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Walterr Klepetko
44
years of experience

Walterr Klepetko

  • Specialization: Thoracic surgeon
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Speaks:
    German, English
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna

    Dr. Walter Klepetko is a thoracic surgeon at Vienna General Hospital. He heads the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna. He established one of the largest lung transplant programs in the world. Dr. Klepetko specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and tracheal surgery.

    • Performs over 100 lung transplant procedures annually.
    • Former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
    • Served as the European representative for the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
    • Winner of the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences.

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Anonymous • Consultation with a heart surgeon
United Arab Emirates
Mar 3, 2020
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Hello. I just wanted to mention some of the things that happened, so that your team is in the loop of what your customers are going through. I was contacted by Dr. Sadeq, which was very pleasant to communicate with. Roman on the other hand, was not clear about anything from the beginning. Saying “don’t worry, it is okay.” After confirming the doctors, and sending all my medical files 2 weeks ahead of time, I came to realise that the doctors have no idea about my condition. I walked in to a confused doctor, not even knowing that I have heart failure. I saw this as quite unprofessional that they haven’t even had time to review my documents. Once the doctor asked for my files, Roman did not have them, and I was forced to give a brief summary of what happened. This made me feel that my case was of no interest or importance to the representative. After finally managing to see the surgeon, he said that was the only day he was available (March 2nd), and that he was flying for work elsewhere. He had asked me to come back on the 16th of March. I could not believe that, as I have paid for tickets, plus hotels for two people (my mother joining) for 10 days in Vienna, when the doctor is not even there to do the surgery I was supposed to do. Do you know what the costs are of this mishap? After that, we ended up seeing another cardiologist recommended by the cardio surgeon. He was great, but when we came back the next day for ROman’s set appointment, it turns out there was no appointment, and he “had to go” and left me to deal with the hospital. The communication with Roman was horrible. I was just waiting in the lobby for 3 days not knowing what will happen, what are the fees, and no warnings or consultations. Especially when an x-ray costs 2,500 euros, I would have appreciated an initial warning of the costs. Not just “come pay” style that he has. That is as much as the biopsy, which I will still have to do in the future. I have experience with companies like yours, but the unprofessionalism, lack of communication, and unorganisation is unprecedented. I am going out of my way just to clarify what my experience was with your team, with handling things. The hospital and doctors were great. It was just the missteps by Roman that was upsetting.
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I was not happy with Roman, the representative in Vienna due to many reasons. I have passed on my experience to Varvara.
Anonymous • Consultation with an ophthalmologist
Ukraine
Feb 20, 2020
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I liked the doctor
I didn’t like the moment that we were eventually recorded to another doctor. I liked the doctor, but we did not have an examination, that is, only a consultation, in general I did not get exactly what I wanted. Lor did not like it at all, did not receive any new information from him, was not happy with the translator, most of what we said he did not know and did not translate
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Anonymous
Romania
Jun 22, 2019
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"Short but encouraging and 'productive' I would say
My hospital stay was short, my appointment with the doctor lasted for 15 minutes. He carefully listened to all I had to say, previous diagnosis I had, stated his recommendation and additionally prescribed me another drug. I have to do a follow up after I finish my medication and return for his opinion regarding my state of health. Short but encouraging and 'productive' I would say. However, I have the feeling we should have discuss more about side effects of the drugs and alternatives if they do not have the desired effect for me.
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I am fully satisfied, I got instant help for may medical stay in Vienna. All details were clearly discussed from the start and what I was informed that will happen was totally confirmed. Sorry it took me so long to respond to your questionnaire. Congratulations to this professional team!
Anonymous • Consultation with a gastroenterologist
Austria
Jan 7, 2026
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Андрей • Melanoma
Moldova
Oct 21, 2019
Verified review.
The results were very satisfactory
We are happy with the visit, I would like to elaborate on the cost of procedures and treatment for each position, sometimes I need help with parsing the procedure (this is a little inconvenient)
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Certifications & accreditations

European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery
American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Qualifications

Prof. Walter Klepetko is a specialist in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation. He established the lung transplant program at MedUni Vienna. This program performs over 100 procedures annually. The specialist performed a lung transplant on Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda in 2018.

Clinical Specialization & Focus

Prof. Klepetko performs surgical interventions for the chest and respiratory system. His division serves as a reference center for complex thoracic procedures. The doctor treats the following conditions:

  • Bronchial carcinoma (lung cancer)
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Functional lung diseases
  • Tracheal disorders
  • Metastatic disease in the lungs
  • Vascular and heart-related complications in the chest
  • Functional liver diseases

Achievements & Surgical Volume

Prof. Klepetko has led the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Vienna General Hospital since 2010. He founded the hospital's lung transplant unit in the late 1980s. This program is one of the largest centers of its kind. The specialist creates surgical structures that balance specialization with training foundations.

Work Experience

  • 2010–Present – Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery, MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital
  • Late 1980s–2018 – Head of the Lung Transplant Program, MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital
  • Professor of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna

Education & Training

  • 1978 – Degree in General Medicine, University of Vienna
  • 1982 – Began clinical practice in specialized surgery

Recognition & Awards

  • 2014 – Grand Decoration of Honor for services to the Austrian Republic
  • 2015 – City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences

Professional Memberships

  • Former President of the European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
  • Former European Representative on the Board of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
  • 1984 – Member of the Austrian Surgical Society
  • 1985 – Austrian Society of the Gastrointestinal Tract
  • 1986 – Austrian Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • 1986 – Austrian Pulmonary Society
  • 1987 – Austrian Society of Cardiology

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