Priv.-Doz. Dr. Alberto Benazzo, PhD, EMBA
Surgical Director of the Vienna Lung Transplant Program at Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien)
Languages: German/English
My ordination hours
Ordination Starting in September
Friday
2 pm until 5 pm
As a specialist in thoracic surgery, my goal is to provide my patients with the highest level of surgical expertise, the most advanced treatment methods, and personalized care. As the Surgical Director of the Vienna Lung Transplant Program at the Medical University of Vienna, I combine cutting-edge university-level medical care with personalized and easy-to-understand counseling.
My practice focuses on the full spectrum of modern thoracic surgery—from the surgical treatment of lung cancer and other diseases of the lungs, chest, and mediastinum to lung transplantation and complex thoracic surgical procedures. After completing my training at the Medical University of Vienna, I completed a fellowship in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation at the University Health Network in Toronto, one of the world’s leading centers in this field. The experience I gained there is now directly incorporated into the care I provide to my patients.
In addition to my clinical work, I direct the Lung Transplantation Research Laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna and am deeply involved in innovative therapies, organ preservation, transplant immunology, and the development of new treatment strategies. As the author of numerous scientific papers and the director of several international research projects, I am constantly working to quickly translate the latest scientific findings into clinical care.
It is especially important to me that you have a good understanding of your condition and the various treatment options available. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan based on the latest scientific findings while also taking your personal preferences and life circumstances into account. Whether you’re seeking a second opinion, planning surgery, or need long-term follow-up care—I’ll take the time to address your concerns and personally guide you through your treatment journey.
I look forward to welcoming you to my office.
Services
Evaluation and care of patients with:
- Advanced lung disease (end-stage lung disease)
- Lung Cancer
- Mediastinal tumors, thymus tumors
- Tumors of the Thoracic Wall
- Lung metastases
- Emphysema
Other Services:
- Surgical Planning
- Postoperative Follow-Up Care
- Discussion of Findings
Personal Details
Career History
- 2009–2015: Studied medicine at the Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
- 2015–2022: PhD in Immunology at the Medical University of Vienna
- 2016–2022: Residency in Thoracic Surgery at the University Clinic for Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
- 2022–2023 Clinical Fellowship in General Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
- December 2022: Habilitation in Thoracic Surgery on the topic "Innovative Strategies Following Lung Transplantation"
- Since 2023, Senior Resident at the University Clinic for Thoracic Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
- Since September 2024 , Chief Surgeon of the Vienna Lung Transplant Program at the Medical University of Vienna
One is in good hands with Prof. Dr. Delle Karth. He is a very personable doctor who takes the time to explain everything.
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My ordination hours
Ordination Starting in September
Friday
2 pm until 5 pm