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Best Cataract doctors in Vienna: TOP 5 doctors

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Stefan Sacu

  • 4.6 Excellent • 18 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 20 years 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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Michael Georgopoulos

  • 4.6 Excellent • 18 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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Rupert Menapace

  • 4.7 Excellent • 153 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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Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth

  • 4.6 Excellent • 18 reviews
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

  • Head of Ophthalmology at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) – a leading center for eye care in Austria.

    • Specializes in advanced cataract surgery techniques
    • Leads a team of expert ophthalmologists
    • Works at one of Europe's top medical institutions
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
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
from $101
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
Price on request
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
Price on request
Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth
Advanced cataract surgeryLeads ophthalmology at Vienna General Hospital – a top European medical center. Specializes in advanced surgical techniques for cataract treatment.
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Austria
Price on request