The 20 Best VACTERL Association Doctors Near Me in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in VACTERL Association near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in VACTERL Association

    Heiko M. Reutter
    Distinguished in VACTERL Association

    Heiko M. Reutter
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Heiko Reutter practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Reutter is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exstrophy of the Bladder, Imperforate Anus, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Epispadias, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Distinguished in VACTERL Association

    Jochen W. Hubertus
    Distinguished in VACTERL Association

    Jochen W. Hubertus
    Witten, NW, DE 

    Jochen Hubertus practices practicing medicine in Witten, Germany. Mr. Hubertus is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses VACTERL Association, Esophageal Atresia, Wilms Tumor, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Appendectomy.

    Distinguished in VACTERL Association

    Ekkehart Jenetzky
    Distinguished in VACTERL Association

    Ekkehart Jenetzky
    Witten, NW, DE 

    Ekkehart Jenetzky practices practicing medicine in Witten, Germany. Jenetzky is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Epispadias, Thrombectomy, and Ileostomy.

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    Advanced in VACTERL Association

    Alina C. Hilger
    Advanced in VACTERL Association

    Alina C. Hilger
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Alina Hilger practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Hilger is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Posterior Urethral Valves, VACTERL Association, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in VACTERL Association

    Johannes W. Schumacher
    Advanced in VACTERL Association

    Johannes W. Schumacher
    Sigmund Freud Str, 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Johannes Schumacher practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Schumacher is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Barrett Esophagus, and VACTERL Association.

    Advanced in VACTERL Association

    Ulrike Herberg
    Advanced in VACTERL Association

    Ulrike Herberg

    Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Ulrike Herberg practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Ms. Herberg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Primary Hyperoxaluria, and Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 3.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Ulrich G. Gembruch
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Ulrich G. Gembruch
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Ulrich Gembruch practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Gembruch is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Encephalocele, Fetal Edema, and Hydrops Fetalis.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Gabriel C. Dworschak
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Gabriel C. Dworschak
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Gabriel Dworschak practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Dworschak is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Currarino Triad, Imperforate Anus, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Caudal Duplication, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Florian Recker
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Florian Recker
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Florian Recker practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Recker is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lowe Syndrome, Vaginal Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, and Pulmonary Atresia.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Enrika A. Bartels
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Enrika A. Bartels
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Enrika Bartels practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Bartels is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Supernumerary Nipples, Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, and Exstrophy of the Bladder.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Brigitte S. Strizek
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Brigitte S. Strizek
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Brigitte Strizek practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Strizek is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Pulmonary Atresia, Fifth Disease, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Silke Redler
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Silke Redler
    Sigmund Freud Street 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Silke Redler practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Redler is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Lea Waffenschmidt
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Lea Waffenschmidt
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Lea Waffenschmidt practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Waffenschmidt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. Her clinical expertise encompasses VACTERL Association, Obstructive Uropathy, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, and Posterior Urethral Valves.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Markus Draaken
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Markus Draaken
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Markus Draaken practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Draaken is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Epispadias, and VACTERL Association.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Julia Fazaal
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Julia Fazaal
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Julia Fazaal practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Fazaal is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. Her clinical expertise encompasses VACTERL Association, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Epispadias, and Exstrophy of the Bladder.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Charlotte Bendixen
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Charlotte Bendixen
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Charlotte Bendixen practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Bendixen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and VACTERL Association.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Andreas C. Heydweiller
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Andreas C. Heydweiller
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Andreas Heydweiller practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Heydweiller is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Markus M. Nothen
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Markus M. Nothen
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Markus Nothen practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Nothen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Cleft Lip and Palate.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Ingo Gottschalk
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Ingo Gottschalk
    Kerpener Str. 34, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Ingo Gottschalk practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Gottschalk is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Pulmonary Atresia, and Transposition of the Great Arteries.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Martin G. Hausler
    Experienced in VACTERL Association

    Martin G. Hausler
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Martin Hausler practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Hausler is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Lordosis, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of VACTERL Association?

    VACTERL association is a disorder that affects many body systems. VACTERL stands for vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities. People diagnosed with VACTERL association typically have at least three of these characteristic features. Affected individuals may have additional abnormalities that are not among the characteristic features of VACTERL association.

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

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    How does MediFind rank VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the VACTERL Association 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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