Gerhard Hotz

Biography

Gerhard Hotz practiced surgery during a time when the field was undergoing transformative changes, always placing the patient’s well-being at the center of his work. Born in 1880, he earned the trust of those he treated through steady hands and an unshakable sense of duty.

Colleagues recalled his mentorship of younger surgeons, ensuring that skill and compassion remained intertwined in the operating theater. He was laid to rest at Wolfgottesacker, leaving behind a legacy of precision and care.