Dr. Thomas Niemeyer

Prof. Dr. Thomas Niemeyer, a distinguished spine surgeon in Germany, brings over 20 years of expertise to his role at Asklepios St. George Hospital. Fluent in both English and Deutsch, he specializes in conditions related to the spinal cord, including kyphosis, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis. Dr. Niemeyer's extensive educational background features an MD degree from the University of Greifswald, a specialization course in orthopedic surgery from Westfalische Wilhelm University of Munster, and board certification for orthopedics and traumatology from Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen. His research on the biochemical and clinical features of lumbar fusion techniques culminated in a doctorate from the University of Tubingen. Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Niemeyer has garnered invaluable experience, including residencies, fellowships, and senior positions at prominent institutions such as Stoke Mandeville General Hospital, the University of Nottingham, Schon Clinic, and the University Hospital of Tubingen. In 2009, he assumed the role of the director of the department of spinal and scoliosis surgery at Asklepios St. George Hospital. Prof. Dr. Thomas Niemeyer is actively involved in professional associations, including the German Orthopedic Surgery Association, Orthopedic and Trauma Federation in Germany, European Spinal Committee, German Spinal Committee, and the Advisory Board for Scoliosis. His commitment to advancing spinal care is further evident in his participation in clinical trials and the publication of 54 scientific articles in medical journals, cited 1,530 times.