Doctors in Austria — Page 4

Dr. Michael Trauner heads the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at the Medical University of Vienna. He is a primary expert in liver and bile duct diseases. He founded the Liver Center at the Medical University of Graz. Dr. Trauner previously served as a Research Fellow at Yale University.

• Specializes in cholestatic diseases, fatty liver, and biliary tract pathologies.
• Treats patients at Vienna General Hospital, a facility with over 40 university clinics.
• Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the American Gastroenterological Association.
• Former Professor of Medicine and Molecular Hepatology at the University of Graz.

Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a neurologist at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) in Austria. He is the President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society. Dr. Leutmezer treats multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders. He also uses acupuncture to treat trigeminal neuralgia and facial nerve palsy.

• Published over 60 scientific papers in the field of neurology.
• Vice President of the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society.
• Author of a book on multiple sclerosis to support patient care.
• Works at Vienna General Hospital, which includes over 42 university clinics.

Dr. Gerhard Prager is a gastric surgeon in Austria who has performed over 3,000 obesity operations. He heads the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital. Dr. Prager also leads the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital. He specializes in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric banding.

• Serves as President of the IFSO-European Chapter for metabolic surgery.
• Dr. Prager treats obesity, type 2 diabetes, and gastric ulcers.
• Maintains membership in the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
• Works at Vienna General Hospital, which holds ISO safety certification.

Dr. Martin Zehetmayer is the Head of the Eye Clinic at Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in ophthalmic oncology and stereotactic radiation therapy for malignant eye tumors. Dr. Zehetmayer is a university professor who treats complex cases like choroid melanoma. He works at the ISO-accredited Vienna General Hospital, one of Europe's largest university clinics.

• Contributor to over 100 scientific papers on eye tumors and cataract surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and LINAC radiation therapy for malignant choroid tumors.
• Former President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society.
• Served as the Secretary of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society.

Dr. Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in surgical treatment for diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body. Dr. Georgopoulos is an expert in managing complex conditions like retinal detachment and vitreomacular traction syndrome. He works at Vienna General Hospital (AKH), one of Europe's most innovative medical facilities.

• Performs combined operations, including simultaneous cataract and retinal surgery.
• Uses high-resolution three-dimensional optical coherence tomography for pre- and postoperative care.
• Researches clinical applications for seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy.
• Treats specific vitreous disorders including vitreous hemorrhage and opacification.

Ophthalmic surgeon

Dr. Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann is a visceral surgeon at Confraternitaet Private Hospital in Vienna. He served as a Research Fellow at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Bachleitner-Hofmann specializes in surgeries for the large intestine, peritoneal, and breast cancer. He performs complex procedures like HIPEC after cytoreductive surgery.

• Completed training in minimally invasive colorectal surgery and vascular diseases in Switzerland and Austria.
• Winner of the Theodor Billroth Prize and the Heinrich Treichl Prize for humanitarian achievements.
• Maintains membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Coloproctology.
• Expert in large bowel resection and cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal surface malignancies.

Dr. Klaus Novak is a neurosurgeon at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring to Austria. This technique improves patient safety during complex nerve surgeries. Dr. Novak specializes in spine surgery and brain tumor treatment. He completed clinical research at Beth Israel Hospital in the United States.

• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna.
• Treats epilepsy, hydrocephalus, movement disorders, and neuromodulation.
• Practices at an ISO-certified facility ranked among the top private hospitals in Vienna.
• Consults patients in German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) in the 1980s. He is a hematologist and internal oncologist at Confraternität Private Clinic Josefstadt. He founded the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms in Vienna. Dr. Gisslinger serves as the Program Director for MPNs.

• Specializes in polycythemia vera, chronic myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma.
• Leads clinical and translational research for blood-related cancers.
• Treats patients at one of Vienna's oldest private hospitals, founded in 1729.
• Expertise includes essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis.

Dr. Dagmar Bancher is a senior gynecologist and obstetrician at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. She specializes in high-risk pregnancy care and pediatric gynecology. Dr. Bancher also focuses on cervical dysplasia diagnosis and surgical treatments. She holds a postgraduate degree in medical leadership from the University of Vienna.

• Performs gynecologic surgeries including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and myomectomy.
• Provides specialized care for adolescent gynecological health and complex pregnancies.
• Consults in German, English, French, and Italian.
• Works at Döbling Private Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Austria.

Dr. Christian Kainz is the Medical Director of Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He specializes in laparoscopic pelvic surgery, mammology, and oncological gynecology. Dr. Kainz heads the Department of Cervical Pathology at the University Gynecological Clinic in Vienna.

• Acts as Head of the Department of Maternity Care at Döbling Private Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including cervical cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
• Performs breast biopsies, cystoscopies, and specialized pelvic organ operations.
• Served as deputy chief physician at the University Women's Clinic in Vienna.

The doctor is a highly experienced neurologist with a focus on diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has contributed to numerous research studies and has been published in several prestigious medical journals. The doctor has been recognized for innovative approaches in patient care and has received multiple awards for excellence in neurology. Additionally, the doctor is board-certified and actively participates in continuing medical education to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.