Doctor Michael Akbar
Doctor's speciality:
Neurosurgeon,
Orthopedist
About the doctor
experience
19 years+
number of procedures
10 000+
Recognized expert in spine surgery
Head of the Spine Surgery Center at the University of Heidelberg
Habilitation in orthopedics and traumatology
Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences Michael Akbar is a recognized expert in spine surgery, the current head of the Spine Surgery Center at the University of Heidelberg. His professional biography includes over 19 years of clinical practice, over 10,000 successfully performed surgeries, and active participation in international scientific research.
In his work, Professor Akbar pays special attention to accurate diagnosis and the selection of the most effective treatment methods, preferring conservative approaches whenever possible. His scientific publications and teaching activities at the Medical Faculty of Heidelberg confirm his status as one of Europe’s leading specialists in vertebrology.
Education
1990-1991 — Youth For Understanding Program, USA (High School Diploma)
1996-2002 — Medical Education, Freie Universität Berlin
2002 — Obtaining Doctor of Medicine degree (Dr. med.)
2002-2004 — Scientific work in molecular biology (ion channels)
2010 — Recognition as a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology
2012 — German Spine Society Certification (basic level)
2014 — German Spine Society Certification (master level)
2017 — Habilitation in orthopedics and traumatology, University of Heidelberg
2020 — Additional qualification in physical and rehabilitation medicine
Work Experience
2002-2005 — Start of clinical practice, residency in orthopedics and traumatology, University of Heidelberg
2005-2010 — Specialist in orthopedics and spine surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Spine Center
2010-2015 — Senior Consultant (Oberarzt), Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch
2015-2020 — Head of the Spine Surgery Center, University Hospital Heidelberg
Since 2020 — Medical Director of the Surgical Department (Chirurgischer Ärztlicher Direktor), Meoclinic Berlin
Scientific Activity and Membership
Since 2015 — Member of the German Spine Society
Since 2017 — Member of the editorial board of the journal “Der Orthopäde”
Since 2018 — Member of the advisory board of Bundesverband Skoliose-Selbsthilfe e.V.
