Dr. med. Timo A. Spanholtz is a German specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery with extensive international training and many years of clinical experience. He is the owner and medical director of the Praxisklinik am Rosengarten in Bergisch Gladbach near Cologne, where he offers the full spectrum of modern aesthetic and selected reconstructive and hand surgical procedures in a private setting. His clinical work is characterized by a strong focus on patient safety, evidencebased methods and long-term, natural-looking results.

After studying human medicine and obtaining his medical degree (Dr. med.) with a thesis in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Spanholtz completed comprehensive specialist training in plastic and aesthetic surgery. During this time he worked at renowned university hospitals and specialized centers in Germany and abroad, including positions in Great Britain, South Africa and Switzerland. These international posts allowed him to deepen his expertise in reconstructive plastic surgery, complex wound treatment, hand surgery and advanced aesthetic techniques while working in multidisciplinary teams and teaching junior colleagues.

Before establishing his own clinic, Dr. Spanholtz held senior roles in university medicine, including appointments as consultant and deputy head of department in large tertiary care hospitals. In these posts he bore responsibility for the supervision of residents and fellows, the organization of operating schedules and outpatient clinics, and the implementation of quality and safety standards. He was involved in demanding reconstructive cases as well as cosmetic procedures and contributed to clinical research and teaching programmes. This background in academic medicine continues to influence his structured, guideline-oriented approach in private practice.