Fritz Leutmezer
- Specialization: Neurologist
- 27 years of experience
- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
- Associate Professorship at the Medical University of Vienna
Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a neurologist at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna. He specializes in multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Leutmezer holds an Associate Professorship at the Medical University of Vienna. He significantly helped shape modern European and Austrian MS treatment guidelines.
- Served as principal investigator for numerous international clinical trials on multiple sclerosis.
- Published widely in peer-reviewed journals on multiple sclerosis and epilepsy management.
- Practices at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek.
- Maintains a teaching and research position at the Medical University of Vienna.
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Doctor's services
- Ultrasound
- CT (computer tomography)
- Brain MRI
- EEG (Electroencephalography)
- Brainstem evoked response audiometry
- Complex diagnosis of Vest syndrome
- Video-EEG monitoring
- MRI of one area
- Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence)
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Specialization and Neurological Focus
Dr. Leutmezer treats chronic and complex neurological conditions. He provides medical care for patients with multiple sclerosis and diverse types of epilepsy. He also treats chronic headaches and essential tremors. This clinical work combines research with evidence-based methods for neurodegenerative disorders.
Diagnostic Expertise
- Electroencephalography (EEG) and Video-EEG monitoring – tests that record brain electrical activity to diagnose seizures
- Brain MRI including FLAIR sequence with contrast – advanced imaging that helps identify areas of inflammation in the brain
- Brainstem evoked response audiometry – a test that measures how the brain processes sound to assess nerve pathways
- Complex diagnosis of West syndrome – a rare seizure disorder affecting infants
- Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound
Clinical Achievements and Research
Dr. Leutmezer was the principal investigator in numerous international clinical trials. These studies focused on developing new therapies for multiple sclerosis. During the 2010s, he contributed to the official European and Austrian MS treatment guidelines. Furthermore, his scientific work includes publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Work Experience
- Current – Neurologist at Wiener Privatklinik, Vienna
- Current – Teaching and Research Faculty at the Medical University of Vienna
- 2002 – Appointed Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
- 1999–2001 – Residency at Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Education and Training
- Early 1990s – Medical Degree from the University of Vienna
- 2001 – Board Certification in Neurology, Austria
- 2002 – Habilitation (Venia Docendi) in Neurology
- Specialized residency training at the Medical University of Vienna
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