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Professor Birgit Knerer-Shally is a specialist in ear, throat, nose, head and neck surgery with a focus on rhinoplasty. She is a University Lecturer in Ear, Throat and Nose Medicine and a member of several national and international specialized societies. She provides detailed examinations, relevant preliminary tests and recommendations at the private practice of Wiener Privatklinik.

Professor Wolfgang Gstöttner is an ear, nose and throat specialist and the head of the University Hospital for ENT Diseases at the Medical University of Vienna. He has extensive experience in head and neck surgery, including the creation of a laser partial resection of the larynx, implantation of active middle ear and auditory brain stem implants, and has held various positions of leadership in medical organizations.

Professor Schabus is an Austrian specialist in arthroscopic and open joint reconstruction, osteosynthesis and artificial joint replacement, as well as ligament and meniscus surgery. He has been the team doctor for the Austrian Tennis Association and has authored over 400 scientific papers and lectures. He has a PhD in trauma and is a member of various privileged societies.

Professor Daniel Zimpfer is a highly trained cardiac and vascular surgeon with an MBA in Health from WU Vienna and a surgery program from Harvard Medical School. He is the Head of the Department of Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases and a member of various national and international societies and journals in the field of cardiovascular surgery.

Professor Krepler is a highly qualified specialist in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery with a doctorate in medicine from Vienna. She is the first woman to lead a team in an orthopedic clinic in Austria and has extensive experience in scientific research, teaching, and organizing workshops, seminars and congresses. Professor Krepler's goal is to restore the unlimited and painless freedom of movement of patients.

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.

Dr. Werner Millesi is an internationally recognized specialist in oral, maxillofacial and facial surgery, including orthognathic surgery, tumor surgery, reconstructive surgery, aesthetic facial surgery and implantology. He has extensive experience as a specialist, including a doctorate in general medicine, specialist qualifications in dentistry and oral and maxillofacial medicine, senior doctor in a managerial position and a visiting professor at the University. He has also participated in numerous research projects, lectures and has been involved in several professional associations.

Professor Robert Schmidhammer is a specialist in peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus, reconstructive surgery after injuries and hand surgery. He has a Doctoral Specialization in Human Genetics and has trained in general practice, traumatology, anesthesiology, intensive care medicine, counter-subject surgery, sports healthcare, and hand surgery and microsurgery. He is a member of the Austrian Society of Traumatology, the Austrian Society for Hand Surgery, the German Society for Hand Surgery, and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve Damage. His research focuses on nerve regeneration and the effect of movement on the regeneration of peripheral nerves. His main specialization is in brachial plexus, nerves of the upper and lower extremities, nerve injuries, neurolysis, nerve transplantation, nerve transmission, recovery of function by muscle transfer, muscle recovery, arthrolysis, tenolysis, skin grafting, tissue transfer, and nerve tumors.

Professor Rupert Menapace is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and optometrist, specializing in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment and reconstructive surgery. He holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree, has been awarded the professional title of "University Professor" in Ophthalmology, and is one of the top five cataract specialists in the world according to expertscape.com.

Professor Boris Todorov is a highly experienced specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with expertise in wrinkle removal, facelifts, forehead lifts, neck corrections, eyelid corrections, chin corrections, rhinoplasty, ear corrections, anti-age treatments, breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reductions, tummy tucks, shoulder corrections, liposuction, hip lifts, and buttock lifts. He is the head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Vienna, and recently began his two-year presidency at the 54th annual meeting of the Austrian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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.