Wolfgang Gstoettner
36
years of experience
Wolfgang Gstoettner
- Specialization: ENT doctor
- 36 years of experience
- accreditation:
- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
- Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Medical University of Vienna
Dr. Wolfgang Gstoettner is an ENT specialist at Wiener Privatklinik and a pioneer in cochlear implantation. He launched one of Europe’s largest hearing implant programs at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Gstoettner focuses on hearing restoration, skull base surgery, and neurotology. He is a member of the Politzer Society, a prestigious global ear surgery organization.
- Expert in complex procedures like cochlear implant placement and tympanoplasty.
- Treats hearing loss, nasal polyps, adenoids, and deviated septums.
- Developed innovative techniques for facial nerve reconstruction and ear surgery.
- Works at Wiener Privatklinik, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.
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Аleksandr • Dialysis
Ukraine
Jun 23, 2026
The support from the clinic since I started treatment has been brilliant
What worried me most was what haemodialysis would actually be like and how I would feel. But my doctor was honest about what to expect and explained the whole process very clearly, including the diet and fluid restrictions. As it turns out, I feel better than I expected. I’ve been prescribed three sessions a week, and the support from the clinic since I started treatment has been brilliant. They’re always available, they’ve checked in on how I’m feeling and given me clear instructions. Importantly, there were no additional costs. My advice to future patients would be to prioritise their health above all else.
Everything's fine.
Anonymous • Surgery
Ukraine
Jul 5, 2026
Thank you to your organisation and to you personally, as well as to Angelica from the host organisation, for your help!
I suppose I’d give it a 4.8, really. But that wasn’t down to you. The doctor saw me an hour and a half after the scheduled time. However, the consultation was very informative. Thank you to your organisation and to you personally, as well as to Angelica from the host organisation, for your help!
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
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Certifications & accreditations
Politzer Society
Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Gstöttner is a specialist in otorhinolaryngology and hearing restoration. He is the Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Medical University of Vienna. The doctor pioneered cochlear implantation development. This work turned his department into one of the largest programs in Europe.
Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Gstöttner performs surgeries for the ear and skull base. He treats severe hearing loss, including sensorineural conditions, using implant technologies. The specialist also treats nasal polyps, adenoids, and deviated septums.
- Cochlear implant placement — a surgical procedure to provide a sense of sound to a person with profound hearing loss
- Tympanoplasty to repair the eardrum
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) — a procedure to clear blocked sinuses through the nose
- Septoplasty for nasal airway correction
- Facial nerve reconstruction
- Treatment of vestibular and balance disorders
Work Experience
- Today – Consultant at Wiener Privatklinik, Vienna
- 2000s–Present – Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Medical University of Vienna
- 2010s – Director of international collaborations in auditory neuroscience
- 1990s – Appointed Professor of ENT Surgery
- 1980s – Resident in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery at Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Education and Academic Background
- Early 1980s – Medical Degree from the University of Vienna
- 1980s – Specialization in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Research and Recognition
The specialist researches auditory physiology and skull base surgery. He oversees research in minimally invasive ear surgery and nerve restoration. This work has helped thousands of patients regain their hearing. Dr. Gstöttner has received scientific awards for his contributions to ENT medicine.
Professional Memberships
- Politzer Society — an international society focused on otology and neuro-otology
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