Maksim Vdovichenko

Maksim Vdovichenko is an experienced anesthesiologist specializing in intensive care and pain therapy. His professional work covers the full spectrum of anesthesia — from elective procedures in general, visceral, vascular, thoracic, gynecological, ENT, maxillofacial, and orthopedic surgery to advanced cardiac interventions (TAVI, Mitral Clip, Watchman). He provides anesthesia for children from 6 months of age, masters a wide range of regional anesthesia techniques, and is actively involved in the emergency management of critically ill patients. Since December 2022, Dr. Vdovichenko has served as Senior Consultant for Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Therapy at Elisabeth Hospital Essen, combining clinical practice with leadership and teaching responsibilities.

Postgraduate Medical Education and Professional Career

• Since 12/2022: Senior Consultant, Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Therapy, Elisabeth Hospital Essen, Germany

• 2021–2022: Consultant Anesthesiologist, Elisabeth Hospital Essen, Germany

• 2017–2021: Specialist training in Anesthesiology, St. Anna Hospital Duisburg & Elisabeth Hospital Essen, Germany

• 2014–2016: Specialist training in General, Visceral, and Vascular Surgery, Klinikum Bad Salzungen, Germany

• 2013–2014: Guest physician, General Surgery & Orthopedics, District Hospital Wolfratshausen, Germany

• 2012–2013: Surgical residency, Hospital No. 3, Chelyabinsk, Russia

• 2006–2012: Medical studies, Chelyabinsk State Medical Academy, Russia — State Examination, Medical License (Russia)

• 2016: German Medical License (Approbation)

Scientific and Professional Activities

• Supervision and training of residents, medical students, and junior specialists in anesthesiology and intensive care

• Acting head of operating theatre management, intensive care unit, obstetric anesthesia, and cardiac anesthesia departments

• Coordination and organization of surgical workflows in OR management

• Active participation in emergency services, intensive care transport, and acute pain service