Best Online Consultation with Thoracic Surgeon doctors in Austria: TOP 3 doctors

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Walter Klepetko

4.6 Excellent • 141 reviews
47 years of experience
Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
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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Winfried Rebhandl

4.6 Excellent • 141 reviews
24 years of experience
Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
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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Walterr Klepetko

4.6 Excellent • 18 reviews
43 years of experience
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Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
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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