Johannes Drach
- Specialization: Hematologist/oncologist
- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Confraternitaet & Goldenes Kreuz Private Hospital
- Director of the Josefstadt Private Clinic in Vienna
Dr. Johannes Drach is the Director of the Josefstadt Private Clinic in Vienna. He specializes in hematology and oncology, with expertise in leukemia and lymphoma treatment. Dr. Drach provides oncology assessments and second opinions for complex cancer cases. He is a professor at the Medical University of Vienna and leads a private practice.
- Served as head physician at the University Hospital of Internal Medicine I in Vienna.
- Completed a research internship at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
- Published over 120 scientific papers and 200 abstracts for international medical congresses.
- Member of the Board of Directors for the Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology.
Patient reviews
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.
Doctor's services
- Ultrasound
- CT (computer tomography)
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
- HLA-typing
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Biopsy
- MRI of one area
- Comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas
- Immunohistochemistry
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Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Johannes Drach is a specialist in hematology and oncology. He is the Director of the Josefstadt Private Clinic in Vienna. Dr. Drach focuses on cancer detection and therapeutic optimization. He has authored over 120 scientific papers and 200 congress presentations.
Oncology Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Drach treats blood cancers and solid tumors. He provides care for leukemia, myeloma, and various types of lymphoma. This range includes Follicular, Burkitt's, and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The doctor provides pre-surgical assessments to evaluate surgical risks for his patients. He also offers second opinions on cancer diagnoses and treatment paths.
The specialist integrates supportive care into his medical approach. He advises patients on nutrition and lifestyle changes for cancer recovery. Dr. Drach uses his training from a 2014 course at the University of Freiburg to guide these recommendations. This lifestyle counseling helps patients manage the side effects of intensive cancer therapies.
Professional Career and Leadership
- 2012–present — Director of the Josefstadt Private Clinic in Vienna
- 2001–2012 — Head Physician at the University Hospital of Internal Medicine I in Vienna
- 2008–2012 — Deputy Head of the Clinical Department of Oncology
- 2001–2012 — Director of the Multiple Myeloma and Malignant Lymphoma program
- 2006–present — Board Member of the Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology (ÖGHO)
Education and Advanced Training
- 1991–1993 — Research Internship at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
- 1997 — Specialist degree in internal medicine, Innsbruck and Vienna
- 1997 — Doctoral dissertation on chromosomal changes in monoclonal gammopathies – conditions where the body makes too many abnormal proteins – University of Vienna
- 1998 — Specialized study of Additive Hematologic Oncology
- 2014 — Course in nutrition and cancer, University of Freiburg
Scientific Research and Publications
Prof. Drach is a professor at the Medical University of Vienna. His research into chromosomal changes in blood disorders has shaped modern therapy. He has contributed more than 120 scientific papers to international medical journals. The doctor also presented over 200 theses at national and international medical congresses.
Professional Memberships
- Board Member of the Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology (ÖGHO)
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