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Stefan Sacu

  • 4.7 Excellent • 153 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Sacu is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in complex cataract and vitreoretinal surgery at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Over two decades of experience in cataract and retinal surgery
    • Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna
    • Specialized in advanced techniques like macular hole repair
    • Authored numerous publications on retinal imaging and surgery
    • Trains next-generation ophthalmic surgeons
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Rupert Menapace

  • 4.7 Excellent • 153 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Univ. Prof. Dr. Rupert Menapace is a pioneer in cataract and IOL surgery, setting global standards in modern eye surgery.

    • Decades of experience refining phacoemulsification techniques
    • Professor of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
    • Authored hundreds of scientific publications on IOL design
    • Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik and Vienna General Hospital
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Stefan Pieh

  • 4.7 Excellent • 153 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
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  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Prof. Stefan Pieh is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, with decades of experience at the Medical University of Vienna.

    • Professor of Ophthalmology and former Head of the Department at the Medical University of Vienna
    • Expert in advanced cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation
    • Specializes in corneal surgery and laser vision correction
    • Authored numerous scientific publications on visual performance and refractive error correction
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Michael Georgopoulos

  • 4.6 Excellent • 18 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

  • Professor Georgopoulos specializes in complex macular and retinal surgeries, including combined cataract-retinal procedures at Vienna General Hospital.

    • Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery with extensive experience
    • Focuses on macular disorders and vitreous body conditions
    • Pioneer in seamless transconjunctival vitrectomy techniques
    • Conducts research on postoperative outcomes using HR-OCT
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Stefan Sacu

  • 4.6 Excellent • 18 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

  • Dr. Stefan Sacu specializes in cataract and retinal surgery, with extensive research in macular diseases. His work includes pioneering therapies for retinal conditions.

    • Over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology
    • Member of DGII and ESCRS societies
    • Awarded the Theodor-Koerner Science Price
    • Teaches ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
    • Research focuses on new therapies for retinal diseases
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Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth

  • 4.6 Excellent • 18 reviews
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

  • Head of Ophthalmology at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) – a leading center for eye care in Austria.

    • Specializes in advanced cataract surgery techniques
    • Leads a team of expert ophthalmologists
    • Works at one of Europe's top medical institutions
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Cataract doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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Famous Cataract doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Bookimed Insights: Top Doctors for Cataract Treatment in Austria

Bookimed has coordinated 26 patient requests for Cataract treatment in Austria, working with 7 specialists. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
Stefan Sacu
27 years of experienceComplex cataract casesSpecializes in advanced cataract and vitreoretinal surgery with academic leadership at Medical University of Vienna. Published extensively on retinal imaging techniques.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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Rupert Menapace
45 years of experienceAdvanced IOL implantationPioneer in cataract and IOL surgery – contributed to international surgical guidelines. Authored hundreds of scientific publications on lens design.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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Stefan Pieh
28 years of experienceAdvanced cataract and lens-based vision correctionFormer Head of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna – combines academic research with clinical precision in cataract and refractive surgery.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
Price on request
Michael Georgopoulos
27 years of experienceCombined cataract-retinal surgerySpecializes in simultaneous cataract and retinal procedures – rare expertise. Leads research on vitreoretinal surgical outcomes using advanced OCT technology.
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Austria
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Stefan Sacu
32 years of experienceComplex retinal conditionsExpert in retinal and macular diseases with award-winning research. Member of prestigious ophthalmology societies and educator at Medical University of Vienna.
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Austria
from $101
Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth
2026 years of experienceAdvanced cataract surgeryLeads ophthalmology at Vienna General Hospital – a top European medical center. Specializes in advanced surgical techniques for cataract treatment.
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Austria
Price on request