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Versa HD radiotherapy machine at Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria clinic

Radiotherapy machine Versa HD at Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria clinic

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Austria, Vienna

Esophageal cancer Treatment in Radiotherapy center Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria

11 patients

chose clinic for Oncology Treatment

About the clinic

Patients seeking treatment for esophageal cancer at the Amethyst Radiotherapy center in Vienna, Austria, benefit from non-invasive radiation techniques and advanced technology. The center is located inside the Wiener Privatklinik and is recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals 2026. A consultation with an oncologist typically costs around $90, while an online consultation with a specialist is around $230.

Radiation therapy expertise

Radiation oncologist Dr. David Kuczer leads the treatment process at the center. Dr. Kuczer is known for his expertise in radiation oncology and received the DocFinder Patients' Choice Award in 2025. He works with a team that collaborates with Vienna University Hospital to provide modern care standards for international patients.

Advanced treatment methods

The clinic uses the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator to treat esophageal cancer without the need for surgery or anesthesia. This equipment allows for precise targeting of tumors while protecting healthy tissue. Treatment protocols include several advanced techniques:

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). This method adjusts the radiation beam to the shape of the tumor.
Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). This technique delivers radiation in a continuous 360-degree rotation.
Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). Doctors use imaging during treatment to account for tumor movement.
Stereotactic radiosurgery. This involves high doses of radiation delivered with extreme precision.

Diagnostics and treatment process

The diagnostic phase begins with an in-person or online consultation to review the patient's medical history. Before therapy starts, the team performs imaging for planning purposes. The standard treatment for esophageal cancer usually follows this timeline:

Consultation and planning. Patients undergo CT or MRI scans to create a personalized radiation map.
Radiotherapy sessions. The protocol includes 3–8 sessions, with each session lasting about 10 minutes.
Total duration. The entire treatment course is typically completed in approximately 1.5 weeks.
Follow-up care. Post-treatment consultations are included to monitor progress and manage recovery.

The center provides international patient services to help with transport, accommodation, and interpreters. To learn more about treatment options in Vienna, you may request a consultation on Bookimed.

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

Oncology

diagnostics	Price
Consultation with an oncologist	$90
Online Consultation with Oncologist	$223.68

treatment	Price
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer	$6713.64
Radiotherapy	Price on request
Radiotherapy for breast cancer	Price on request
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer	Price on request
Radiation therapy for brain tumor	Price on request
Radiotherapy for cervical cancer	Price on request

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Licences

Operating permit for linear accelerator, Radiotherapy center Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria, Vienna, issued by Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, 2020

hospital accreditation of quality

World's Best Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek

US, World's Best Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek certificate for Radiotherapy center Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria

Radiotherapy center Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria: more details about the clinic

Austria, Vienna

Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria is a leading center of excellence for advanced cancer treatment located in the heart of Vienna, within the Wiener Privatklinik and near Vienna General Hospital. The center combines internationally recognized medical expertise with state-of-the-art technology to deliver precise, personalized, and patient-centered radiotherapy care.

Specializing in radiation oncology, Amethyst treats a wide range of cancers, including prostate, breast, lung, brain, head and neck tumors, lymph node involvement, and metastatic disease, as well as certain benign conditions such as arthrosis, keloids, and other chronic or inflammatory disorders.

The clinic is equipped with a next-generation Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator, enabling highly accurate treatment delivery using advanced techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, and stereotactic radiosurgery. These methods allow precise tumor targeting while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.

Treatment precision is supported by integrated MRI, CT, and ConeBeam CT imaging, along with advanced planning systems that ensure fully individualized therapy plans. Real-time imaging and positioning technologies further enhance safety and accuracy.

Amethyst follows a patient-focused approach with personalized treatment plans, efficient treatment schedules, and seamless care coordination. Through clinical expertise, advanced technology, and close collaboration with leading medical institutions, the center delivers high-quality radiotherapy tailored to each patient’s diagnosis and needs.

Additional services

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

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5 Google reviews

Milena osole

Sep 21, 2023

First of all, I would like to thank the entire Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria team for the health care , kindness and warmth during my one month-long treatment. As a patient , I am extremely satisfied and I want to express my special gratitude to Dr, David Kuczer and prof.dr.Wolfgang Koestler for the personalized and up to date therapy they offered to me. I believe , that their personal care , their expert knowledge , top equipment , and my will for healing will take me back to the waves of the ocean and to the ski slopes . Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria and Wiener Privatklinik offer top health services and very human health care system. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Jernej Osole , Slovenia

Десислава Узунова

Sep 7, 2023

Amethyst Radiotherapy Vienna – a place, where people are kind, friendly and very, very professional! I would like to express my deep gratitude to Dr Kuczer for all his help to me, for all his kindness and understanding! Dr Kuczer is a great expert whom I trust and with whom I continue to consult with confidence and respect! Thank you so, so much Dr Kuczer!

Tomas Mertan

Aug 30, 2023

For me, maximum satisfaction with the treatment, Dr. Kuczer helps me a lot and I rely 100% on the whole team👌

claudia koutnik

Aug 22, 2023

Excellent medical service and very friendly staff! I was treated at Amethyst Vienna in May 2023. It was very worrying to learn I had an acoustic neuroma. Although the tumor was pressing on my trigeminal nerve and the pain was severe, an 11-hour operation was out of the question for me. Fortunately, I found Dr. Kuczer online, and after five sessions of stereotactic radiotherapy, I am pain-free again. The radiotherapy had virtually no side effects. Many thanks to the professional team and the excellent treatment.

Reinhard Plazotta

Nov 21, 2025

My wife was treated for cancer at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH) and given up on. Then we learned about radiation therapy and contacted the clinic. She was given hope that the radiation therapy would help, but she had to pay a large sum for the treatment. She underwent radiation therapy many times and was also hospitalized. But a few weeks later, she died.