Practice
Munich East Spine Center
Her Pains, complaints and Movement restrictions are our mission!
Departments
Conservative procedures
Minimally invasive endoscopic surgical techniques on the spine
Artificial intervertebral disc (disc prostheses)
Stabilization procedures
Corrections for recurrent pain after unsuccessful surgeries
Motion-preserving dynamic procedures
Surgical experience
PROCEDURES ON
CERVICAL SPINE
THREE SPINE
lumbar spine
DR. MED. SAMER ISMAIL
DR. MED. SAMER ISMAIL
Before Dr. Ismail took up the position of senior consultant and deputy head of the neurosurgical clinic at the Carl-Thiem-Klinikum in Cottbus in 2004, he specialized in minimally invasive surgical techniques on the spine at various spinal clinics in Germany.
In 2008, the experienced surgeon joined Dr. Schneiderhan's medical team in Munich; since July 1, 2012, the spine specialist has been the founder of the Munich East Spine Center (WZMO) within the OZMO.
Dr. Ismail has been awarded the certificate of "spinal neurosurgery" by the German Society for Neurosurgery. This distinction, currently held by only about 25 specialists in Germany, is awarded after meticulous examination to those neurosurgeons who can demonstrate particular expertise in the field of spinal surgery. Among numerous criteria, it also includes documented competence in particularly complex surgical procedures.
CURRICULUM VITAE
After studying medicine at Martin Luther University in Halle, Dr. Ismail began focusing on spinal treatments and surgeries during his neurosurgical residency (1995-2002) in Cottbus and Bad Wildungen. He then worked as a senior physician and chief senior physician at several renowned spinal clinics in Germany, specializing in minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques. In 2007, he established the interdisciplinary spinal center at the well-known Carl Thiem Clinic in Cottbus.
From 2008 to 2012, he strengthened the neurosurgical team of the Dr. Schneiderhan Spine Center in Munich as a particularly experienced surgeon, where he performed a large number of procedures.
On July 1, 2012, Dr. Ismail, by then an internationally renowned spine specialist, founded the Munich-East Spine Center (WZMO) as a partner within the Munich-East Orthopedic Center (OZMO). Thanks to his extensive experience, he established not only surgical procedures but also the introduction of numerous minimally invasive therapies that could be performed on an outpatient basis. On January 1, 2022, he finally became independent with the founding of the WZMO.
Dr. Ismail has been Chief Physician for Neurology and Psychiatry since March 1, 2022.
Spinal surgery at the Dr. Lubos Clinics Bogenhausen.
Dr. Ismail has been awarded the certificate of "spinal neurosurgery" by the German Society for Neurosurgery (DGN). This distinction, currently held by only about 25 specialists in Germany, is awarded after a particularly rigorous examination to those neurosurgeons who can demonstrate exceptional expertise in the field of spinal surgery. Among numerous criteria, it also includes documented competence in particularly complex surgical procedures.
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More informationDR. ADRIAN TOPLAK
Since November 2023, Dr. Adrian Toplak has enriched our team at the Munich-East Spine Center as a specialist in neurosurgery. His impressive career, characterized by first-class training and in-depth expertise, makes him a key figure in our practice.
Dr. Toplak completed his specialist training in neurosurgery at renowned German university hospitals, including the DWG-certified Spine Center in Koblenz, Heidelberg University Hospital, and Essen University Hospital. These prestigious institutions not only offered him the opportunity to perfect his surgical skills but also enabled him to develop outstanding expertise and in-depth medical knowledge that distinguishes him as a leading specialist in his field.
Following his recognition as a specialist in neurosurgery in December 2022 and his appointment as senior physician in March 2023 at the renowned Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Duisburg (BG Klinikum), Dr. Toplak has expanded his expertise in the surgical treatment of spinal diseases with a strong focus on minimally invasive and conservative treatment methods.
In his role at the Munich-East Spine Center, Dr. Toplak places great emphasis on individualized treatment plans that consider surgical interventions as a last resort. His philosophy is to first exhaust all conservative and minimally invasive options in order to offer patients the best possible treatment without unnecessary surgery.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Following his studies, Dr. Toplak initially worked as an emergency physician at the Center for Emergency Medicine in Bjelovar (Croatia).
When Croatia had to set up refugee shelters for thousands of people in the fall of 2015, Dr. Toplak helped manage the crisis as an emergency physician in the Opatovac refugee camp. This experience sharpened his understanding of the importance of individualized and patient-centered treatment.
In 2016, Dr. Toplak moved to Germany and completed his specialist training in neurosurgery at leading German centers:
• Spine Center at the Catholic Hospital Koblenz-Montabaur,
• Department of Neurosurgery at Heidelberg University Hospital
• Clinic for Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at the University Hospital Essen.
In December 2022, he was recognized as a specialist in neurosurgery, and in March 2023, he was appointed senior physician for neurosurgery at the renowned Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Duisburg (BG Klinikum).
The experiences of his remarkable career now inform his daily work at the Munich-East Spine Center, where he always strives to avoid or postpone surgical therapies for as long as possible in order to ensure the well-being of his patients.
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DR. SEBASTIAN BUCHER
Sebastian Bucher is a dedicated orthopedic and trauma surgeon known for his broad range of services. He treats a variety of conditions, including shoulder-neck syndrome, tennis elbow, and joint pain in the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle, often caused by injuries or osteoarthritis.
Using modern diagnostic methods, Mr. Bucher makes precise diagnoses and develops individualized, effective treatment plans. His focus is on conservative treatment methods such as shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, infusion therapy, hyaluronic acid injections, kinesio taping, and chiropractic therapy to promote the body's self-healing abilities.
In addition to classical orthopedics, he relies on acupuncture as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support self-healing through targeted stimulation of Qi.
His treatment philosophy is holistic: he treats both the causes and the symptoms and develops tailored plans aimed at long-term well-being. Mr. Bucher encourages his patients to make lifestyle adjustments to promote sustainable health and vitality.
Range of services
- acupuncture
- Manual therapy techniques
- Autologous blood therapy
- Acupressure
- Alternative pain treatment
- Cranio-sacral therapy
- Deposit provision
- Relaxation techniques
- Facet denervation
- Joint injection
- Healthy posture
- Hyaluronic acid treatment
- Hip injections
- Infiltrations
- Infusion therapy
- Kinesiology taping
- Knee injections (including steroids, hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
- Cartilage reconstruction
- Conservative therapy for joint diseases
- Corset provision
- Craniosacral therapy
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Ear acupuncture
- Orthopedic autologous blood
- Orthopedic PRP injection
- Rehabilitation after spinal surgery
- Pain management
- Thoracic spine pain
- cupping
- Cupping massage
- Pregnancy acupuncture
- Shockwave therapy
- Traditional Chinese acupuncture
- Trigger point acupuncture
- Spinal injections for pain relief
- Spinal injection
- Wound management
- Wound care
- Second opinion
Treated symptoms
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Acute pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- stress
- hip pain
- Tendonitis
- Ligament injuries
- Knee injury
- Achilles tendon pain
- Ligament rupture/ligament tear
- Herniated disc (cervical spine)
- Herniated disc (lumbar spine)
- Gonarthrosis (osteoarthritis of the knee joint)
- arthritis
- Arthritis (spine)
- Osteoarthritis (big toe joint)
- Osteoarthritis (wrist)
- Osteoarthritis (Metacarpal joint)
- Osteoarthritis (shoulder)
- Baker's cyst (knee)
- Disc protrusion (disc bulging)
- Herniated disc (thoracic spine)
- Pelvic pain (Bony pelvis)
- Leg length difference
- Leg pain
- Blockages in the spine
- Olecranon bursitis („student elbow“)
- Chronic joint instability
- Thumb saddle joint disorders
- Degenerative spinal diseases
- Discosis (Degenerative disc disease)
- Distortion (sprain)
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Elbow pain
- Elbow stiffness
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Heel spur
- Frozen shoulder
- Foot deformity
- Ganglion cyst
- Joint pain (arthralgia)
- Poor posture in adults
- Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Elbow instability
- Sciatic pain (sciatica)
- Jumper's knee (knee)
- Calcific shoulder
- Cauda equina syndrome/ cauda compression syndrome
- Jaw luxation (jaw dislocation)
- Flat feet
- Bone marrow edema (BME)
- Bone pain
- Bone loss
- Ankle fracture
- Coxarthrosis (osteoarthritis of the hip)
- Kyphosis (curvature of the spine)
- Lordosis (curvature of the spine)
- Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee)
- Panner's disease (osteochondrosis dissecans)
- Scheuermann's disease (juvenile kyphosis)
- Muscle fiber tear
- Muscle tension in the neck
- muscle strain
- Myogelosis (muscle hardening)
- Omarthritis/Omarthrose (inflammation of the shoulder joint)
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteochondrosis of the spine
- Osteopenia
- osteoporosis
- Piriformis syndrome
- Polyarthrosis
- Bruise (Contusion)
- Runner's knee
- Bursitis
- Pain in multiple joints
- Pain in the upper gluteal nerves
- Trigger finger
- Acromioclavicular joint separation (acute/chronic)
- Shoulder elevation
- Shoulder instability
- Frozen shoulder
- Tendon tear (tendon rupture)
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Spondylolisthesis (vertebral slippage)
- Spondylolysis
- Sports-related spinal injuries
- Ankle pain
- Numbness and tingling in the extremities (paresthesia)
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Spinal disorders
- Spinal fractures and trauma
- Spinal pain (thoracic vertebrae)
- Spinal pain (cervical vertebrae)
- Spinal pain (lumbar vertebrae)
- spinal injury
- Cervical syndrome/cervical spine syndrome
- Cervicobrachial syndrome (shoulder-arm syndrome)
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More informationDR. JEAN-ERNST HARBARTH
Dr. Jean-Ernst Harbarth has been a specialist in anesthesiology and emergency medicine for over 25 years and is an indispensable part of our team at the Munich-East Spine Center. With his impressive experience and profound expertise, he offers our patients safe and first-class care during surgical procedures.
After studying human medicine at LMU Munich and in Cape Town, South Africa, Dr. Harbarth began his specialist training in anesthesiology and emergency medicine, which he successfully completed in 1997. His many years of clinical experience at the Munich-Harlaching Hospital, particularly in the Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care, have made him a proven expert in his field.
Dr. Harbarth has been working in outpatient anesthesia since 2004 and, since April 1, 2021, has been a self-employed anesthesiologist in a group practice with Dr. Arendt. His expertise and reliability in anesthesia guarantee patients the highest level of safety and well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures.
In addition to his work in anesthesiology, Dr. Harbarth is an active emergency physician and senior emergency physician at the ADAC air rescue center in Munich-Harlaching, operating the rescue helicopter "Christoph München". His commitment to emergency medicine and air rescue underscores his outstanding skills in acute care and his exceptional sense of responsibility.
With his extensive expertise and passion for anesthesia and emergency medicine, Dr. Harbarth ensures that patients at the Munich-East Spine Center are always in the best possible hands.
curriculum vitae
- Medical studies at LMU Munich, Cape Town, South Africa
- Specialist in Anesthesia/Emergency Medicine since 1997 - for 25 years
- Long-term clinical experience at the Munich-Harlaching Hospital, Department of Anesthesia/Surgical Intensive Care
- Outpatient anesthesia in job sharing since 2004
- Self-employed in anesthesiology, in a group practice with Dr. Arendt since April 1, 2021
- Active emergency physician, senior emergency physician RTH Christoph, ADAC air rescue center Munich Harlaching
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