Philipp Ehlermann

Dr. Philipp Ehlermann is a Senior Lecturer in the Medical Faculty at Heidelberg University, affiliated with the Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pulmonology. He serves as Senior Physician at the Heart Transplant Center, Medical Director of the Cardiomyopathy Outpatient Clinic and Heart Transplant Clinic, and Head of the Carditis Team (Epi-, Peri-Myocarditis). He is a member of the Management Board at the Institute for Cardiomyopathies Heidelberg and leads the Pregnancy Heart Team.

• Education: Studied at Heidelberg University (1990-1996), earned a PhD in 1999 from the University of Lübeck for research on S100A1 protein in myocardial diseases.

His research focuses on genetic causes of heart muscle diseases, heart failure, and heart support systems (Assist Devices), with additional expertise in cardiovascular genetics, antibiotic stewardship, and heart transplantation. His work includes meta-analyses on genetic mutations in cardiomyopathies, heart transplantation outcomes, and systemic embolism mechanisms.

Dr. Ehlermann's recent publications analyze trends in long-term heart rate management post-transplantation, atrial flutter risk factors, and non-compaction cardiomyopathy. He has contributed to understanding sarcomere mutation impacts and thoracic aortic disease.

As a clinician-scientist, he holds certifications in cardiovascular genetics, antibiotic stewardship, and infectious disease management in cardiology contexts. He leads multidisciplinary teams including the Pregnancy Heart Team and Carditis Team, integrating clinical and research expertise in cardiovascular care.