Dr. Berthold Koletzko, MD, PhD

Berthold Koletzko, MD, PhD, is a paediatrician specialising in nutrition and metabolic medicine affiliated with Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU University of Munich in Munich, Germany, specialising in paediatric nutrition and metabolic medicine. He holds the position of Else Kroner Senior Professor of Paediatrics and Head of the Division of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine.

His principal interests are infant feeding, breastfeeding and human milk composition; early nutrition programming of long term health; and childhood obesity prevention. Among the honours held by Dr. Berthold Koletzko is the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Doctors who move into nutrition research produce the studies that underpin national dietary guidance, and many also teach the next generation of clinicians. Dr. Berthold Koletzko is associated above all with paediatric nutrition and metabolic medicine.

Dr. Berthold Koletzko Professional Profile

• Full Name And Credentials: Berthold Koletzko, MD, PhD
• Profession: Paediatrician specialising in nutrition and metabolic medicine
• Field Of Focus: Paediatric nutrition and metabolic medicine
• Current Position: Else Kroner Senior Professor of Paediatrics and Head of the Division of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine
• Institution: Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU University of Munich
• Location: Munich, Germany
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Dr. Berthold Koletzko Education History

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: Medicine, University of Munster
• Specialty Training: Paediatrics at Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg Soweto, South Africa, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania, and the children’s hospital of the University of Dusseldorf
• Fellowship: Postdoctoral work in clinical nutrition and metabolism, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto
• Academic Appointment: Appointed Professor of Paediatrics at LMU Munich in 1992

Dr. Berthold Koletzko Scope Of Work

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Berthold Koletzko as centred on:

• Infant feeding, breastfeeding and human milk composition
• Early nutrition programming of long term health
• Childhood obesity prevention
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids in child development
• Clinical nutrition in hospitalised children

Appointments And Leadership Roles Of Dr. Berthold Koletzko

• Else Kroner Senior Professor of Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, LMU University of Munich
• Head of the Division of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital
• President of the European Academy of Paediatrics
• Editor in Chief of Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism and of World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Associate Editor of Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
• Founder and Chair of the Board of Stiftung Kindergesundheit, the Child Health Foundation, which promotes science based health in childhood and adolescence
• Past President of the Federation of International Societies of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, of ESPGHAN, of the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation, and of the German Society of Nutritional Medicine
• Coordinator of major European research programmes on early nutrition programming of adult health, including the CHOP and EarlyNutrition projects

Awards And Honours Received By Dr. Berthold Koletzko

• Lifetime Achievement Award, European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Honorary doctorates from the Universities of Granada, Pecs and Poznan
• Rated the highest ranked German researcher in paediatrics in 2024 by Research.com, based on citations and D-index
• Author of more than 1,100 scientific journal articles, 250 book chapters and 40 books
• Research funding exceeding 20 million euros since 2000, from the European Commission, the European Research Council, the German Research Council and the United States National Institutes of Health

Location Details For Dr. Berthold Koletzko

Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU University of Munich

Munich, Germany. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Paediatric Nutrition Explained

Paediatric nutrition covers feeding from pregnancy and infancy through childhood and adolescence, a period when growth is fast and nutritional needs change quickly. Research in this field examines breastfeeding and human milk composition, protein and fat intake in the first years, and how early growth patterns relate to later risk of obesity and metabolic disease. Because children cannot be treated as small adults, both the science and the clinical care are distinct.

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How To Request An Appointment With Dr. Berthold Koletzko

Dr. Berthold Koletzko heads a clinical division within a university children’s hospital, caring for children with metabolic and nutritional disorders. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Common Questions About Dr. Berthold Koletzko

What does Dr. Berthold Koletzko specialise in?

Dr. Berthold Koletzko is a paediatrician specialising in nutrition and metabolic medicine whose work centres on paediatric nutrition and metabolic medicine. Particular areas of focus include infant feeding, breastfeeding and human milk composition; and early nutrition programming of long term health.

Where is Dr. Berthold Koletzko based?

Dr. Berthold Koletzko works at Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU University of Munich in Munich, Germany.

Does Dr. Berthold Koletzko see patients?

Yes. Dr. Berthold Koletzko heads a clinical division within a university children’s hospital, caring for children with metabolic and nutritional disorders. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Berthold Koletzko study?

Medicine, University of Munster. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Berthold Koletzko?

Berthold Koletzko, MD, PhD. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Berthold Koletzko hold?

Dr. Berthold Koletzko is Else Kroner Senior Professor of Paediatrics and Head of the Division of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, based at Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU University of Munich.

Primary Sources For The Dr. Berthold Koletzko Profile

• LMU University Hospital, Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital
• Nestle Nutrition Institute author profile
• Biomedical Alliance in Europe board profile

Last Reviewed And Sourcing For Dr. Berthold Koletzko

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Nutrition Information Notice For Dr. Berthold Koletzko

Information only, not medical or dietary advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU University of Munich.