Best PET/CT Doctors in Austria — TOP 7

Dr. David Kuczer is a specialist in radio-oncology and radiotherapy. He leads cancer diagnostics at Amethyst Radiotherapy at the Vienna Private Clinic.

• Coordinates cases with an interdisciplinary tumor board for expert review
• Specializes in using PET/CT for precise cancer diagnosis and treatment planning
• Member of the Cancer Center of the Vienna Private Clinic
• Provides rapid access to imaging results according to scientific standards
• Works with an internationally recognized team of oncology experts

Professor Christoph Zielinski leads the Vienna Cancer Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments for complex cancers.

• Medical Director of the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik
• Published over 600 scientific papers on tumor biology and cancer care
• Former Head of Medicine at Vienna General Hospital, one of Europe's largest clinics
• President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• Member of the American Society for Clinical Oncology, setting global cancer standards

Dr. Harald Rosen is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Wiener Privatklinik. He uses precise PET/CT imaging to guide his cancer treatments and minimally invasive surgeries.

• Focuses on gastrointestinal cancers and malignancies of the digestive system
• Expert in interventional endoscopy to treat biliary and pancreatic duct problems
• Performs ERCP to combine internal views with X-ray diagnostics
• Member of the European Society of Surgery (ESS)
• Trains other physicians in advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques

Professor Schoppmann leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide robotic and minimally invasive cancer treatments.

• Specializes in treating esophageal and gastric cancer with robotic precision
• Integrates molecular cancer research into clinical surgery for better staging
• Contributes to global treatment guidelines for gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology

Professor Walter Klepetko heads thoracic surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses PET/CT imaging to manage complex lung cancer and thoracic oncology cases.

• Directs the Lung Transplantation Program at Vienna General Hospital
• Developed ECMO technology – a life support system for heart and lung failure
• Trained as a fellow at Toronto General and Massachusetts General Hospital
• Member of the medical team that treated racing legend Niki Lauda
• Performs minimally invasive lung surgeries and thymoma tumor removals

Dr. Hossein Taghizadeh is a highly regarded Austrian specialist in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, known for his compassionate approach and commitment to personalized cancer care. With extensive experience in treating solid tumors and blood cancers, he represents a new generation of oncologists who integrate scientific progress with empathy and precision.

He studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna, graduating in 2016, and began his residency in internal medicine and oncology shortly thereafter. His academic and clinical training at leading Austrian cancer centers equipped him with deep expertise in systemic cancer therapy, hematologic diseases, and palliative medicine.

2010–2016 – Studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna.

2018 – Began residency in internal medicine and medical oncology, focusing on individualized treatment strategies.

2020s – Specialized in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and targeted therapy, contributing to multidisciplinary oncology care.

Today – Practices as an oncologist at Oncodoc and Wiener Privatklinik, providing diagnostics, systemic treatment, and follow-up for patients with gastrointestinal, urogenital, and hematologic cancers.

Dr. Taghizadeh’s clinical interests include gastrointestinal tumors, pancreatic and biliary cancers, genitourinary malignancies, and hematologic neoplasms. He works with advanced diagnostic tools and modern systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

Known for his calm professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered communication, Dr. Taghizadeh places great emphasis on evidence-based medicine and emotional support throughout the treatment journey. His work reflects a modern, holistic approach to oncology — one that values both medical excellence and the human experience behind every diagnosis.

Professor Wolfgang Köstler is the Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses PET/CT for individualized cancer treatment plans.

• Trained in specialized oncology at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Refines cancer screenings using precision oncology strategies tailored to patient biology
• Senior Consultant at Wiener Privatklinik – a leading private hospital in Austria
• Earned a degree in molecular biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science
• Published research on tumor biology and drug resistance in international journals