


Multiple sclerosis Treatment in Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
About the clinic
Multiple sclerosis treatment at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) in Austria involves specialized neurology care from a chief physician. An initial consultation with Professor Leutmezer typically costs around €300–350, while comprehensive diagnostics with an MRI and bone marrow puncture may cost around €2,000. This university hospital with a 300-year history provides an integrated treatment plan, combining modern medication and alternative therapies like acupuncture.
MS Diagnostics
Diagnostics are supervised by Professor Fritz Leutmezer. He is the chief physician at the University Hospital of Neurology in Vienna. The process includes:
- Neurological consultation with Professor Leutmezer
- MRI brain scan with contrast agent
- Bone marrow puncture for detailed analysis
Treatment Approach
The clinic offers a personalized therapy plan. Professor Leutmezer develops this based on diagnostic results. It uses an integrated approach. This method combines different treatment strategies. The goal is to manage symptoms and slow progression. Available treatments include:
- Multiple sclerosis therapy with specialized medication protocols
- Acupuncture for managing MS-related spasticity and nerve pain
Medical Expertise
Professor Fritz Leutmezer, MD, leads the care. He is a professor and chief physician. His specialization is in multiple sclerosis. He works within a major university hospital. This setting ensures access to advanced neurological resources. The hospital itself has 42 specialized departments. It offers a broad medical network for complex cases.
Patients receive an expert evaluation and detailed treatment recommendations. For a precise assessment and tailored therapy plan, contacting the clinic directly is advised.
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Vienna General Hospital (AKH): more details about the clinic
Vienna Clinic is one of the largest healthcare providers in Europe. It is also a training clinic at the Medical University of Vienna. The Vienna General Hospital (AKH) consists of 5 clinical institutes, 26 hospitals, 42 specialized departments, 61 outpatient departments, 51 operating theaters, 7 postoperative wards, 21 ICU intensive care units, 2,200 beds.
Vienna Cancer Center
Vienna Cancer Center cooperates with other Austrian oncology hospitals to provide patients with the high-quality assistance, innovative drugs, and effective treatment plan. AKH Cancer Department is a leading one in the field of studying and treatment of cancer in Austria. Approx. 30,000 patients undergo treatment here.
Cardiac Surgery Department
Vienna General Hospital provides surgeries on the heart of any complexity in the innovative hybrid operating theatre. The specialists perform a surgical intervention for children and adults. Doctors apply minimally-invasive methods for surgeries. It allows minimizing complications and fastens a patient’s recovery. Unique methods of visualization are used during a heart surgery: specialists control all their movements on the screen, get MRI and CT-images in real time.
Organ Transplantation Department
The specialists of Vienne Hospital Transplantation Department conduct transplants of the abdominal cavity organs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, small intestine. AKH doctors use robotic Da Vinci systems to remove organs from living donors. Such a method has been applied only in American hospitals before. The success rate for kidney transplantation is 95%.
Neurosurgery Department
The Neurosurgery Department has 4 operating theatres, 60 beds. Annually doctors perform approx.10,000 procedures. The Neurosurgery Department of Vienna Hospital in Austria is equipped with special microscopic techniques for the most accurate manipulation during surgery. It allows protecting brain and spinal cord from injuries during an operation. The Department specializes in removal of tumors, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, etc.
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Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Wien, Austria
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