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Neurologist

Orthopedist-traumatologist. Specialist in minimally invasive surgeries

Neurologist

Gynecologist, reproductive and IVF specialist. Head of the Döbling Reproductive Center

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.

Psychiatrist

Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Head of Neurology Department

Head of Neurosurgery Department

Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department

Head of Cardiac Surgery Department

Head of Ophtalmology Department

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.

Dr. Martin Schindl is a senior consultant in general and abdominal surgery at the University Hospital of Surgery, Vienna General Hospital. He focuses on surgery of the pancreas, liver, biliary tract, and gallbladder. His expertise also includes cancer surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and obesity surgery.

Since 2010, Dr. Schindl has led a specialized outpatient clinic for pancreatic and biliary diseases. He also coordinates an interdisciplinary group for pancreatic cancer treatment. He founded the ABCSG Pancreas Working Group and regularly contributes to international surgical journals and advisory boards.

Dr. Schindl is known for his leadership in surgical cancer therapy and endoscopy. He is a member of several national and international societies and serves on the ethics committee of the Medical University of Vienna.

Dr. Walter Klepetko is a Professor and Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital. He is an expert in thoracic surgery, lung transplantation, surgery for bronchial carcinoma, and pulmonary hypertension.

He founded one of the world’s largest lung transplant programs. His team performs over 100 lung transplants each year. In 2018, Dr. Klepetko led the team that performed Niki Lauda’s lung transplant. He is a former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He also serves on the board of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Klepetko has received the Grand Decoration of Honor for services to the Austrian Republic. He was also awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences for his medical and scientific contributions.

Dr. Stefan Marlovits is a specialist in traumatology, sports injuries, and regenerative medicine. He focuses on musculoskeletal injuries, cartilage repair, and pediatric trauma. He leads the Center for Cartilage and Orthobiology Regeneration at Döbling Private Clinic. Dr. Marlovits is also a Professor at Vienna Medical University.

He serves on the board of the International Society for Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation (ICRS). He also heads the Austrian Society for Cartilage Traumatology. Dr. Marlovits has treated thousands of patients, including top athletes. He is known for using advanced regenerative therapies to speed up recovery and improve mobility. His work in both clinical care and research has raised standards in orthopedic and sports medicine.

Dr. Josef Grohs is an experienced orthopedist who specializes in spine surgery. He has over 30 years of clinical practice. He received his medical degree from the University of Vienna in 1986. He also completed advanced training in clinical examination, manual medicine, and clinical monitoring. Dr. Grohs holds a habilitation in orthopedics and has been a certified orthopedic surgeon since 1998.

He is the Chair of AO-Spine Austria and serves on the Advisory Board of the Austrian Spine Society. He was President of the society from 2009 to 2011. Dr. Grohs has performed surgeries in several countries. He is a core reviewer for the Spine Society of Europe and has published many articles in his field. His leadership and knowledge have improved orthopedic and spine care in Austria and internationally.

Dr. Philipp Riss is the Team Leader in Surgical Endocrinology at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in general and visceral surgery. Dr. Riss earned his Doctorate in Medicine in 2005. He is a Senior Physician and a University Professor. He leads the Surgical Endocrinology Working Group. Dr. Riss has also organized several major international congresses.

He has received the Venia Docendi Award and the Sandoz Award for Thyroid Research. Dr. Riss is a member of leading societies, such as the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons and the International Society of Surgery. He also serves on advisory boards for neuroendocrine and endocrine surgery in Austria.