Best oncologists in Vienna: TOP 12 doctors

Prof. Zielinski pioneered personalized cancer immunotherapy, leading Austria's largest oncology department at Vienna General Hospital and Wiener Privatklinik's International Oncology Center.

• Published 600+ scientific papers on advanced cancer therapies
• Founder of Vienna's Comprehensive Cancer Center, integrating care and research
• Former President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• 40+ years specializing in oncology, hematology, and immunotherapy

30+ years specializing in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures – Dr. Rosen combines surgical precision with internal medicine expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for complex cases
• Pioneered modern endoscopic surgical methods in Austria
• Focuses on minimally invasive treatments for quicker recovery
• Specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies and liver diseases

Dr. Christiane Thallinger specializes in skin cancer and therapy-induced dermatologic reactions, blending dermatology and oncology expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• 20+ years focused on melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma
• Advanced training in dermoscopy, digital mole mapping, and photodynamic therapy
• Manages immune-related skin toxicities from cutting-edge cancer treatments
• Collaborates with oncology teams at Medical University of Vienna

Dr. Taghizadeh specializes in pancreatic and biliary cancers, integrating modern systemic therapies with personalized care at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained at Medical University of Vienna – one of Austria's top medical schools
• Expert in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal tumors
• Focuses on evidence-based medicine and holistic patient support
• Works with advanced diagnostic tools for precise treatment planning

Prof. Fitzal leads Vienna's Breast Health Center – pioneering breast-conserving techniques that balance cancer control with aesthetic outcomes.

• Professor of Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in tumor biology and reconstructive techniques
• Leads international clinical studies on breast cancer treatment
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik

Dr. Sebastian F. Schoppmann is an expert in general and visceral surgery. He has focused on upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery since 2007. He leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit (CCC-GET) at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna.

Dr. Schoppmann has published over 240 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as a consulting or associate editor for several leading surgical and oncology journals. He is the General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology. He has also held important leadership roles in surgical oncology organizations. His work has helped advance upper-GI cancer surgery.

Dr. Klaus Kaczirek is a senior physician at the University Clinic for Surgery, Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in general and visceral surgery. He is known for his skill in hepatobiliopancreatic, oncological visceral, and endocrine surgery. His main focus is on complex operations involving the liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and endocrine organs.

Dr. Kaczirek holds board certifications in both general and visceral surgery. Since 2008, he has led the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas working group at the Austrian Society for Surgical Oncology. He is a member of the Austrian Society for Surgery, the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons, and other international surgical organizations. Dr. Kaczirek also reviews articles for leading medical journals and has helped advance surgical oncology and endocrine surgery.

Prof. Walter Klepetko pioneered Austria's first lung transplants and built one of Europe's leading thoracic surgery programs at the Medical University of Vienna.

• 40+ years specializing in complex thoracic oncology and lung transplantation
• Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Developed advanced minimally invasive techniques for thoracic tumors
• Renowned for handling high-risk cases and complex resections

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler, a pioneer in targeted cancer therapies, brings over 20 years of expertise in breast and gynecologic cancers at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna – one of Austria's top medical schools
• Deputy Head of Clinical Division of Oncology, leading translational cancer research
• Specializes in biomarker-driven precision oncology and immunotherapy
• Published extensively in leading international oncology journals

Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Gerald Prager is a Vienna-based specialist in hematology and internal oncology with about 17 to 19 years of experience. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna. From 2006 to 2011, he completed his residency and fellowship in hematology and oncology there. In 2011, he was a Visiting Professor at the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (USC). In 2012, he became an Associate Professor at MedUni Vienna.

He leads the Precision Medicine in Cancer Unit. His work focuses on colorectal cancer, precision oncology, tumor angiogenesis, and predictive biomarker assessment. He is a permanent reviewer for leading journals, including Blood and the European Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Dr. Klaus Novak is a neurosurgeon in Vienna with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Vienna in 1992. He became a board-certified neurosurgeon in 2001. He completed international training. This included research at Beth Israel Hospital in the United States. He introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria.

His clinical focus includes spine surgery, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuromodulation. He is active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms and leads one of Europe's top research programs for these conditions.

• 40+ years specializing in MPNs like polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia
• Founder of Vienna's Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
• Program Director for MPN research with extensive clinical trial experience
• Treats all hematologic cancers including chronic myeloid leukemia and myeloma