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Radiotherapy treatment room at Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria with advanced equipment

Versa HD radiotherapy machine at Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria clinic

Radiotherapy machine Versa HD at Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria clinic

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Austria, Vienna

Radiation therapy for kidney cancer in Radiotherapy center Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria

11 patients

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About the clinic

Radiation therapy for kidney cancer at Amethyst Radiotherapy in Vienna, Austria, uses precise technology to target tumors without surgery. The center is recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals for 2026. This treatment provides a non-invasive option for patients who cannot undergo traditional surgery.

Advanced Radiation Technology

The clinic uses the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator. This machine allows for extremely accurate tumor targeting. The medical team uses several specialized methods, including Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). These techniques help protect healthy tissue around the kidney. The HexaPOD couch moves in six different directions to keep the patient in the perfect position. This setup helps the beam hit the tumor with sub-millimeter precision.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Every patient receives a custom plan before the first session. Doctors use integrated images from MRI, CT, and ConeBeam CT scans to map the tumor. Dr. David Kuczer, a radiation oncologist who received the DocFinder Patients' Choice Award 2025, leads these treatments. He specializes in precise radiotherapy for both malignant and benign conditions. Patients must provide current medical reports and imaging for review before starting the process.

Short and Painless Sessions

A typical course of treatment is much faster than traditional radiation. It often involves 3 to 8 short sessions. Each session lasts about 10 minutes. The entire course usually takes around 1.5 weeks to complete. Because the procedure is non-invasive, there is no need for a scalpel or anesthesia. Patients can often return to their normal activities shortly after their appointment.

Services for International Patients

Amethyst Radiotherapy is located within the Wiener Privatklinik near Vienna University Hospital. The facility helps international visitors with travel and visa documents. A video consultation is the first step to see if a patient is a good candidate for this therapy. The team also assists with finding accommodation and arranging local transfers during the stay. You can leave a request on Bookimed to schedule an initial consultation with the medical team.

Highlights

2020 Year of foundation

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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	$224.34

treatment	Price
Radiation therapy for kidney cancer	$6730.32
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

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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.