Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel

Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel, MD, PhD

Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel is a urologist at University Hospitals Leuven in Leuven, Belgium. He is known for urologic oncology.

Professor Van Poppel is emeritus professor of urology at KU Leuven and spent his career in urologic cancer surgery at University Hospitals Leuven. He has led European Association of Urology policy work, including the campaign for early detection programmes for prostate cancer in Europe.

About Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Hendrik Van Poppel, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Urologic oncology; prostate cancer; kidney cancer; cancer policy
• Current Role: Emeritus Professor of Urology, KU Leuven; EAU policy leadership
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Dutch and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: As an emeritus professor his clinical availability is limited; contact UZ Leuven urology for current consultants
• 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: University Hospitals Leuven
• Address: UZ Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
• Phone: +32 16 33 22 11 (UZ Leuven switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: uzleuven.be
• 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. Hendrik Van Poppel:

• Prostate cancer
• Kidney cancer and nephron-sparing surgery
• Testicular cancer
• Early detection of prostate cancer

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: KU Leuven; dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Urology (Belgian specialist recognition)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Belgian Order of Physicians
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: University Hospitals Leuven; KU Leuven; European Association of Urology

Insurance

Care is reimbursed through Belgian health insurance (mutualité / ziekenfonds). Whether Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel applies agreed (conventionné) fees was not confirmed; ask the hospital before your visit.

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

• Led EAU policy work on prostate cancer early detection in the European Union
• Former EAU Adjunct Secretary General
• Long publication record in urologic oncology

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• UZ Leuven and KU Leuven profiles
• European Association of Urology (uroweb.org)
• Belgian Order of Physicians
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel known for?

Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel is known for urologic oncology.

Where does Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel practice?

He practices at University Hospitals Leuven in Leuven, Belgium.

What conditions does Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel treat?

He focuses on prostate, kidney and testicular cancer.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Hendrik Van Poppel?

Use the Book An Appointment button to send an enquiry. As an emeritus professor, his clinic time is limited, so UZ Leuven may direct you to a colleague.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

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