ENT in Vienna: Your specialist for ear, nose and throat at the WPK

Ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders are widespread in Europe. Many adults suffer from complaints such as sinusitis, earache or voice problems several times a year. At Wiener Privatklinik (WPK), we offer comprehensive, high-quality medical care for ENT diseases – with a special focus on the oncological treatment of tumours in the head and neck area.

Interdisciplinary ENT oncology in Vienna

Cancers in the ENT area – also known as ear, nose and throat cancer or head and neck tumours – require specialised diagnostics and treatment. Wiener Privatklinik offers you access to an interdisciplinary team of ENT experts, oncologists, surgeons and radiologists. Together, we develop an individual treatment plan for each patient in the tumour board – from diagnostic imaging, biopsies and molecular examinations to surgical interventions and aftercare.

When is a visit to the ENT specialist advisable?

In addition to tumour treatment, we also offer help with typical complaints such as

• Chronic hoarseness, laryngeal pain, voice changes
• Nasal breathing problems, olfactory disorders, sinusitis
• Earache, hearing impairment, dizziness

Early clarification is particularly important if symptoms persist or worsen, as harmless-looking complaints can sometimes conceal serious illnesses – including tumours.

Our specialisations in ENT at the WPK

Larynx, voice & throat Hoarseness, pain in the larynx, difficulty clearing the throat or vocal fatigue can indicate serious disorders of the larynx and vocal cords. At the Vienna Private Clinic, Prof. Dr Berit Schneider-Stickler offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment for functional and organic voice disorders – from endoscopy and voice field measurements to laboratory-based investigations into causes such as reflux or infections. Surgical procedures on the vocal folds (phonosurgery), functional laryngeal corrections and procedures for laryngeal cancer are also part of the range of services. For complex oncological procedures – for example in the throat, on the tongue or at the base of the skull – we have one of the leading specialists in ENT throat surgery, Prof. Dr Wolfgang Gstöttner, at our disposal.

Nose & sinuses

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Birgit Knerer-Schally treats deviated septum, functional respiratory disorders, chronic sinusitis and polyps – endoscopically, minimally invasive and without visible scars. Functional and functional-aesthetic problems are the main focus here.

Hearing improvement & implants

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Gstöttner, Leading ENT expert and attending physician at the WPK, specialises in hearing-improving operations and hearing implants. He performs tympanoplasties and ossicular reconstructions, e.g. for chronic middle ear infections. Cochlear implants are also used for hearing loss – both in children and adults.

How treatment in ENT oncology at the WPK works

1. Diagnostics: medical history, imaging procedures, endoscopy, biopsy
2. Tumorboard: Interdisciplinary case discussion by specialists
3. Therapy: Surgery (e.g. laser, microsurgery), radiotherapy if necessary
4. Aftercare: regular check-ups, rehabilitation programmes

Your advantages at the Vienna Private Clinic

• Minimally invasive methods with state-of-the-art technology
• Close connection to the  Central European Cancer Center (CECC)
• Interdisciplinary teams and personalised support
• International patient care in over 30 languages

Infonote: Our expertise in the field of ENT oncology is embedded in the comprehensive oncological treatment spectrum of the Vienna Private Clinic. Find out more about our services for breast cancer, prostate cancer and skin cancer.