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Prof. Dr. med. habil. Hans-Christof Schober

I am Hans-Christof Schober, a specialist in internal medicine with a specialisation in endocrinology and the designation Osteologe DVO. If a bone condition or a test result has left you feeling uncertain, I first want to take time to understand your questions and concerns. Together, we make sense of what the findings mean for you and which next steps best suit your situation.

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His career is closely connected with the region: he studied in Greifswald and became a head of department in Wolgast in 1992. Since 2022, he has brought his extensive experience in internal medicine and osteology to OrthoCoast.

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Profile and specialties

Hans-Christof Schober at a glance

Prof. Dr. med. habil. Hans-Christof Schober is a specialist in internal medicine with a specialisation in endocrinology and holds the designation Osteologe DVO. He has worked as an employed doctor at OrthoCoast in Wolgast since 2022. Prof. Schober has strong ties to the region. His career includes many years as head of internal medicine departments in Wolgast, Neubrandenburg and at Klinikum Südstadt in Rostock.

Treatment focus

Internal medicine assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. Osteoporosis assessment for complex osteological questions. DXA bone density scans and medical interpretation of results, as well as osteological laboratory investigations. Medicines for osteoporosis and follow-up. Prevention, falls prevention and bone health advice.

Specialist qualification and additional qualifications

Specialist in internal medicine since 1985 Subspecialist in endocrinology since 1992 Diabetologe DDG, awarded in 2002 Nutritional medicine, awarded in 2010 Osteologe DVO, awarded in 2013 As a member of the guideline committee, Prof. Dr. med. habil. Hans-Christof Schober contributed to the 2023 DVO osteoporosis guideline. The Dachverband Osteologie brings together scientific professional societies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Experience and qualifications

Education and career

1974–1980: Studied medicine at the University of Greifswald; licence to practise medicine awarded in 1980 Began postgraduate specialist training in Greifswald; continued in Rostock from 1981, initially in anaesthesia and intensive care, then in internal medicine 1990: Senior physician in endocrinology, diabetology and metabolic diseases at the University of Rostock 1991: Habilitation and venia legendi 1992: Head of Internal Medicine at KKH Wolgast 2005: Head of the Department of Internal Medicine 1 in Neubrandenburg 2007–2022: Head of the Department of Internal Medicine 1 at Klinikum Südstadt Rostock 2012: Awarded an apl. professorship in internal medicine at Rostock University Medical Centre Since 2022: Employed doctor at OrthoCoast

Languages spoken in consultations

Fluent German and English

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Prof. Dr. med. habil. Hans-Christof Schober