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Best Cataract doctors in Vienna: TOP 6 doctors

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Stefan Pieh

  • 4.7 Excellent • 156 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Prof. Stefan Pieh is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, with decades of experience at the Medical University of Vienna.

    • Professor of Ophthalmology and former Head of the Department at the Medical University of Vienna
    • Expert in advanced cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation
    • Specializes in corneal surgery and laser vision correction
    • Authored numerous scientific publications on visual performance and refractive error correction
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Rupert Menapace

  • 4.7 Excellent • 156 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Univ. Prof. Dr. Rupert Menapace is a pioneer in cataract and IOL surgery, setting global standards in modern eye surgery.

    • Decades of experience refining phacoemulsification techniques
    • Professor of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
    • Authored hundreds of scientific publications on IOL design
    • Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik and Vienna General Hospital
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Stefan Sacu

  • 4.7 Excellent • 156 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Sacu is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in complex cataract and vitreoretinal surgery at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Over two decades of experience in cataract and retinal surgery
    • Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna
    • Specialized in advanced techniques like macular hole repair
    • Authored numerous publications on retinal imaging and surgery
    • Trains next-generation ophthalmic surgeons
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Michael Georgopoulos

  • 4.5 Good • 19 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

  • Professor Georgopoulos specializes in complex macular and retinal surgeries, including combined cataract-retinal procedures at Vienna General Hospital.

    • Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery with extensive experience
    • Focuses on macular disorders and vitreous body conditions
    • Pioneer in seamless transconjunctival vitrectomy techniques
    • Conducts research on postoperative outcomes using HR-OCT
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Stefan Sacu

  • 4.5 Good • 19 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

  • Dr. Stefan Sacu specializes in cataract and retinal surgery, with extensive research in macular diseases. His work includes pioneering therapies for retinal conditions.

    • Over 32 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
    • Member of DGII and ESCRS societies
    • Awarded the Theodor-Koerner Science Price
    • Teaches ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
    • Research focuses on new therapies for retinal diseases
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Bookimed Insights: Top Cataract Specialists in Austria (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 18 requests for Cataract treatment in Austria, collaborating with 6 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Stefan Pieh
28 years of experienceAdvanced cataract and lens-based vision correctionFormer Head of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna – combines academic research with clinical precision in cataract and refractive surgery.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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#2
Rupert Menapace
45 years of experienceAdvanced IOL implantationPioneer in cataract and IOL surgery – contributed to international surgical guidelines. Authored hundreds of scientific publications on lens design.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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#3
Stefan Sacu
27 years of experienceComplex cataract casesSpecializes in advanced cataract and vitreoretinal surgery with academic leadership at Medical University of Vienna. Published extensively on retinal imaging techniques.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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#4
Michael Georgopoulos
27 years of experienceCombined cataract-retinal surgerySpecializes in simultaneous cataract and retinal procedures – rare expertise. Leads research on vitreoretinal surgical outcomes using advanced OCT technology.
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Austria
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#5
Stefan Sacu
32 years of experienceComplex retinal conditionsExpert in retinal and macular diseases with award-winning research. Member of prestigious ophthalmology societies and educator at Medical University of Vienna.
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Austria
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