Dr. med. Michael Mittler

Dr. med. Michael Mittler is a board-certified German specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery with longstanding experience in rehabilitation medicine and complex musculoskeletal disorders. He served for many years as Chief Physician of Orthopedics at leading rehabilitation clinics in Germany, where he specialized in the management of chronic pain conditions and functional recovery after orthopedic and trauma-related diseases.

His clinical work combines conservative, interventional, and rehabilitative approaches, with a particular focus on patients with persistent symptoms or unclear treatment pathways. In addition to his clinical career in Germany, he has international experience in Canada as a healthcare provider and telemedicine specialist. He provides structured expert medical review for patients seeking a second opinion from Germany, particularly in complex orthopedic and rehabilitation cases.

Education and Professional Background

1992: Abitur (general qualification for university entrance), Neuwied, Germany

1992–1998: Medical studies at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn, Germany

03/1998: Medical state examination

1995–1999: Doctoral research in forensic medicine, magna cum laude

03/1999–02/2000: Physician, trauma surgery, Evangelisches Stift St. Martin, Koblenz

03/2000–09/2000: Physician, orthopedic practice Dr. Butzmann / Gödel, Andernach

2000–2005: Physician, orthopedics, St. Vincenz Hospital Brakel (operative and conservative treatment)

2003: Qualification as Diplom-Gesundheitsökonom (oec. med.)

2005: Recognition as specialist in orthopedics

2006–2012: Senior Physician and later Chief Physician of Orthopedics, Rehabilitation Clinic Carolinum, Bad Karlshafen

11/2009: Appointment as Medical Director, Rehabilitation Clinic Carolinum

11/2010: Recognition as specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery

01/2013–08/2021: Chief Physician of Orthopedics, Kaiser-Karl-Klinik Bonn

12/2021–05/2022: Director of Physical Education, Fitness and Recreation Facility BODY’N’SOUL+, Nova Scotia, Canada

Since 04/2022: CEO of Rockillion Ltd., healthcare services and telemedicine, Nova Scotia, Canada

Additional qualifications:

• Sports medicine

• Chirotherapy (manual medicine)

• Acupuncture

• Physical therapy and balneology

• Emergency medicine

• Radiation protection certification

• Social medicine and medical assessment

• Certified Personal Trainer (NCSF)