Florian Fitzal

Specialization: Oncologist/Mammologist, Specialist in Surgery, Breast Surgeon

20 years of experience

Speaks: German, English

Work location: Austria, Vienna, Hanusch Hospital and Vienna Private Clinic (if two hospitals are possible, otherwise only Hanusch Hospital)

Prof. Dr. Florian Fitzal is Head of Breast Reconstruction at Hanusch Hospital in Vienna and has a private practice in Vienna's 18th district. He is a breast cancer surgeon and primarily focuses on breast cancer therapy with breast-conserving surgery, oncoplasty, mastectomy, breast reconstruction, anti-hormone therapy, palliative care, and follow-up care.

Qualifications

As the former Head of Breast Surgery at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) and the Breast Center in Linz, Prof. Dr. Fitzal assumed leadership of Breast Reconstruction at Hanusch Hospital in Vienna at the beginning of 2024. This change allows him to dedicate even more time to patients and provide them with individualized support throughout their treatment.

Treatments are characterized by empathy, compassion, and close interdisciplinary collaboration with other specialists. This allows for the development of tailored solutions, even in complex cases, based on individually adapted treatment plans, to achieve the best possible outcome quickly. Understanding the patients' wishes and finding a shared solution are paramount.

Our extensive experience in this field is based on training at the renowned Viennese school of medicine, particularly at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) and the Medical University of Vienna. Continuous scientific activity, regular professional development, and leading a breast surgery working group ensure that our expertise remains at the cutting edge. We are also actively involved in numerous international professional societies, including the European Society for Medical Oncology and the European Society of Surgical Oncology. In addition, we hold memberships in the Austrian Association of Surgeons, the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group, the Austrian Society for Surgical Oncology, and the Austrian Society for Senology.

Extensive experience in this field is based on training at the prestigious Viennese school with an international reputation, particularly at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) and the Medical University of Vienna. The department's primary focus is on breast cancer therapy, including breast-conserving surgery, oncoplasty, mastectomy and reconstruction, anti-hormone therapy, palliative care, and follow-up. In addition, general abdominal surgery is performed, particularly operations for umbilical and inguinal hernias, as well as gallbladder surgery.

Many patients have concerns and questions that often go unanswered. Taking these seriously and addressing them comprehensively is a central priority. Beyond medical success, it is especially important that patients feel well cared for, understood, and supported throughout their entire treatment.

Many patients have concerns and questions that often go unanswered.

Career:

Since February 2024: Head of Breast Reconstruction, Hanusch Hospital, Vienna

April 2016 – June 2023: Senior Consultant, Breast Surgery and Ward 21C, Medical University of Vienna

April 2016 – June 2023: Deputy Head, BGZ Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna

April 2014 – March 2016: Head of the Certified Breast Center of the Sisters of Mercy Hospital, Linz

April 2009 – March 2014: Senior Consultant/Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University Clinic of Surgery, Vienna

October 2008 – March 2009: Senior Consultant, Department of Surgery, Floridsdorf Hospital, Vienna

October 2006 – September 2008: Consultant, Department of Surgery, University Clinic of Surgery, Vienna

April 2006 – September 2006: Senior Consultant, Department of General Surgery, Mistelbach, Lower Austria

Education:

2021: University Professor – Federal President

2017 Master of Public Health (MBA) – Vienna University of Economics and Business

2016 Sworn/Court-Certified Expert Witness, Vienna Regional Court for Civil Matters

2009 Board Certification in Visceral Surgery: Austrian Society of Surgery

2009 Fellow in Oncological Surgery, European Board of Surgery (F.E.B.S.)

2006 Associate Professor – Medical University of Vienna

2006 Habilitation (postdoctoral lecturing qualification), University Lecturer – Medical University of Vienna

2006 Board Certification in General Surgery: Austrian Society of Surgery

1998 Doctor of Medicine, Medical University of Vienna (MUW)