Shock in the hospital: Innsbruck's head of surgery is thrown out!

Shock in the hospital: Innsbruck's head of surgery is thrown out!

A surprising shock rocked the University Clinic for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Innsbruck: Director Andreas Kolk was removed from his management position. The renowned doctor, who was able to take up his position on July 1, 2019 and was considered the “ideal person” at the time, described his dismissal as “unjustified” and made serious allegations against the clinic management. Kolk, who has worked at the interface between medical and dental care for years, now sees his achievements in patient care and interdisciplinary networking at risk.

Background of the decision

According to reports from Krone.at The reason for his removal is still unclear, but there are significant tensions within the clinic that could be reflected in the latest decision. While Kolk appears to continue to have the trust of his employees and patients, the future of the clinic under new management is now uncertain. The Clinic for Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery in Frankfurt am Main, which also focuses on excellent patient care and innovative research projects, could serve as a comparison in this regard. There, great value is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive specialist training, as the clinic's website reports.

The developments at the Innsbruck clinic raise questions about the stability of leadership and the future direction in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The clinic in Frankfurt not only offers a wide range of treatments and operations in this area, but is also known for its advanced research projects to improve patient care. It remains to be seen how this situation will develop in Innsbruck and whether new concepts will be developed to continue running the clinic.