Dr. Attila Tóth

About

I was born in 1978 in Budapest. I spent my childhood in Budakeszi, surrounded by forests. I was introduced to orthopaedics early in my childhood in connection with my mother's congenital hip dislocation and my father's spondylolisthesis, but I did not consider their musculoskeletal disorders as a disease, but rather as a specific condition. After primary school, I was classically educated at the then Prohászka Ottokár Catholic High School, which started in grade 8. Immediately after my secondary school years, I was admitted to the Faculty of General Medicine at Semmelweis University.

During my university years, I got even closer to orthopaedics, where I was able to put my technical skills to good use. Besides university, I worked for years as a nurse's aide at the National Medical Rehabilitation Institute, where I learned to appreciate the humble work of the nursing staff, and I participated weekly in the surgical activities of the Orthopaedic Department of the O.O.R.I., where Dr. Miklós Kállay, Chief Medical Officer, introduced me to the beauty of the profession. From the fifth year onwards, as a supplement to my scientific activities, I was able to learn further skills in the operating theatre of the Orthopaedic Clinic of Semmelweis University, under the supervision of Dr. József Lakatos.

I graduated summa cum laude from the Faculty of Medicine in 2004, and then continued my residency in orthopaedic traumatology. In orthopaedics, I was captivated by the insight into the wonderful workings of the musculoskeletal system, while in traumatology I enjoyed meeting a variety of challenges and getting help quickly when „trouble” happened. It was good to be part of the process of regaining walking skills, which often reminded me of the old adage of „get up and walk”.

During this period, as a newly qualified doctor, I had several second jobs. I trained as a paramedic with the National Ambulance Service. In Budapest I worked as a general practitioner in the I-XII districts, in Budakeszi and Zsámbék, and as a medical consultant for the European Travel Insurance.

During my internships I found the atmosphere and professionalism in the Traumatology Department of the Defence Hospital, headed by Mr.Zsiros, where I would have liked to work, and after my residency I had the pleasure to join the team, as a military doctor for 5 years and then as a specialist from 2012, after my specialist examination with excellent qualification. As the years went by and my professional experience grew, I was asked to head the Trauma Surgery Department of the Defence Hospital after my appointment as an adjunct professor in 2019, and since 2024.01.01. I have been conscientiously fulfilling my duties as a senior physician in this department, in addition to the remaining on-call and surgical activities. As a doctor, I am defined by empathy, focused attention and a desire to help. In my work, I attach great importance to being prepared at all times, which is dictated by demandingness and conscientiousness.

I specialise in adult orthopaedic and traumatological problems, with a focus on the lower limb. Among other things, forefoot lesions such as bunions, hammertoe; knee joint meniscus injuries, cartilage lesions, hip and knee joint abrasions, surgical evaluation and surgical treatment as necessary, whereby my surgical options at the Defence Hospital are open for both day surgery and inpatient treatment.

I prefer to spend my free time with my family. My GP wife and I have two children who brighten up our everyday lives. We enjoy walking in nature together. I enjoy DIY, mountain biking, reading, theatre and dance.

Professional curriculum vitae

Personal data

Name Dr. Attila Tóth

Name of workplace Hungarian Defence Forces Medical Centre General Traumatology Department

Organisational membership Hungarian Medical Chamber

Jobs

• 2007- Hungarian Defence Forces Medical Centre, General Traumatology Department

  2005-2008. Central Outpatient Department, Zsámbék, Budakeszi, Bp. I-XII. district, doctor on call

  2007-2017. European Travel Insurance, Medical Expertise

  1999-2000. National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Nursing Aide

Qualifications

• 2012. Orthopaedics and Traumatology - National Board of Examiners, with an „excellent pass”
• 2004. Diploma in General Medicine - Semmelweis University Faculty of General Medicine „summa cum laude”
• 1997. Graduation certificate - Prohászka Ottokár Catholic High School, Budakeszi

Studies

• 2012. Orthopaedics and Traumatology - National Board of Examiners, with an „excellent pass”

  2004. Diploma in General Medicine - Semmelweis University Faculty of General Medicine „summa cum laude”

  1997. Graduation certificate - Prohászka Ottokár Catholic High School, Budakeszi

Courses

• 2018. I. Foot Surgery Cadaver Course, Budapest

  2018. Practical musculoskeletal ultrasound training - SONARMED MSK IV UH Course 2018

  2018. Preparatory and Advanced Course in Traumatology, SE-TK/2018.I./00285

  2018. The 2018 Joint Congress of the Hungarian Orthopaedic Society and the Hungarian Traumatological Society

  2018. 1st International Arthroscopy Training Course, SE-TK/2018.II/00163

  2018. Consolidation of surgical surgeons 2018. Balatonalmádi

  2017. 51st Congress of the Hungarian Society of Traumatology

  2017. AOTrauma Course-Advanced Principles of Fracture Management, SZTE-ÁOK/2017.II/00061

  2016. Treatment of hip fractures, SZTE-ÁOK/2016.I./00101

  2015. Modern treatment of upper extremity fractures, SZTE-ÁOK/2015.I./00114

  2014. Traumatology compulsory refresher course, SE-TK/2014.I./00433

  2013. Treatment options for fractures of the upper limb, SZTE-ÁOK/2013.I./00155

  2013. The Joint Congress of the Hungarian Orthopaedic Society and the Hungarian Traumatological Society 2013, lecturer

  2013. Advanced treatment of fractures of the forearm, wrist and hand, SZTE-ÁOK/2013.II/00101

  2012. 14th ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) basic course in Hungary, Szeged

  2012. AOTrauma Principles Course in Operative Fracture Management, SZTE-ÁOK/2012.I./00024

  2012. Basic knowledge of prosthetics and orthotics, SE-TK/2012.I./00160

  2012. On Osteoporosis - For Traumatologists and Orthopaedists, SE-TK/2012.I./00261

  2012. Orthopaedic basic sciences and interfaces, DEOEC/2012.II/00241

  2010. 2010 Joint Congress of the Hungarian Orthopaedic Society and the Hungarian Traumatological Society -

  8th CEOC - Central European Orthopaedic Congress

  2009. 2009 Congress of the Hungarian Society of Traumatology and Youth Forum, lecturer

  2009. Paediatric orthopaedics, DEOEC/2009.II/00032

  2009. Merger of Chief Medical Officer, Balatonkenese

  2008. HM ÁEK Trauma Surgery 2008. first semester Weekly Scientific Training

  2008. 2008 Congress of the Hungarian Traumatology Society, Young People's Forum, lecturer

  2008. MH HEK - HM ÁEK Scientific Conference, speaker

  2008. Emergency care for chest injury patients, SE-TK/2008-07/00399

Publications

• Gergely Holnapy - Ákos Zahár - Attila Tóth - József Lakatos:Implanted under the age of fifty

  minimum 10-year follow-up of hip replacements (Hungarian Traumatology Orthopedics Hand Surgery Plastic Surgery

  Surgery - 2007, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 15-13)