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Dr. med. Theresa Hermine Herttrich
Specialist in internal medicine & palliative medicine, M.Sc. in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUM)
As a specialist in internal medicine and palliative medicine, I have extensive experience with acutely and chronically ill patients in the fields of cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology and oncology. In addition, through my postgraduate studies I am familiar with Eastern medicine (M.Sc. in Traditional Chinese Medicine / TU Munich). My goal is to provide holistic care for my patients.
My work is characterized by empathy, thorough examinations and careful, guideline-based treatment. I also have access to an extensive medical network.
Qualifications
- General university entrance qualification in Regensburg, 2004
- Medical license (Approbation) at the University of Leipzig, 2012
- Clinical research and doctorate at the University of Leipzig (Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
- Clinical training at Isarklinikum Munich (cardiology), Munich Klinik Schwabing (hematology & oncology, stem cell transplantation and palliative medicine; infectious and tropical medicine) as well as Klinikum Dritter Orden (gastroenterology and hematology & oncology)
Board certification as a specialist in internal medicine by the Bavarian Medical Association (BLÄK), 2019 - Employment at the Department of Palliative Medicine, LMU Munich, 2019–2022
Additional qualification “Palliative Medicine” awarded by the Bavarian Medical Association (BLÄK), 2021 - Studies in Chinese medicine at TU Munich, 2021–2024
M.Sc. in Traditional Chinese Medicine, TU Munich, 2024 - Lecturer at the Interdisciplinary Pain Clinic (City Center) – University Hospital Munich, since 2023
- Clinical practice in the internal medicine primary care practice of Tanja Braß, 2023–2024
- Lecturer and member of SMS – Societas Medicinae Sinensis, International Society for Chinese Medicine, since 2023
- Lecturer in auricular acupuncture at the SMS medical school in Hamburg and Munich, since 2025
Additional experience
Basic course in echocardiography (DEGUM), 2015; intensive and emergency medicine, 2017; psychosomatic basic care (LPM), 2019.
Publications
- Title: Impact of Sleep on Chemerin and Progranulin Levels in Overweight/Obese and Normal-Weight Adolescents
Authors: Johann Daxer, Theresa Herttrich, Mandy Vogel, Andreas Hiemisch, Kathrin Scheuermann, Antje Körner, Jürgen Kratzsch, Wieland Kiess, Mirja Quante - Title: Association of sleep characteristics with adiposity markers in children
Authors: Theresa Herttrich, Johann Daxer, Andreas Hiemisch, Jens Kluge, Andreas Merkenschlager, Jürgen Kratzsch, Kathrin Scheuermann, Oskar G. Jenni, Antje Körner, Wieland Kiess, Mirja Quante - Title: Milk and dairy products in Chinese dietetics
Author: Theresa Herttrich
Memberships:
In private practice for Traditional Chinese Medicine and internal medicine since 2025.
Annett Hepler
Practice management & patient care
- 1994–1996 Retail sales clerk
- 1996–1998 “Team 2000” training program to become a department manager
- March 1999 Department manager, self-service department store in Mühldorf am Inn
- Sep 2000 Temporary employment agency assignment at Viag Interkom (accounts payable)
- Sep 2001 Permanent position at Viag Interkom (accounts payable)
- March 2021 Permanent position in holistic pain therapy (Dr. med. Jana Hein) in practice management
Latest Posts
Recent articles from the practice on TCM, acupuncture, internal medicine and questions around private practice care.
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