- Swiss Rhinologic Society (CH-RHINO)
- European Rhinologic Society (ERS)
- American Rhinologic Society (ARS)
- Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (SGUM)
- Swiss Society for Otorhinolaryngology (SSORL)
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH)
Dr. med. Dominik Hinder
- Specialist in
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Otorhinolaryngology
specially: Head and neck surgery - Languages
- German, English, French, Italian
Contact
Ear, nose, throat and plastic surgery centre
+41 44 387 28 02
Core competencies
Rhinology
- Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)
- Complex revision ESS including frontal drillout surgery (endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure / Draf 3)
- Endoscopic removal of benign and malignant sinus tumours
- Septal perforation repair
- Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Endoscopic decompression of the orbit
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Primary Rhinoplasty (functional, cosmetic, and reconstructive)
- Revision Rhinoplasty (correcting problems from a previous rhinoplasty)
- Otoplasty (correcting deformities or defects of the ear)
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in collaboration with Neurosurgery
- Endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks
- Endoscopic transnasal resection of pituitary tumours
- Endoscopic transnasal resection of tumours of the anterior skull base and the adjacent orbit
Professional career
- 2024 - to date
- Clinical lead for Otorhinolaryngology at
HIMED (Hirslanden Institute for Medical Education) in collaboration with the Medical School at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus - 2024 - to date
- Private practice, ORL-Zentrum Klinik Hirslanden, Zürich
- 2022 - 2023
- Fellowship in Advanced Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery under the guidance of Professor Peter-John Wormald & Professor Alkis Psaltis at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital & The University of Adelaide, Australia
- 2020 - 2022
- Consultant ORL Surgeon and Head of Rhinology, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Baselland, Switzerland (Head of Department Prof. Dr. med. Kurt Tschopp)
- 2018 - 2020
- Attending physician, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Baselland, Switzerland (Head of Department Prof. Dr. med. Kurt Tschopp)
- 2016 - 2018
- Attending physician, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Switzerland (Head of Department Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Linder)
- 2014 - 2016
- Residency, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Switzerland (Head of Department Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Linder)
- 2012 - 2014
- Residency, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Baselland, Switzerland (Head of Department Prof. Dr. med. Kurt Tschopp)
- 2011 - 2012
- Intern in General Surgery, Clinic for Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Switzerland (Head of Department Dr. med. Jean-Pierre Barras)
- 2009 - 2010
- Intern in General Pathology, Institute of Pathology, University of Berne, Switzerland (Head of Institute Professor Dr. med. Aurel Perren)
Schools, university & degrees and diplomas
- 2019
- Certificate to perform Respiratory Polygraphy (Sleep laboratory at home)
- 2018
- Diploma in Head and Neck Surgery FMH (Swiss Medical Association)
- 2017
- Diploma in Head and Neck Ultrasound SGUM (Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine)
- 2016
- Specialist for Otorhinolaryngology FMH (Swiss Medical Association)
- 2009
- Doctor in Medicine, University of Berne, Switzerland
Thesis “Outcome and Quality of Life after Surgical and Endovascular Treatment of Descending Aortic Lesions” under the guidance of PD Dr. med. Franz Immer, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Berne, Switzerland (Head of Department Prof. Dr. med. Thierry Carrel) - 2009
- Medical Degree, University of Berne, Switzerland
- 2008 - 2009
- Medical internship in General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Lambaréné, Gabon
- 2005 - 2009
- Medical school, University of Berne, Switzerland
- 2003 - 2005
- Medical school, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
Further information
Research and Education
Faculty in national and international surgical courses, e.g.
• Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
• Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
• Advanced Frontal Sinus Surgical Course, Adelaide, Australia
Active role in teaching the future generation of medical doctors
• Clinical lead for Otorhinolaryngology at HIMED (Hirslanden Institute for Medical Education) in collaboration with the Medical School at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Lecturer in national and international meetings within the fields of
• Rhinology
• Skull base surgery
• Facial plastic surgery
Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings
Discussion of patients between health care professionals to achieve therapy recommendations for tumors in the areas of
• Otorhinolaryngology and skin
• Neuro-oncology and skull base
• Thyroid
Faculty in national and international surgical courses, e.g.
• Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
• Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
• Advanced Frontal Sinus Surgical Course, Adelaide, Australia
Active role in teaching the future generation of medical doctors
• Clinical lead for Otorhinolaryngology at HIMED (Hirslanden Institute for Medical Education) in collaboration with the Medical School at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Lecturer in national and international meetings within the fields of
• Rhinology
• Skull base surgery
• Facial plastic surgery
Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings
Discussion of patients between health care professionals to achieve therapy recommendations for tumors in the areas of
• Otorhinolaryngology and skin
• Neuro-oncology and skull base
• Thyroid
Practices at
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Klinik Hirslanden
Affiliated doctor