in Progeria

      Ismene Karakasilioti
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Ismene Karakasilioti practices in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Karakasilioti is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top area of expertise is Progeria.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Progeria?

      Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the dramatic, rapid appearance of aging beginning in childhood. Affected children typically look normal at birth and in early infancy, but then grow more slowly than other children and do not gain weight at the expected rate (failure to thrive). They develop a characteristic facial appearance including prominent eyes, a thin nose with a beaked tip, thin lips, a small chin, and protruding ears. Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome also causes hair loss (alopecia), aged-looking skin, joint abnormalities, and a loss of fat under the skin (subcutaneous fat). This condition does not affect intellectual development or the development of motor skills such as sitting, standing, and walking.

      When should I see a Progeria doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Progeria doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Progeria doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

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      How does MediFind rank Progeria doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Progeria doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Progeria doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Progeria doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Progeria 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 Progeria doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Progeria 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 Progeria 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 Progeria doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Progeria 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 Progeria doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Progeria 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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