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Heinz Gisslinger
41
years of experience

Heinz Gisslinger

  • Specialization: Hematologist/oncologist
  • 41 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    German, English
  • A founding figure of the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms who pioneered the clinical use of interferon therapy for MPNs beginning in the 1980s.

    Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) in the 1980s. He is a hematologist and internal oncologist at Confraternität Private Clinic Josefstadt. He founded the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms in Vienna. Dr. Gisslinger serves as the Program Director for MPNs.

    • Specializes in polycythemia vera, chronic myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma.
    • Leads clinical and translational research for blood-related cancers.
    • Treats patients at one of Vienna's oldest private hospitals, founded in 1729.
    • Expertise includes essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis.
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Sosna Franciszek • Pancreatic cancer
Hungary
Jun 18, 2018
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I was not in the hospital. I asked just a second opinion. I was very disappointed, because I was working a lot to translate all the documentation into English, and finally I was discussing with doctor only 10 minutes, and the level of the discussion was very poor. Practically I did not get anything for 400 EUR.

Reply from Professor Johaness Drach:
Second opinion is given on the basis of a thorough analyses of provided medical reports. The procedure lasts as long until all questions of the patient have been clarified. If necessary specialists of other disciplines are also involved. The patient always receive a written statement.
Simone Stella-Wolfart • Gastric balloon
Austria
Oct 5, 2025
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Anonymous • Online Consultation with Oncologist
Ukraine
Mar 2, 2025
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All in all, it's all good
Anonymous • Radioembolization for liver cancer
Romania
Jun 15, 2025
Verified review.
Doctors were explainning to me in advance what exactly they will do to me.
Post-surgery recommandations were very light if I needed some assistance because of feeling sick.
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Mihaela • Consultation with an ophthalmologist
Romania
Feb 27, 2020
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Everything was fine
Everything was fine. Bookimed was very kind to find me an appointment pretty short notice in Vienna. The surgent was very professional. The only thing I would have preferred was to pay with a credit card. I had to go to an ATM and pay cash.
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Qualifications

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered treatments for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). He co-founded the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms in Vienna. The doctor introduced clinical interferon therapy — a treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer — in the 1980s.

Specialization and Research Focus

Dr. Gisslinger treats a variety of complex blood disorders and cancers. He is the Program Director for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. In this role, he leads clinical and translational research efforts. He treats several specific conditions:

  • Polycythemia vera
  • Essential thrombocythemia
  • Primary myelofibrosis
  • Chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Multiple myeloma

Clinical Roles

Dr. Gisslinger holds senior positions at two major Austrian medical institutions. He is a hematologist and oncologist at the Medical University of Vienna. Additionally, he treats patients at the Confraternität Private Clinic Josefstadt. He has advanced blood cancer treatments since the 1980s.

Professional History

  • 1985 – Began professional medical career
  • 1980s – First applied interferon therapy clinically for MPNs
  • Co-founder – Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
  • Program Director – Myeloproliferative Neoplasms department

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