Prof. Walter Klepetko
Thoracic Surgery — Lung Transplantation
Vienna, Austria
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Professor Walter Klepetko is a thoracic surgeon publicly associated with the Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital (AKH), where he built one of Europe's best-known lung transplantation programmes. He is internationally recognised for his work in lung transplantation and complex thoracic surgery.
His publicly reported areas of practice centre on thoracic surgery and lung transplantation. Patients considering care should confirm current consulting arrangements, sub-specialty focus and availability directly with the hospital.
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Experience
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Hospital Affiliations
- • Medical University of Vienna / Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Conditions Treated
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- 2. Are you board-certified in Thoracic Surgery, and may I see your credentials?
- 3. What is your complication rate for this procedure, and how do you manage complications?
- 4. Will you personally perform the entire procedure, or will residents/fellows be involved?
- 5. What does follow-up care look like — how will we communicate after I return home?
- 6. Can you provide references from international patients you have treated?
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