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Professor Gerhard Prager is a highly experienced bariatric surgery specialist with over 3,000 operations for obesity treatment. He is the head of the Obesity Outpatient Clinic in Vienna General Hospital and head of the Metabolic Surgery Center in Confraternitaet Private Hospital. He is a member of several organizations such as the IFSO-European Chapter, the Austrian Obesity Association, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, the Austrian Society of Surgery, the Austrian Society of Bariatric Surgery, and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Arnulf Ferlitsch is a specialist in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology. He completed his medical studies in Vienna in 1998. He continued his training at top institutions, including UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania. From 2000 to 2010, he focused on internal medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, and intensive care.

Dr. Ferlitsch has received several research awards, such as the UEGW Best Abstract Award (2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012), the Ferring Prize, and the Skoda Prize. He founded the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory and the liver cirrhosis outpatient clinic at the Medical University of Vienna. Since 2018, he has led the Department of Internal Medicine I at the Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder in Vienna.

Dr. Martin Zehetmayer is an experienced ophthalmologist who specializes in eye surgery. He earned his doctorate from the University of Vienna and holds a Ius Practicandi license. Since 1999, he has served as Senior Physician and Head of the Eye Clinic at the University Hospital of Ophthalmology in Vienna.

Dr. Zehetmayer has published about 100 scientific papers. His main research areas include ophthalmic oncology, corneal collagen structures, cataract surgery, and intraocular lenses. He was one of the first to use stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife, LINAC) for choroidal melanoma. He also leads the outpatient clinic for eye tumors.

He is a certified specialist in ophthalmology and optometry. Dr. Zehetmayer serves as Secretary of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society and has been President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society. He is a university professor and an active member of several national and international professional societies.

Prof. Dr. Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body. He is known for his skill in macular surgery, treating retinal detachment, and managing complex vitreous disorders such as vitreous hemorrhage and opacification.

Dr. Georgopoulos has led important clinical studies on 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy and high-resolution OCT. He has also worked on new treatments, including VEGF inhibitors and cortisone. His research covers surgical techniques, drug therapy for vitreous diseases, and cytokine profiling in retinal conditions. His work has helped improve vitreoretinal surgery and patient care.

Dr. Josef Grohs is an experienced orthopedist who specializes in spine surgery. He has over 30 years of clinical practice. Dr. Grohs earned his medical degree from the University of Vienna. He also holds diplomas in Clinical Investigation and Manual Medicine. He received his specialist diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery in 1998 and completed his habilitation in 2006.

Dr. Grohs has served as Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at the Medical University of Vienna. He has chaired AO-Spine Austria since 2015. From 2009 to 2011, he was President of the Austrian Spine Society. Dr. Grohs has performed surgeries in several countries, including Ghana and Kenya. He is known for his work in orthopedic education and research. He is active in both European and Austrian spine societies.

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. Tamara Kopp is a dermatologist with expertise in skin cancer screening, dermatological surgery, laser medicine, allergy diagnosis and treatment, pigment disorders, acne, aesthetic dermatology, and psoriasis. She led the Allergy Department at AKH Vienna. Dr. Kopp has also worked on international projects at Harvard University and Prince Court Medical Center in Malaysia.

Dr. Kopp is a founding partner at JUVENIS. She has published many scientific articles and received awards such as the Heinrich Auspitz Prize and Theodor-Billroth-Preis Award. Her experience includes years of clinical leadership and academic work in dermatology.

Dr. Wolfgang Gstoettner is a leading ENT specialist and head of the University Hospital for ENT Diseases at the Medical University of Vienna. He is known for major achievements in his field. He performed Austria’s first laser partial larynx resection in 1995. He also carried out the country’s first active middle ear implant in 1998 and the first auditory brain stem implant in 2012.

Dr. Gstoettner has held top academic and clinical roles. He served as Executive Director at Frankfurt’s ENT clinic and was President of the Austrian Society of Otorhinolaryngology. He is a member of respected organizations such as the Politzer Society. He has published over 200 scientific papers and is recognized internationally for his work in ENT surgery and research.

Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.

Professor Daniel Zimpfer is a cardiac and vascular surgeon with expertise in congenital heart diseases. He leads the Department of Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases. Since 2012, he has also served as the medical director of the mechanical circulatory support program.

Dr. Zimpfer holds an MBA in Health from WU Vienna. He completed advanced surgical training at Harvard Medical School. He is a member of several national and international cardiovascular societies. He also serves on steering committees and reviews for leading journals in his field.

Dr. Stefan Sacu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and retinal surgery, as well as diseases of the macula and retina. Since 1999, he has worked at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna. He is known for his research on new treatments for exudative macular diseases and genetic therapies for retinal disorders.

Dr. Sacu received the Theodor-Koerner Science Prize in 2003. He is an active member of the DGII and ESCRS. He has played a key role in clinical teaching. His published research on anti-VEGF therapies and retinal vein occlusions has established him as a leading expert in ophthalmology.

Dr. Andrea Ulbrich is a board-certified pediatrician with advanced training from the Main University Children's Hospital Vienna/AKH. She leads the pediatric nephrology and gastroenterology department. Dr. Ulbrich also supervises the pediatric emergency and inpatient services at AKH.

She is known for her expertise in pediatric rheumatology and manages Austria’s largest pediatric rheumatism clinic. Dr. Ulbrich specializes in diagnosing and treating joint pain, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, juvenile dermatomyositis, and chronic osteomyelitis. She has introduced antibody therapies and preventive care protocols for both acute and chronic childhood diseases.

Dr. Tamara Kopp is a dermatologist with expertise in skin cancer screening, dermatological surgery, laser medicine, allergy diagnosis and treatment, pigment disorders, acne, aesthetic dermatology, and psoriasis. She has worked as a Senior Physician at the University Hospital of Dermatology. Dr. Kopp also led the Allergy Department and taught at Wiener Privatklinik.

She is a founding partner of JUVENIS. Dr. Kopp has held academic positions at the Medical University of Vienna and Harvard University. She has received several awards, including the Heinrich Auspitz Prize (2015), Theodor-Billroth-Preis (2004), and UNILEVER Prize (2003). These honors highlight her leadership and achievements in dermatology.

Prof. Dr. Christian Seitz is a leading urologist, board certified by the Austrian Medical Chamber. He is also a Fellow of the European Board of Urology. He holds an Emergency Doctor Diploma and is a Certified Risk Manager (QualityAustria). Prof. Seitz has performed live surgeries in more than 10 countries. He is a court-certified expert in urology.

He was Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology at the Medical University of Vienna from 2014 to 2020. He now leads both the Robotic Surgery Center and the Stone Center. Prof. Seitz reviews for top scientific journals. He also chairs several national and international urological societies and working groups.

Dr. Martin Schindl is a senior consultant in general and abdominal surgery at the University Hospital of Surgery, Vienna General Hospital. He focuses on surgery of the pancreas, liver, biliary tract, and gallbladder. His expertise also includes cancer surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and obesity surgery.

Since 2010, Dr. Schindl has led a specialized outpatient clinic for pancreatic and biliary diseases. He also coordinates an interdisciplinary group for pancreatic cancer treatment. He founded the ABCSG Pancreas Working Group and regularly contributes to international surgical journals and advisory boards.

Dr. Schindl is known for his leadership in surgical cancer therapy and endoscopy. He is a member of several national and international societies and serves on the ethics committee of the Medical University of Vienna.

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.

Dr. Stefan Marlovits is a specialist in traumatology, sports injuries, and regenerative medicine. He focuses on musculoskeletal injuries, cartilage repair, and pediatric trauma. He leads the Center for Cartilage and Orthobiology Regeneration at Döbling Private Clinic. Dr. Marlovits is also a Professor at Vienna Medical University.

He serves on the board of the International Society for Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation (ICRS). He also heads the Austrian Society for Cartilage Traumatology. Dr. Marlovits has treated thousands of patients, including top athletes. He is known for using advanced regenerative therapies to speed up recovery and improve mobility. His work in both clinical care and research has raised standards in orthopedic and sports medicine.

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.

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.