Universitätsklinikum AKH Wien – Vienna General Hospital

4.2 stars ·

AKH Wien is one of Europe’s largest university hospitals and a major destination for complex tertiary care, including transplant, cardiac, oncology, and neurosurgery. Through its international patient office and affiliation with the Medical University of Vienna, it receives medical tourists seeking advanced treatments.

80%
Satisfaction Rate
1784
Established

Our Treatments

Orthopedics

$250 - $6,000

Surgical procedures focused on the musculoskeletal system

Sports Injury Repair

$1,500 - $12,000

Surgical repair of athletic injuries

4-12 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 4-12 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Heart Bypass

$12,000 - $45,000

Coronary artery bypass surgery

90.0% success
6-12 weeks
3-6 hours
  • Recovery: 6-12 weeks
  • Duration: 3-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Angioplasty & Stenting

$6,000 - $22,000

Procedure to open blocked arteries

92.0% success
1-2 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Heart Valve Replacement

$18,000 - $50,000

Surgical replacement of damaged heart valves

90.0% success
8-12 weeks
3-5 hours
  • Recovery: 8-12 weeks
  • Duration: 3-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Pacemaker Implant

$8,000 - $18,000

Cardiac pacemaker insertion

95.0% success
2-4 weeks
1-2 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Anesthesia: local

Cancer Treatment

$5,000 - $30,000

Oncological treatments and cancer therapies

Surgical Oncology

$7,000 - $40,000

Surgical removal of cancerous tumors

2-8 weeks
1-6 hours
  • Recovery: 2-8 weeks
  • Duration: 1-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Customer Reviews

4.2

Based on 5 reviews

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"I took my kid there in October 2014 for a belly pain. It turned out to be an appendicite. He was admitted urgently, had a surgery within 2 hours. Everything went smoothly. I went on other occasions. Sometimes I had to wait for more than an hour, but that was fine. They have professional staff."

Said Dahabi
· July 19, 2026

"I was admitted with a dislocated shoulder, and from the moment the paramedics dropped me off, I was NEVER in good hands again! My digital X-rays went missing, and after a 3-hour wait, they obviously couldn’t be included in the examination. I got them back couple of weeks later because the ONE colleague was sick who is digitalizing this (what a joke). All follow-up exams had a wait time of about 2 hours, and the exam itself was over in 2 minutes. The so-called shoulder specialist is so incompetent and unfriendly that I don’t know how people like that can practice such an important profession or how anyone is supposed to trust them. My shoulder is still not well after a year, and all because this hospital doesn’t care about its patients. I will now have to painstakingly address my injuries with an orthopedist and will never forgive this hospital for how I was treated—or rather, not treated. P.S.: The physical therapist assigned to me by the hospital always told me I was doing everything wrong, to the point where I eventually didn’t even want to move anymore. Please, let’s get back to some basic humanity here."

Felix Kogoj
· July 19, 2026

"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Oliver Stroble and his entire medical team at 21D, plus the ICU nurse. Dr. Stroble is always straightforward and effective, yet approaches my care with genuine warmth and compassion. During my Surgery and recovery at AKH, his team was consistently attentive, professional, and deeply caring. Every interaction reflected their thoughtfulness and dedication to patients. For both of my surgeries within two months at AKH, what stood out most was their confidence combined with wholehearted care. As an English-speaking patient, I felt safe, supported, and truly well cared for."

Shan Wu
· July 19, 2026

"I had an abscess removed and everything was done within an hour, from the first aid visit to the intervention itself. Very efficient and kind staff - with a small exception at the First Aid reception. Special thank you to Dr. Lisa Beckmann, who did a great job at trying to make me feel at ease despite my pain, and her assistant which unfortunately I do not know the name of. Check up went also pretty fast despite a lot of people in the waiting room. Big thank you to the AKH staff!"

Bianca
· July 19, 2026

"The Vienna General Hospital (AKH) is the city's university hospital and the Medical University of Vienna. It's the fifth-largest hospital in Europe. Founded in 1686, Emperor Leopold I ordered its construction, with the first ward completed in 1697 to house 1,042 patients. We attended presentations on CT protocols and CT Body by Andreas Strassl, with contributions from Dr. Dietmar Tamandl and Prof. Christian Herold. Dr. Michael Arnolder presented on PACS, and Dr. Stefan Nemec discussed head and neck cases. Martin Schönthaler and Franziska Mally, from Vamed Engineering and Vamed Education and Training, respectively, welcomed the event. Overall, it was an enjoyable and informative visit."

M Irvanie Rama Harahap
· July 19, 2026

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Why Choose Vienna, Austria?

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Cardiac and fertility with historic spa tradition. Clean air high quality of life. Musical recovery ambiance.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
#15
global rank
50,000+
patients/year
$155
Daily Budget
63
Healthcare & Safety
90
Safety
53
Cost & Value
80
Travel & Getting There
100
Internet Speed
88
Climate
81
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 20+
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Very High
Insurance International insurance widely accepted in private hospitals; public system primarily for residents

Travel & Getting There

Airport Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Distance to City 18 km (~25 min)
English Level Very High
Public Transit Excellent
Taxis & Rideshare Abundant taxis and rideshares like Uber; easy availability citywide

EU: free; US/UK: Schengen visa

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $155
Hotel (mid-range) $150/night
Restaurant Meal $20
Daily Transport $10
Currency Euro (EUR)
Tipping Tipping 5-10% in restaurants and taxis if not included; rounding up common
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
60%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 10.9°C · Continental

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit May to September
Air Quality (AQI) 45
Water Quality Safe to drink
Internet Speed 200 Mbps
Mobile Network Excellent 5G

Medical Tourism Hub

#15 global rank 50,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
OncologyOrthopedic SurgeryFertility TreatmentCardiac SurgeryNeurosurgery
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours
Classical music concerts
Museums
Shopping districts
Parks and gardens
Coffee house culture

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

German
English

Business Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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