Best ophthalmologists in Austria: TOP 10 doctors

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Rupert Menapace
Ophtalmologist
43 years of experience
4.6
141 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Rupert Menapace

Ophtalmologist
43 years of experience

Professor Rupert Menapace is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and optometrist, specializing in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment and reconstructive surgery. He holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree, has been awarded the professional title of "University Professor" in Ophthalmology, and is one of the top five cataract specialists in the world according to expertscape.com.

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Professor Rupert Menapace is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and optometrist, specializing in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment and reconstructive surgery. He holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree, has been awarded the professional title of "University Professor" in Ophthalmology, and is one of the top five cataract specialists in the world according to expertscape.com.

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Dr Stefan Sacu
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
4.6
141 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Dr Stefan Sacu

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience

Dr. Stefan Sacu is an eye specialist with extensive experience in ophthalmology, optometry, cataract and retinal surgery, and macular and retinal diseases. He has conducted various scientific projects related to these fields and has also taught ophthalmology to nursing staff and medical students in Vienna. His awards include the May 2003 “Theodor-Koerner Science Price” and he is a member of the DGII and ESCRS.

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Dr. Stefan Sacu is an eye specialist with extensive experience in ophthalmology, optometry, cataract and retinal surgery, and macular and retinal diseases. He has conducted various scientific projects related to these fields and has also taught ophthalmology to nursing staff and medical students in Vienna. His awards include the May 2003 “Theodor-Koerner Science Price” and he is a member of the DGII and ESCRS.

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Stefan Pieh
Ophtalmologist
26 years of experience
4.6
141 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Stefan Pieh

Ophtalmologist
26 years of experience

Professor Stefan Pieh is an Austrian ophthalmologist specializing in refractive eye surgery, teaching at the Medical University of Vienna and heading the Eye Refractive Surgery Center. He has experience in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and is a honorary member of several ophthalmological societies, including the Vienna Ophthalmological Society, the Austrian Ophthalmological Society, the Association of Austrian Eye Surgeons, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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Professor Stefan Pieh is an Austrian ophthalmologist specializing in refractive eye surgery, teaching at the Medical University of Vienna and heading the Eye Refractive Surgery Center. He has experience in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and is a honorary member of several ophthalmological societies, including the Vienna Ophthalmological Society, the Austrian Ophthalmological Society, the Association of Austrian Eye Surgeons, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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Rupert Menapache
Eye surgery specialist
39 years of experience
3.1
5 reviews

Rupert Menapache

Eye surgery specialist
39 years of experience
Austria, Vienna
Confraternitaet Private Hospital
Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth
Ophtalmologist
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

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Head of Ophtalmology Department

Martin Zehetmayer
Ophtalmologist
35 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Martin Zehetmayer

Ophtalmologist
35 years of experience

Professor Cechetmeier is a brilliant surgeon and specialist in eye surgery who has earned a doctorate from the University of Vienna, obtained a license to practice as a general practitioner, and has extensive experience in ophthalmology and optometry training. He has published 100 scientific papers and is a member of many national and international societies. He has even undergone refractive surgery himself and operated on his daughter, brother, and other family members.

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Professor Cechetmeier is a brilliant surgeon and specialist in eye surgery who has earned a doctorate from the University of Vienna, obtained a license to practice as a general practitioner, and has extensive experience in ophthalmology and optometry training. He has published 100 scientific papers and is a member of many national and international societies. He has even undergone refractive surgery himself and operated on his daughter, brother, and other family members.

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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Ophthalmology doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Famous Ophthalmology doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Michael Georgopoulos
Eye surgery specialist
25 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Michael Georgopoulos

Eye surgery specialist
25 years of experience
Professor Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in examining and consulting patients with surgical diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body. His expertise includes macular opening, macular fold, vitreomacular traction syndrome, retinal detachment, cataract surgery, vitreous hemorrhage, vitreous opacification, seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy, additive therapy against VEGF, high-resolution three-dimensional optical coherence tomography (HR-OCT), postoperative cortisone therapy, surgical removal methods, drug therapy for the vitreous body, and the study of cytokines in the eye for various diseases of the retina.Read more
Professor Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in examining and consulting patients with surgical diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body. His expertise includes macular opening, macular fold, vitreomacular traction syndrome, retinal detachment, cataract surgery, vitreous hemorrhage, vitreous opacification, seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy, additive therapy against VEGF, high-resolution three-dimensional optical coherence tomography (HR-OCT), postoperative cortisone therapy, surgical removal methods, drug therapy for the vitreous body, and the study of cytokines in the eye for various diseases of the retina.
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Stefan Sacu
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Stefan Sacu

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience

Dr. Stefan Sacu is a highly experienced eye specialist, specializing in ophthalmology and optometry, cataract and retinal surgery, macular and retinal diseases, and research. He has been a resident at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna since 1999 and has taught ophthalmology and practical ophthalmology at various institutions. He has been awarded the "Theodor-Koerner Science Price" in 2003 and is a member of the DGII and ESCRS.

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Dr. Stefan Sacu is a highly experienced eye specialist, specializing in ophthalmology and optometry, cataract and retinal surgery, macular and retinal diseases, and research. He has been a resident at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna since 1999 and has taught ophthalmology and practical ophthalmology at various institutions. He has been awarded the "Theodor-Koerner Science Price" in 2003 and is a member of the DGII and ESCRS.

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Dr Martin Zehetmayer
Eye surgery specialist
32 years of experience
4.0
16 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Döbling Private Hospital

Dr Martin Zehetmayer

Eye surgery specialist
32 years of experience

Professor Cechetmeier is an experienced surgeon and specialist in eye surgery. He is a doctorate holder from the University of Vienna, has a Ius Practicandi (license to practice as a general practitioner), and has been involved in various research projects in the field of ophthalmology. He is a member of various national and international societies and commissions, and has undergone refractive surgery himself.

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Professor Cechetmeier is an experienced surgeon and specialist in eye surgery. He is a doctorate holder from the University of Vienna, has a Ius Practicandi (license to practice as a general practitioner), and has been involved in various research projects in the field of ophthalmology. He is a member of various national and international societies and commissions, and has undergone refractive surgery himself.

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Dr Michael Georgopoulos
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
4.0
16 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Döbling Private Hospital

Dr Michael Georgopoulos

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Prof. Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery specializing in the pre- and post-operative examination and consultation of patients with macular, retinal, and vitreous body diseases. His main focus is macular surgery, retinal detachment, and vitreous disorders. His clinical studies include seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy, HR-OCT, cortisone therapy, surgical removal methods, drug therapy, and cytokines in the eye for various retinal diseases.Read more
Prof. Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery specializing in the pre- and post-operative examination and consultation of patients with macular, retinal, and vitreous body diseases. His main focus is macular surgery, retinal detachment, and vitreous disorders. His clinical studies include seamless 23-dimensional transconjunctival vitrectomy, HR-OCT, cortisone therapy, surgical removal methods, drug therapy, and cytokines in the eye for various retinal diseases.
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