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Dr. med. Cyrill Dennler

Switzerland

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Language Spoken: English, German, French

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Dr. med. Cyrill Dennler is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery and trauma. With a focus on the surgical treatment of a wide range of spinal conditions, he provides expert care for herniated discs (disk hernia), sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal fractures, including osteoporotic vertebral fractures and spine-related cancers. His expertise also extends to treating complex conditions such as spinal deformities (scoliosis) and spine infections (spondylodiscitis), offering both surgical and non-surgical approaches tailored to each patient's needs.

Dr. Dennler specializes in advanced, minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and offers cutting-edge pain management solutions such as targeted spinal injections (infiltration therapy). He is also an expert in post-surgical spinal care, managing recovery and minimizing complications after spinal procedures.

He holds a wide range of certifications and qualifications and has gained extensive experience at leading institutions such as Klinik Hirslanden Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, as well as training at the prestigious University Hospital Balgrist. He has been a part of various spine centers and trauma teams throughout his career, and his comprehensive expertise allows him to manage even the most complex cases, from vertebral fractures to spinal tumors.

Dr. Dennler also offers expert second opinions for spine surgery decisions, ensuring patients make well-informed choices about their treatment options. Fluent in German, French, and English, Dr. Dennler is committed to providing personalized care and effective treatment strategies.

Since 2022, he has been practicing as a partner at the Wirbelsäulen & Schmerz Clinic Zürich and continues to work as an attending physician at Klinik Hirslanden Zurich. Previously, he served as an attending physician at the Ostschweizer Wirbelsäulenzentrum (OSWZ) and held leadership roles at University Hospital Zurich and University Hospital Balgrist. He also specializes in spinal pain management and offers telemedicine consultations for patients seeking expert guidance on diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery plans.

Membership

  • Swiss Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology (Swiss Orthopaedics)
  • Swiss Medical Association FMH
  • Medical Association of the Canton of Zurich (AGZ)
  • Swiss Society for Spine Surgery (SGSS)
  • EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
  • AO Spine, AO Trauma
  • Swiss Insurance Medicine (SIM)

Experience

  • 2022 – Present: Attending Physician, Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich
  • 2022 – Present: Partner, Spine & Pain Clinic Zurich, Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich
  • 2019 – 2022: Senior Physician, Eastern Swiss Spine Center OSWZ, Kantonsspital St. Gallen; Consultant Spine Surgeon, Spital Grabs SSRWS and Pizolcare Praxis Sargans
  • 2018 – 2019: Senior Physician, University Hospital Zurich, Trauma Surgery, Spine/Pelvis Team
  • 2016 – 2018: Senior Physician, University Clinic Balgrist
  • 2016 – 2017: Spine Specialization, University Clinic Balgrist (Spine Fellowship)
  • 2014 – 2016: Assistant Physician, University Clinic Balgrist
  • 2012 – 2014: Senior Assistant and Assistant Physician, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Spitalzentrum Biel
  • 2010 – 2012: Assistant Physician, General Surgery, Traumatology, Spitalzentrum Biel

Publications

Education

  • 2021: Interdisciplinary Focus in Spine Surgery (SGNC and SO)
  • 2018: EUROSPINE Spine Diploma
  • 2018: Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System
  • 2018: Swiss Insurance Medicine SIM Medical Expert Training
  • 2017: Doctorate in Medicine, University of Zurich
  • 2015: Specialist Examination in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
  • 2009: Medical Degree, University of Bern

Services

  • Disc herniation and "sciatic pain"
  • Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis, claudication symptoms)
  • Back pain due to vertebral slipping and instability (spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis)
  • Wear/arthritis of the spine with/without curvature (scoliosis)
  • Bone fractures of the spine due to accidents (spinal fractures)
  • Bone fractures in osteoporosis (osteoporotic vertebral fractures)
  • Tumor metastases with/without fractures in the spine (vertebral body metastases)
  • Inflammations/infections in the spine (spondylodiscitis)
  • Back pain after previous spinal surgery
  • Conservative spine pain therapy
  • Spinal infiltration therapy (targeted injection of pain medication)
  • Second opinions before and after spinal surgery

Expertise

  • Orthopedic Surgery 

  • Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System

  • Spine Surgery