Doctors in Vienna, Austria — Page 4

Dr. Wolfgang Gstoettner is the head of the ENT University Hospital at Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in head and neck surgery and hearing restoration. Dr. Gstoettner performed Austria’s first laser partial larynx resection. He also carried out the country's first active middle ear and brain stem implantations.

• Published over 200 scientific papers on ENT surgery and research.
• Served as the President of the Austrian Society of Otorhinolaryngology.
• Former Executive Director of the ENT clinic in Frankfurt.
• Member of the Politzer Society and the Higher Medical Council.

Dr. Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in surgical treatment for diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body. Dr. Georgopoulos is an expert in managing complex conditions like retinal detachment and vitreomacular traction syndrome. He works at Vienna General Hospital (AKH), one of Europe's most innovative medical facilities.

• Performs combined operations, including simultaneous cataract and retinal surgery.
• Uses high-resolution three-dimensional optical coherence tomography for pre- and postoperative care.
• Researches clinical applications for seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy.
• Treats specific vitreous disorders including vitreous hemorrhage and opacification.

Dr. Martin Zehetmayer is the Head of the Eye Clinic at Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in ophthalmic oncology and stereotactic radiation therapy for malignant eye tumors. Dr. Zehetmayer is a university professor who treats complex cases like choroid melanoma. He works at the ISO-accredited Vienna General Hospital, one of Europe's largest university clinics.

• Contributor to over 100 scientific papers on eye tumors and cataract surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and LINAC radiation therapy for malignant choroid tumors.
• Former President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society.
• Served as the Secretary of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society.

Dr. Tamara Kopp is a dermatologist at Confraternitaet Private Hospital in Vienna. She completed her medical thesis at the Harvard Center for Skin Disease Research. Dr. Kopp focuses on skin cancer screening, dermatological surgery, and laser medicine. She is a former head of the Allergy Department at AKH Vienna.

• Specially trained in diagnosing skin cancers, pigment disorders, acne, and psoriasis.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including Botox injections, fillers, and chemical peels.
• Winner of the Heinrich Auspitz Prize and the Theodor Billroth Prize.
• Served as a lecturer at Wiener Privatklinik and a Senior Physician at AKH Vienna.

Dr. Irene Marthe Lang is a vascular surgeon and cardiologist at Confraternitaet Private Hospital. She introduced the first method in Austria for dilating narrowed pulmonary vessels. Dr. Lang is a professor at the Medical University of Vienna. She graduated with top honors under the auspices of the Austrian president.

• Specializes in pulmonary arterial hypertension and vascular interventions.
• Winner of the honorary order for services to the Republic of Austria.
• Conducted five years of clinical research in San Diego, USA.
• Treats patients at Vienna’s oldest private hospital, founded in 1729.

Dr. Josef Grohs is a specialist orthopedic surgeon at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He is the current Chair of AO-Spine Austria and focuses on spine surgery. Dr. Grohs once served as President of the Austrian Spine Society. He earned his medical degree and habilitation from the Medical University of Vienna.

• Served as Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at the Medical University of Vienna.
• Holds specialized diplomas in clinical investigation and manual medicine.
• Performed orthopedic surgeries during international missions in Ghana and Kenya.
• Maintains membership in the Spine Society of Europe.

Dr. Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in surgical treatment for diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body. Dr. Georgopoulos treats patients at Döbling Private Hospital. This clinic holds ISO certification for quality and safety standards.

• Performs combined anterior and posterior surgeries.
• Treats retinal detachment, macular openings, and vitreous hemorrhages.
• Uses high-resolution optical coherence tomography for precise diagnostics.
• Researched additive VEGF therapy and seamless transconjunctival vitrectomy.

Dr. Martin Zehetmayer is an eye surgery specialist and University Professor at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He heads the outpatient clinic for eye tumors and was formerly Head of the Eye Clinic. Dr. Zehetmayer has authored over 100 scientific papers on ophthalmic oncology and cataract surgery. He focuses on radiation therapy for choroid tumors and modern intraocular lens implants.

• Expert in stereotactic radiation therapy using Gamma Knife and LINAC technologies.
• Former President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society.
• Served as Secretary of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society.
• Practices at Döbling Private Hospital, an ISO-certified facility in Austria.

Dr. Arnulf Ferlitsch heads the Internal Medicine department at the Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder Vienna. He is a specialist in gastroenterology, hepatology, and intensive care medicine. He trained at prestigious US institutions, including UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ferlitsch established the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna.

• Specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Winner of multiple Best Abstract Awards at United European Gastroenterology Week.
• Performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and interventional endoscopy procedures.
• Practices at the ISO-accredited Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna.

Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) in the 1980s. He is a hematologist and internal oncologist at Confraternität Private Clinic Josefstadt. He founded the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms in Vienna. Dr. Gisslinger serves as the Program Director for MPNs.

• Specializes in polycythemia vera, chronic myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma.
• Leads clinical and translational research for blood-related cancers.
• Treats patients at one of Vienna's oldest private hospitals, founded in 1729.
• Expertise includes essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis.

Dr. Klaus Novak is a neurosurgeon at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring to Austria. This technique improves patient safety during complex nerve surgeries. Dr. Novak specializes in spine surgery and brain tumor treatment. He completed clinical research at Beth Israel Hospital in the United States.

• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna.
• Treats epilepsy, hydrocephalus, movement disorders, and neuromodulation.
• Practices at an ISO-certified facility ranked among the top private hospitals in Vienna.
• Consults patients in German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Dr. Dagmar Bancher is a senior gynecologist and obstetrician at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. She specializes in high-risk pregnancy care and pediatric gynecology. Dr. Bancher also focuses on cervical dysplasia diagnosis and surgical treatments. She holds a postgraduate degree in medical leadership from the University of Vienna.

• Performs gynecologic surgeries including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and myomectomy.
• Provides specialized care for adolescent gynecological health and complex pregnancies.
• Consults in German, English, French, and Italian.
• Works at Döbling Private Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Austria.