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My typical spinal surgical procedures include surgery for a bulge in the septum or narrowing of the spinal canal, as well as various osteoporosis operations.
At Orton, I also perform more demanding back surgery that requires longer aftercare, which is needed to treat post-accident conditions or posture problems, for example.

Surgical treatment is by no means always the most appropriate form of treatment. The treatments can be divided in stages as follows:

• rest, medication and rehabilitation
• various anesthetics
• nerve structure cleansing surgery (eg interstitial bulge surgery and nerve root canal release surgery)
• surgery to repair spinal support structures (eg various ossification operations)

I enjoy caring for my back patients at Orton because there are a wide range of professionals specializing in back examination, treatment and rehabilitation under one roof. There is a wide range of treatment and rehabilitation options for those suffering from both chronic and acute pain. My patient can easily find the necessary treatment package in the hands of skilled professionals.

Prices

20 min 94€
30 min 180€
45 min 205€
60 min 267€

Kela compensation

These services are reimbursed by Kela.

Kela compensation

These services are not reimburstable by Kela.

Special Clinical Interests and Skills

• Urological oncology
• Prostate cancer
• Prostate cancer diagnostics
• Prostate cancer treatment planning
• Surgical and medical treatment of prostate cancer
• Robotic assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP)

Education, specialization and academic titles

• 2008 Adjunct Professor in Urology, University of Tampere
• 2004 Specialist in Urology, University of Tampere
• 2001 Doctor of Medical Science (Ph.D.), University of Tampere
• 1994 Medical Doctor (M.D.), University of Tampere

Work experience

• 2012- Chairman / Chief in Urology, Department of Urology, Helsinki University Hospital
• 2004-2012 Senior Consultant in Urology, Tampere University Hospital
• 2005-2011 Senior Lecturer (urology/surgery), Medical School, University of Tampere
• 2008-2009 Visiting Investigator, Department of Urology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
• 2001-2004 Resident in Urology, Department of Urology, Tampere University Hospital
• 1998-2001 Resident in Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seinäjoki Central Hospital
• 1995-1998 Research Scientist, Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, Institute of Medical Technology, University of Tampere
• 1994-1995 Resident in surgery, Kanta-Häme Central Hospital, Valkeakoski District Hospital and Tampere City Hospital

Memberships / academic and professional activities

• Finnish Medical Association
• Duodecim (Finnish College of Physicians)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Finnish Association of Medical Genetics
• The Finnish Surgical Society
• Finnish Association of Urology
• Academic Association of European Urologists (AAEU)
• Board member: Finnish Association of Urology 2007 – 2009 and 2016 –

Publications

Peer reviewed publications:
Papers in international journals: 50
Papers in national journals: 5
Meeting abstracts in international meetings: 36
Meeting abstracts in national meetings: 32

Link to publications: PubMed

Prices for appointments

30 min. 200,40 €
45 min. 280,60 €
60 min. 370,40 €

Kela compensation

These services are not reimbursable by Kela.

Kela compensation

These services are not reimburstable by Kela.

Appointment prices

30 min. 200,40 €
45 min. 280,60 €
60 min. 370,40 €

Separate procedures made at the appointment will be charged separately.

Kela

These services are not Kela reimbursable