Felix Balzer

Prof. Dr. Dr. Felix Balzer serves as W3 tenured Professor for Medical Data Science at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Einstein Center Digital Future, while also directing the Institute of Medical Informatics and holding the position of Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). His unique dual expertise bridges medical requirements and information technology, translating computer science into practical medical applications that improve patient care while addressing clinician workload challenges.

Dr. Balzer's research spans Medical Data Science, Healthcare Digitalization, and Patient-Centered IT Solutions. His educational background combines medicine (MD from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg) and computer science (MSc), with board certification in anesthesiology and a PhD in Informatics from Humboldt University. His interdisciplinary approach is evident in his co-initiation of the Digital Urban Center for Aging and Health (DUCAH), which addresses the intersection of digitization, urbanization, and health.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on healthcare digital transformation, with recent work emphasizing patient monitoring systems, secondary data use, and integration of digital tools into clinical workflows. His research demonstrates consistent growth in impact, with publications spanning clinical medicine, computer science, healthcare management, and medical education.

• Certificate 'Medical Informatics' (GMDS/GI/BVMI)

As an educator, Dr. Balzer develops medical informatics curricula with emphasis on interdisciplinary training. His leadership extends to practical healthcare transformation at Charité, including implementation of new electronic medical record systems and serving as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Digitalization since February 2025. His vision includes patient-centered digital tools that enable pre-visit check-ins, real-time wait information, and greater patient involvement in healthcare decisions.

Dr. Balzer actively addresses the ethical dimensions of healthcare digitalization, recognizing that technological advances must balance innovation with data protection and patient autonomy. His work with the ECDF facilitates the interdisciplinary collaboration necessary to address these complex challenges holistically.