Prof. Dr. med. Hisham Fansa
Chief Physician, Plastic Surgery, Clinical Director Breast Centre Zurich, Bethanien & Zollikerberg
Plastische Chirurgie
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg
Specialist title
Specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
Work Focus
- Breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction with autologous tissue and implants
- Aesthetic facial surgery (in particular: face and neck lift and eyelids)
- Aesthetic surgery of the breast and body
- Reconstructive microsurgery
Career Path
- Since 2024
Clinical Director of the BreastCentre Zurich, Bethanien & Zollikerberg - 2020 - 2024
Deputy Clinical Director of the BreastCentre Zurich, Bethanien & Zollikerberg - Since 2020
Head of the BreastCentre Zurich, Zollikerberg site - Since 2019
Head of Plastic Surgery, Zollikerberg Hospital - 2016
Rehabilitation and adjunct professorship for plastic surgery at the TU Munich - 2014
Division of the head physician position in Bielefeld between two head physicians (Dr O. Frerichs and Prof. Fansa) and, in addition to the head physician position, joint practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery with a focus on breast cancer operations and breast reconstruction. Member of the Breast Centre am Englischen Garten, Munich, certified as a senior breast surgeon by Onkozert - 2012
Establishment of curricular further training for doctors in wound management/wound therapist with the Westphalia-Lippe Medical Association - 2009
Award of apl. professor for plastic surgery at Magdeburg University Hospital - 2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialising in Health Care Management, Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR) - 2005
Additional qualification in hand surgery - 2003
Head physician of the independent Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Bielefeld Hospital - 2001
Senior Consultant at the Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Magdeburg University Hospital
Habilitation and Venia Legendi for Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Magdeburg - 2000
Specialist in plastic surgery and senior consultant at the Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Magdeburg University Hospital - 1996
Visiting physician, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery (Prof. Dr Lister), University of Utah
Resident at the Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg - 1995
Doctorate, Hanover Medical School - 1994
Internship at the Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery (Prof. Dr Schneider), Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg - 1988 - 1994
Medical studies, Hannover Medical School and University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario, Canada
Memberships
- German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (DGPRÄC) - Vice President from 2013 - 2015
- German Society for Senology (DGS)
- German Society for Wound Healing and Wound Treatment (DGfW) - President from 2011 - 2013
- European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS)
Publications
The Local Rhombus-Shaped Flap—An Easy and Reliable Technique for Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery and Defect Closure in Breast and Axilla
Fansa, H., Linder, S., 2024
Medium
Cancers
Page
16(17), S. 3101
The Scarless Neo-Umbilicus in DIEP-Flap Breast Reconstruction
Fansa H., Linder S., 2023
Medium
Journal of Personalized Medicine
Page
12(2), S. 315
Blog article
Counsellor
Baby facelift: Everything you need to know - An interview with Prof Fansa, Head of Plastic Surgery
Facelifting is a hot topic that is also gaining increasing attention in Hollywood. In particular, the baby facelift, a gentle and less invasive method for treating wrinkles and early signs of ageing, is becoming increasingly popular. Unlike traditional facelifts, which require deeper incisions and more intensive tissue removal, the baby facelift offers a more subtle solution. It treats early signs of ageing while providing a fresh, natural look - without major changes. The trend is increasingly moving towards gentler procedures with shorter recovery times and less scarring. We spoke to Prof Hisham Fansa, MD, our Head of Plastic Surgery, to find out more about modern facelift techniques and their benefits.
Latest news
More oncological safety during breast-conserving operations at the BreastCentre Zurich thanks to innovative navigation with the "Breast Cancer Locator"
The innovative navigation tool at the BrustCentrum Zürich is revolutionising the treatment of breast-conserving surgery through precision, safety and better aesthetic results. As the only breast centre in Zurich to offer this procedure, we are proud to give our patients access to this first-class technology.
Counsellor
Treatment methods for breast cancer