Dr. Peter Albers

Dr. Peter Albers, MD (Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.)

Dr. Peter Albers is a urologist at Düsseldorf University Hospital in Düsseldorf, Germany. He is known for prostate cancer screening and urologic oncology.

Professor Albers has directed the Department of Urology at Düsseldorf University Hospital since 2008 and, since 2020, also heads the Personalized Early Detection of Prostate Cancer division at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). He leads PROBASE, a large German trial of risk-adapted PSA screening that has already influenced German prostate cancer guidelines.

About Dr. Peter Albers – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Peter Albers, MD (Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.)
• Credentials: MD (Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.)
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Prostate cancer early detection; testicular germ cell tumours; bladder cancer; urologic oncology
• Current Role: Professor and Chairman, Department of Urology, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf; Division Head, Personalized Early Detection of Prostate Cancer, DKFZ Heidelberg
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: German and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Düsseldorf University Hospital
• Address: Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Klinik für Urologie, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
• Phone: +49 211 81-18110 (department office); private outpatient clinic +49 211 81-18424
• Fax and Email: Department fax +49 211 81-18676; international patients office COIP@med.uni-duesseldorf.de
• Website: uniklinik-duesseldorf.de
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Peter Albers:

• Prostate cancer and PSA-based early detection
• Testicular cancer, including robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
• Bladder cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Reconstructive urology

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: Universities of Aachen and Mainz
• Surgical and Urology Training: Universities of Mainz and Bonn; board certification in urology at Bonn University (1996)
• Habilitation: 1997; Professor of Urology, Bonn University (2002)
• Earlier Posts: Chairman of Urology, Klinikum Kassel (2003-2008)

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Facharzt für Urologie (German board certification, 1996)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the regional medical chamber (Landesärztekammer)
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Düsseldorf University Hospital; Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf; German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg

Insurance

The department treats patients with statutory (gesetzliche) and private health insurance; private and international patients have separate contact points. Confirm coverage for your specific plan with the clinic.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Principal investigator of the PROBASE prostate cancer screening trial
• President of the German Cancer Society (2016-2018); Medical Director of the CIO Düsseldorf comprehensive cancer centre (2018-2022)
• Leads the EAU Genitourinary Oncology Council; board member of the European Cancer Organisation (2025-2027)
• EAU European Urology Platinum Award (2024); more than 300 peer-reviewed papers

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Düsseldorf University Hospital department page and CV (uniklinik-duesseldorf.de), checked October 1, 2026
• European Cancer Organisation profile (europeancancer.org, updated July 2026), checked October 1, 2026
• DKFZ research profile (dkfz.de), checked October 1, 2026
• Ärztekammer Nordrhein register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Peter Albers known for?

Dr. Peter Albers is known for prostate cancer screening and urologic oncology.

Where does Dr. Peter Albers practice?

He practices at Düsseldorf University Hospital in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What conditions does Dr. Peter Albers treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer early detection, testicular cancer and other urologic cancers.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Peter Albers?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Düsseldorf University Hospital before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Düsseldorf University Hospital.