Page 4 - Traitements à Vienna (Autriche)

OA Dr. Mark Schurz is a trauma surgeon and sports traumatologist based in Vienna. He has more than 20 years of experience. Since 2002, he has focused on trauma surgery, arthroscopy, and sports injury care.

At Wiener Privatklinik (Ordinationszentrum), he uses minimally invasive techniques and prioritizes joint preservation. He also manages rehabilitation after accidents and sports injuries. He is known for modern sports medicine and personalized care. His approach combines precise surgery with structured rehabilitation.

Dr. Michael Matzner is an orthopedic surgeon based in Vienna. He has over 20 years of experience. He has been a certified specialist since 2001. He trained at the University Orthopedic Clinic of the Vienna General Hospital.

His expertise includes orthopedic and spine surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement, arthroscopy, treatment of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, disc surgery, and fracture care. He practices at the Ordinationszentrum of Wiener Privatklinik. He provides musculoskeletal care with advanced surgical techniques and individualized plans. His focus is to restore mobility and improve quality of life.

Prof. Dr. med. univ. Wilfried Lang is an Austrian neurologist. Since 2002, he has led the Department of Neurology, Neurological Rehabilitation, and Acute Geriatrics at the Hospital of the Brothers of Mercy in Vienna. His clinical and research work focuses on stroke prevention, acute treatment, and rehabilitation.

He studied medicine at the University of Ulm from 1977 to 1983. He then completed specialist training in neurology and psychiatry in Vienna. His early research examined motor function and memory in the cerebral cortex.

He helped to establish Austria’s stroke registry. He has held leadership roles in the Austrian Stroke Society. He is also Professor of Neurology at Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dagmar Bancher is a senior gynecologist and obstetrician in Vienna. She has over 25 years of experience. She completed her medical studies at the University of Vienna in 1991. She qualified as a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics in 1998.

Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy care, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and cervical dysplasia diagnosis. She also performs gynecologic surgery, including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and myomectomy.

She holds a postgraduate degree in medical leadership. She consults in German, English, French, and Italian.

Dr. Klaus Novak is a neurosurgeon in Vienna with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Vienna in 1992. He became a board-certified neurosurgeon in 2001. He completed international training. This included research at Beth Israel Hospital in the United States. He introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria.

His clinical focus includes spine surgery, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuromodulation. He is active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna.

Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Gerald Prager is a Vienna-based specialist in hematology and internal oncology with about 17 to 19 years of experience. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna. From 2006 to 2011, he completed his residency and fellowship in hematology and oncology there. In 2011, he was a Visiting Professor at the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (USC). In 2012, he became an Associate Professor at MedUni Vienna.

He leads the Precision Medicine in Cancer Unit. His work focuses on colorectal cancer, precision oncology, tumor angiogenesis, and predictive biomarker assessment. He is a permanent reviewer for leading journals, including Blood and the European Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz Gisslinger is a leading hematologist and internal oncologist at the Medical University of Vienna and the Confraternität Private Clinic Josefstadt. He helped found the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. He is Program Director for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and leads clinical and translational research.

He pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). He first used it clinically in the 1980s and has advanced it for more than four decades. His expertise includes polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, primary myelofibrosis, chronic myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma.

A. o. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp is an Austrian dermatologist and venereologist. She focuses on aesthetic dermatology. She studied medicine in Vienna and completed her dermatology training there. She later held a senior role at the Dermatology Clinic.

Her work covers medical and aesthetic dermatology. She treats psoriasis, neurodermatitis, alopecia, and skin cancer. She performs dermatosurgery, including removal of moles and other skin lesions. She offers laser treatments, injectables such as botulinum toxin (Botox) and fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, and PRP/plasma. She also provides skin cancer screening with dermoscopy.

Dr. med. David Weidenauer is a Vienna-based specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. He studied medicine from 2007 to 2013. He completed specialist training in internal medicine and a subspecialty in cardiology.

He focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. His areas include arrhythmias, hypertension, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. He is experienced in echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and stress testing. He provides guideline-based therapies and offers preventive, patient-centered care at Wiener Privatklinik and associated centers.

Prof. Dr. Emeka Nkenke is an Austrian oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He holds both medical and dental degrees and a doctorate in theoretical medicine. He is Professor and Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He is also a consultant at Wiener Privatklinik.

He previously served as a full professor at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg and as Head of Department at Halle University. He is internationally recognized for virtual surgical planning and patient-specific implants. His expertise also includes orthognathic surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, microvascular jaw reconstruction, distraction osteogenesis, and guided dental implant surgery. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and serves on the editorial boards of other journals.

Dr. Christiane Thallinger is an Austrian dermatologist and venereologist. She focuses on skin cancer and oncologic dermatology. She began her medical career in 1999. She completed dermatology training at the Medical University of Vienna. She later served as a senior physician in its Department of Dermatology.

Her expertise includes diagnosis and treatment of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. She performs dermatosurgery, cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy. She also manages skin side effects caused by cancer treatment.

She is active in patient care and academic research. She is recognized for her patient-centered approach and for advancing dermatologic oncology in Austria.

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.