Dr. med. Carlo Wilke
Director of the Parkinson’s Center at Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht
Specialist in Neurology
Medical Expertise
Dr. med. Carlo Wilke is a specialist in neurology specializing in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, atypical Parkinsonian syndromes, and complex movement disorders. He has headed the Parkinson’s Center at Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht since 2025.
He completed his residency in neurology at the University Hospital of Tübingen, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. There, he gained extensive clinical and scientific experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.
A particular focus of his current work is on the individualized treatment of patients at various stages of Parkinson’s disease. In addition to drug therapy, he has expertise in managing complex treatment modalities such as drug infusion pumps and deep brain stimulation. In rehabilitation, he takes an interprofessional approach to maintain or improve mobility, independence, and quality of life for as long as possible.
Dr. Wilke combines his clinical work with a strong commitment to scientific research. His research focuses in particular on neurodegenerative diseases and their early detection.
Clinical Areas of Focus
- Parkinson’s disease
- Atypical Parkinson’s syndromes
- Complex movement disorders
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Early-onset and frontotemporal dementias
- Medication Pumps for Advanced Parkinson's Disease
- Deep brain stimulation
- Early detection and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases
Professional Career and Qualifications
- Since 2025: Director of the Parkinson’s Center at Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht in Switzerland
- Since 2023: Medical practice at Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht, initially as a senior physician
- 2023: Certified as a specialist in neurology
- 2021–2022: Resident at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital of Tübingen in Germany
- 2014–2023: Specialization in neurology at the University Hospital of Tübingen in Germany
- 2014: Licensed to practice medicine and awarded a Ph.D. in Medicine (Dr. med.) from the University of Tübingen
- 2006–2014: Studied medicine at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen in Germany
Research Activities
Dr. Wilke has many years of experience in clinical research on neurodegenerative diseases. His scientific work includes, among other things, Parkinson’s disease, biomarkers for the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases, and rare and genetically caused neurological disorders.
He is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications in international journals and integrates the latest research findings into his clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation.