Wolfgang Köstler
- Specialization: Hematologist/oncologist
- 22 years of experience
- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
- Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology
Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is the Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in personalized immunotherapy and targeted therapies for breast and gynecologic cancers. He serves as a senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik in Austria. Dr. Köstler holds a degree in molecular biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science.
- Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
- Former Head of the Oncology Department at Regional Hospital Wiener Neustadt.
- Treats complex sarcomas and urogenital tumors using individualized systemic therapy.
- Researches biomarker development and resistance mechanisms to improve treatment outcomes.
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Doctor's services
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy for prostate cancer
- Immunotherapy for lung cancer
- Immunotherapy for breast cancer
- Target therapy for lung cancer
- Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas
- Hormone therapy
- Consultation with an oncologist
- Genetic screening
- PET/CT
- Colonoscopy
- Mammography
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
- MRI of one area
- Biopsy
- CT (computer tomography)
- Cancer screening
- PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
- Liver biopsy
- Breast biopsy
- Lung biopsy
- Ultrasound
- PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTA)
- Pancreas biopsy
- PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)
- Thyroid biopsy
- Oncological Check-up for Women
- Testicular Biopsy
- Immunohistochemistry
- Comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is an oncologist and the Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, and targeted cancer therapies. Additionally, he provides personalized medicine and systemic cancer treatments at Wiener Privatklinik.
Specialization and Research Focus
Dr. Köstler treats patients using individualized systemic cancer therapy, including immunotherapy and targeted drugs. He treats a wide range of conditions, such as sarcoma, urogenital tumors, and gastrointestinal cancers. His clinical approach integrates molecular oncology to overcome drug resistance. This allows him to use biomarker development to design precision oncology strategies tailored to each patient's biology.
Conditions Treated
- Breast and gynecologic cancers
- Lung and gastrointestinal malignancies
- Sarcomas (bone and soft tissue)
- Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma — cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, and immune system
- Liver, pancreatic, and kidney cancers
Procedures Performed
- Individualized chemotherapy and hormone therapy
- Modern immunotherapy for lung and breast cancer
- Targeted therapy for solid tumors — drugs that attack specific molecules to block cancer growth
- Radiation therapy for sarcomas
- Comprehensive cancer screenings and genetic testing
Professional Work Experience
- Senior Consultant – Wiener Privatklinik, Vienna (Current)
- Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology – Medical University of Vienna
- Head of the Oncology Department – Regional Hospital Wiener Neustadt (2014–2016)
- Cochairman of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Clinic – Comprehensive Cancer Center, Vienna (2011–2014)
- Specialist in Hematology and Oncology – Vienna General Hospital (Since 2007)
- Associate Professor in Internal Medicine – Medical University of Vienna (2005–2007)
Education and Academic Training
- Medical Degree – University of Vienna, Austria (1990s)
- Residency in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology – Medical University of Vienna
- Molecular Biology Degree – Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
- Specialized Oncology Training – Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center, USA
- Specialized Clinical Training – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia
Scientific Contributions and Recognition
Prof. Köstler contributed to early clinical trials for targeted therapies. He has published research on tumor biology and resistance mechanisms in international journals. Furthermore, he participates in European oncology networks to advance translational research. His work connects laboratory science with bedside care.
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