Dr. Michael Akbar is one of the top medical practitioners in the whole Germany, awarded by German Focus Magazine in 2021, 2022, 2023
Rating : 10/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
🔹Dr. Michael Akbar's incredible adventure in orthopedic medicine began when He went to the Free University of Berlin from 1993 to 1999 to study human medicine. These years were the foundation for his impressive achievements.
🔹Next, He worked as an assistant doctor at the Orthopaedic University Hospital Heidelberg Foundation from 2001 to 2008. During this time, He became deeply involved in the world of orthopedics, fueling his passion for this special field.
🔹As He continued, in 2008, He became a Senior Physician in the Spine Surgery Section at the University of Heidelberg. Here, He used their expertise to deal with complex spinal problems.
🔹Dr. Akbar's quest for excellence led them to get extra training in specialized trauma surgery in 2013, adding to his skills. In 2016, He gained more training in specialized orthopedic surgery, making him even more committed to comprehensive orthopedic care.
🔹From 2015 to 2019, Dr. Michael Akbar was the Head of the Spine Surgery Center at the Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at the University of Heidelberg. This was an important role that showed his leadership and dedication to improving spinal care. At the same time, He were also the head of surgery at the Clinic for Paraplegiology, showing his versatility.
🔹Dr. Michael Akbar is an expert in a wide range of spinal issues, from conditions like arthrosis, herniated discs, and spinal canal stenosis to adult spinal deformities like flat back, degenerative scoliosis, and kyphosis. He are also skilled in treating pediatric and adolescent spinal deformities, including scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis.
🔹His expertise extends to handling complex challenges posed by spinal tumors, fractures, and infections, showing his comprehensive approach. Dr. Michael Akbar is a shining example of excellence in orthopedics, leading the way in advanced spinal care. His journey is not just a series of steps in time; it's an inspiring story of expertise, leadership, and innovation that keeps reshaping the field of orthopedics.
🔹In August 2020, obtained the specialist title for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
🔹In 2020, founded EXPERTS FIRST.
🔹In May 2020, became the Surgical Medical Director at MEOCLINIC Berlin.
🔹In April 2020, established the Clinic for Spinal Diseases and Therapies at MEOCLINIC Berlin.
🔹In April 2020, started working in the Section Complex Spinal and Scoliosis Surgery at the Clinic for Neurosurgery and Spinal Therapy, Helios Klinikum Berlin – Buch, under the guidance of Senior Consultant PD Dr. Yu-Mi Ryang.
🔹In July 2016, specialized in orthopedic surgery, earning an additional title.
🔹Since June 2015, has been the Head of the spinal surgery center at the Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Clinic) at the University of Heidelberg, with surgical responsibility for the clinic for paraplegics.
🔹In January 2015, founded and received the Masters Certificate of the Deutsche Wirbelsäulengesellschaft (DWG, German Spinal Association).
🔹In October 2013, obtained the additional title of specialized trauma surgery.
🔹Since October 2008, has been serving as a senior doctor for the spinal surgery section at the center for orthopedics, spinal surgery, and the treatment of paraplegics at the Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie of the University of Heidelberg, under the leadership of Director Prof. V. Ewerbeck.
🔹In October 2008, achieved the specialist title for orthopedic and trauma surgery.
🔹From 2001 to 2008, worked as an assistant doctor in the Stiftung Orthopädische Universitätsklinik (Orthopaedic University Clinic Foundation) in Heidelberg, specifically in Orthopaedic Departments I and II, under the leadership of Prof. V. Ewerbeck and Prof. H. J. Gerner.
🔹In 2001 and 2002, completed community service as an assistant doctor in the Stiftung Orthopädische Universitätsklinik in Heidelberg, again in Orthopaedic Departments I and II.
🔹From March 2000 to February 2001, interned in the Chirurgische Klinik und Polyklinik I (Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic I) at the Benjamin Franklin University Clinic of the Freie Universität Berlin, under the guidance of Prof. H. J. Buhr.
🔹From October 1993 to November 1999, studied medicine at the Freie Universität Berlin, with a practical year that included experience at Kantonsspital Aarau (teaching hospital of the University of Zurich) in orthopedics, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in surgery and orthopedics/spinal surgery under the supervision of Prof. S. Garfin, and at Inselspital, Clinic of the University of Bern, in rheumatology under Prof. M. Seitz.
🔹Spinal deformities in children, adolescents, and adults
🔹Degenerative spinal diseases
🔹Spinal tumors and fractures
🔹Infections and injuries of the spine
🔹Follow-up or corrective surgeries following primary spinal procedures (revision procedures)