Page 4 - Treatment in Vienna (Austria)

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.

Dr. Josef Grohs is an experienced orthopedist who specializes in spine surgery. He has over 30 years of clinical practice. He received his medical degree from the University of Vienna in 1986. He also completed advanced training in clinical examination, manual medicine, and clinical monitoring. Dr. Grohs holds a habilitation in orthopedics and has been a certified orthopedic surgeon since 1998.

He is the Chair of AO-Spine Austria and serves on the Advisory Board of the Austrian Spine Society. He was President of the society from 2009 to 2011. Dr. Grohs has performed surgeries in several countries. He is a core reviewer for the Spine Society of Europe and has published many articles in his field. His leadership and knowledge have improved orthopedic and spine care in Austria and internationally.

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.

The doctor specializes in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with extensive experience in complex joint replacement surgeries and trauma care. The doctor is recognized for pioneering minimally invasive surgical techniques that significantly reduce recovery time for patients. With a career spanning over 20 years, the doctor has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and has been a keynote speaker at international medical conferences. The doctor is also involved in teaching and mentoring upcoming orthopedic surgeons, ensuring the advancement of medical knowledge and practice in the field.

The doctor is a leading gastroenterologist and bariatric surgery specialist in Europe, with expertise in various bariatric surgeries. With over 3,000 operations for obesity treatment, the doctor has extensive experience in this field.

The doctor currently heads the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital and the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital.

The doctor holds memberships in several prestigious organizations, including serving as President of the IFSO-European Chapter, and is affiliated with the Austrian Obesity Association and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

The doctor is a leading expert in ophthalmology with extensive experience in advanced surgical procedures and patient care. Specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, the doctor has contributed to numerous clinical studies and publications in the field. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the doctor has been recognized for implementing state-of-the-art techniques and technologies in ophthalmic treatments.

Accredited by several prestigious medical boards, the doctor has received multiple awards for outstanding contributions to ophthalmology. The doctor has also been actively involved in training and mentoring upcoming ophthalmologists, ensuring the highest standards of practice in the department.

The doctor specializes in cardiac surgery, with extensive experience in performing complex heart procedures. Having graduated from a prestigious medical school, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in minimally invasive cardiac techniques. The doctor is board-certified and has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals. With a focus on patient-centered care, the doctor has successfully completed over 1,000 cardiac surgeries, maintaining a high success rate and low complication rate.

The doctor specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with a focus on maternal-fetal medicine and minimally invasive surgical techniques. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor has contributed to several groundbreaking studies in prenatal care and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. The doctor is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and has received multiple awards for excellence in patient care.

The doctor is a leading expert in gastroenterology and hepatology, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Medical University of Vienna. Specializing in liver and bile duct diseases, the doctor has established a research group focusing on cholestatic diseases and founded the Liver Center at the Medical University of Graz.

With a background as a Research Fellow at Yale University, the doctor has held professorial roles at the University of Graz and has been a key figure in the field since 2010. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

The doctor is a neurologist at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tremors, memory impairments, and stroke prevention. In addition to traditional treatments, the doctor performs acupuncture for conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, headache, and facial nerve palsy.

The doctor has published over 60 scientific papers in neurology and authored a book on multiple sclerosis, with proceeds donated to the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Ophthalmic surgeon

The doctor is a visceral surgeon at Confraternitaet Private Hospital, specializing in surgeries related to the large and small intestine, peritoneal, and breast cancer. The doctor completed medical education at the University of Vienna and has undergone extensive additional training in gastroenterology, vascular diseases, and minimally invasive colorectal surgery across Europe and the USA.

Research experience includes a fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Memberships include ASCO, AACR, ESC, and ABCSG. The doctor has received numerous awards, including the Heinrich Treichl Prize and the ACO-ASSO Award.