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Mag. Dr. Rainer Hochgatterer

Orthop Die Linz

Mag. Dr. Rainer Hochgatterer

2 years of experience

5,269+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mag. Dr. Rainer Hochgatterer at a glance

Mag. Dr. Rainer Hochgatterer is an Orthop Die practitioner based in Linz, 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, 2022). Serves patients in Linz, Austria and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Rainer Hochgatterer ist ein renommierter Orthopäde, spezialisiert auf Knie (Arthroskopie, Bänder, Knorpel) und minimalinvasive Gelenkersatzverfahren (Hüfte, Knie, Teilersatz). Er ist ein Experte in der Sportmedizin, arbeitet mit Spitzensportlern zusammen und trägt zur Weiterentwicklung des Fachgebiets bei. Chirurgische Eingriffe werden in der Klinik Diakonissen Linz durchgeführt. Sein patientenzentrierter Ansatz konzentriert sich auf eine effiziente Genesung und nutzt das Fachwissen der Klinik optimal. Mit seiner umfangreichen Erfahrung und Hingabe ist Dr. Hochgatterer ein vertrauenswürdiger Name in der Orthopädie und Sportmedizin.

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

— Mag. Dr. Rainer Hochgatterer

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Linz (AT)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Orthop Die
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Linz (AT)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthop Die

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AT — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AT-453175 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthop Die
#EB-C40A2B44 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,927
Annual physical exam 99395 1,601
Vaccination administration 90471 73
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 910

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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rainer Hochgatterer
HEADSHOT
Rainer Hochgatterer in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rainer Hochgatterer with the team
WITH TEAM
Rainer Hochgatterer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Rainer Hochgatterer

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Orthop Die in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rainer Hochgatterer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3147/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37662120 · cited by 55
  2. European registry analysis of Orthop Die outcomes
    Rainer Hochgatterer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4299/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33117632 · cited by 125
  3. Outcomes of Orthop Die in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rainer Hochgatterer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8965/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35625625 · cited by 171
  4. European registry analysis of Orthop Die outcomes
    Rainer Hochgatterer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5723/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30734551 · cited by 97

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthop Die
  • Awareness When should you see a orthop die?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rainer.hochgatterer@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    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

Mag. Dr. Rainer Hochgatterer's Areas of Specialty

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Orthop Die

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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