Spine Surgeon
Spine surgeon at the National Center for Spinal Disorders and Executive Director of the Private Division at Buda Health Center, Hungary. If you are experiencing spinal problems, the most important step is an accurate diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan.
I was born in Târgu Mureș, Romania, and earned my medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureș. Since 2011, I have been working in Budapest at the National Center for Spinal Disorders — Hungary's only institution dedicated exclusively to spinal diseases.
I began my career under Dr. Péter Pál Varga, the founding director of the institution. Under his mentorship, I gained experience in the world-class surgical treatment of complex spinal tumours, which became the foundation of my PhD research. During my doctoral work, I established Hungary's first Primary Spinal Tumour Registry — with over 350 cases, this is an internationally unique database.
Alongside clinical work, I earned a postgraduate degree in Health Economics from Corvinus University of Budapest, enabling me to approach healthcare with a systems-level perspective. This dual clinical-economic viewpoint led to my appointment as Site Medical Director of Buda Health Center in 2022, and subsequently as Executive Director of the Private Division in 2023.
Since 2024, I have served as a member of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Medical Commission, providing medical supervision for elite athletes at international competitions.
My expertise encompasses both conservative and surgical treatment methods. Whenever possible, I favour minimally invasive approaches, which result in smaller incisions and faster recovery.
Most spinal pain can be managed with conservative methods: CT-guided nerve root and facet joint blocks, infusion therapy, and physiotherapy. Approximately 90% of patients recover without surgery.
DetailsDisc herniation resolves with conservative treatment in 70% of cases. When symptoms persist or neurological deficit is present, minimally invasive surgery is performed — in both the lumbar and cervical spine.
DetailsNarrowing of the spinal canal can compress nerves and the spinal cord. Cervical and lumbar stenosis present with different symptoms and require different surgical techniques.
DetailsFor intersegmental instability, TLIF, MI-TLIF, OLIF, or ALIF techniques are used. Dr. Szövérfi is the only surgeon performing minimally invasive TLIF at the National Center for Spinal Disorders.
DetailsSpinal tumour surgery is one of the most challenging fields in surgery. The National Center for Spinal Disorders has world-class expertise in this area, and I am an active member of the institution's tumour surgery team, participating in the management of complex cases.
My scope includes surgical treatment of primary spinal tumours, radical resection of sacral tumours, multidisciplinary management of spinal metastases, en bloc resections, complex reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive solutions.
During my PhD research, I developed the PSTMS prognostic scoring system and established the institutional registry of over 350 cases. As a co-investigator of the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Tumors, I participated in international multicentre studies.
A prognostic tool I developed that predicts post-surgical survival outcomes in primary spinal tumour patients.
Hungary's first Primary Spinal Tumour Registry — an internationally unique database given the rarity of these conditions.
One of the highest volumes of radical sacral tumour resections in Hungary.
I believe that a systems-level approach plays a key role in improving the quality of healthcare delivery. I apply this philosophy in developing the processes and services at Buda Health Center.
Responsible for clinical and business operations across outpatient, inpatient, and corporate healthcare services. Contributing to the medical programme development of the new hospital wing. Preparation for international accreditation, launching new clinical programmes, and integrating multiple healthcare divisions.
Management of the Királyhágó Street private outpatient clinic. Introduction of new protocols and workflows that improved the quality of patient care and physician satisfaction.
Management of complex spinal cases: degenerative conditions, spinal tumours, deformities, and trauma. 1200+ spinal surgeries including en bloc resections, sacrectomies, and revision procedures.
Medical supervision of elite athletes at international competitions. Integrating spine surgery expertise into athlete care protocols.
27 peer-reviewed publications, H-index: 13, ~620 citations, 2 book chapters. Key research areas: spinal tumour prognostics, minimally invasive spinal surgery.
Appointments can be booked through the online booking system for consultations or examinations.
Időpont foglalásaFor collaboration, speaking engagements, or executive consultation enquiries.