Prof. Dr. Christof Birkenmaier

Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Languages Spoken

German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish

Prof. Dr. Christof Birkenmaier is a world-renowned Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon from Germany and a Visiting Consultant at Adam Vital Hospital in Dubai. He serves as the Head of the Spine Surgery & Scoliosis Center at Artemed Klinikum München Süd in Munich, Germany, and brings over 30 years of Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery and Complex Musculoskeletal Care.

He is German Board-Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Traumatology and General Surgery. Prof. Dr. Birkenmaier has held Senior Leadership and specialist positions at prestigious institutions throughout Germany, including long-term academic and clinical roles in Munich. He specializes in Adult and Pediatric Spinal Deformities (Scoliosis), Complex and Revision Spine Surgeries, and Advanced Minimally Invasive as well as Full-Endoscopic Spine Procedures. He tailors treatment strategies to each patient’s individual diagnosis, anatomy, and personal goals.

In addition to his clinical practice, he has a strong academic profile with 110 publications listed on PubMed, including First, Co-, and Senior Authorships.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Areas of Expertise

Adult and Pediatric Spinal Deformity (Scoliosis)
Complex Spine Surgery and Revision Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Degenerative Spine Conditions
Spinal Tumors and Spinal Infections
Bone Metabolic Disorders Affecting the Spine
Spinal Microsurgery
Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Educational Qualifications :

German Medical License, Saarland, Germany
General Surgery Residency, UCSF (USA); Technical University Munich (TU); Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich (LMU)
California Medical License
German Board in General Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Technical University Munich (TU); Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich (LMU)
German Board in Orthopaedics
German Board in Orthopaedics & Traumatology
AO Spine Fellow, Centre for Spinal Studies & Surgery, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham (UK)
Visiting Fellow, Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, UCSF (USA)
GMC Medical License, United Kingdom

Publications :

Scientific Publication Record – A total of 110 publications listed on PubMed including First-, Co- and Senior Authorships.

Memberships & Affiliations :

AO Spine (Member, Faculty, Delegate)
German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery (DGOOC)
German Spine Society (DWG)
International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS) (German National Representative)
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) (Fellow)
Spine Society of Europe (SSE / EuroSpine)

Appointments & Credentials :

Head of Spine Surgery & Scoliosis Center, Artemed Klinikum München Süd, Munich, Germany (2022–current)
Head of Spine, Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Munich (LMU) (2008–2022)
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Munich (LMU) (2006–2008)
Appointment to Adjunct Professorship at Ludwig-Maximilian-University, Munich, Germany (2019)