David Duncker

Prof. Dr. David Duncker serves as Professor and Head of the Hannover Heart Rhythm Center at Hannover Medical School's Department of Cardiology and Angiology, with additional roles as Deputy Head of Rhythmology and Electrophysiology and Senior Consultant.

Academic Background:

• Medical Degree: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (2002-2008)
• Doctoral Thesis (Dr. med., 2010)
• Board Certification: Internal Medicine & Cardiology (2015)
• Certification: Special Rhythmology – EP & Devices (2015)
• Board Certification: Genetic Counseling (Internal Medicine, 2016)
• Habilitation: Internal Medicine (2018)

His research integrates electrophysiology, device therapy, and genetic mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias. Current work focuses on advancing ablation techniques for complex arrhythmias, optimizing cardiac device diagnostics, and developing personalized treatment algorithms for inherited rhythm disorders through translational research.

Professional Recognition:

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC, 2019)
• Fellow of the European Heart Rhythm Association (FEHRA, 2020)
• Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS, 2023)

As clinical leader of the Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Prof. Duncker directs a multidisciplinary team managing over 2,000 complex arrhythmia cases annually. His supervision emphasizes evidence-based decision-making and technical excellence in electrophysiology procedures, with active collaboration across European cardiac research networks.

The Center operates as a tertiary referral hub for complex rhythm disorders, featuring state-of-the-art electrophysiology labs, genetic counseling services, and dedicated device clinics. Current initiatives include AI-driven arrhythmia prediction models and international trials on novel ablation technologies.