Stephan Wirth
Head of University Foot Center
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 01/2015 | Team Leader Foot and Ankle Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 10/2013–12/2014 | Deputy Team Leader, Foot and Ankle Joint surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 01/2012–09/2013 | Consultant, Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 01/2008–12/2011 | Locum Consultant, Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 08/2007–12/2007 | Resident, Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 08/2006–07/2007 | Resident, Trauma Surgery Zurich University Hospital, Switzerland |
| 05/2005–07/2006 | Resident, Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 01/2002–04/2005 | 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)
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.
Foot and ankle surgery
PD Dr Stephan Wirth and his team specialize in diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle. These include sporting injuries and the complications that may follow. Thanks to intensive research work, surgical techniques at Balgrist University Hospital are constantly being developed, and their success reflected by the continuing improvement in results.