Johannes Holinka, MD, Prof.

Orthopaedic surgeon

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna (Austria)

Approved by Diagnose.me Medical Advisory Board on 09 Mar 2017

Head of Rheumatology Service at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. Specialized in hip and knee arthroplasty, foot and ankle surgery, and bone and joint infections.

Expertise

Orthopaedic surgeon • Rheumatologist

My experience

15 years

Necessary for report

Can review

About me

I am the head of the Rheumatology Service at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. I specialise in hip and knee arthroplasty, foot and ankle surgery, and bone and joint infections. My scientific interests and current research focus on biofilm-associated infections, prosthetic joint infections, septic joint infections, and foot and ankle surgery.

Client reviews

04 Aug 2025, Anonymous patient
Thank you for the independent opinion. I am grateful that you confirmed the treatment plan of my attending physician, and I now feel more at ease knowing that the chosen treatment was correct.
06 Jul 2025, Anton H.
My question was clearly answered, and the treatment plan was proposed in the same way as by my specialist. My uncertainty has been resolved.
17 Jun 2025, Anonymous patient
Thank you for the opinion, it was clear and easy to understand.

30 May 2025, Silvia
I am very pleasantly surprised – from the registration, communication, and also with the prepared medical report.
The medical opinion was completed within the specified time frame.
The specialist clearly outlined the next necessary steps that need to be taken.
I am very grateful for this kind of service and your approach.
22 May 2025, Anonymous patient
Thank you for your expert opinion.
17 Feb 2025, Monika Pirnerová
A high-quality assessment by specialist Dr. Holinka, providing an evaluation of the health condition and subsequent treatment recommendations. Also, the possibility to continue treatment with the doctor.

Thank you for the consultation.
09 Aug 2024, Beata
Thank you, the review helped me decide for the operation, as the conservative treatment will no longer help
02 Aug 2024, Silvia Gelleová
Thank you for your quick response and assessment of my condition. Based on your opinion, my decision to go for the operation is correct.
16 Jul 2024, Anonymous patient
Thanks for the review, I will follow your recommendations.
26 Jun 2024, Anonymous patient
I wwould like to thank you for the prompt report from the specialist in orthopedics, Johannes Holinka, MD, Prof. I will consult his conclusion with my attending physician as soon as possible.
17 Jan 2024, Anonymous patient
Mr. Johannes Holinka, MD, Prof. he answered all my questions and his professional opinion was great, with clear recommendations. Thank you very much.
31 May 2023, Anonymous patient
The specialist answered my specific question and thus helped me decide how to further solve my health problem.
12 Jan 2023, Anonymous patient
Hello,
Thank you for your willingness to take on my case. I am very satisfied working with an experienced doctor and will confidently recommend you to anyone who needs an opinion.
With thanks, E.
08 Nov 2022, Karol
I would like to thank you very much for your advice. It always good to know the second opinion.

Experience and training

June 2016 - Today
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna (Austria)
January 2015 - Today
Head of Rheumatology Service, Department of Orthopedics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna (Austria)
November 2007 - Today
Specialist in Orthopaedics and Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna (Austria)

Licensures and memberships

Report languages

English, Deutsch, plus 22 languages with medical translation

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