Best Lung transplant doctors in Austria: TOP 1 doctor

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Walter Klepetko

4.7 Excellent • 153 reviews
48 years of experience
Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
Prof. Klepetko performed one of Austria's first lung transplants in 1989 and has since established Vienna as a global center for advanced lung surgery.
- Head of Thoracic Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
- Specializes in complex lung transplants and thoracic oncology
- Pioneered innovations in minimally invasive thoracic surgery
- Internationally recognized for advancing transplantation medicine
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4.7 Excellent

153 reviews

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Bookimed Insights: Top Lung transplant Specialists in Austria

Bookimed has coordinated 3 requests for Lung transplant in Austria, working with 1 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.

Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Walter Klepetko	48 years of experience	Complex lung transplants	Performed Austria's first lung transplants – leads Vienna's renowned program. Pioneered minimally invasive techniques and advanced thoracic oncology approaches.	Wiener Privatklinik Austria	Price on request