Christoph Zielinski
44
years of experience
5.0
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Christoph Zielinski
- Specialization: Clinical oncologist
- 44 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:German, English, French, Polish
- Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
- Chairman of the Vienna Cancer Center
Dr. Christoph Zielinski is a prominent oncologist and Chairman of the Vienna Cancer Center. He serves as Medical Director of the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik. Dr. Zielinski specializes in immunotherapy and hematology. He has published over 600 scientific papers on individualized cancer treatment. Dr. Zielinski works at Wiener Privatklinik, a hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.
- Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology and ASCO.
- Former President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group.
- Specializes in personalized therapies for breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
- Founded the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna to integrate research and care.
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Anonymous • CT scan of the whole body
Slovenia
Jun 2, 2026
Given how positive my experience was, I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone needing similar care
My biggest concern was the anxiety around getting a full-body CT scan, but that worry disappeared quickly. From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel comfortable and explained every single step, which was incredibly reassuring. The clinic was clean and organized, and the medical team was both professional and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. Everything went smoothly. Given how positive my experience was, I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone needing similar care. I'm grateful for how they handled my case with such efficiency and compassion.
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Anonymous • PET/CT
Ukraine
May 15, 2026
My experience has been entirely negative. The treatment prescribed did not follow the standard protocol for this condition. Under this treatment, the condition only worsened. I was given information about the most effective treatment currently used worldwide. I never received the doctor’s conclusion following the consultation, even though I asked for it several times. And on top of everything else, judging by the result, it wasn’t worth €500. A treatment that doesn’t work, with no documentation whatsoever. Just a conversation with a professor to whom you have to ask a thousand questions and figure out the treatment options for your condition yourself, because he offers nothing and explains nothing.
Speed of service delivery
The treatment recommended by the professor at the Austrian clinic was completely at odds with standard treatment protocols
I never received the discharge summary, even though I had asked for it several times
Tetyana • Metastases in the liver
Ukraine
Apr 19, 2026
Anonymous • Male Check-up
Poland
Apr 3, 2026
I’m glad I chose to come here
It was the right decision. Right from the start, I felt that they were looking after me, from the organisation of the trip right through to the clinic itself. The staff were incredibly attentive and supportive every step of the way. Special thanks to the doctor, who explained everything very patiently and clearly, dispelling any doubts I had. The clinic is clean and modern. The examination itself went smoothly and without any unnecessary stress. I’m glad I chose to come here.
Very nice admin and over qualification doctor. I hope my dream will come true and I do my plastic surgery
Anonymous • Otoplasty (ear surgery)
Austria
Oct 27, 2025
It was performed by the very best doctor, Igor Pona
I had an operation on 16 October 2025. It was performed by the very best doctor, Igor Pona. The procedure was an otoplasty. I really liked the clinic where the operation took place.The clinic’s medical staff were always there for me and kept asking how I was feeling. I am also very grateful to the staff at Bookimed for arranging transport. They took me to the clinic for the operation and brought me home afterwards.I am very pleased with the results of my surgery, three months on. I am very grateful to Dr Egor Pona, and indeed to the entire staff at the Bookimed clinic.
I had an otoplasty in October 2025. It’s been three months and a week, and the results are fantastic. I am delighted with the result. I would like to thank Bookimed Clinic. I specifically asked the clinic staff for a Russian-speaking doctor; the clinic replied the very next day and informed me that they had a Russian-speaking doctor available. I was given an appointment with the doctor about a week later. The staff at Bookimed Clinic were in constant contact with me. They were incredibly supportive. They kept asking how I was getting on and how I was feeling. They told me not to worry and that everything would be fine.
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Doctor's services
- Chemotherapy
- Leukemia chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Extended analysis of blood
- Biochemical blood analysis
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
- Consultation with a hematologist
- Cytogenetic study of the bone marrow
- Biopsy
- CT (computer tomography)
- PET/CT
- MRI of one area
- Mammography
- PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
- Cancer screening
- Oncological Check-up for Man
- Oncological Check-up for Women
- Colonoscopy
- Ovarian Biopsy
- KRAS, NRAS,BRAF mutation testing
- Lung biopsy
- Liver biopsy
- PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTA)
- PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)
- Testicular Biopsy
- Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH)
- MRI of the abdominal cavity
- Online Consultation with Oncologist
- Thyroid biopsy
- Pancreas biopsy
- Breast biopsy
- Kidney biopsy
- Angiography
- Dermatoscopy
- Fibroscan
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Certifications & accreditations
European Society for Medical Oncology
American Society for Clinical Oncology
American Association for Cancer Research
Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielinski is an oncologist and chairman of the Vienna Cancer Center. He specializes in cancer immunotherapy and personalized medicine with over 600 scientific publications. Dr. Zielinski is the Medical Director of the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik.
Specialization & Approach
Dr. Zielinski treats medical oncology, hematology, and cancer immunotherapy cases. He treats conditions including breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic tumors, and melanoma. The specialist uses personalized therapies tailored to each patient's tumor biology. This individualized approach helps improve outcomes for patients with complex sarcomas or adenocarcinomas — cancers that develop in connective tissues or gland cells. He also performs procedures such as chemotherapy and targeted immunotherapy.
Work Experience
- Current – Medical Director of the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik
- Current – Chairman of the Vienna Cancer Center
- 2010s – President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
- 2004 – Head of Medicine I and the Cancer Center at Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
- 2002–2004 – Chairman of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Vienna General Hospital
- 1990s – Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna
- 1990–1992 – Researcher at the Cancer Research Center at Tufts University (USA)
- Executive Consultant at Acuvax Limited
- Founder and Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna (CCC)
Education & Training
- 1992 – Professor of Medical Experimental Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna
- 1980s – Specialist training in oncology, hematology, and internal medicine
- 1970s – Medical Degree from the University of Vienna
Research & Recognition
The doctor has written over 600 scientific papers. His research primarily focuses on breast cancer and targeted drugs. Dr. Zielinski has received several honors for his work. These honors include the 2018 Golden Decoration for Outstanding Services to the City of Vienna. He also received the 2014 Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria.
- 2018 – Golden Decoration for Outstanding Services to the City of Vienna
- 2014 – Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria
- 2003 – Award by the City of Vienna for Medical Sciences
- 2003 – Anton–Gindely Prize for his leadership at CECOG
Memberships
- Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
- Austrian Society for Hematology and Oncology
- Austrian Society for Allergology and Immunology
- European Cancer Concord
- Living with Cancer (Founder)
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