José Miguel Spirig
PD Dr. med.

José Miguel Spirig

Deputy Head University Spine Center
Consultant Spine Surgeon
Languages
German, English, Spanish, French
Specialisation Graduate Professional career Teaching posts Fellowships Memberships Scientific projects Publications

Specialisation

Spine Surgery, in particular

  • Spinal tumours (intradural and extradural)
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Revision Surgery

Graduate

2021Interdisciplinary Specialty Title Spine Surgery (SIWF)
2018Fellowship cervical spine surgery (Prof. Abumi, Sapporo and Tokyo, Japan)
2016Written and oral national board exam for neurosurgery
2009Medical degree at University of Zürich
2008Medical state examination at University of Zürich
2007Subinternship in Neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery (University Hospital Birmingham, Alabama, USA)
2002–2008Medical School at University of Zürich

Professional career

2021Attending Spine Surgeon at University Spine Center Zürich (Prof. Farshad)
2019Head of Neurosurgical curicullum (kat c) at University Spine Center Zürich
2018–2020Senior Spine Surgeon at University Spine Center Zürich (Prof. Farshad)
2015–2016Senior physician, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Zürich (Prof. Regli)
2013–2015Resident physician, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Zürich (Prof. Regli)
2012–2013Senior physician, Department of Orthopedics, spine surgery, Balgrist University Hospital (Prof. Gerber/Prof. Min)
2011–2012Resident physician, Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital (Prof. Gerber)
2009–2011Resident physicain, Departement of Neurosurgery, Canton Hospital St. Gallen (Prof. Hildebrandt)

Teaching posts

  • Continous education of medical students at University of Zürich

Fellowships

2018Visiting Fellowship cervical spine surgery (Prof. Abumi, Sapporo and Tokyo, Japan)
2016–2017Fellowship Complex Spine Surgery, Universitätsklinik Balgrist Zürich (Prof. Farshad)

Memberships

  • VSAO (Verein Schweizerischer Assistenz- und Oberärzte)
  • FMH (Foederatio Medicorum Helveticorum)
  • SGS (Schweizerische Gesellschaft für spinale Chirurgie)
  • EANS (european association of neurosurgical societies)

Scientific projects

  • Patient-Specific instrumentation and solutions:
    • Studies (including randomized controlled studies) on patients-specific templates for pedicle screw insertions.
    • Biomechanical and cadaver studies on new surgical methods for patient-specific surgery, including cortical bone trajectories, osteotomies, etc
  • Biomechanics of the Spine
    • Spinal degeneration and it's effects on spinal biomechanics and range of motion
    • Biomechanics of spinal discs and the process of disc degeneration
  • Imaging around the Spine
    • Spinal implant loosing and imaging
    • Novel methods for identification of painful degenerative processes

 

 

Publications

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The spine is a key component of the human body and spine surgery is correspondingly important at Balgrist University Hospital. The experienced surgical team led by Prof. Mazda Farshad specialise in the entire spectrum of treatment for diseases and injuries of the spinal column, providing patients with optimal support.

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