Dr. med. Mario Cabraja

About Dr. med. Mario Cabraja

Prof. Dr. med. Mario Cabraja is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, recognised as one of the leading Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialists in Berlin, Germany with over 21 years of experience. He is internationally celebrated for his work in minimally invasive and microsurgical spinal techniques, complex deformity correction, and spinal tumour surgery.

21+ years of dedicated experience in neurosurgery and spinal surgery
Has performed 10,000+ spine operations independently
36+ peer-reviewed scientific publications and 1,700+ academic citations (Google Scholar)
9.70/10 expert rating on AiroMedical international medical platform
EANS Spine Fellow (Leiden & The Hague, under Prof. W.C. Peul)
DGNC Certified Spine Surgeon and DWG Master Certificate holder

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Medical Studies — Berlin, Germany (qualified 2004)
Doctorate in Medicine (Dr. med.) — Institute of Physiology, Charité, Dahlem, Berlin, Germany, 2004
Habilitation in Neurosurgery (focus: spinal disorders) — Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany, 2013
Professorship for Clinical Medicine, focus Neurosurgery — Medical School Berlin (MSB)

Fellowships & Special Training

EANS Spine Fellowship — Leiden & The Hague, Netherlands (Prof. W.C. Peul)
International internships — Hamburg, Bordeaux and Lyon
Residency in Neurosurgery — Charité, Berlin (2002–2008)
Master Certificate — German Spine Society (DWG)

Certifications & Accreditations

German Medical Council (Ärztekammer) Registration
Certified Spine Surgeon — Spinal Neurosurgery, German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC)
Master Certificate — German Spine Society (DWG)
Lecturer — University of Heidelberg
Editorial Board Member — European Spine Journal & BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Degenerative Spinal Disease
Cervical & Lumbar Disc Herniation
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Tumours (incl. Spinal Cord Tumours)
Spinal Deformities (Scoliosis, Kyphosis)
Spinal Trauma & Fractures
Spinal Infections
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Back Pain & Radiculopathy

Sub-specialties

Minimally Invasive & Microsurgical Spine Surgery: Microdiscectomy, microdecompression and tubular techniques — sought after as a top neurosurgeon, spine surgeon in Berlin, Germany.
Spinal Reconstruction & Deformity Correction: Complex reconstructive surgery in adults and children — relevant for international patients researching the best neurosurgeon, spine surgeon doctor in Germany.
Spinal Oncology: Resection of intramedullary, intradural, and extradural spinal tumours.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Microsurgical Disc Surgery (Cervical / Lumbar)
Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression
Spinal Fusion (TLIF / PLIF / ALIF / OLIF)
Cervical Disc Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Spinal Tumour Resection
Scoliosis & Kyphosis Deformity Correction
Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
Reconstructive Spine Surgery
Spine Trauma Surgery

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. med. Mario Cabraja can be consulted

Spinal Cord Tumours

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria-Klinikum, Berlin, Germany — Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Clinic for Spinal Surgery (2013 – Present)
Vivantes Hospital Group, Berlin, Germany — Head of Spinal Surgery (Present)
Medical School Berlin (MSB), Berlin, Germany — Professor of Clinical Medicine, Neurosurgery (Present)

Past Affiliations

Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany — Senior Physician (Oberarzt) and Section Leader, Department of Neurosurgery (2009–2013); Head of Spinal Surgery Working Group (2011–2013)
Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany — Resident in Neurosurgery (2002–2008)
University of Heidelberg, Germany — Lecturer (Present)

Academic & Research Roles

Professor for Clinical Medicine (Neurosurgery) — Medical School Berlin
Lecturer — University of Heidelberg
Editorial Board Member — European Spine Journal
Editorial Board Member — BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Ad-hoc Reviewer — Der Orthopäde, Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM), Journal of Orthopedics & Trauma Surgery, PLOS ONE, Spinal Cord, JSES, BMC Surgery
Successfully secured €141,000+ in third-party industry research funding

Key Achievements

10,000+ independent spine operations performed
36+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
1,700+ academic citations (Google Scholar)
EANS Spine Fellowship in the Netherlands
DGNC Certified Spine Surgeon & DWG Master Certificate holder
9.70/10 international expert rating on AiroMedical

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Master Certificate — German Spine Society (DWG)
Spinal Fellowship Recognition — European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Professional Memberships

German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC)
German Spine Society (DWG)
Eurospine
AO Spine
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
Editorial Advisory Board — European Spine Journal

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Cabraja M, et al. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in spinal surgery — peer-reviewed neurosurgery literature.
Cabraja M, et al. Regeneration of intervertebral disc tissue — translational spine research publications.
Cabraja M, et al. Analysis of segmental mobility in patients with spondylolisthesis — peer-reviewed orthopaedic / spine literature.
36+ additional peer-reviewed publications in international neurosurgery and spine journals.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Effects of degeneration and trauma on the spinal cord
Regeneration of intervertebral disc tissue
Minimally invasive spine surgery outcomes
Reconstructive spine surgery techniques

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Spine Surgery Consultation	₹15,000 – ₹30,000	$180 – $360
Microdiscectomy (Lumbar / Cervical)	₹6,00,000 – ₹14,00,000	$7,200 – $16,800
Spinal Decompression Surgery	₹6,50,000 – ₹15,00,000	$7,800 – $18,000
Lumbar Spinal Fusion	₹10,00,000 – ₹22,00,000	$12,000 – $26,400
Cervical Disc Replacement	₹9,00,000 – ₹20,00,000	$10,800 – $24,000
Spinal Tumour Resection	₹12,00,000 – ₹28,00,000	$14,400 – $33,600
Scoliosis Correction Surgery	₹14,00,000 – ₹32,00,000	$16,800 – $38,400
Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty	₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000	$4,800 – $10,800

*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 Dr. med. Mario Cabraja use in Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon treatment?

Dr. Cabraja employs advanced operating microscopes, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, image-guided neuronavigation, tubular and microsurgical instruments, modern fusion implants, and disc arthroplasty platforms. International patients can request virtual second opinions through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Dr. med. Mario Cabraja specialize in treating?

As a leading neurosurgeon, spine surgeon specialist in Berlin, Germany, Dr. Cabraja treats degenerative spine disease, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal tumours, scoliosis and kyphosis, spinal trauma, spinal infections, and failed back surgery — making him one of the best neurosurgeon, spine surgeon doctors in Germany for complex spine surgery.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. med. Mario Cabraja?

Appointments with Dr. med. Mario Cabraja 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 Dr. med. Mario Cabraja?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. med. Mario Cabraja, 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 Dr. med. Mario Cabraja offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. med. Mario Cabraja can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of disc surgery, spinal fusion, deformity correction, or spinal tumour treatment plans from a Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist in Berlin, Germany.

About Dr. med. Mario Cabraja