About
Md. Aytaj Karimova
Assistant
My professional interests include thoracic surgery, surgical education, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
Profile
Biography
I am a medical professional working in the field of thoracic surgery at Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Germany.
I graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University, where I studied Human Medicine between 2017 and 2023. My academic and clinical development has included clinical placements at university hospitals in Germany and Türkiye.
My professional interests include thoracic surgery, surgical education, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
Education
Education and qualifications
2017–2023
Azerbaijan Medical University
Doctor
Position
Current professional position
Position
Assistant
Department
Thoracic Surgery
Workplace
Universitätsmedizin Mainz
Location
Germany
- Lung Diseases: Clinical assessment and surgical management of selected benign and malignant lung conditions.
- Pleural Diseases: Clinical management of pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and other pleural disorders.
- Thoracic Oncology: Multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning for thoracic malignancies, particularly lung cancer.
- Mediastinal Conditions: Clinical evaluation and management of selected diseases affecting the mediastinum.
- Chest Wall Conditions: Assessment of selected chest wall disorders and their surgical treatment options.
Career
Career timeline
Current
Mainz Klinik
Assistant
Turkey
Student
Turkey University
Expertise
Areas of expertise
01
Lung Diseases
Clinical assessment and surgical management of selected benign and malignant lung conditions.
02
Thoracic Oncology
Multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning for thoracic malignancies, particularly lung cancer
03
Chest Wall Conditions
Assessment of selected chest wall disorders and their surgical treatment options
Extra notes
Mainz
Research
Research and Academic Interests
01
Thoracic Oncology and Lung Cancer
Focus on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of lung cancer, including advances in tumour staging, surgical decision-making, and individualised treatment strategies.
02
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Interest in modern surgical techniques, particularly video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted procedures, with an emphasis on surgical precision, patient safety, and postoperative recovery.
03
Multidisciplinary Thoracic Care
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in thoracic medicine, integrating surgical expertise, diagnostic imaging, oncology, and perioperative care to improve treatment planning and patient outcomes.