Best Neurologists and Neurosurgeons in Austria

Educational Background

• Dr. Gedeon Perneczky graduated from the Medical University of Vienna. Then he started his medical practice as a neurosurgeon at the University Hospital Vienna.
• From 1980 to 1994, he worked a lot in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy, repeatedly taking advanced medical training courses.
• He did Special courses in micro neurosurgery at, University of Hanover, University Hospital Mainz till 1982.
• From 1983 to 1989 he completed 4 courses in micro neuroanatomy at the University of Würzburg.
• In 1991 he completed a course on percutaneous endoscopic discectomy from Berlin.
• After that, Dr. Gedeon Perneczky did a course on Microsurgery in Neurology in 1992 and neuroendoscopy in 1994 from the University Hospital Mainz.

Professional career

•  From 1994 to 2006 Dr. Gedeon Perneczky was one of the founders of the project and the scientific director of the annual courses on head injuries AUVA.
• He Organized a neuro-oncological working group together with Prof. V. Grizold.
•  Since 1986 he has been a leading physician at the Neurosurgical Clinic of the Rudolfinerhaus Clinic, and also conducts appointments and performs operations in many other clinics in Vienna (the main areas of focus are surgery of intervertebral discs and optimization of treatment of traumatic brain injuries)
• Since 1986, Dr. Gedeon Perneczky has been heading his Neurosurgical Clinic in Vienna.

Publications

Dr. Gedeon Perneczky is the author of over 50 scientific publications and publications on the following topics:

•  intervertebral disc surgery
•  neuroendoscopy
•  traumatic brain injury
•  vascular diseases of the brain

Interesting facts

From the very beginning of his practice, the doctor's focus was on surgery. Dr. Gedeon Perneczky has performed more than 7000 operations during his medical career. Today, the doctor performs about 400 surgeries per year.

Educational background

• Dr. Zimprich Fritz completed his medical studies in Vienna during 1983-90.
• He stayed abroad for clinical and scientific training in South Africa and England from 1991 till 1996.
• He received training as a specialist in neurology at the University Clinic for Neurology, AKH, Vienna.
• He also has an EEG diploma and certificate for epileptology and a Diploma in Genetics.
• Dr. Zimprich has also done MBA in Health Care Management from Med. Univ. Vienna.

Professional career

• Dr. Zimprich Fritz Senior is the head of the outpatient department for neuromuscular diseases and myasthenia gravis at Rudolfinerhaus hospital.
• He has been working as a regular doctor in Johannesburg, South Africa between 1991 and 1992.
• He has also been involved in research studies and at Ph.D. studies at University College London, UK
• Dr. Zimprich was head of the award at the university clinic for Neurology at the General hospital.

 Memberships

• Dr. Zimprich Fritz is a Board member of the Austrian Society for Neurology
• He is an active member of the scientific advisory board of the Austrian Society for Epileptology
• Member of the ethics committee of the Medical University of Vienna
• Chairman of the examination board for the specialist examination in neurology science.

Publications

Dr. Zimprich Fritz has worked on 72 research papers that are published globally and has 202 citations.

Educational Background

• Dr. Muhlbauer Manfred graduated from the University of Vienna and opted for neurosurgery for his specialization.
• He completed his specialization at the same institute.
• For his research training, he went to Germany, where he did his research training in spine surgeries.
• Dr. Muhlbauer completed his fellowship training in microsurgery techniques for herniated discs.

Professional Career

• Dr. Muhlbauer Manfred started his professional career by working as a neurosurgeon at the University of Vienna.
• He went to Germany, where he served in a leading institute as a visiting neurosurgeon.
• On his return, he joined Donauspital SMZ-OST as a senior neurosurgeon and treated patients with herniated disks.
• After serving there for three years, he left the institute and joined Wiener Privatklinik.
• Currently, Dr. Muhlbauer is associated with Wiener Privakilink and works there as a senior neurosurgeon.

Memberships

• Permanent member of Austrian Society of Neurology
• An active member of ANSS
• Permanent member of Austrian Association of Neuropathology

Publications

• Dr. Muhlbauer has published more than 40 research articles on the spine injuries and the treatment techniques.
• Dr. Muhlbauer has participated in many international conferences to update his knowledge on the innovative neurosurgery techniques.
• He has arranged many neurosurgical seminars in Wiener Privatklinik.

Educational background

• Dr. Natalia Hauser moved to Austria in 1992 where she completed her diploma.
• She graduated from the University of Vienna.
• She completed her training in Austrian hospital Hietzing related to neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
• In addition, Dr. Natalia also has diplomas in substitution and pain therapy, emergency care, and psychosocial medicine.

Professional career

• Dr. Natalia Hauser began her professional career as a nurse at the central clinical hospital in Vienna.
• She was involved in medical research at the University of Vienna for more than 6 years.
• She laid service as a certified nurse at the ACN in Vienna from 1992 till 1996.
• She served as a neurologist at the Rudolfstiftung hospital till 2010.
• Dr. Natalia has been practicing as a private neurologist since 2010.

Memberships

Dr. Natalia Hauser is an active member of the medical association of Vienna.

Professional career

• Dr. Peter Wessely holds the position of neurology sector chief at the Austrian academy of neurology.
• He also leads the emergency unit of “headache” at the University of Vienna.
• Currently, he is working at the Dobling private clinic.

Memberships

• Dr. Peter has memberships in several professional organizations. He is the president of the Austrian Headache Society.
• He is also a member of the medical association of Vienna.

Publications

Dr. Peter is an author with more than 300 scientific publications to his name.  He has also written medical journals and a large number of press articles.