Bernhard Hofer, M.D., Florian Liebl & Colleagues

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Dr. Bernhard Hofer and Florian Liebl, specialists for visceral surgery and proctology

Professional help for all questions around the buttocks

The friendly practice in the Luitpoldblock introduces itself

Get to know our dedicated specialists for visceral surgery and proctology and the team around the proctologists Dr. Bernhard Hofer and Florian Liebl. Learn more about the development and equipment of our treatment center for coccygeal fistulas (sinus pilonidalis).

You will also find useful information about travel and treatment costs. Did you know that we have full authorization to treat and operate on insured persons of all statutory and private health insurance companies?

Dr. Bernhard Hofer and Florian Liebl are specialists in visceral surgery and proctology certified by the State Medical Association.

Membership in professional societies

Two specialists in conversation
Proctologists Liebl and Hofer from the treatment center Pilonidal Sinus

31 years of clinical experience: learning from the best and being among the best

The motivation for setting up as a proctologist in Munich in 2012 was the idea of showing great competence in a small area. In the often neglected fistula and anal surgery I want to offer nothing less than the best therapy. The basis of my work as a proctologist was the further training with Prof. Thorolf Hager, founding member of the German Society for Coloproctology, and editor of the journal "coloproctology"

Numerous further training courses, participation in congresses and internships, among others at the renowned St. Marks Hospital in London, provided the further building blocks for her own therapy concept.

Officially certified competence

Employee specialist of the practice

Dr. Susanne Schuster

Susanne Schuster, MD

Specialist for surgery

Conservative consultation

Dr. Schuster has been working as a surgeon since 1992 and has strengthened our medical team since 2018. As the good soul of our conservative consultation hours, she is particularly experienced in proctological diagnostics and all non-surgical treatment options for hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal fissures, as well as in optimizing the pelvic floor and digestion. In addition to the established methods, she also knows many a home remedy and can give you useful advice on nutrition. In many cases, this eliminates the need for surgery.

Should an operation nevertheless be necessary, Dr. Schuster will of course refer you to the operating specialists Hofer and Liebl.

Development of the Pilonidal Sinus Center

In 1996, during my residency training as an assistant physician at the University Hospital in Mainz, I performed my very first operation - coincidentally, the conventional removal of a pilonidal sinus, which is quite unjustifiably considered a beginner's operation in many hospitals. In 2004, as one of the first surgeons in Germany, I entered completely new territory with pit picking operations in Starnberg. A colleague who had himself been affected by a Pilonidal Sinus initiated a process of rethinking with his descriptions of the long and painful healing process. In an exchange with the pit-picking pioneer John Bascom from the USA, I developed our now successful surgical method. With over 6500 operations performed, we have among the greatest experience in this technique among proctologists in Germany.

over 6000 sinus pilonidalis ops since 2013
Treatment and intervention statistics since the practice was founded (2023 projection)
Doctena Award 2019 Certificate
We've just been presented with the Doctena Award excellent
Re Certification Competence Center Proctology 2020
Competence Center Proctology
Re-certification as a competence centre by the Professional Association of Coloproctologists (BCD) in autumn 2020
Blue light for the laser operation of Pilonidal Sinus
The blue laser
The Intros Dios 470 nm laser opens up new possibilities. The blue laser light cuts even more precisely and avoids bleeding. Optimal tissue protection ensures shorter healing time.
Authorisation for further training 2019
Authorization for further training in proctology
Dr. Bernhard Hofer is fully accredited for further training in the additional title of proctology by the Bavarian State Medical Association.
Certificate Competence Center Proctology
Competence Center Proctology
Re-certification as a centre of excellence by the Professional Association of Coloproctologists (BCD) recognises the quality and quantity of our treatments. A nice recognition!
Near infrared Laser, for anal surgeries and sealing of Pilonidal sinuses
New surgical and therapeutic laser
The Intros Lina 980 nm 30 W is a powerful laser for rectal surgery and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). A precise tool that supports wound healing!
Practice conversion
Complete renovation of the practice
The holiday period is used to polish up the practice. 3 weeks of drywall construction, installation and flooring create an elegant ambience in which the patients can feel comfortable.
Practice of love at the handover
Proctological Practice Munich
The "vascular surgery living room" of PD Dr. Sieghart von Liebe becomes the Proctological Practice Munich with specialization in proctology and the Pilonidal Sinus.
Ceralas 15
My first laser
The biolitec Ceralas 1470 nm laser for the treatment of fistulas and haemorrhoids is supplied. This makes us the first practice in Munich to offer laser proctology. Experience with it exists since 2011.
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Start in practice
After 20 years of employment in 2 university clinics, 1 clinic of the main focus and 2 clinics of regular care, I arrived in the practice, initially employed by Dr. v. Liebe.
Reconnaissance bow Pilonidalsinus Starnberg 1
First pit picking operations
In exchange with pioneer John Bascom the first pit picking operations at Starnberg Hospital are a success. The demand for the gentle technique is increasing...
Dr. Hofer Dachau Hospital
Assistant Medical Director Hospital Dachau
Own consultation hour proctology. First laser operations with the biolitec laser. Retrospective study in the context of a doctoral thesis.
University Hospital Mainz
Conventional operations for Pilonidal Sinus
The "Butcher" method is taught in the specialist training at the University Hospital Mainz: excision with 2 cm "distance to safety
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Your way to us: Travel options and connections

The fastest way to reach us

You can book train connections and long-distance buses conveniently with trainline, for example.

Picture gallery: Our practice in Luitpoldblock

Jobs - Applications

We are a small practice with a stable core staff. Nevertheless, there are sometimes personnel changes in our practice. You are welcome to apply here even if there is no vacancy at the moment. If you agree, we will keep your contact details in case a vacancy arises at short notice.

Online application