Robert Schmidhammer
- Specialization: Peripheral nerve specialist
- 39 years of experience
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- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
- Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
Dr. Robert Schmidhammer is an Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in microsurgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction. The doctor treats complex nerve damage and severe hand injuries at Wiener Privatklinik. His work focuses on restoring limb function through microvascular tissue transfer.
- Leads the Laboratory for Nerve Regeneration and Tissue Engineering.
- Member of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve Damage.
- Developed new surgical approaches for functional limb reconstruction.
- Consultant surgeon at Vienna General Hospital, one of Europe’s largest medical centers.
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Prof. Dr. Robert Schmidhammer is a specialist in microsurgery and peripheral nerve surgery. He is the Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. This specialist restores function for patients with severe nerve damage and limb injuries.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Schmidhammer performs reconstructive procedures to improve patient quality of life after trauma. He performs operations including nerve reconstruction and microvascular tissue transfer. The surgeon also treats conditions requiring hand surgery. He uses functional reconstruction to repair damage caused by severe accidents.
Research and Innovation in Nerve Regeneration
Dr. Schmidhammer leads the Laboratory for Nerve Regeneration and Tissue Engineering in Vienna. His research connects experimental science with clinical surgical practice. This work has led to the development of new surgical materials for nerve repair. Additionally, he has introduced microsurgical methods that improve outcomes in limb reconstruction.
Work Experience
- Current – Consultant Surgeon – Wiener Privatklinik, Vienna
- Current – Consultant Surgeon – Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
- 2010s – Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery – Medical University of Vienna
- 1990s – Surgical Resident in Trauma and Microsurgery – Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Education and Training
- 1990s – Medical Degree – University of Vienna
- 2000s – Advanced Training in Microsurgical and Reconstructive Techniques
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Peripheral Nerve Damage
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