Peter Kronenberg, MD
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Fellow of the European Board of Urology
Former President of PETRA Urogroup
ESU (European School of Urology) Faculty/Trainer
Former Commanding Medical Officer

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Dr. Peter Kronenberg is a highly accomplished urologist with a diverse academic and professional background spanning multiple countries. He studied Medicine at Justus Liebig University in Giessen (Germany) and at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, NOVA University in Lisbon (Portugal). After completing a year of residency in Internal Medicine, he transitioned to military medicine in 2006, embarking on a distinguished career as an army doctor. He completed his urology residency (2008–2014) at Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando Fonseca in Amadora, Portugal.

Dr. Kronenberg pursued specialized training through fellowships at renowned institutions, including the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, USA, with Prof. Edson Pontes in 2010, and Hôpital Tenon in Paris, France, with Prof. Olivier Traxer in 2012. These experiences enhanced his expertise in urological oncology, endourology, and advanced surgical techniques.

As a leading figure in urology, Dr. Kronenberg is a frequent participant and presenter at prestigious international and national urology conferences, sharing his insights on topics such as laser lithotripsy, urological oncology, and female stress urinary incontinence. He is regularly invited as a faculty member at prominent urological events and is widely recognized for doing live surgeries, state-of-the-art lectures, and organizing hands-on training courses in flexible ureterorenoscopy.

Dr. Kronenberg has authored numerous book chapters and articles published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Urology, BJU International, Urology, and World Journal of Urology. His groundbreaking research in laser lithotripsy, including recent contributions to The Journal of Urology, is reshaping global practices in the field. He is also a dedicated peer reviewer for journals like European Urology and Journal of Endourology, and serves on the editorial board of the World Journal of Urology.

Among his accolades are multiple international and national awards, including 1st prize for Best Video Presentation at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association and the Article of the Year 2015 Award from the World Journal of Urology. Recently, he has also been advancing HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) treatment for prostate cancer in Portugal alongside Dr. Ricardo Cruz.

Dr. Kronenberg is co-founder and former president of PETRA (Progress in Endourology, Technology, and Research Association) and, since 2024, an Associate Member of the EAU Section of Endourology. His current research focuses on the development of Super Pulsed Thulium Fiber Laser technology, a breakthrough in laser lithotripsy. He practices at Hospital CUF Descobertas in Lisbon, where he lives with his wife, two children, and their cat.