About me

Surgery with craftsmanship, heart and mind

My commitment – medicine with expertise and empathy

In my private practice, the focus is always on the individual. I take the time for a thorough medical history, precise diagnostics, and a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Every aspect of care is delivered with respect and sensitivity to your concerns and wishes.

I will personally guide you through each step – from the initial consultation to follow-up care – whether it involves conservative treatment or surgery. Depending on your insurance and preferences, surgical procedures can be performed at the Vienna Private Hospital, Privatklinik, Evangelical Hospitalor the Göttlicher Heiland hospital.

My goal is to improve your health and quality of life through medical expertise, personal attention, and the most advanced therapeutic methods available.

OA Dr. Alexis Freitas, F.E.B.S., specialist in general surgery, senior surgeon, European specialist in coloproctology, attending physician at the Vienna Private Clinic, attending physician at the Evangelical Hospital, senior physician at the Göttlicher Heiland Hospital

My medical focus

As a European specialist in coloproctology (F.E.B.S. – Coloproctology), I focus on the diagnosis and treatment of anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and faecal incontinence. I am aware that many patients hesitate for a long time before seeking medical help due to shame. However, simple, non-surgical measures are often sufficient to alleviate or resolve symptoms.

I regularly lead international workshops and training courses on the diagnosis and treatment of anorectal conditions and am committed to sharing my expertise with colleagues from Austria and abroad.

My work combines both established and modern, innovative techniques, always aiming for individualized solutions – preferably using minimally invasive approaches, even in complex cases.

In addition to coloproctology, minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) has been a core part of my practice since the beginning of my surgical training.

Additional areas of expertise:

  • Endoscopy: colonoscopy, gastroscopy, proctoscopy, rectoscopy
  • Intestinal and anorectal diseases: Anal fistula, anal abscess, anal fissure, chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal & rectal tumors, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, anorectal infectious, rectal prolapse, defecation disorders
  • Gallbladder disorders: gallbladder inflammation, gallstones
  • Abdominal wall hernias: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia
  • Stomach Disorders: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), hiatal hernia
  • Varicose Veins
  • Outpatient minor surgery
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Education & Professional Career

  • 2024 – today: Attending surgeon, Evangelical Hospital, Vienna
  • 2012 – today: Private Practice (Self-pay), Vienna Private Clinic
  • 2011 – today: Senior consultant, Göttlicher Heiland hosptial
  • 2008 – today: Attending surgeon, Vienna Private Clinic
  • 2020: Master of Science in Management of Healthcare Facilities, MBA Health Services Management
  • 2011 – 2013: Senior consultant, Sankt Josef hospital, Vienna
  • 2010: Hospital management Training, Danube University, Krems
  • 2010: Fellow of the European Board of Coloproctology (F.E.B.S.)
  • 2009 – 2020: Owner of a surgical practice with health insurance contract, Vienna
  • 2008 – 2011: Senior consultant, Hospital of the Sisters of Mercy Vienna
  • 2008: Board-certified specialist in general and visceral surgery
  • 2007 – 2008: Resident/Specialist, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland, Prof. Dr. J. Lange
  • 2006: Wilhelminenspital of the City of Vienna, first surgical department with focus on vascular surgery, Prof. Dr. G. Hagmüller
  • 2005: Trauma surgery, Lorenz Böhler Hospital, Vienna
  • 2003 – 2007: Assistant doctor/Resident physician, Hospital of the Sisters of Mercy Vienna, Prof. Dr. Max Wunderlich
  • 2001 – 2003: Surgery and pathology at the regional hospitals in Hohenems and Feldkirch (Vorarlberg)
  • 1999 – 2001: Training as a specialist in general medicine, Göttlicher Heiland hospital, Vienna
  • 1999: Doctorate in general medicine
  • 1998 – 1999: University Clinic for Surgery, Vienna – Clinical Department of Vascular Surgery, Univ. Prof. Dr. P. Polterauer – Elective training and extended clinical internship

I am always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have in connection with my treatments.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Teaching Activities

As a recognized expert in coloproctology, I have been teaching an innovative, minimally invasive method
of hemorrhoid surgery at internationally renowned workshops since 2005.

Hemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL) and rectoanal repair (RAR): low-pain, minimally invasive surgical method established in 2005 for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.

  • Conducting up to 15 HAL/RAR courses annually
  • Workshop “HAL/RAR – Minimally invasive procedures for hemorrhoidal complaints” at the Euregio Bodensee Conference 2010
  • International course leadership in Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Riyadh), Spain (Barcelona)
  • Presentation on “Outpatient Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Disease” at the Austrian Surgeons’ Conference (Österreichischer Chirurgentag), 2013
  • Supervision of diploma thesis titled “Recurrence Rate of the HAL/RAR Surgical Technique in a Surgical Practice” at the Medical University of Vienna

Regular lecturing for physicians and certified nursing staff on a wide range of medical topics:

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Hiatal hernia and heartburn
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Challenges in outpatient care
  • Diverticulosis and IBS Update: Modern therapeutic approaches
  • Multidisciplinary Stoma Care
  • Hemorrhoids: Outpatient treatment options
  • Hemorrhoids: Surgical treatment techniques

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Contact options

Address: Lazarettgasse 25/2/6, 1090 Vienna

E-Mail: office@drfreitas.at

Phone number: +43 676 944 2144

Online appointment booking

In emergency you can reach me on the following phone number: +43 699 1512 1513

Consultation hours

Monday: 14:00-17:00
Thuesday: 13:00-15:00
Wednesday: 10:00-16:00
Thursday: 13:00-17:00
Friday: 13:00-17:00

Our office will be closed on the following days:

  • Thursday, 18.09.2025
  • Friday, 19.09.2025
  • Monday, 22.09.2025
  • Thursday, 25.09.2025

Operations and endoscopies will take place as scheduled on these days.