Dietmar Wittmann

Who is Dietmar Wittmann?

Dietmar H. Wittmann, M.D., Ph.D., FACS is an academic surgeon specializing in complex abdominal surgery. He was associated with the following medical schools: University of Hamburg, Germany, University of Düsseldorf, Germany, University of California San Francisco Medical School, Hahnemann Medical School, Philadelphia, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Marshfield Campus. In addition to his clinical work, research experience, writing and teaching appointments, he is mostly known for his work relating to intra-abdominal infections, abdominal compartment syndrome and staged abdominal repair. Dr. Wittmann introduced the concept of calculated antimicrobial therapy and is the inventor of a fascia prosthesis for temporary abdominal closure, the Artificial Bur Closure or Wittmann Patch.