Dr. Zoltán Papp is an accomplished neurosurgeon with a specialization in spine surgery. He graduated from the Semmelweis University School of Medicine in Budapest and completed his internship and residency at the National Institute of Clinical Neurosciences in Budapest. Dr. Papp’s expertise includes complex spine and tumor surgery, having completed additional fellowship training in this area. He is dedicated to providing excellent patient care and education and maintains clear communication with patients, their families, and referring providers. Since 1999, Dr. Papp has been a part of the National Institute of Mental Health, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, and has served in the Department of Spine Surgery since 2006.

• Head and Manager of the Central Operating Theatre: National Institute of Mental Health, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, July 2021 – Present
• Consultant Neurosurgeon: Department of Spine Surgery, National Institute of Mental Health, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, May 2011 – Present
• Permanent Member of the Neurotraumatology Team: Heim Pal Children’s Hospital, 2006 – 2020
• Permanent Member of the Neurotraumatology Team: Peterfy Sandor Hospital and Trauma Center, 2006 – Present
• Neurosurgeon, Board-Certificated Physician: National Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, May 2006 – May 2011
• Internship and Residency: National Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, May 1999 – May 2006

• European Association of Neurosurgical Societies: EANS Grade I Certificate, 2006
• National Institute of Clinical Neurosciences: Specialist Exam in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, 2006
• Semmelweis University School of Medicine, Budapest: Faculty of Medicine M.D. degree, 1993-1999

• Surgery of cranio-cervical pathologies
• Surgery of the subaxial cervical spine
• Thoracic and lumbar spine disorders surgery
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Spinal instrumentation techniques
• Surgery for intra and extradural pathologies, intramedullary lesions, tumors
• Primary and metastatic spine tumor surgery
• Trauma patient surgery
• Surgery for degenerative spinal conditions
• Proficient in the use of surgical microscope
• Trained in intraoperative imaging tools (O-Arm, 3D fluoroscopy, Neuronavigation)
• Performs over 300 surgical procedures annually (~90% spinal)

• Complex surgery of the cranio-cervical region
• Development of novel, minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr. Zoltán Papp’s CV showcases his extensive experience and dedication in the field of neurosurgery, particularly in spine surgery. His commitment to innovation, patient care, and medical education has distinguished him in his field.