TOP 2+ cardiac surgeons in Austria

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Marek Ehrlich

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33 years of experience
Location: Austria, Vienna
Clinic:
4.5
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Professor Ehrlich leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program – with 100+ published articles and international training at Stanford and Mount Sinai.
- Specializes in complex aortic and cardiac valve surgeries
- Pioneered neuroprotection techniques for high-risk aortic procedures
- Award-winning researcher recognized in Japan and Germany
- Fluent in English and Polish for international patients
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Gunther Laufer

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Location: Austria, Vienna
Clinic:
4.5
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital – leads a top team for aortic and mitral valve procedures.
- Specializes in aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement
- Extensive experience in complex cardiac surgeries
- Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Works at one of Austria's leading cardiac centers
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Bookimed Insights: Top Heart Surgery Specialists in Austria (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 6347 requests for Heart Surgery in Austria, collaborating with 2 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.

Rank	Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Marek Ehrlich	33 years of experience	Complex aortic aneurysm cases	Leads Vienna's top aneurysm program with 100+ research publications. Developed neuroprotection protocols recognized internationally – trained at Stanford and Mount Sinai.	Vienna General Hospital (AKH) Austria	Price on request
#2	Gunther Laufer		Complex aortic and mitral valve cases	Leads a top cardiac surgery team specializing in aortic and mitral valve procedures, with a focus on complex cases and minimally invasive techniques.	Vienna General Hospital (AKH) Austria	Price on request

Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Heart Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Heart Surgery doctors in the world?

The specialist’s CV contains details about the doctor’s expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates, and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Heart Surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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The price for the consultation on Heart Surgery varies between experts and depends on certain factors, such as:

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medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Where you go for medical treatment

Top 1 hospital for Heart Surgery:

Vienna General Hospital (AKH)