Sebastian Farr, MD, Prof.

Clinical focus

Orthopaedic surgeon specialised in paediatric orthopaedics and hand surgery, with a focus on both congenital upper limb malformations, posttraumatic conditions and adult hand surgical procedures. Experienced in reconstructive surgery, modern growth modulation and bone lenghtening techniques.

About me

I am a board-certified orthopaedic and hand surgeon with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as a consultant at the Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Orthopaedic Hospital Speising in Vienna. My clinical focus lies in treating congenital and acquired deformities of the hand and upper limb, including complex hand malformations (e.g. thumb duplication/polydactyly, syndactyly, radial longitudinal deficiency, Madelung deformity), posttraumatic conditions, brachial plexus birth palsy, and cerebral palsy sequelae. Moreover, the entire spectrum of adult hand surgery is covered, including peripheral nerve surgery, elbow and wrist arthroscopy.

I am deeply committed to delivering patient-centred care, combining advanced surgical techniques with newest growth modulation options and individualised therapy planning. I have completed multiple international fellowships, teach regularly at global orthopaedic congresses, and contribute to ongoing multicenter research. My goal is to bring clarity and confidence to patients and their families navigating challenging orthopaedic diagnoses.

Accepted medical data

MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, blood test results, medical report, biopsy results

Experience and training

August 2014 - Today

Private Practice, Vienna (Austria)

September 2013 - Today

Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon, Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics and Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopaedic Hospital Vienna - Speising, (Austria)

July 2019 - January 2023

Additional board education, Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, (Austria)

March 2019 - May 2020

Certified Program „Health Care Management for Medical Leadership“, Certified Program „Health Care Management for Medical Leadership“, (Austria)

September 2018 - September 2018

Austrian Certification for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, (Austria)

August 2013 - October 2016

Austrian Hand Surgery Certification, Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, (Austria)

February 2009 - July 2013

Resident for Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Hospital Vienna, (Austria)

August 2008 - January 2009

Resident for Orthopaedic Surgery, Department. of Orthopaedic Surgery Team Endoprosthesis and Reconstruction, University Hospital Vienna, (Austria)

January 2008 - June 2008

Resident for Traumatology, Department of Traumatology, LKH St. Pölten, (Austria)

April 2007 - December 2007

Resident for General Surgery (emphasis on hand surgery/nerve repair), Department of Surgery, Vienna Private Clinic, (Austria)

March 2006

Studium der Humanmedizin (N201, 11 semesters) Graduation to „Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde, Medical University Vienna, (Austria)

Licensures and memberships

Licensure

25457, Austria

Memberships

• Austrian Society of Orthopaedic Surgery (ÖGO)
• Austrian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ÖGH)
• Germanspeaking Paediatric Orthopedic Society (VKO)European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
• International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS)
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
• Austrian Society for Pre- and Perinatal Medicine

Publications

• ResearchGate
• PubMed