I studied medicine and completed my undergraduate training as medical doctor (MD) at Semmelweis Medical University in Budapest, Hungary in 1988. I moved to South Africa in 1991. I completed the orthopaedic residency program and qualified as a specialist orthopaedic surgeon FCS(Ortho)SA at WITS Medical School, Johannesburg in October 2000. I entered private practice at Carstenhof Clinic, Johannesburg in April 2001. I moved to Cape Town in February 2005.I joined Medi-Clinic Cape Town as an orthopaedic surgeon in independent private practice with special interest in spinal problems.I treat the spectrum of neck and back conditions. My goal is the patient's best functional recovery, through the least invasive intervention. I provide a clear treatment plan, which often does not involve surgery. I have extensive experience providing second opinions and can be a trusted source before deciding on having surgery.In cases where surgery is necessary, I administer proven procedures using latest techniques and innovations in spine surgery. These include minimally invasive, microscope-assisted cervical and lumbar discectomy, decompression and fusion, disc replacement, microsurgical lumbar laminotomy and kyphoplasty. Minimally invasive surgery results in less pain, trauma and scarring, and a more functional recovery.I have rooms at MEDICLINIC Cape Town, on the slopes of Table Mountain, in the historic center of one of the most beautiful cities.Specialties: Health industry / medicine - orthopaedic surgery, spine surgery, spine disorders, school screening, medico-legal reports