CT (computer tomography) Doctors in Austria — Page 2

Professor Lang leads vascular interventions at Vienna General Hospital. She pioneered new methods for dilating narrowed pulmonary vessels in Austria.

• Heads research in vascular occlusion and atherosclerosis at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in cardiopulmonary CT imaging for pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease
• Holds Austria's highest academic honor from the President for perfect educational grades
• Awarded an honorary order for services to the Republic of Austria
• Evaluates blood vessel resistance using a fully equipped medical catheter laboratory

Dr. Walter Klepetko is a thoracic surgeon at Vienna General Hospital. He heads the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna. He established one of the largest lung transplant programs in the world. Dr. Klepetko specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and tracheal surgery.

• Performs over 100 lung transplant procedures annually.
• Former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Served as the European representative for the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
• Winner of the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences.

Chair of AO-Spine Austria Josef Grohs specializes in complex spine surgery. He uses CT scans to plan intricate procedures at Vienna General Hospital.

• Former President of the Austrian Spine Society – the national authority on spinal health
• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at the Medical University of Vienna
• Core Reviewer for the Spine Society of Europe – evaluates clinical research standards
• Habilitation in Orthopedics – holds an advanced qualification to teach at the university level
• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and corrective surgery for scoliosis

Professor Schoppmann heads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit in Vienna. He uses CT scans to plan surgical treatment for gastric and esophageal cancers.

• Directs the Department for Surgical Functional Testing at Vienna General Hospital
• Coordinates the Gastroesophageal Cancer Unit at the Medical University of Vienna
• Published over 240 specialized articles in major peer-reviewed medical journals
• General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Serves as Associate Editor for the European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Professor Marek Ehrlich leads the Aneurysm Program at Vienna General Hospital. He uses CT scans to create precise 3D treatment plans for complex heart and aortic conditions.

• Specializes in diagnosing aortic dissections and complex heart valve disorders
• Trained at elite global centers including Stanford University and Mount Sinai New York
• Published over 100 scientific articles on cardiovascular imaging and surgery
• Recipient of multiple international awards for brain protection research in heart surgery
• Expert in coronary angiography – an imaging test for heart artery blockages

President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society – Dr. Leutmezer is a leading neurologist at Vienna General Hospital. He uses CT scans to evaluate complex brain and nerve conditions.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases like MS and Parkinson's at a major university hospital
• Directs rehabilitation programs for stroke recovery and motor skill restoration
• Published over 60 scientific papers on neurological diagnosis and treatment
• Authored a textbook on managing multiple sclerosis
• Vice President of the Vienna MS Society

Professor Gunther Laufer is the Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital. He uses CT (computer tomography) for heart surgery planning.

• Leads the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
• One of Austria's most senior experts in heart and vascular surgery
• Oversees diagnostic imaging for complex surgical cases in a university setting
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary heart care at a major European medical center

Dr. Gerhard Prager leads the obesity outpatient clinic at Vienna General Hospital. He uses CT scans to assess metabolic health and prepare for bariatric procedures.

• Performed 3,000 operations for obesity and metabolic disorders
• President of the European chapter of the IFSO – an international obesity organization
• Heads the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital
• Specializes in surgical treatments for type 2 diabetes and gastric ulcers
• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Natalia Hauser is a neurologist at Döbling Private Hospital. She uses her neurological expertise to evaluate patients requiring brain and spine CT scans.

• Practices at Döbling Private Hospital – a premier medical facility in Vienna
• Specializes in neurology – the study of brain and nervous system disorders
• Focuses on diagnostic imaging for neurological conditions