Neurooncology Center
Founding members of the Neurooncology Center at NCT/UCC Dresden are the Clinic and Polyclinic for Neurosurgery and the Clinic and Polyclinic for Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology. Together with all disciplines involved in therapy and diagnostics, the Neurooncology Center offers the complete spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic options. Experienced psycho-oncologists, social workers, physiotherapists and oncologically trained nursing staff provide support.
The Neurooncology Center has been certified according to the requirements of the German Cancer Society since March 2017. This award attests to the high quality of care we provide to
our patients with brain tumors and confirms the commitment of our neuro-oncology experts
to comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Outpatient area
Neuro-oncology and Study Outpatient Clinic
Contact:
Location:
Monday 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Phone: +49 (0)351 458 3157
Fax: +49 (0)351 458 5808
Phone: +49 (0)351 458-3157 / Fax: +49 (0)351 458-5808
Radiation Therapy Outpatient Clinic
Contact:
Location:
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: +49 (0)351 458 2911
Fax: +49 (0)351 458 5836
House 44, groundfloor
Prof. Dr. med. Ilker Y. Eyüpoglu
- Head of the Neurooncology Center
- Head of the Department of Neurosurgery
- Specialist in Neurosurgery
Prof. Dr. med. Dietmar Krex
- Head of the Neuro-Oncology Section
- Senior physician at the Department of Neurosurgery
- Specialist in Neurosurgery
Dr. med. Stephanie Pleißner
- Senior attending physician at the Department of Neurosurgery
- Specialist in Neurosurgery
- Additional specialization: Medical tumor therapy
Dr. med. Annekatrin Seidlitz
- Senior physician at the Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology
- Specialist in Radiotherapy
Dr. med. Steffen Appold
- Senior physician at the Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology
- Specialist in Radiotherapy
Sophie Biesenthal, B.Sc.
- Center Coordination / Quality Management Officer, Neurooncology Center at the NCT/UCC Dresden
For further information on medical conditions, diagnostic procedures, and ongoing studies, please refer to the following links:
- Tumor Surgery / Neurooncology (including study offerings)
- Skull Base Surgery
Further specialties of the Neurooncological Center are listed below:
Additionally, the following supportive and therapy-related services are available for all patients of the NOZ:
- Psycho-oncology
- Neuropsychology
- Social counseling
- Oncological nursing counseling
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Prevention Center NCT/UCC
- Second opinions
Main Treatment Partner
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Work section |
Cooperation partner |
Contact |
|---|---|---|
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Neurosurgery |
Director: Prof. Dr. med. I. Y. Eyüpoglu |
Prof. Dr. med. I. Y. Eyüpoglu |
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Radiation Therapy / Radiooncology |
Clinic and Polyclinic for Radiotherapy and Radiooncology Directors: Prof. Dr. med. M. Krause / |
Dr. med. A. Seidlitz |
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Nuroradiology |
Institute and Outpatient Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Director: Prof. Dr. med. J. Linn |
Dr. med. K. Engellandt |
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Neuropathology |
Director: Prof. Dr. med. G. Baretton |
Dr. med. M. Meinhardt |
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Paul Flechsig Institute for Neuropathology Director: Prof. Dr. med. Wolf C. Müller |
Prof. Dr. med. Wolf C. Müller | |
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Neurology |
Clinic and Polyclinic for Neurology Directors: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. Hagen B. Huttner |
Dr. med. A. Sedghi |
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Internal Oncology |
Medical Clinic and Polyclinic I Directors: Prof. Dr. med. M. Bornhäuser, Prof. Dr. med. J. Hampe |
PD Dr. med. C. Link-Rachner |
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Medical Practice |
Dr. med. J. Mohm |
Additional Treatment Partners
|
Work section |
Cooperation partner |
Contact |
|---|---|---|
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Opthalmology |
Clinic und Polyclinic for Opthalmology Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. |
Dr. med. A. Leszczynska |
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Dermatology |
Clinic und Polyclinic for Dermatology Director: Prof. Dr. med. S. Beissert |
Prof. Dr. med. F. Meier |
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Endocrinology |
Medical Clinic and Polyclinic III Director: Prof. Dr. med. S. Bornstein |
Prof. Dr. med. L. Hofbauer |
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Pediatrics |
Clinic und Polyclinic for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Director: Prof. Dr. med. R. Berner |
Pediatric Oncology: Prof. Dr. med. D. Schewe Neuropediatrics: Prof. Dr. med. M. von der Hagen |
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Nuclear Medicine |
Clinic und Polyclinic for Nuclear Medicine Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. R. A. Bundschuh |
Prof. Dr. med. C. Brogsitter |
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Palliative Medicine |
University Palliative Care Center Head: PD Dr. med. U. Schuler |
PD Dr. med. U. Schuler |
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Psychiatry |
Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Director: Prof. Dr. med. habil. V. Holthoff-Detto |
Prof. Dr. med. M. Donix |
The Neurooncological Tumor Board takes place once a week. The presentation of external patients is possible through both practicing physicians and (specialist) doctors from external hospitals in the region. All patients with neurooncological conditions are presented at least once before and after therapy with the involvement of all relevant disciplines in the tumor board. Additionally, patients with cerebral metastasis from other tumor entities are discussed in an interdisciplinary manner in the neurooncological tumor board.
Timetable Neurooncological Tumor Board:
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Wednesday |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Building 32, 2nd Floor, Room 2.231/2.213a & |
An overview of all tumor boards of the National Center for Tumor Diseases as well as the information for registration can be found here.
Under the umbrella of the Oncological Center of the NCT/UCC Dresden, the Neurooncological Center has been certified according to the requirements of the German Cancer Society (DKG) since March 2017. Additionally, the collaborating departments of the NCT/UCC have a certified quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
Certificates:
Continuing Education Event of the Neurooncological Center
Molecular Pathology Conferences of the Neuro-Oncology Center 2026 (in German):
- 20.01.2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
- 21.04.2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
- 30.06.2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
- 03.11.2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
The event has been registered with the Saxon State Chamber of Physicians and is accredited with 1 point.
Attendance is in person at the following address:
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus
Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden
Neurosurgerical Clinic
uilding 32, Room 2.231/2.231a
Online participation is also possible. Please register via the following link, providing your name, institution and position, as well as a valid email address. Afterwards, the access link will be sent to you: Registration
Current events of the NCT/UCC Dresden can be found here.