Carsten Buhmann

Prof. Carsten Buhmann is a senior physician and neurology professor at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Neurology. He leads the Parkinson Day Clinic and the medical management unit at the UKE (Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf). His expertise centers on Parkinson’s disease, neurorehabilitation, and movement disorders, with a focus on deep brain stimulation, driving fitness assessment, and interventional therapies.

Research interests include optimizing clinical care for Parkinson’s patients, neuroimaging for differential diagnosis (e.g., FDG-PET), and exploring cannabis-based therapies. He has been annually recognized by FOCUS Magazine as a top neurology specialist in Parkinson’s care since 2015. Awards also include leadership roles in professional societies like the German Society of Neurology (DGN).

Key contributions include guidelines for Parkinson’s diagnosis and management, studies on speech and swallowing impairments, and telemedicine applications. Collaborations span clinical trials (e.g., DYSparkLE trial on swallowing safety) and device-aided therapies (e.g., DBS effects on driving performance). His work integrates clinical practice, research innovation, and patient-centered outcomes.