{"id":2220,"date":"2022-11-14T11:35:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T10:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T22:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:21:41","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbl7t5py-7d2320b88451411151f26ad300bcaba0\">\n.avia-section.av-lbl7t5py-7d2320b88451411151f26ad300bcaba0{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/freitas-ordination-empfang-scaled.jpeg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-lbl7t5py-7d2320b88451411151f26ad300bcaba0 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#fcfcfc;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lbl7t5py-7d2320b88451411151f26ad300bcaba0 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2220'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-16g0y-0c1fca403cb99f06150659448b0ab5a4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbl7syqm-97ecf5009a088844e200f18c2678db38 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #545454;\">About me<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #545454;\">Surgery with craftsmanship, heart and mind<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2220'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-1g83y-116e2fef3617bb27a089e8c6c35fc3b2 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-1g83y-116e2fef3617bb27a089e8c6c35fc3b2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1dabm-f01f0bb60c961fabefaf64b6348a178b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div  class='flex_column av-mc1s1zpk-745fa0b77f0ba42d53c651a93cdfe51e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mc1rl9a5-19ab806cbc6ee662e5a5aff032b13ac4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3407\"><strong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3407\">My commitment \u2013 medicine with expertise and empathy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3694\">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.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3980\">I will personally guide you through each step \u2013 from the initial consultation to follow-up care \u2013 whether it involves conservative treatment or surgery. Depending on your insurance and preferences, surgical procedures can be performed at the <strong data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3930\">Vienna Private Hospital, Privatklinik, Evangelical Hospital<\/strong>or the <strong data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3973\">G\u00f6ttlicher Heiland hospital<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3980\">My goal is to improve your health and quality of life through medical expertise, personal attention, and the most advanced therapeutic methods available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1zi8u-9abf55e824984cf57daf5d909a699d9e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbo6hepx-421460ba8058239206efaf659d49165d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lbo6hepx-421460ba8058239206efaf659d49165d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lbo6hepx-421460ba8058239206efaf659d49165d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lbo6hepx-421460ba8058239206efaf659d49165d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1149 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1149 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/dr-alexis-freitas-frontdesk.jpg' alt='' title='dr-alexis-freitas-frontdesk'  height=\"1200\" width=\"1800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2heou-aa375004a8f7df42293f7009f863b943 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>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 G\u00f6ttlicher Heiland Hospital<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1bfvy-0a793af1d74249e20d3594fcc45f6a76 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mc1rka7g-788e36b26160fc3df20892508f7aa947 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2084\"><strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2084\">My medical focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2532\">As a <strong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2163\">European specialist in coloproctology (F.E.B.S. &#8211; Coloproctology)<\/strong>, I focus on the diagnosis and treatment of <strong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2239\">anorectal disorders<\/strong> such as <strong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2279\">hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2304\">faecal incontinence<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2742\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3331\">My work combines both established and modern, innovative techniques, always aiming for individualized solutions \u2013 preferably using minimally invasive approaches, even in complex cases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3331\">In addition to coloproctology, minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) has been a core part of my practice since the beginning of my surgical training.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-15gzu-efa410bddaa276fef235029a72aeb7c8 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mc1rvwia-7638eea67b1d13120a5a347aa98edaf7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2933\">Additional areas of expertise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Endoscopy: colonoscopy, gastroscopy, proctoscopy, rectoscopy<\/li>\n<li>Intestinal and anorectal diseases: Anal fistula, anal abscess, anal fissure, chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal &#038; rectal tumors, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, anorectal infectious, rectal prolapse, defecation disorders<\/li>\n<li>Gallbladder disorders: gallbladder inflammation, gallstones<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal wall hernias: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia<\/li>\n<li>Stomach Disorders: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), hiatal hernia<\/li>\n<li>Varicose Veins<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient minor surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-pn36-99ccfbfd588b697db5f8ee4a65c426dd av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mc1sjbv9-b5a101a4eb05bba815da57cfc31a617e\">\n#top .hr.av-mc1sjbv9-b5a101a4eb05bba815da57cfc31a617e{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-mc1sjbv9-b5a101a4eb05bba815da57cfc31a617e .hr-inner{\nwidth:200px;\nborder-color:#d3b98f;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mc1sjbv9-b5a101a4eb05bba815da57cfc31a617e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-15  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_wp-media-library' data-av_svg_icon='1759' data-av_iconset='svg_wp-media-library'><svg viewBox=\"0 0 108.4 108.4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-1' role=\"graphics-symbol\" is-colored=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-1'>dr-freitas-favicon<\/title><circle cx=\"54.2\" cy=\"54.2\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"44\"\/><g opacity=\".5\"><path d=\"m54.2 102.2c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><path d=\"m54.2 10.2c24.3 0 44 19.7 44 44s-19.7 44-44 44-44-19.7-44-44 19.7-44 44-44m0-8c-28.7 0-52 23.3-52 52s23.3 52 52 52 52-23.3 52-52-23.3-52-52-52z\" fill=\"#c3903f\"\/><\/g><path d=\"m74 83.8c-5.9-10.7-40.4 11.8-40.4-5.7 0-19.1 41.2 9.6 41.2-9.6s-41.2 9.6-41.2-9.6c0-19.1 41.2 9.6 41.2-9.6s-41.2 9.6-41.2-9.6c0-19.1 41.2 9.6 41.2-9.6 0-17.6-34.7 5.2-40.4-5.8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#c3903f\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9xfzu-d41f01a8f0b5a710fd00aa41bad4ec94 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbo6s5y2-4d1ff29150782d4254317629982cef76\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lbo6s5y2-4d1ff29150782d4254317629982cef76 .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:2;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lbo6s5y2-4d1ff29150782d4254317629982cef76 .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:1;\n}\n.av_textblock_section.av-lbo6s5y2-4d1ff29150782d4254317629982cef76 .avia_textblock.av_multi_colums > p:first-child{\nmargin-top:0.85em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbo6s5y2-4d1ff29150782d4254317629982cef76 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_multi_colums'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Education &#038; Professional Career<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbowyzhc-5755ae132719f1cb3b0f1baba7ab9c3b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lbowyzhc-5755ae132719f1cb3b0f1baba7ab9c3b{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lbowyzhc-5755ae132719f1cb3b0f1baba7ab9c3b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-95hqu-15e02f1990614d45ebb113be58d51921\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-95hqu-15e02f1990614d45ebb113be58d51921 .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:2;\ncolumn-gap:5%;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-95hqu-15e02f1990614d45ebb113be58d51921 .avia_textblock{\ncolumn-count:1;\n}\n.av_textblock_section.av-95hqu-15e02f1990614d45ebb113be58d51921 .avia_textblock.av_multi_colums > p:first-child{\nmargin-top:0.85em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-95hqu-15e02f1990614d45ebb113be58d51921 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_multi_colums'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>2024 &#8211; today: Attending surgeon, Evangelical Hospital, Vienna<\/li>\n<li>2012 &#8211; today: Private Practice (Self-pay), Vienna Private Clinic<\/li>\n<li>2011 &#8211; today: Senior consultant, G\u00f6ttlicher Heiland hosptial<\/li>\n<li>2008 &#8211; today: Attending surgeon, Vienna Private Clinic<\/li>\n<li>2020: Master of Science in Management of Healthcare Facilities, MBA Health Services Management<\/li>\n<li>2011 &#8211; 2013: Senior consultant, Sankt Josef hospital, Vienna<\/li>\n<li>2010: Hospital management Training, Danube University, Krems<\/li>\n<li>2010: Fellow of the European Board of Coloproctology (F.E.B.S.)<\/li>\n<li>2009 &#8211; 2020: Owner of a surgical practice with health insurance contract, Vienna<\/li>\n<li>2008 &#8211; 2011: Senior consultant, Hospital of the Sisters of Mercy Vienna<\/li>\n<li>2008: Board-certified specialist in general and visceral surgery<\/li>\n<li>2007 &#8211; 2008: Resident\/Specialist, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland, Prof. Dr. J. Lange<\/li>\n<li>2006: Wilhelminenspital of the City of Vienna, first surgical department with focus on vascular surgery, Prof. Dr. G. Hagm\u00fcller <\/li>\n<li>2005: Trauma surgery, Lorenz B\u00f6hler Hospital, Vienna<\/li>\n<li>2003 &#8211; 2007: Assistant doctor\/Resident physician, Hospital of the Sisters of Mercy Vienna, Prof. Dr. Max Wunderlich <\/li>\n<li>2001 &#8211; 2003: Surgery and pathology at the regional hospitals in Hohenems and Feldkirch (Vorarlberg)<\/li>\n<li>1999 &#8211; 2001: Training as a specialist in general medicine, G\u00f6ttlicher Heiland hospital, Vienna<\/li>\n<li>1999: Doctorate in general medicine<\/li>\n<li>1998 &#8211; 1999: University Clinic for Surgery, Vienna \u2013 Clinical Department of Vascular Surgery, Univ. Prof. Dr. P. Polterauer \u2013 Elective training and extended clinical internship <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbox1w64-14f24f4b6a6405f845147a837485816c\">\n.avia-section.av-lbox1w64-14f24f4b6a6405f845147a837485816c{\nbackground-color:#d3b98f;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='stoerer-mit-button'  class='avia-section av-lbox1w64-14f24f4b6a6405f845147a837485816c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2220'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6or5a-742dd47c51134b4f6013f1eb061e2963 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-21  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-lbox6p3p-e2b716d8d7f6e5ce7b15ce975ff8b55d av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbox39h5-054ccfc768ea0d8c8ac40ea323e000b8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">I am always available to answer <strong>any<\/strong> <strong>questions<\/strong> or <strong>concerns<\/strong> you may have in connection with my treatments.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">I look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-650t2-2a54f0807c02d584618c8e8c8eb4c575-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-24  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class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2220'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbo74a72-28dac17863b64eea88eabf612a055653\">\n#top .flex_column.av-lbo74a72-28dac17863b64eea88eabf612a055653{\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-lbo74a72-28dac17863b64eea88eabf612a055653{\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-lbo74a72-28dac17863b64eea88eabf612a055653 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbo6xee3-abb9c70f9d0e25587f4f44d967b952f5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Teaching Activities<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"256\">As a recognized expert in coloproctology, I have been teaching an innovative, minimally invasive method <br \/>of hemorrhoid surgery at internationally renowned workshops since 2005.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbo763nd-967121dfda4e3d92e226a17f980aff13\">\n#top .flex_column.av-lbo763nd-967121dfda4e3d92e226a17f980aff13{\nmargin-top:0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-lbo763nd-967121dfda4e3d92e226a17f980aff13{\nmargin-top:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-lbo763nd-967121dfda4e3d92e226a17f980aff13 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbo72mgd-de9e5420302349f69f0afc4246ec1844 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"144\">Hemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL) and rectoanal repair (RAR):<\/strong> low-pain, minimally invasive surgical method established in 2005 for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting up to 15 HAL\/RAR courses annually<\/li>\n<li>Workshop \u201cHAL\/RAR &#8211; Minimally invasive procedures for hemorrhoidal complaints\u201d at the Euregio Bodensee Conference 2010<\/li>\n<li>International course leadership in Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Riyadh), Spain (Barcelona)<\/li>\n<li>Presentation on \u201cOutpatient Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Disease\u201d at the Austrian Surgeons\u2019 Conference (\u00d6sterreichischer Chirurgentag), 2013<\/li>\n<li>Supervision of diploma thesis titled \u201cRecurrence Rate of the HAL\/RAR Surgical Technique in a Surgical Practice\u201d at the Medical University of Vienna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-oz0i-a2e3a329aa6e423ab4235ad91d5e1a14\">\n#top 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