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Best Lung cancer doctors in Austria: TOP 4 doctors

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Christoph Zielinski

  • 4.7 Excellent • 155 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Prof. Christoph Zielinski is one of Europe's leading oncologists, having shaped modern cancer care for over 44 years of experience. He leads the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Has performed approximately 1,100 treatments
    • Founded and directed the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna
    • President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
    • Published over 600 scientific articles on cancer treatment
    • An educator and researcher in medical oncology and immunotherapy
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Harald Rosen

  • 4.7 Excellent • 155 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, combining surgical precision with internal medicine expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Decades of experience in gastroenterology and minimally invasive procedures
    • Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including complex cancer cases
    • Trained at the University of Vienna and major Viennese hospitals
    • Focuses on liver disease, reflux, ulcers, IBD, and gastrointestinal malignancies
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Wolfgang Köstler

  • 4.7 Excellent • 155 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Prof. Köstler specializes in targeted cancer therapies, with over two decades of experience in individualized treatment at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Expert in breast and gynecologic malignancies
    • Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna
    • Focuses on biomarker development and immunotherapy
    • Active in European oncology networks
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Walter Klepetko

  • 4.7 Excellent • 155 reviews
  • 48 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik

  • Prof. Klepetko is an internationally renowned thoracic surgeon who performed one of Austria's first lung transplants and established Vienna as a leading center for advanced lung surgery.

    • Over three decades of experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
    • Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
    • Pioneered innovative techniques for lung transplantation and thoracic oncology
    • Developed and led Europe's leading Lung Transplantation Program at AKH Vienna
    • Treats complex thoracic diseases and performs cutting-edge surgical procedures
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Bookimed Insights: Top Lung cancer Specialists in Austria (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 13 requests for Lung cancer treatment in Austria, collaborating with 4 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Christoph Zielinski
44 years of experienceImmunotherapy and personalized lung cancer treatmentA global leader in cancer immunotherapy and tailored medicine. Founded a major Comprehensive Cancer Center and leads the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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#2
Harald Rosen
41 years of experienceComplex gastrointestinal cancersCombines surgical precision with internal medicine insight for advanced endoscopic cancer treatments. Recognized for introducing modern endoscopic methods in Austria.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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#3
Wolfgang Köstler
22 years of experienceTargeted cancer therapiesSpecializes in personalized systemic cancer therapy with a focus on biomarker development. Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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#4
Walter Klepetko
48 years of experienceComplex lung surgery and transplantationPioneered Austria's lung transplant program – performed landmark transplant for Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda. Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at Medical University of Vienna.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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