Nicole Prager
Specialist in anesthesiology, expert in lipedema counseling
As an anesthesiologist for lipedema surgeries —and as someone who has Stage III lipedema myself —I have experienced both sides of the situation.
The intensive care provided to lipedema patients in the operating room and on the ward, along with my own experience of being diagnosed, undergoing surgery, and receiving treatment, sparked in me a desire to support others with the condition and make their journey easier.
Taking a holistic view of the person is extremely important to me. A trusting conversation in an environment where people can speak openly and without prejudice is the first, crucial step.
My goal is to support patients with great empathy, drawing on my medical expertise and my own personal experiences with this condition, and to empower them to take control of their lives and feel confident.
So at PANTEA , I not only found the clinic where I had my own surgery, but also a place whose mission statement and high standards of quality I identify with— and where, as a lipedema consultant, I can share my professional and personal knowledge.
My professional focus
Lipedema surgery
- Initial consultation regarding surgical and conservative treatment options
- Holistic treatment before, during and after liposuction for lipoedema
anesthesiology
- Advice on anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Planning and administering anesthesia for outpatient procedures (as needed)
About me
Origin
Born in Munich, where I grew up happily and still call home.
Hobbies
Our cat Mira, pen-and-paper role-playing games, tabletop games, crafts with epoxy resin, video games
Interests
Women's health, travel, foreign cultures, cooking
"Every major change begins with a decision—and every good decision begins with understanding."
My career
Specialist atPANTEA®since July 2026
Since 2026, continuing education to become a menopause counselor, bHRT
Since 2021, Specialist in Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine Munich GmbH, Munich
2018–2020 Specialist in Anesthesiology, Barmherzige Brüder Hospital, Munich
2013–2014: Resident in Intensive Care Medicine, Barmherzige Brüder Hospital, Munich
2012–2013: Resident in Anesthesiology, Barmherzige Brüder Hospital, Munich
2010–2011: Resident in Anesthesiology, Paracelsus Clinic, Munich
2009–2010: Resident in Surgery, Paracelsus Clinic, Munich
2002–2009: Resident in human medicine at the Dritter Orden Hospital in Munich, the Harlaching Municipal Hospital in Munich, the Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic in downtown Munich, and the University of Jordan in Jordan
2002–2009: Studied medicine at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich
Excerpt from my continuing medical education
2026Continuing Education as a Menopause Counselor/bHRT
2020: Care of COVID-19 patients, intensive care unit
My memberships
2017–2019 Member of the “Bariatric/Obesity Surgery” Working Group
More Than Just a Job: Helping Others in Similar Situations Based on My Own Experiences
Every time I treat a patient with lipedema, I almost always hear the same story: years of suffering, countless doctor’s visits, prejudice, ignorance, and a lack of understanding from those closest to them. I’ve gone through these experiences myself . And I want to spare other patients from this by advising and supporting them at PANTEA and equipping them with knowledge and self-management skills.
After all, it is only by understanding one's own illness that one can ultimately take the right course of action.
It is a great pleasure for me to help my patients atPANTEA® by drawing on my personal experience with lipedema and my in-depth medical knowledge to provide the best possible care for them.
An excerpt from my scientific work
- Ph.D.: in progress
