Sebastian Schoppmann

Prof. Sebastian Schoppmann is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Head of the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit in Vienna. He performs surgical treatment for gastric and esophageal cancers at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). Prof. Schoppmann is a prolific researcher with over 240 specialized articles in major medical journals.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

The doctor performs visceral surgery with an emphasis on upper-GI conditions. He treats various diseases of the digestive tract, including gastric and esophageal cancers. Additionally, his clinical focus involves treating pancreatitis, gastritis, gastrointestinal polyps, and hernias. He also treats hemorrhoids and anal atresia—a congenital defect where the opening to the anus is missing or blocked.

Dr. Schoppmann leads the working team for gastric and esophageal surgery. He also directs the Department for Surgical Functional Testing. This unit evaluates how the digestive system performs before and after operations.

Work Experience

• 2014–Present — General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• 2014 — President of the ASO-Congress
• 2013–Present — Coordinator of the Gastroesophageal Cancer Unit (CCC-GET), Medical University of Vienna
• 2012–Present — Head of Upper-GI-Service at the Medical University of Vienna
• 2012–Present — Head of the Department for Surgical Functional Testing, Medical University of Vienna
• 2010–Present — Principal Investigator for Upper-GI-Research Group, Surgical Research Laboratories
• 2009–2011 — Director of the European Society of Quality in Health (ESQH)
• 2008–2009 — Consultant at Prince Court Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur
• 2006–Present — Associate Professor for Surgery, Medical University of Vienna

Education and Academic Background

• 2007 — Specialist certification in upper-GI-surgery
• 2001–2007 — Fellow at the Surgical Department, Medical University of Vienna
• 2000–2001 — PhD at the IMP – Research Institute of Molecular Pathology Vienna
• 1999–2000 — Fellow at the Clinical Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Vienna

Research and Editorial Roles

Prof. Schoppmann serves as an editor and reviewer for numerous medical journals. Currently, he is the Associate Editor for the European Journal of Surgical Oncology. He also serves as the Section Editor for European Surgery.

The specialist provides consulting expertise for several publications and organizations, including:

• Annals of Surgical Oncology
• British Journal of Surgery
• World Journal of Surgical Oncology
• British Journal of Cancer
• Journal of Leucocyte Biology
• Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
• Acta Biologica Hungarica
• BMC Cancer
• Cell and Molecular Life Science
• Journal for Cellular and Molecular Biology

Professional Memberships

• Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology (General Secretary)
• European Society of Quality in Health
• Upper-GI-Research Group