Best Doctors in Vienna

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. 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. Walter Klepetko is a thoracic surgeon at Vienna General Hospital. He heads the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna. He established one of the largest lung transplant programs in the world. Dr. Klepetko specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and tracheal surgery.

• Performs over 100 lung transplant procedures annually.
• Former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Served as the European representative for the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
• Winner of the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences.

Dr. Josef Grohs is a prominent orthopedic surgeon at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). He serves as the Chair of AO-Spine Austria. This doctor specializes in complex spine surgery and manual medicine. He has managed orthopedic cases in Europe and Africa. Dr. Grohs treats conditions like scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and hip fractures.

• Acts as a core reviewer for the Spine Society of Europe.
• Served as the President of the Austrian Spine Society.
• Holds a habilitation in orthopedics from the Medical University of Vienna.
• Practices at the ISO-accredited Vienna General Hospital.

Dr. Philipp Riss leads the Surgical Endocrinology team at Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in visceral surgery and thyroid research. He won the Sandoz Award for his work on thyroid conditions. Dr. Riss is a University Professor and a Senior Physician in Vienna.

• Heads the Surgical Endocrinology Working Group at the Medical University of Vienna.
• Treats complex conditions like adrenal adenoma and autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Performs specialized thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy.
• Sits on the board of the Austrian Society of Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Dr. Sebastian Schoppmann leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Vienna. He specializes in gastric and esophageal surgery at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH). Dr. Schoppmann is a recognized authority in his field. He has published over 240 specialized articles in medical journals.

• Serves as the General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology.
• Heads the Upper-GI-Service at the Medical University of Vienna since 2012.
• Treats complex conditions like esophageal cancer, gastric tumors, and abdominal hernias.
• Works at Vienna General Hospital, one of Europe's largest medical institutions.

Dr. Klaus Kaczirek is a senior surgeon at the University Clinic for Surgery in Vienna. He specializes in hepatobiliopancreatic and oncological visceral surgery. Dr. Kaczirek focus on complex treatments for the liver, pancreas, and endocrine system. He is a private lecturer at the Medical University of Vienna.

• Leads the liver, gall, and pancreas working group for the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology.
• Certified specialist in both general surgery and visceral surgery.
• Acts as a reviewer for major journals like the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
• Member of the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons and the European Society of Surgical Oncology.

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. 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. Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). He has managed the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. Dr. Ehrlich specializes in aortic valve replacement and complex cardiac surgery. He completed international training at Stanford, Mount Sinai, and Houston.

• Published over 100 scientific articles focusing on aneurysm surgical techniques.
• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and open-heart surgery.
• Expert in neuroprotection and endovascular treatment for aortic dissections.
• Winner of international awards in Germany, England, and Japan.

Dr. Stefan Sacu is a specialist in ophthalmology and optometry at Vienna General Hospital. He serves as a resident at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Sacu specializes in cataract and retinal surgery. He also treats complex macular and retinal diseases. His research focuses on new therapies for exudative macular degeneration.

• Winner of the Theodor-Koerner Science Prize for his research contributions.
• Develops genetic therapies for hereditary retinal diseases with the University of Pennsylvania.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
• Performs mutation analysis and genetic mapping for different retinal dystrophies.

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.

Dr. Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann is a visceral surgeon at Confraternitaet Private Hospital in Vienna. He served as a Research Fellow at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Bachleitner-Hofmann specializes in surgeries for the large intestine, peritoneal, and breast cancer. He performs complex procedures like HIPEC after cytoreductive surgery.

• Completed training in minimally invasive colorectal surgery and vascular diseases in Switzerland and Austria.
• Winner of the Theodor Billroth Prize and the Heinrich Treichl Prize for humanitarian achievements.
• Maintains membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Coloproctology.
• Expert in large bowel resection and cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal surface malignancies.

Ophthalmic surgeon

Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a neurologist at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) in Austria. He is the President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society. Dr. Leutmezer treats multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders. He also uses acupuncture to treat trigeminal neuralgia and facial nerve palsy.

• Published over 60 scientific papers in the field of neurology.
• Vice President of the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society.
• Author of a book on multiple sclerosis to support patient care.
• Works at Vienna General Hospital, which includes over 42 university clinics.