Dr. Reinhard Windhager

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Reinhard Windhager

Professor Reinhard Windhager is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vienna, Austria. He is known for orthopaedic oncology and limb salvage surgery.

Former Professor of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery and Head of the University Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital (AKH), a role he held from 2010.

MedUni Vienna held an emeritus symposium for Professor Windhager on September 24, 2025. His current clinical availability was not confirmed.

Orthopedic oncology removes bone and soft tissue tumors and aims to save the limb whenever it is safe. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Professor Reinhard Windhager

• Full Name: Reinhard Windhager
• Credentials: Univ.-Prof. Dr.
• Specialty: Orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Orthopaedic oncology; hip, knee and spine surgery
• Status: Emeritus (farewell symposium September 2025)
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)

Address and Contact

Medical University of Vienna / Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

• City: Vienna, Austria
• Clinic Address and Phone: Not captured

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Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Bone and soft tissue tumours (musculoskeletal oncology)
• Limb salvage surgery and expandable prostheses
• Hip and knee surgery
• Spine surgery

Education and Training

• Specialist Training: Orthopaedics, Medical Faculty of the University of Vienna (1980s)
• Background: Born in Linz, Upper Austria

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Past Appointments: Professor of Orthopaedics, Graz (from 1997), where he built a separate Department of Orthopaedics; Head of the Department of Orthopaedics, MedUni Vienna (from February 2010)
• ORCID: 0000-0002-6321-1804

Insurance

No current, verifiable insurance list was found. Public hospital care in Austria is provided through the social health insurance system. Confirm details before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Former President of the Central European Orthopaedic Congress
• Expanded musculoskeletal research at MedUni Vienna, including the Karl Chiari Lab for orthopaedic biology and the Adolf Lorenz Lab for biomechanics
• Published widely on tumour orthopaedics and joint surgery

Reviews and Ratings

• Bookimed: 4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• MedUni Vienna news (2010 appointment)
• MedUni Vienna emeritus symposium invitation (2025)
• Bookimed listing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Reinhard Windhager known for?

Professor Reinhard Windhager is known for orthopaedic oncology and limb salvage surgery.

Where does Professor Reinhard Windhager practice?

He led the orthopaedic department at the Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital (AKH) and became emeritus in 2025.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Professor Reinhard Windhager?

Contact the MedUni Vienna Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery to ask whether Professor Windhager is seeing patients.

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