Hon A/Prof Henrik Baecker

Dr Baecker is a consultant spine surgeon at Auckland City Hospital, specialising in acute spinal injuries and spinal tumour surgery. He is fellowship-trained, holds a PhD, and has authored more than 76 peer-reviewed publications while supervising doctoral research in spine science.

Hon A/Prof Dr Dr Baecker is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon and leading researcher who combines surgical precision with a collaborative approach to restore patient
mobility and long-term quality of life.

Alongside his academic leadership, Dr Baecker brings a strong focus on function and recovery. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he prioritises treatments that restore mobility and long-term quality of life. Care is personal and collaborative: every plan is made with the patient, and surgery is recommended only when it offers clear benefit. Patients can expect precise, evidence-based decision-making focused on durable outcomes and long-term wellbeing. www.spine-ortho.com

Services
Cervical Spine
Neck pain
Herniated Discs
Spinal stenosis
Scoliosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Trauma
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Back Pain
Sciatica
Spondylolisthesis
Complex Spinal Surgery
Minimal invasive spinal surgery

Areas of Expertise:

• Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral as well as posterior pelvic ring pathologies
• Spinal Deformity Correction
• Spinal Degeneration Surgery
• Fractures & Post-traumatic Degeneration
• Revision Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Decompressions / Discectomies
• Tumour Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Trauma Surgery
• Complex Spine Surgery

• Herniated Discs
• Spinal Stenosis
• Scoliosis
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Spinal Fractures
• Sports Injuries
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Chronic Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Sciatica
• Spondylolisthesis

Credentials
Qualifications
MD, PhD, Hon A/Prof., A/Prof.
New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
New Zealand Orthopaedic Spine Society
University of Auckland
Charite Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Fellowship Training
Auckland City Hospital
Royal Melbourne Hospital