Miss Kerstin Oestreich
GMC: 6154004Professional statement
Miss Kerstin Oestreich is a highly respected and internationally trained consultant plastic,cosmetic and hand surgeon based in Birmingham. She is renowned for her expertise in cosmetic breast surgery as well as labiaplasty and tummy tuck procedures. Additional to plastic and cosmetic surgery, Miss Oestreich also specialises in hand and wrist surgery and treats both adults and children.
Miss Oestreich qualified in medicine in 1995 in Heidelberg-Mannheim, Germany before undertaking further surgical training in Mannheim-Ludwigshafen, Germany, Dublin, Ireland and Singapore. She qualified as a specialist plastic surgeon in 2006 while training at one of Europe’s largest plastic surgery units in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Following this, she completed a hand surgery fellowship as well as specialist training in wrist arthroscopy at a number of locations across Europe. Miss Oestreich has attended numerous courses and meetings specialising in cosmetic hand surgery. Miss Oestreich was appointed as a consultant plastic and hand surgeon in 2007 at Salisbury’s NHS Foundation Trust, which has one of the UK’s largest plastic surgery departments. She is an honorary consultant plastic and hand surgeon at Derby’s renowned Pulvertaft Hand Centre. From 2014 until recently, Miss Oestreich held a position as a plastic consultant in the prestigious Birmingham Children's Hospital, building a comprehensive paediatric wrist service. She has now turned her focus on her private practice in the west Midlands.
Miss Oestreich sees private patients at the renowned Kat &Co clinic in Birmingham, Spire Little Aston Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, as well as Priory Hospital in Birmingham and the Westbourne Centre in Birmingham.
Additional to her wealth of clinical training and experience, Miss Oestreich has also been awarded a degree in European healthcare leadership from INSEAD, France and a Master’s degree in healthcare management. In 2009, she was presented with a leadership award from Health Foundation London and has been instrumental in implementing changes to healthcare systems at a national level. She regularly presents and lectures on her areas of expertise at meetings around the world and has authored numerous publications, which appear in peer-reviewed journals, as well as several book chapters.
Clinics
The Priory Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Edgbaston, Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UG,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant plastic and hand surgeon, Kat and Co Aesthetics (2020 - present)
Subspecialties
- Anti-wrinkle treatment
- Arm lift
Professional memberships
- Member, Asociacion Colombiana De Cirurgia de la Mano
- Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
Education
- MD, Medical degree, Ruprecht Karl Universität Heidelberg (1993)
- CCT, Specialist General Surgeon, Medical Association of Baden-Württemberg, Germany (2000)
Teaching posts
- Lecturer, Birmingham City University (2015 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Miss Oestreich has been appointed to lead a number of multi-disciplinary teams throughout her esteemed career, including those which meet on paediatric wrist pathologies and hand radiology for complex cases, amongst others.
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Miss Oestreich's academic work on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Leadership award, Health Foundation London (2009)
Languages spoken
- German
- English
Reviews
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- I am over the moon with my ETT kerstin has magic hands from the first time I seen her my first consultation I knew it was her. I was going to go with. She’s such a lovely woman and a great surgeon. I can’t thank her enough 100% recommendDoctor's response -Thank you so much for you kind feedback !
- I had an excellent experience from first consult to final post-op appt.Kerstin is an exceptionally competent and compassionate surgeon.Her experience and expertise is evident at every touch point.I am thrilled with my results.Doctor's response -Dear Helena, thank you so much for your kindness and lovely feedback. I am very happy that you enjoy the journey with us and the result even more!
- Kerstin was very informative and was happy to answer any questions my 12 year old had about his operation. Lovely bedside manner and I would definitely recommend Kerstin to anyone.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your kind feedback and it is lovely to hear, that your son had a good experience considering the circumstances of having surgery. Best wishes!
- Treatment under Dr Oestreich for Carpal Tunnel. The whole experience from initial consultation through to surgery has been completely trouble free. 6 weeks post operation you can hardly see where I had the surgery. I highly recommend her friendly and very personable approach.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I am so pleased for you that the surgery and outcome has been a success. Thank you for your kind words!
- Miss Kerstin, a highly professional and compassionate surgeon, demonstrated a clear understanding of my aesthetic goals. She recommended a FDL abdominoplasty with muscle repair I am extremely pleased with the results, which have significantly improved my quality of life.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and I am happy for you being able to enjoy the final result so much! Well done, as the procedure is tough on anyone and you have been examplary! Thank you also for your kind words!