TEAMWORK AT WPK

TOGETHER AT THE FOREFRONT OF MEDICINE

This award not only underlines the high quality of medical care at the WPK, but also the outstanding scientific work that is carried out.

About the Stanford List

A benchmark for scientific excellence: The Stanford List is an international ranking that lists the world’s leading experts and institutions in various scientific disciplines. This comprehensive database contains the best scientists in each field and provides the general public with access to the most frequently cited authors, published works and current data on career and professional success. The rankings are based on Scopus data collected over 2 decades and take into account various citation parameters such as total number of citations, Hirsch index and number of citations of papers as sole author.

Interdisciplinary cooperation as the key to success

But it is not only the successes of individuals that are important. “The best of the best” – this motto illustrates WPK’s philosophy. Particular emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary cooperation, which forms the focus of “team works”. WPK’s Cancer Center, for example, acts as a central hub for patients, with specialist disciplines such as radiology, radiotherapy and laboratory diagnostics working together seamlessly. This cooperation is crucial to ensure a precise diagnosis and effective treatment. Radiology provides the critical images that are essential for diagnosis and treatment planning. Radiotherapy uses targeted radiation techniques to treat tumors and control tumor growth. Laboratory diagnostics, in turn, provide detailed insights into the biological characteristics of tumors, enabling tailored treatment strategies.

Prof. Dr. SIEGFRIED KASPER

Specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, ranks among the top 0.2% of scientists worldwide. He has been cited in over 600 publications and more than 250 books or book chapters

Prof. Dr. GEORG STINGL

Dermatologist, is among the top 1.5% of scientists worldwide. He is an expert in inflammatory and allergic skin diseases as well as autoimmune diseases.

Prof. Dr. WALTER KLEPETKO

Specialist in thoracic surgery, ranks among the top 3% of scientists worldwide. He heads the Vienna International Center for Thoracic Oncology (VICTO)

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr.h.c. CHRISTOPH ZIELINSKI

Oncologist, is among the top 2% of scientists worldwide. He heads the WPK Central European Academy Cancer Center, the most comprehensive private cancer diagnosis and treatment center in Central and Eastern Europe.

Prof. Dr. ERICH MINAR

Specialist in angiology, is one of the top 3% of scientists worldwide. He is a leading specialist in vascular medicine.

Prof. Dr. MARTIN SCHILLINGER

Specialist in cardiology, also ranks among the top 3% of scientists. He specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of circulatory disorders.

Prof. Dr. ANTON LUGER

Specialist in endocrinology, is one of the top 4% of scientists worldwide. He has numerous publications and is President of the European Union of Medical Specialists, Endocrinology Section.

Prof. Dr. SEBASTIAN F. SCHOPPMANN

Specialist in surgery, ranks among the top 6% of scientists worldwide. He is a recognized expert in diseases of the digestive tract.

Prof. Dr. EMEKA NKENKE

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is among the top 7% of scientists worldwide. He specializes in virtual surgical planning and patient-specific implants.

The importance of certification and international presence

The Wiener Privatklinik has been certified as one of the best hospitals in the world for four consecutive years since 2021 and operates two branches in Romania, in Bucharest and Timisoara. This international presence enables patients from all over Europe to benefit from WPK’s expertise. Dr. Viktoriya Zipper-Weber, Head of Marketing and International Business at Wiener Privatklinik commented: “Wiener Privatklinik is proud and honored that 9 of its collaborating doctors have been included in the list of the world’s best scientists. This nomination is in recognition of their outstanding scientific and clinical work. We are delighted that patients across Europe will benefit from their expertise through the Wiener Privatklinik.”

Inclusion on the Stanford list is a testament to the outstanding work being done at Wiener Privatklinik and underscores its role as a leading institution in medical care and research.