Josef Grohs

Dr. Josef Grohs is an orthopedist specializing in spine surgery at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). He serves as the Chair of AO-Spine Austria and is a former President of the Austrian Spine Society. He holds a habilitation in orthopedics and manages surgical interventions for complex cases.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Grohs treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and spinal disorders. He performs surgical interventions for scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and various bone or joint injuries. The specialist also performs joint replacements for the shoulder, hip, and ankle. His expertise extends to specialized procedures such as:

• Surgical treatment of scoliosis
• Hallux valgus surgery – a procedure to correct a bony bump at the base of the big toe
• Fetal surgery for spina bifida – a procedure to treat a birth defect where the spine does not develop properly
• Knee arthroscopy
• Operative treatment of forearm fractures

Professional Leadership and Experience

Dr. Grohs has held several leadership roles within the Austrian medical community. He has directed professional education and reviewed clinical standards on an international level. His career includes work in various surgical departments and international missions. These roles include:

• Since 2015 – Chair of AO-Spine Austria
• Since 2015 – Advisory Board member of the Austrian Spine Society
• 2011–2014 – Orthopedic Education Officer of AO-Spine Austria
• 2011–2013 – Vice President of the Austrian Spine Society
• 2009–2011 – President of the Austrian Spine Society
• 2007–2009 – Vice President of the Austrian Spine Society
• 2011–2014 – Core Reviewer for the Spine Society of Europe Program Committee
• Since 2004 – Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at the Medical University of Vienna
• Since 2002 – Board Member of the Austrian Spine Society
• 1999 – Joined the Spine Group at the Department of Orthopaedics, University of Vienna
• 1998 – Department of Surgery, University of Vienna
• 1998 – Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Vienna
• 1996–1997 – Department of Surgery at KH Barmherzige Schwestern, Vienna
• 1991–1994 – Completed internship at Wilhelminenspital, Vienna in multiple departments including Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Traumatology
• 1986–1990 – Department of Pharmacology, University of Vienna
• 1981–1982 – Department of Pharmacology, E. Boehringer Institute for Drug Research
• 2006–2010 – Performed surgeries in Kenya and Ghana

Education and Academic Background

Dr. Grohs earned his medical degree from the University of Vienna in 1986. He completed training across multiple specialties before focusing on orthopedics and is a fellow at the Department of Orthopaedics. His academic career includes serving as a professor and holding multiple diplomas. His training history includes:

• 1986 – Medical Doctor degree from the University of Vienna
• 1998 – Diploma as a Specialist for Orthopaedic Surgery
• 2003 – University course for medical executives at the University of Vienna
• 2005 – Appointed Assistant Professor
• 2006 – Habilitation in Orthopaedics – an advanced qualification that allows a doctor to teach at the university level
• 1999 – Diploma in Manual Medicine from the Austrian Medical Chamber
• 2010 – Diploma as a Clinical Monitor
• 1995 – Diploma as a clinical investigator from the Viennese Chamber of Physicians

Research and Clinical Review

The doctor contributes to the advancement of orthopedic science through peer review and research. He has published numerous articles regarding spine care and orthopedic techniques. As a Core Reviewer for the Spine Society of Europe, he evaluates research in the field. He holds a 1995 diploma as a clinical investigator from the Viennese Chamber of Physicians.

Professional Memberships

• AO-Spine Austria
• Austrian Spine Society
• Spine Society of Europe
• Austrian Medical Chamber