Best cardiologists in Austria: TOP 6 doctors

Dr. David Weidenauer specializes in precision diagnostics for complex cardiovascular cases at Wiener Privatklinik, combining advanced cardiac imaging with personalized treatment.

• Trained in interventional cardiology at Vienna General Hospital – one of Austria's top medical centers
• Expert in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and rhythm diagnostics
• Focuses on evidence-based care for arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary disease
• Graduated with distinction from Medical University of Vienna

Dr. Irene Marthe Lang is a leading cardiologist and vascular surgeon at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). She is also a Professor at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Lang introduced Austria’s method for widening narrowed pulmonary vessels. She leads research in cardiopulmonary medicine, hemodynamics, and vascular interventions.

Dr. Lang graduated with highest honors, “sub auspiciis praesidentis.” She received national recognition, including an honorary order for her services to Austria in 2016. She leads research teams and manages a modern catheter laboratory. Dr. Lang is known for her work in pulmonary hypertension, vascular biology, and myocardial regeneration.

Dr. Christoph Kopp combines decades of cardiology expertise with advanced diagnostics at Wiener Privatklinik, focusing on preventive care and tailored therapy.

• Specializes in coronary artery disease, hypertension, and arrhythmia management
• Performs echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and coronary CT for precise diagnostics
• Trained at Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital
• Emphasizes lifestyle-based prevention and long-term cardiovascular health

Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital – Prof. Laufer leads one of Austria's top cardiac teams.

• Specializes in complex coronary artery bypass techniques
• Expert in Maze operations for cardiac arrhythmia
• Over 30 years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Published 80+ clinical studies on arrhythmia treatments
• Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association

Leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program with 100+ publications and international training at Stanford and Mount Sinai.

• Specializes in complex aortic surgeries and stent-graft techniques
• Award-winning researcher in neuroprotection for aortic procedures
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients
• Fellowship-trained at top US cardiac surgery departments

Dr. Walter Klepetko is a Professor and Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital. He is an expert in thoracic surgery, lung transplantation, surgery for bronchial carcinoma, and pulmonary hypertension.

He founded one of the world’s largest lung transplant programs. His team performs over 100 lung transplants each year. In 2018, Dr. Klepetko led the team that performed Niki Lauda’s lung transplant. He is a former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He also serves on the board of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Klepetko has received the Grand Decoration of Honor for services to the Austrian Republic. He was also awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences for his medical and scientific contributions.