PD Dr. med.
Stephan Wirth
Head of University Foot Center
Head of Foot Surgery
Head of Foot Surgery
Languages
German, English
Academic position
Specialisation
Graduate
Postgraduate
Memberships
Vested interests
Scientific projects
Other activities
Publications
Academic position
Privatdozent, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich
Specialisation
- Expert in 3D computer-supported analysis of bone malpositions
- Operation planning and manufacture of individualised intra-operatively usable targeting devices for drilling and sawing
- Treating fractures in the lower leg, ankle joint and foot
- Treatment with Ilizarov apparatus
Graduate
| 2012 | FMH Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System |
| 2000 | 3rd State Examination in Human Medicine |
| 1999 | 2nd State Examination in Human Medicine |
| 1996 | 1st State Examination in Human Medicine |
| 1995 | Pre-medical Examination |
| 1993 | Degree in Human Medicine at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Technical University of Munich |
Postgraduate
| Since January 2015 | Team Leader Foot and Ankle Surgery |
| 2013–2014 | Deputy Team Leader, Foot and Ankle Joint surgery |
| 2012–2013 | Consultant, Orthopaedics |
| 2008–2011 | Consultant, Orthopaedics |
| 2007 | Resident, Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 2006–2007 | Resident, Trauma Surgery University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 2005–2006 | Resident, Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 2002–2005 | Resident, Orthopaedics/Traumatology, Oberengadin Hospital, Samedan, Switzerland |
Memberships
- President Expert Group Foot and Ankle Swiss orthopaedics (SO)
- International Member AOFAS (American orthopaedic foot and ankle Society)
- Member AOFAS research committee
- Member AGA foot and ankle committee
- Swiss Foot and Ankle Society (SFAS)
- Member EFAS (European foot and ankle society)
- International Member AAOS (American Academy of orthopaedic surgeons)
- SGOT (Swiss Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
- VSAO (Swiss Association of Junior Doctors and Consultants)
- Federatio Medicorum Helveticorum (FMH) (Swiss Medical Federation)
Vested interests
- Stryker Osteonics AG, Consultant
Scientific projects
- CARD (Computer assisted research and development)
- Biomechanics of the ankle joint and foot
Other activities
- Director of the 3D / Video Department
- Member of Apple Developer Connection since 1994
Publications
Appointments
We are happy to arrange appointments on site for Tuesday and Thursday.
You can reach us as follows:
Monday until Friday
8.00 a.m.–12 noon
1 p.m.–5 p.m.