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DR. FELIX GRAMLEY, MD, PHD
DR. FELIX GRAMLEY, MD, PHD
BOARD CERTIFIED INTERNIST AND CARDIOLOGIST – THE HEART IS HIS CENTRAL THEME
Dr. Th. Felix Gramley, MD, PhD, FESC, is a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. He heads the Department of Preventive Medicine at the ETHIANUM Clinic in Heidelberg. Born in Constance in 1973, the American citizen has extensive qualifications as a board certified internist and cardiologist, which make him ideally suited for preventive medicine.
Dr. Felix Gramley completed medical school in Münster and North Carolina, USA, supplemented by study visits to Alabama, USA, and France. He obtained his medical degree in both Germany and the USA.
With more than 15 years of experience at various university hospitals, the diversity of Dr Gramley’s specialisations is remarkable. The internist and cardiologist specialises in arrythmias and hypertension. He wrote his PhD thesis on atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmias. He devotes particular attention to these topics at the ETHIANUM.
Dr. Gramley performs all implantation procedures and follow-ups of all types of defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers at the ETHIANUM. He also performs transoesophageal echocardiographies, i.e. ultrasound examinations of the heart by way of the food pipe. Non-invasive detection of circulatory disorders using stress echocardiography help complete cardiological services at the ETHIANUM. At the ETHIANUM, Dr. Gramley has all the time he needs as an internist to do his work and help his clients: “The working conditions for us doctors at the ETHIANUM are ideal. In addition to the intensive dialogue and cooperation between the specialists, I can take all the time I need to thoroughly take patients’ histories and discuss results,” says the specialist in internal medicine. “After all, we often touch on sensitive lifestyle issues, so our recommendations for change can have a significant influence on people’s lifes.”
In addition to all these qualifications, Dr. Gramley has extensive experience in the field of research. His expertise is characterised by a wide range of consulting and expert activities for research and industry.
Dr. Gramley is married and his wife is also a medical doctor. Their two children are growing up bilingually. His leisure time is characterised by a wide range of activities with his family and a love of gardening. The passionate runner also keeps fit by running marathons and half marathons and estimates his annual mileage at well over 1,200 kilometres.
Career history
- Head of the Prevention Department at the ETHIANUM Clinic Heidelberg since March 2020
- Senior attending physician at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
- More than 15 years of experience at various university hospitals
- Complementary study visits to Alabama, USA, and France
- Medical studies in Münster and North Carolina, USA
Specialities
- SpecialitiesInternal medicine
- Cardiology
- Rhythmology
“It is not uncommon for us to touch on crucial lifestyle issues, so our recommendations for change can have a significant influence on life planning.”
DR. FELIX GRAMLEY, MD, PHD
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DR. FELIX GRAMLEY, MD, PHD
FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional qualifications
09/2000 Certificate abdominal ultrasound according to DGUM
12/2007 Board certification in emergency medicine
01/2008 Licence in accordance with the Radiation Protection Ordinance
05/2010 Elected Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
11/2010 Certification as an investigator for clinical trials
02/2011 Certified expert in ICD therapy
01/2012 Certified expert in cardiac contractility therapy (CCM)
05/2014 German Cardiac Society certification as arrhythmia specialist (catheter ablation and pacemaker/ICD therapy)
06/2014 German Cardiac Society certification as interventional cardiologist
09/2014 Certified expert in pacemaker therapy
05/2015 Certified expert for the implantation of LAA occluders (Watchman)
06/2016 German Hypertension League certification as hypertension specialist
03/2017 Certified sleep apnoea expert according to BUB guidelines
10/2022 German Cardiac Society certification in cardiovascular sleep medicine
Memberships
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
German Society for Cardiology (DGK)
German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM)
Atrial fibrillation competence network
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Contact
For all questions relating to preventive medicine, Dr. Gramley at the ETHIANUM is the right person to contact. You are welcome to contact our specialist for internal medicine and cardiology here. Simply and easily via the direct form or by telephone on +49 6221 8723-159
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