Page 3 - Treatment in Vienna (Austria)

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.

Neurologist

Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a neurologist at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). He specializes in multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tremors, memory problems, and stroke prevention. He uses advanced therapies and offers acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia, headaches, and facial nerve palsy.

Dr. Leutmezer is President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society (ÖMSG) and Vice President of the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society (MSGW). He has written over 60 scientific articles and a book on multiple sclerosis. He donates all book proceeds to support MS patients in Vienna.

Dr. Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann is a leading visceral surgeon at Confraternitaet Private Hospital. He specializes in surgery for large and small intestine, peritoneal, and breast cancers. He is known for his advanced surgical skills and his focus on team-based cancer care.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, European Society of Coloproctology, and the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group. Dr. Bachleitner-Hofmann has received awards such as the Heinrich Treichl Prize, ACO-ASSO Award, AACR Aflac Award, Theodor Billroth Prize, and the Prize of the City of Vienna for his work in cancer research.

Ophthalmic surgeon

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.

Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department

Head of Cardiac Surgery Department

Head of Ophtalmology Department

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.