Rupert Menapace

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Rupert Menapace

Specialization: Ophtalmologist
44 years of experience
Speaks:
German, English
Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
Ranked among the top five cataract specialists in the world by expertscape.com.
Dr. Rupert Menapace is a leading ophthalmologist and professor at Vienna Medical University. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment, and anterior segment reconstruction. He leads the University Hospital of Ophthalmology and Optometry and directs the institute for artificial lens implantation.

Expertscape.com ranks Dr. Menapace among the world’s top five cataract specialists. He pioneered minimally invasive cataract microsurgery and advanced lens implantation methods. Dr. Menapace holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree and is a diplomate of the European Association of Ophthalmologists. He has over 30 years of surgical experience and has published many scientific papers.

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Client • Knee Arthroscopy

Romania

Jun 22, 2025

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the core of it is the desire to help people who want to regain their health as much as possible back, the emotional intelligence and a necessary level of empathy and expertise which everyone from the clinic showed me

My opinion is that, even though it's a business the core of it is the desire to help people who want to regain their health as much as possible back, the emotional intelligence and a necessary level of empathy and expertise which everyone from the clinic showed me.

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Thanks to Bookimed I found the right clinic for fixing my health issue. The overall support and the informations given to me.

Anonymous • Pancreatic cancer

Ukraine

Sep 26, 2019

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the trip to the clinic was usually. I got advice, paid a doctor, translator and intermediary, did not receive receipts for these payments. But I don’t understand what the bonus actually consisted of, which I ordered through Bookimed and how to really get it. After this trip, I again received a letter about the bonus, but, in my opinion, these letters really do not cost anything.

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As I wrote in the review, I did not understand what exactly the bonus promised by Bookimed was and how you can actually use it.

Ирина • Consultation rheumatologist

Kuwait

Oct 25, 2022

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I was very satisfied with the level of the doctor's consultation, I hope the treatment will also be effective, but the organization wants the best. I've been waiting for a written doctor's opinion for a week now. Consultations and examinations did not follow the schedule.

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Where are my examination results and the doctor’s conclusion?

Anonymous • Online Consultation with Oncologist

Romania

Mar 28, 2024

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I had a terrible experience. Dr. Zielinski was dismissive and rushed me, he hasn't answered my questions and he asked me for more tests in order to speak about treatment plans when I was told previously that I didn't need any tests in order to proceed with the consultation and receive a treatment plan. He didn't bother to explain the disease or treatment options. I was looking forward to speak to him and I put so much hope. I needed someone to explain and guide me. I was left with such a bed feeling after the consultation. No empathy and no professionalism. Bookimed apologise but they said that they can't do anything because I paid directly the clinic, even if they are the intermediary they don't take responsibility, so be very careful when booking any services. I wasted 400 euros for 10 minutes that I was trying to make a few questions in order to get some value for the money but the only thing I got was disappointment, frustration, stress and time waste for arguing. I asked for at least to have some questions asked in writing so I could get something back for my money, but they refused, and they said that the consultation was compleated. In the first place, they said that I had a second consultation for free because it wasn't compleated, and then they said it was a mistake and the consultation was compleated. Please be careful where you spend your money and put your hopes because they don't care about taking advantage of ill people in order to make money. Probably are not all the same but my experience was awful and I am very disappointed. Some become doctors because they want to help people and others have no feelings or empathy. I hope this helps whoever is reading and I hope you find a better option than I did with a doctor that cares and will help you. God bless.

Karlo Tomašević • Consultation with a cardiologist

Croatia

Nov 11, 2023

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A great advantage and relief is that before the actual payment and the continuation of the treatment, the doctor's CV is offered, it is not that you are forced to cooperate with a certain one

From the very beginning, things went smoothly, clearly and quickly. Very pleasant conversation, no waiting, clear information about payment and with, the outcome exactly as agreed. A great advantage and relief is that before the actual payment and the continuation of the treatment, the doctor's CV is offered, it is not that you are forced to cooperate with a certain one.

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Univ. Prof. Dr. Rupert Menapace is one of Europe’s most distinguished ophthalmologists, internationally acclaimed for his pioneering work in cataract and intraocular lens (IOL) surgery. Over several decades, he has been a leading figure in the advancement of modern eye surgery, setting global standards in surgical technique, research, and ophthalmic education.

He studied medicine at the University of Vienna, graduating in the 1970s, and soon began his specialization in ophthalmology and optometry at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). His early interest in microsurgery and lens implantation would later revolutionize cataract surgery in Austria and abroad.

1970s – Completed medical studies at the University of Vienna and began ophthalmologic training.

1980s – Specialized in anterior segment surgery, focusing on intraocular lenses and the refinement of phacoemulsification techniques.

1990s – Appointed Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna; conducted groundbreaking studies on IOL implantation and cataract surgery safety.

2000s – Established himself as one of Europe’s foremost cataract surgeons; contributed to international surgical guidelines and trained surgeons from around the world.

2010s–Today – Serves as a senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik and Vienna General Hospital, performing advanced cataract and refractive lens surgeries and continuing research on lens design and surgical optimization.

Prof. Menapace has authored hundreds of scientific publications, making fundamental contributions to the development of modern intraocular lenses, surgical technique optimization, and the prevention of postoperative complications such as posterior capsule opacification. His innovations have been adopted globally, improving surgical precision and visual outcomes for millions of patients.

Admired for his steady surgical hand, academic leadership, and lifelong commitment to ophthalmic progress, Prof. Menapace continues to combine clinical excellence with scientific innovation, shaping the future of cataract and refractive surgery.

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