Asklepios St. Georg Hospital – Germany
About Prof. Dr. Thomas Nimayer
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer is an internationally renowned Spine and Scoliosis Surgeon with 24+ years of experience treating complex spinal deformities in children, adolescents and adults. He served as Chief of the Spine Centre and Head of Department for Scoliosis & Spinal Surgery at Asklepios St. Georg Hospital, Hamburg (2009–2017), is currently Head of the Centre for Spinal Surgery & Scoliosis at Asklepios Pauline Hospital and is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Tübingen. He is widely regarded as one of the leading Spine Surgeon specialists in Hamburg, Germany for international patients with scoliosis and complex spinal deformities.
- 24+ years of clinical experience in spine surgery and scoliosis
- 2009–2017 Chief of Spine Centre / Head of Department, Scoliosis & Spinal Surgery — Asklepios St. Georg Hospital, Hamburg
- 2017 onwards Head, Centre for Spinal Surgery & Scoliosis — Asklepios Paulinen Klinik Wiesbaden
- 2010 Professor (Apl. Professor) of Orthopaedic Surgery — Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen
- 2013 Excellence Certificate, German Spine Society — Distinguished Surgeon, Researcher, Lecturer & Leader in Spine Surgery
- 54 published peer-reviewed papers cited 1,500+ times
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Medical Studies / MD (Graduation) — Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität, Greifswald, Germany, 1994
- License to Practise Medicine — State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany & General Medical Council, UK, 1995
- Doctorate (Dr. med.) — University of Tübingen, Germany, 2002
- Habilitation in Orthopaedics — Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, 2007 (Thesis: “Biomechanical and Clinical Results of Lumbar Interbody Fusion Techniques — TLIF/ALIF”)
- Apl. Professorship in Orthopaedics — Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, 2010
Fellowships & Special Training
- Spinal Fellowship — Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, UK, 1998
- Travelling Fellowship — EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe, 2000
- 1995–2000 Orthopaedics Residency Training — United Kingdom and Germany
- 1995 Assistant Physician — Internal Medicine (Gartnavel Hospital, University of Glasgow, UK); General Surgery (Stoke Mandeville General Hospital, Aylesbury, UK); Orthopaedics (University Hospital Münster, Germany)
Certifications & Accreditations
- 2000 Board Certificate — Schleswig Holstein, Germany: Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2006 Board Certificate — Baden-Württemberg, Germany: Higher Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2007 Board Certificate — Baden-Württemberg, Germany: Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- 2007 Board Certificate — Baden-Württemberg, Germany: Paediatric Orthopaedics
- 2012/13 German Spine Society — Basic, Master and Excellence Certificates
- 2022 Certificate, German Spine Society — Specialised Centre for Spinal Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Congenital, Neuromuscular & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
- Kyphosis (including Scheuermann’s Disease)
- Spondylolisthesis
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Tumours (incl. Intraspinal Lesions)
- Spinal Fractures & Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression
- Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD)
- Adjacent Segment Disease (ASD) Post-Fusion
- Pediatric Spinal Deformities
Sub-specialties
- Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Surgery: Pediatric and adult scoliosis correction, kyphosis correction, sagittal balance restoration and revision deformity surgery — making him a leading Spine Surgeon specialist Hamburg, Germany for complex deformity care.
- Lumbar & Cervical Reconstructive Surgery: Lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF/ALIF), osteotomies and topping-off / dynamic instrumentation — supporting demand for the best Spine Surgeon doctor in Germany for complex spine reconstruction.
- Navigation, 3D Imaging & Neuromonitoring: Use of MRI, EOS, O-Arm 3D imaging, navigation and intraoperative neuromonitoring for safe correction of complex deformities.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis & Kyphosis Correction
- Anterior Spinal Fusion / Anterior Release
- 3-Column Osteotomies (Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy, Vertebral Column Resection)
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Cervical Disc Replacement & Cervical Fusion
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy & Decompression
- Topping-Off / Hybrid Dynamic Instrumentation
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty
- Pediatric Growth-Friendly Spinal Implants
- Conservative Management Pathways for Spinal Deformity
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- 2017–Present: Head, Centre for Spinal Surgery & Scoliosis (Multidisciplinary Team of Neuro- & Orthopaedic Surgeons) — Asklepios Paulinen Klinik Wiesbaden, Germany
- 2010–Present: Apl. Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery — Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany
- Continuing patient consultations and second opinions for international patients via Hamburg referral network
Past Affiliations
- 2009–2017: Head, Interdisciplinary Spine Centre & Chefarzt, Department of Spine and Scoliosis Surgery — Asklepios Klinik St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany
- 2002–2009: Senior Consultant / Section Head Spine Surgery / Deputy Director — Orthopaedic University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
- 2000–2002: Senior Physician (Oberarzt / Leitender Oberarzt) — Spinal Surgery & Scoliosis Centre, Klinikum Neustadt i. H., Germany
- 1995–2000: Orthopaedics Residency — University Hospital Münster (Germany) and NHS hospitals, UK
Academic & Research Roles
- 2007–Present: Lecturer / Examiner in Orthopaedics — University Hospital Tübingen
- 2012–Present: Lecturer / Examiner in Orthopaedics — Asklepios Medical School Hamburg
- 2020–Present: Lecturer / Examiner in Orthopaedics — Asklepios Medical Education Centre, Wiesbaden
- Asklepios Medical School — Head of the Department of Orthopaedics
- Member, Advisory Board, Skoliose Selbsthilfe e.V.
- Active developer of spinal implants and instruments since 2000
Key Achievements
- 2013 Excellence Certificate, German Spine Society — distinguished surgeon, researcher, lecturer and leader in spine surgery
- 2022 Certificate, German Spine Society — Specialised Centre for Spinal Surgery
- 54 peer-reviewed papers cited 1,500+ times
- Built multidisciplinary spine teams at Hamburg and Wiesbaden equipped with EOS, O-Arm 3D imaging, navigation and neuromonitoring
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- 2013 Excellence Certificate, German Spine Society
- 2022 Certificate, German Spine Society — Specialised Centre for Spinal Surgery
- 2000 EUROSPINE Travelling Fellowship
Professional Memberships
- German Society for Orthopaedics & Orthopaedic Surgery (DGOOC)
- German Society for Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery (DGOU)
- German Spine Society (DWG)
- European Spine Society / EUROSPINE
- Skoliose Selbsthilfe e.V. (Advisory Board)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Niemeyer T. Habilitation: Biomechanical and Clinical Results of Lumbar Interbody Fusion Techniques (TLIF/ALIF). Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, 2007.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Biomechanical Effects of a Dynamic Topping-Off Instrumentation in a Long Rigid Pedicle Screw Construct.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Patients with Neuromuscular Scoliosis after Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation: Clinical, Radiometric and Functional Results.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Surgical Correction of Scoliosis in Children with Congenital Heart Failure (Fontan Circulation): Case Report and Literature Review.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Reproducibility of Lumbar Pedicle Screw Position Reading on C-Arm Imaging Versus CT.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Interobserver and Intraobserver Agreement of Lenke and King Classifications for Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Adjacent Segment Disease After Spine Stabilisation and Fusion — Hybrid Instrumentation Study.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Intraspinal Chondrosarcoma 18 Years After Cervical Carcinoma Radiotherapy: A Case Report.
- Niemeyer T, et al. Efficacy of Post-Operative Analgesia After Posterior Lumbar Instrumented Fusion.
- 54 peer-reviewed papers cited 1,500+ times.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Idiopathic scoliosis — long-term outcomes after correction spondylodesis
- Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after operative and conservative scoliosis treatment
- Adjacent-segment changes after multisegmental lumbar fusion (collaboration with TU Hamburg)
- Sagittal balance and revision spine surgery
- Navigation, 3D imaging and neuromonitoring in spine surgery
- Implant and instrument development for spinal fusion
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (EUR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine Surgery Consultation | €300 – €600 | $325 – $650 |
| Lumbar Microdiscectomy | €8,000 – €15,000 | $8,700 – $16,300 |
| Lumbar Decompression Surgery | €10,000 – €20,000 | $10,900 – $21,700 |
| Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) | €12,000 – €22,000 | $13,000 – $24,000 |
| Cervical Disc Replacement | €15,000 – €25,000 | $16,300 – $27,200 |
| Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF) | €18,000 – €35,000 | $19,500 – $38,000 |
| Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) | €20,000 – €38,000 | $21,700 – $41,300 |
| Scoliosis Correction (Posterior Spinal Fusion) | €35,000 – €60,000 | $38,000 – $65,000 |
| 3-Column Osteotomy / Vertebral Column Resection | €45,000 – €80,000 | $49,000 – $87,000 |
| Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty | €6,000 – €12,000 | $6,500 – $13,000 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer use in Spine Surgeon treatment?
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer employs the latest evidence-based tools and minimally invasive techniques relevant to Spine Surgeon. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are also available to international patients. Contact Cancer Rounds for a detailed technology overview specific to your case.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer is a specialist in Spine Surgeon, treating a broad spectrum of conditions in this field — including both common presentations and complex, rare cases. International patients seek treatment for conditions requiring expert Spine Surgeon care in Hamburg, Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Niemeyer offer second opinions for Spine Surgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Spine Surgeon specialist in Hamburg, Germany.
