Since 1871, Wiener Privatklinik has stood for medical excellence in the heart of Vienna. As a clinic steeped in tradition with an international focus, we have combined the highest quality of treatment with medical leadership and vision – for over 150 years.
The WPK celebrates its 30th anniversary under new ownership – three decades of innovation, growth and medical excellence. At the same time, the clinic is recognised as one of the “World’s Best Hospitals” by Newsweek and Statista for the fifth time in a row – impressive proof of international excellence.
Wiener Privatklinik is honoured with the Export Prize of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber for its outstanding international activities. Second place in the Tourism & Leisure Industry category confirms the clinic’s commitment and vision to offer the highest medical quality across national borders.
With the acquisition of a Da Vinci X surgical robot, the Vienna Private Hospital is sending a strong signal in favour of innovation and technological excellence – true to the motto: “Where the future of medicine is at home.”
The internationally renowned oncologist Univ.-Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Christoph Zielinski takes over the medical management of the private clinic in Vienna and also remains head of the WPK Central European Academy Cancer Center.
Newsweek and Statista recognise Vienna Private Hospital as one of the best hospitals in the world for the first time – a significant success on the way to becoming a top international address.
In the WPK ACC, leading oncologists pool their expertise to offer cancer patients modern, interdisciplinary and personalised therapy at the highest scientific level.
Opening of a representative office in Bucharest: As a contact point for international patients and partners, it acts as a link between medical services and local care. An office in Timisoara will follow in 2018.
With state-of-the-art equipment, the new health center combines diagnostics, outpatient clinics and administration under one roof – directly connected to the clinic.
After 15 years, Prof Dr Hanno Millesi hands over medical management to Prof Dr Kotz. Millesi left a lasting mark on the clinic as an innovative center with the highest standards.
WPK is expanding its portfolio with its own care and rehabilitation center in the historic Liechtenstein Castle.
The new south wing adds state-of-the-art infrastructure, new diagnostic facilities and elegant patient rooms to the clinic.
The traditional building is completely modernised and has since become one of the most exclusive private clinics in Europe.
The sanatorium is taken over and further developed by the American foundation – with a focus on surgery, internal medicine and urology.
Dr Anton Löw, an outstanding figure in medicine at the time, founds the sanatorium that forms the cornerstone of today’s Vienna Private Clinic.