5 Best Surgery Clinics in Austria

Prof. Robert Schmidhammer brings 39 years of expertise with 1,100+ peripheral nerve procedures – pioneering nerve regeneration research. Surgery may cost around $14,110, typically covering consultation, preoperative tests, and personalized treatment program. As Austria's Best Private Hospital 2017 winner, WPK holds ISO 9001 accreditation for surgical care. Prof. Schmidhammer is a member of American and European nerve surgery societies.

About 90% of procedures at Confraternität & Goldenes Kreuz are performed laparoscopically, using 1–2 cm incisions. One of its four operating rooms is specially equipped for endoscopic procedures. Post-surgical care is available in a recovery ward with intermediate and intensive care units. The Vienna clinic belongs to Mavie Med and holds EFQM Committed to Excellence certification. It is also Austria’s first private hospital certified as a Breast Health Center.

Döbling Private Hospital offers specialized surgical care under JCI accreditation with complication rates well below average. The clinic treats over 16,000 patients annually, including international visitors. Dr. Josef Grohs, a spine surgery expert with 32 years of experience, chairs AO-Spine Austria and has extensive surgical training across multiple countries. The facility provides personalized care with a strong focus on patient safety and advanced surgical techniques.

Vienna General Hospital (AKH) is one of Europe's most innovative surgical centers with 35 years of history. Dr. Josef Grohs, Chair of AO-Spine Austria and former President of the Austrian Spine Society, leads the spine surgery team with 35 years of experience. The hospital operates 42 specialized departments and 6 laboratories, handling complex surgical cases across all specialties.

Leech Private Clinic treats 6,000+ patients each year and offers surgery across several specialties in Graz. Its Belegarzt model lets patients choose their own surgeon within a clinic with 44 beds and three operating theatres. On-site CT, X-ray and endoscopy support surgical care. Many procedures, including cataract and carpal tunnel surgery, are available as same-day treatments. After surgery, care includes 24-hour support, in-house physiotherapy and rehabilitation cooperation with Private Hospital Laßnitzhöhe. The clinic holds EN ISO 9001:2015 certification.