Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic
Led by Dr. Kazbek Uruskhanovich Kudzaev, Candidate of Medical Sciences (k.m.n.); Doctor of Highest Category; Honorary Professor of the Ilizarov Center (G.A. Ilizarov NMRC, Kurgan); Honored Doctor of the Republic of South Ossetia; Active member of OPREKH (Russian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery); 30+ scientific publications; 6 inventions/patents; 43 years of clinical experience; trained in Michigan (USA), Czech Republic, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy. PhD — Orthopedic Surgeon & Plastic Surgeon
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About Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic
In Vladikavkaz, in Russia's North Caucasus, Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic has operated since 2003 under Kazbek Uruskhanovich Kudzaev, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon and plastic surgeon and Candidate of Medical Sciences who holds an honorary professorship from the G.A. Ilizarov center in Kurgan. The clinic combines Ilizarov-based limb lengthening with plastic surgery. Ilizarov is confirmed on the clinic website; LON is confirmed only through forum references, and no intramedullary nail is confirmed.
No price is published, and no hospital affiliation is recorded, so ask where inpatient surgery happens. Ratings diverge by platform: Google 4.3 from 42 reviews, Yandex Maps 4.9 from 111, and prodoctorov.ru 2.4 from 7, the last including two severe complaints about toe lengthening rather than leg lengthening. The clinic website's SSL certificate had expired at the time of research. Rehabilitation arrangements are not documented. Consultation is available in English as well as Russian.
Google Places shows 4.3/42 reviews; Yandex Maps shows 4.9/111 reviews from a much larger sample — Yandex is more representative for Russia. prodoctorov.ru shows 2.4/7 (small sample, 2 severe complaints about toe-lengthening, not tibia LL). Methods: Ilizarov confirmed on clinic website (http - expired cert, confirmed via snippet); LON confirmed via forum reference. No PRECICE/intramedullary nail confirmed. Clinic website has expired SSL certificate as of research date.
What the clinic states
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- Notes
- Dr Kudzaev's Clinic, Vladikavkaz (Lenin St. 12B). Services incl. corrective limb lengthening and deformity correction. Phones +7 8672 55-34-84 / 55-33-83 / 55-31-50 (Mon-Fri 11:00-15:00). Callback consultation form; no price published. Note: valid cert is on kudzaev.ru (non-www).
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
Kazbek Kudzaev is one of Russia's most prominent orthopedic-aesthetic surgeons, recognized as an Honorary Professor of the Ilizarov Center — a distinction that underscores his mastery of the foundational external fixation technique. He operates a dual-specialty clinic combining Ilizarov-based limb lengthening with plastic surgery, and is the subject of a Russian Ministry of Culture-supported documentary. Yandex Maps shows 368 ratings averaging 4.9, reflecting strong patient volume and regional prominence. Resolved the no_photos flag with three own-site images (doctor, team, facility). Two independent sources (Cyclowiki and a search-engine summary of the clinic's own site) both state the clinic was founded in 1992, not 2003 as currently recorded — see editorial note.
Cross-source coverage
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Professional team at the highest level... the clinic resembles a Swiss mountain hotel.
Kazbek Uruskhanovich is a doctor with a capital D and truly a kind-hearted person — restored my son's ability to walk after 5 years.
Daughter underwent toe lengthening in September 2023. Result is terrible — fingers remained small, implants failed, bone necrosis began.
Methods offered
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- LONRead about LON →
Surgeons
Dr. Kazbek Uruskhanovich Kudzaev, Candidate of Medical Sciences (k.m.n.); Doctor of Highest Category; Honorary Professor of the Ilizarov Center (G.A. Ilizarov NMRC, Kurgan); Honored Doctor of the Republic of South Ossetia; Active member of OPREKH (Russian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery); 30+ scientific publications; 6 inventions/patents; 43 years of clinical experience; trained in Michigan (USA), Czech Republic, Germany, France, Netherlands, ItalyPhD — Orthopedic Surgeon & Plastic SurgeonPerforms: Ilizarov · LONView profile →
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International patient services
International patients treated; English language available for consultation.
Accreditations
- ●Honorary Professor, G.A. Ilizarov NMRC Kurgan
- ●Active member OPREKH
- ●Active member OPREKh
Common questions about Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic?
Across independent platforms Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic holds Google 4.3/5 (43 reviews); Yandex Maps (клиника) 4.9/5 (111 reviews); ProDoctorov 0.0/5 (3 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic?
Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable Russia clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic offer?
Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic lists Ilizarov, LON. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Kazbek Uruskhanovich Kudzaev (Candidate of Medical Sciences (k.m.n.); Doctor of Highest Category; Honorary Professor of the Ilizarov Center (G.A. Ilizarov NMRC, Kurgan); Honored Doctor of the Republic of South Ossetia; Active member of OPREKH (Russian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery); 30+ scientific publications; 6 inventions/patents; 43 years of clinical experience; trained in Michigan (USA), Czech Republic, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy), listed for ilizarov, lon. Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic offers more than one device type (Ilizarov, LON), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic treat international patients?
International patients treated; English language available for consultation. Consultation languages on record: Russian, English.
How was Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic verified for this directory?
Doctor Kudzaev's Clinic is listed at Tier 2 — surgeon name, address and methods are verified, but full outcome and regulatory review is not yet complete. We hold 8 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 2 — verified basics
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Established
- 2003
- Languages at consultation
- Russian, English
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