Dr. med. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel

Specialist in internal medicine and nephrology, practice for holistic internal medicine, metabolic and preventive medicine in Berlin-Charlottenburg

Dr. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine with a focus on nephrology and has been running her own private practice for holistic internal medicine in Berlin-Charlottenburg since 2002. She initially studied medicine for three years in Brussels (Université libre de Bruxelles) and subsequently in Berlin; she completed her residency (internal medicine, specializing in nephrology) at the Steglitz Clinic of the Free University of Berlin, now known as Charité – Campus Benjamin Franklin.

In her practice, she combines classical internal medicine diagnostics with modern concepts of orthomolecular and hormonal medicine, as well as methods of functional and mitochondrial medicine. In addition to her medical practice, she is committed to conveying medical and biochemical knowledge in an accessible way—through lectures, interviews, and her publications on nutritional and hormonal medicine.

Professional Qualifications

Board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine with a focus on Nephrology
Studied medicine in Brussels and Berlin
Specialist training at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Has led her practice for holistic internal medicine and prevention in Berlin-Charlottenburg since 2002 (2002–June 2018: general practice and internal medicine practice covered by health insurance; since July 2018: private practice)
Areas of focus: Internal metabolic and preventive medicine, nutritional and hormonal medicine, functional medicine.
You can find more about Dr. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel’s professional background here: https://www.praxis-dr-orfanos.de/vita/

Publications / References

Book 1 (green): Nutrient Therapy. Orthomolecular Medicine & Bioidentical Hormones (TRIAS Verlag, 2022)
Book 2 blue/purple: Nutrient Therapy – The Practical Guide (TRIAS Verlag, 2023)
Interview: “How seriously should a magnesium deficiency be taken, and what consequences can it have?”, VitaminExpress (2024)
Professional Article: “Hormone Replacement Therapy as the Key to Healthy Longevity – Experiences and a Plea”, Journal of Complementary Medicine (ZKM), 4/2025, 14–19, Thieme Publishing
Book 3 Orange: Nutrient & Hormone Therapy – The Prevention Guide (TRIAS Publishing, 2025)
Interview: “Healthy Aging – How Prevention Can Counteract the Natural Aging Process of Bones and Blood Vessels”, VitaminExpress (2026)
Further Publications: An overview of numerous professional articles on the topics of preventive medicine, hormone therapy, and holistic health can be found in the article archive of Dr. Orfanos-Boeckel.

Key Areas of Focus

Holistic Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Metabolic and Preventive Medicine
Nutrient and Hormone Medicine
Functional Medicine
Healthy Longevity Medicine

Social Media Links & Contact

Practice Website: www.praxis-dr-orfanos.de

Healthy Aging: How Prevention Can Counteract the Natural Aging Process of Bones and Blood Vessels

30 Apr 2026

Dr. med. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel

Healthy aging means not only avoiding health problems but also identifying biochemical processes early on that determine the long-term stability of bones, blood vessels, and organ function. Osteoporosis and arterial changes, in particular, often develop unnoticed over decades, long before clinical symptoms appear.

Expert Interview: How serious is a magnesium deficiency, and what consequences can it have?

4 Oct 2023

Dr. med. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel

Not only among specialists, but also in the general public, awareness is growing of how important an adequate supply of nutrients such as magnesium is for health, well-being, and performance. But how much magnesium does a person actually need? How can magnesium deficiency be diagnosed—and above all, how can magnesium levels be optimized if necessary? We spoke with Dr. Orfanos-Boeckel about this.