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Univ. Prof. Dr. Axel Wanivenhaus

Orthop Die Wien

Univ. Prof. Dr. Axel Wanivenhaus

15 years of experience

1,530+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Univ. Prof. Dr. Axel Wanivenhaus at a glance

Univ. Prof. Dr. Axel Wanivenhaus is an Orthop Die practitioner based in Vienna, Austria, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Vienna, Austria and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Univ. Prof. Dr. Axel Wanivenhaus ist Facharzt für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie sowie Additivfacharzt für Rheumatologie. Seine Spezialisierung liegt im Bereich der Handchirurgie, insbesondere in der Behandlung von Gelenken, die durch chronische rheumatoide Arthritis geschädigt wurden. Patienten profitieren von seiner Expertise und seinem umfassenden Wissen in der konservativen und operativen Behandlung von Erkrankungen des Bewegungsapparates.

Dr. Wanivenhaus legt großen Wert auf eine individuelle und persönliche Betreuung seiner Patienten. Er nimmt sich Zeit für eine ausführliche Beratung und beantwortet alle Fragen verständlich und einfühlsam. Seine langjährige Erfahrung und sein Anspruch an höchste medizinische Qualität machen ihn zu einem vertrauensvollen Ansprechpartner für Patienten mit orthopädischen Beschwerden.

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wanivenhaus absolvierte sein Studium in Wien und erlangte im März 1978 seinen Doktortitel. Die Anerkennung zum Facharzt für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie folgte 1984. Für seine herausragenden wissenschaftlichen Leistungen wurde ihm 1994 der Titel eines außerordentlichen Universitätsprofessors verliehen. 1994 erlangte er das Zusatzfach für RHeumatologie und 2016 die Zulassung als Sachverständiger.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Univ. Prof. Dr. Axel Wanivenhaus

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Wien (AT)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthop Die
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Wien (AT)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthop Die

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AT — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AT-403064 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthop Die
#EB-67EFE6EA · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 489
Annual physical exam 99395 391
Vaccination administration 90471 2,255
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 872

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Axel Wanivenhaus
HEADSHOT
Axel Wanivenhaus in consultation
IN OFFICE
Axel Wanivenhaus with the team
WITH TEAM
Axel Wanivenhaus at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Axel Wanivenhaus

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Orthop Die in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Axel Wanivenhaus, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1406/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31199621 · cited by 137
  2. European registry analysis of Orthop Die outcomes
    Axel Wanivenhaus, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7788/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39431577 · cited by 27
  3. Outcomes of Orthop Die in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Axel Wanivenhaus, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9781/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35441079 · cited by 133

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthop Die European Annual Congress (Orthop Die) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthop Die National Society Meeting · Wien · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthop Die — Wien · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthop Die 2026-03-28 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthop die? 2026-01-09 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · axel.wanivenhaus@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Univ. Prof. Dr. Axel Wanivenhaus's Areas of Specialty

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Orthop Die

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