Best surgeons in Austria: TOP 13 doctors

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Walter Klepetko
Thoracic surgeon
46 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Walter Klepetko

Thoracic surgeon
46 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Walter Klepetko is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon and head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, and Wiener Privatklinik. He is credited with initiating the Vienna Lung Transplant Program and co-developing the surgical technique of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In 2018, he successfully performed a lung transplant on three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda.Read more
Prof. Dr. Walter Klepetko is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon and head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, and Wiener Privatklinik. He is credited with initiating the Vienna Lung Transplant Program and co-developing the surgical technique of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In 2018, he successfully performed a lung transplant on three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda.
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Harald Rosen
General surgeon
39 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Harald Rosen

General surgeon
39 years of experience

Dr. Rosen is a specialized abdominal surgeon with expertise in endocrine, gastrointestinal, liver, colon, and appendectomy surgery. He is also experienced in treatments such as anal fissure, gallbladder, gastric anastomosis, and sleeve gastrectomy surgery. He is a member of various medical councils and serves as President of the European Society of Surgery. He is also a professor of surgery at the Vienna Medical School.

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Dr. Rosen is a specialized abdominal surgeon with expertise in endocrine, gastrointestinal, liver, colon, and appendectomy surgery. He is also experienced in treatments such as anal fissure, gallbladder, gastric anastomosis, and sleeve gastrectomy surgery. He is a member of various medical councils and serves as President of the European Society of Surgery. He is also a professor of surgery at the Vienna Medical School.

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Emanuel Sporn
General surgeon
26 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Emanuel Sporn

General surgeon
26 years of experience
Dr. Emanuel Sporn is a highly experienced specialist in Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Abdominal, Breast and Hernia Surgery. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and has conducted extensive research in the U.S. He has two private offices in Vienna and provides personal care to his patients from initial consultation to post-op care. He is an internationally recognized expert in Hernia Surgery, Breast Cancer and Intestinal Surgery, and is sought after by patients worldwide.Read more
Dr. Emanuel Sporn is a highly experienced specialist in Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Abdominal, Breast and Hernia Surgery. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and has conducted extensive research in the U.S. He has two private offices in Vienna and provides personal care to his patients from initial consultation to post-op care. He is an internationally recognized expert in Hernia Surgery, Breast Cancer and Intestinal Surgery, and is sought after by patients worldwide.
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Florian Fitzal
Plastic surgeon
18 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Florian Fitzal

Plastic surgeon
18 years of experience

Professor Fitzal is a senior physician at the Vienna General Hospital and the Vienna Medical University, specializing in breast and abdominal surgery. He has extensive experience in individual therapy plans for treating breast cancer, umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, and gallbladder surgery. He is a certified and certified surgery specialist, and has a Master of Public Health (MBA). He has published 143 publications and authored four books on breast cancer surgery treatment.

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Professor Fitzal is a senior physician at the Vienna General Hospital and the Vienna Medical University, specializing in breast and abdominal surgery. He has extensive experience in individual therapy plans for treating breast cancer, umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, and gallbladder surgery. He is a certified and certified surgery specialist, and has a Master of Public Health (MBA). He has published 143 publications and authored four books on breast cancer surgery treatment.

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Christoph Neumayer
Vascular surgeon
25 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Christoph Neumayer

Vascular surgeon
25 years of experience
Dr. Christoph Neumayer is a professor of Vascular Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He is a specialist in the treatment of complex aortic aneurysms, chest aortic diseases, prosthetic infections, carotid artery, peripheral vascular surgery and endothoracic sympathectomy. He is a visiting professor at Jagiellonian University in Krakow and contributes to numerous scientific journals and societies.Read more
Dr. Christoph Neumayer is a professor of Vascular Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He is a specialist in the treatment of complex aortic aneurysms, chest aortic diseases, prosthetic infections, carotid artery, peripheral vascular surgery and endothoracic sympathectomy. He is a visiting professor at Jagiellonian University in Krakow and contributes to numerous scientific journals and societies.
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Dr Klaus Kaczirek
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Dr Klaus Kaczirek

General surgeon
23 years of experience

Dr. Kaczirek is a Senior Physician at the University Clinic for Surgery and is a specialist in general and visceral surgery, with expertise in hepatobiliopancreatic surgery, oncological visceral surgery, and endocrine surgery. He is a member of the Austrian Society for Surgery and several other related organizations.

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Dr. Kaczirek is a Senior Physician at the University Clinic for Surgery and is a specialist in general and visceral surgery, with expertise in hepatobiliopancreatic surgery, oncological visceral surgery, and endocrine surgery. He is a member of the Austrian Society for Surgery and several other related organizations.

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Robert Schmidhammer
Peripheral nerve specialist
37 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Robert Schmidhammer

Peripheral nerve specialist
37 years of experience

Professor Robert Schmidhammer is a specialist in peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus, reconstructive surgery after injuries and hand surgery. He has a Doctoral Specialization in Human Genetics and has trained in general practice, traumatology, anesthesiology, intensive care medicine, counter-subject surgery, sports healthcare, and hand surgery and microsurgery. He is a member of the Austrian Society of Traumatology, the Austrian Society for Hand Surgery, the German Society for Hand Surgery, and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve Damage. His research focuses on nerve regeneration and the effect of movement on the regeneration of peripheral nerves. His main specialization is in brachial plexus, nerves of the upper and lower extremities, nerve injuries, neurolysis, nerve transplantation, nerve transmission, recovery of function by muscle transfer, muscle recovery, arthrolysis, tenolysis, skin grafting, tissue transfer, and nerve tumors.

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Professor Robert Schmidhammer is a specialist in peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus, reconstructive surgery after injuries and hand surgery. He has a Doctoral Specialization in Human Genetics and has trained in general practice, traumatology, anesthesiology, intensive care medicine, counter-subject surgery, sports healthcare, and hand surgery and microsurgery. He is a member of the Austrian Society of Traumatology, the Austrian Society for Hand Surgery, the German Society for Hand Surgery, and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve Damage. His research focuses on nerve regeneration and the effect of movement on the regeneration of peripheral nerves. His main specialization is in brachial plexus, nerves of the upper and lower extremities, nerve injuries, neurolysis, nerve transplantation, nerve transmission, recovery of function by muscle transfer, muscle recovery, arthrolysis, tenolysis, skin grafting, tissue transfer, and nerve tumors.

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Winfried Rebhandl
Pediatric surgeon
23 years of experience
4.6
140 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Winfried Rebhandl

Pediatric surgeon
23 years of experience

Prof. Winfried Rebhandl is a highly experienced pediatric surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of pediatric surgery and specializes in abdominal and thoracic surgery, oncology, congenital malformations, neonatal surgery and urological interventions. He is also a board member of the Austrian Society of Pediatric Surgery and uses modern, gentle treatments and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

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Prof. Winfried Rebhandl is a highly experienced pediatric surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of pediatric surgery and specializes in abdominal and thoracic surgery, oncology, congenital malformations, neonatal surgery and urological interventions. He is also a board member of the Austrian Society of Pediatric Surgery and uses modern, gentle treatments and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

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Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann
Colorectal surgeon
23 years of experience
3.1
5 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Confraternitaet Private Hospital

Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann

Colorectal surgeon
23 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann is a visceral surgeon at Confraternitaet Private Hospital with expertise in large and small intestine, peritoneal, and breast cancer surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, the European Society of Coloproctology, and the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group. Dr. Bachleitner-Hofmann has received numerous awards, including the Heinrich Treichl Prize for Humanitarian Achievements, the ACO-ASSO Award, the AACR Aflac Award, the Theodor Billroth Prize, the Prize of the City of Vienna for Innovative and Interdisciplinary Cancer Research, and the Univ.-Prof. Dr. Karl Fellinger Prize.Read more
Dr. Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann is a visceral surgeon at Confraternitaet Private Hospital with expertise in large and small intestine, peritoneal, and breast cancer surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, the European Society of Coloproctology, and the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group. Dr. Bachleitner-Hofmann has received numerous awards, including the Heinrich Treichl Prize for Humanitarian Achievements, the ACO-ASSO Award, the AACR Aflac Award, the Theodor Billroth Prize, the Prize of the City of Vienna for Innovative and Interdisciplinary Cancer Research, and the Univ.-Prof. Dr. Karl Fellinger Prize.
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Martin Schindl
Pancreatic surgeon
25 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Martin Schindl

Pancreatic surgeon
25 years of experience

Professor Schindl is a senior consultant in the clinical department of general and abdominal surgery, with a specialization in pancreas, liver, biliary and gallbladder surgery, as well as operations on other internal organs, tissue breaks, hemorrhoids, obesity surgery, septic surgery, endoscopy and cancer therapy. He is an active member of numerous national and international specialized societies and is part of the Scientific Advisory Board.

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Professor Schindl is a senior consultant in the clinical department of general and abdominal surgery, with a specialization in pancreas, liver, biliary and gallbladder surgery, as well as operations on other internal organs, tissue breaks, hemorrhoids, obesity surgery, septic surgery, endoscopy and cancer therapy. He is an active member of numerous national and international specialized societies and is part of the Scientific Advisory Board.

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Walterr Klepetko
Thoracic surgeon
42 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Walterr Klepetko

Thoracic surgeon
42 years of experience

Dr. Klepetko is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Heart Surgery, Surgery for Bronchial Carcinoma, Functional Liver Diseases, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Transplantation and Tracheal Surgery. He is a member of multiple Austrian communities and has been recognized for his medical and scientific achievements.

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Dr. Klepetko is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Heart Surgery, Surgery for Bronchial Carcinoma, Functional Liver Diseases, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Transplantation and Tracheal Surgery. He is a member of multiple Austrian communities and has been recognized for his medical and scientific achievements.

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Sebastian Schoppmann
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Sebastian Schoppmann

General surgeon
23 years of experience

Dr. Sebastian Schoppmann is an experienced specialist in general and visceral surgery, and is the Head of the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Vienna. He is the author of more than 240 specialized articles, serves as General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology, and has edited or served as an associate editor for several medical journals.

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Dr. Sebastian Schoppmann is an experienced specialist in general and visceral surgery, and is the Head of the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Vienna. He is the author of more than 240 specialized articles, serves as General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology, and has edited or served as an associate editor for several medical journals.

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Klaus Kaczirek
General surgeon
25 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Klaus Kaczirek

General surgeon
25 years of experience

Dr. Kaczirek is a Senior Physician at the University Clinic for Surgery, specializing in hepatobiliopancreatic, oncological visceral, and endocrine surgery. He has a PhD in medicine and is a member of several surgical societies. He is also a reviewer for various journals.

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Dr. Kaczirek is a Senior Physician at the University Clinic for Surgery, specializing in hepatobiliopancreatic, oncological visceral, and endocrine surgery. He has a PhD in medicine and is a member of several surgical societies. He is also a reviewer for various journals.

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