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The doctor is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna. Specializing in surgical diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body, the doctor focuses on macular surgery, including macular opening, epiretinal gliosis, vitreomacular traction syndrome, and retinal detachment. Expertise includes combined anterior and posterior surgeries, such as cataract surgery with retinal surgery, and addressing vitreous disorders like hemorrhage and opacification.

Key clinical studies involve seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy, additive therapy against VEGF, and high-resolution three-dimensional optical coherence tomography applications.

The doctor is a distinguished surgeon specializing in eye surgery with extensive experience in ophthalmology and optometry. After obtaining a doctorate from the University of Vienna in 1984 and a license to practice as a general practitioner in 1989, the doctor has held various significant positions, including Senior Physician and Head of the Eye Clinic. The doctor has contributed to the development and research of stereotactic radiation therapy for choroid tumors and authored about 100 scientific papers, particularly in ophthalmic oncology and cataract surgery.

Training included ophthalmology at the Vienna University Eye Clinic and a specialist designation in ophthalmology and optometry in 1994. The doctor is a member of numerous national and international societies and has held leadership roles such as President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society.

The doctor completed medical studies at the University of Vienna in 1998, with training at UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania. From 2000 to 2006, the doctor trained as a specialist in internal medicine at Vienna General Hospital, followed by additional specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology from 2006 to 2008, and internal intensive care medicine from 2008 to 2010.

The doctor established and managed the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory and the outpatient clinic for cirrhosis at the Medical University of Vienna in 2003. Since 2018, the doctor has been head of the Department for Internal Medicine I at the Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder Vienna.

The doctor specializes in thoracic surgery and has been Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the Department of Surgery, MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital since 2010. Areas of expertise include surgery for bronchial carcinoma, functional liver diseases, pulmonary hypertension, lung transplantation, and tracheal surgery. The doctor is a former president of the European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery and a board member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. The lung transplant program at MedUni Vienna, established by the doctor, is one of the largest globally, performing over 100 procedures annually.

Dr. Philipp Riss is the Team Leader in Surgical Endocrinology at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in general and visceral surgery. Dr. Riss earned his Doctorate in Medicine in 2005. He is a Senior Physician and a University Professor. He leads the Surgical Endocrinology Working Group. Dr. Riss has also organized several major international congresses.

He has received the Venia Docendi Award and the Sandoz Award for Thyroid Research. Dr. Riss is a member of leading societies, such as the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons and the International Society of Surgery. He also serves on advisory boards for neuroendocrine and endocrine surgery in Austria.

Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.

Dr. Wolfgang Gstoettner is a leading ENT specialist and head of the University Hospital for ENT Diseases at the Medical University of Vienna. He is known for major achievements in his field. He performed Austria’s first laser partial larynx resection in 1995. He also carried out the country’s first active middle ear implant in 1998 and the first auditory brain stem implant in 2012.

Dr. Gstoettner has held top academic and clinical roles. He served as Executive Director at Frankfurt’s ENT clinic and was President of the Austrian Society of Otorhinolaryngology. He is a member of respected organizations such as the Politzer Society. He has published over 200 scientific papers and is recognized internationally for his work in ENT surgery and research.

The doctor is a specialist in general and visceral surgery, serving as a surgeon at the Department of General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. Leading the gastric and esophageal surgery team, the doctor is also the Head of the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Vienna.

With over 240 specialized articles published, the doctor has held significant roles such as General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology since 2014 and Head of Upper-GI-Service since 2012. The doctor is an Associate Professor for Surgery and has been a specialist in upper-GI-surgery since 2007.

The doctor is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna. Specializing in surgical diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body, the doctor focuses on macular surgery, including macular opening, epiretinal gliosis, vitreomacular traction syndrome, and retinal detachment. Expertise extends to combined operations on the anterior and posterior parts, such as cataract surgery with retinal surgery.

Key clinical studies involve seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy, additive therapy against VEGF, and pre- and postoperative examinations using high-resolution three-dimensional optical coherence tomography (HR-OCT).

The doctor is a distinguished surgeon specializing in ophthalmology, with a focus on eye tumors and stereotactic radiation therapy for malignant choroid tumors. Graduating with a doctorate from the University of Vienna in 1984, the doctor obtained a license to practice as a general practitioner in 1989 and became a specialist in ophthalmology and optometry in 1994. The doctor has held significant positions, including Senior Physician and Head of the Eye Clinic since 1999, and has contributed to over 100 scientific papers in ophthalmic oncology and other areas.

As a member of various ophthalmological societies, the doctor has also served as President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society and Secretary of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society.

The doctor is a highly skilled specialist in general and visceral surgery, serving as a senior physician at the University Clinic for Surgery, Clinical Department for General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna. The clinical focus includes hepatobiliopancreatic surgery, oncological visceral surgery, and endocrine surgery. The doctor completed a specialist examination in surgery in 2005 and became an additional specialist in visceral surgery in 2009. The doctor is actively involved in academic teaching and has been a private lecturer since 2006.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious surgical societies and leads the liver/gall/pancreas working group of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology. The doctor also contributes as a reviewer for numerous medical journals.

The doctor is an esteemed gynecologist and obstetrician with 38 years of experience, specializing in operative gynecology, mammology, and oncological gynecology. Skilled in laparoscopic and endoscopic operations on pelvic organs, the doctor is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge through teaching and publications.

Graduating from Vienna State University in 1986, the doctor served at the University Women's Clinic in Vienna, becoming deputy chief physician of the Department of Gynecology and Maternity Care in 1994. Since 2001, the doctor has been the medical director of a private clinic and oversees the Department of Maternity Care.

The doctor is a highly experienced neurologist with a focus on diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has contributed to numerous research studies and has been published in several prestigious medical journals. The doctor has been recognized for innovative approaches in patient care and has received multiple awards for excellence in neurology. Additionally, the doctor is board-certified and actively participates in continuing medical education to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.