Best spinal surgeons in Austria: TOP 2 doctors

Dr. Michael Matzner is a Vienna-based orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of professional experience. A certified specialist since 2001, he trained at the University Orthopedic Clinic of the Vienna General Hospital. His expertise covers orthopedic and spine surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement, arthroscopy, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis treatment. He also specializes in disc surgery and fracture management. Dr. Matzner practices at the Ordinationszentrum of Wiener Privatklinik, where he focuses on comprehensive musculoskeletal care, combining advanced surgical techniques with individualized treatment plans to restore mobility and improve quality of life.

Dr. Klaus Novak is a Viennese neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Vienna in 1992 and became a board-certified neurosurgeon in 2001. After international training, including research at Beth Israel Hospital in the U.S., he introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria. His expertise covers spine surgery, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuromodulation. He is active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at  MedUni Vienna and speaks German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.