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Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager

Experience: 20 Years

German, English, Rumanian

Journey to Expertise

Education

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager started his early education in Austria and later graduated with a medical degree;

He completed his medical degree from the Medical University of Vienna in 1992;

Dr. Gerhard specialized in bariatric surgery and also obtained a diploma in endocrinology;

In 1993, he attended the military academy for research practice;

Dr. Gerhard completed a guest semester in surgical endocrinology in the same institute in 1997;

In 1999, he successfully finished his revised diploma in surgery.

Shortly About

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager

Professor Gerhard Prager is a distinguished specialist in bariatric surgery, boasting an extensive portfolio of over 3,000 operations dedicated to obesity treatment. Currently serving as the head of the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital and leading the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital, he plays a pivotal role in advancing metabolic surgery practices. His active involvement includes memberships in esteemed organizations such as IFSO-European Chapter, Austrian Obesity Association, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Austrian Society of Surgery, Austrian Society of Bariatric Surgery, and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

Spotlight on Success

Awards & Achievement

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager has contributed to research journals focusing on obesity and innovative bariatric surgery techniques;

His recent work centers around endocrinology and bariatric surgery;

Dr. Gerhard Prager has taken the initiative to organize international conferences discussing general surgery methods;

He presented a poster on obesity control and management.

Elite Affiliations

Professional Membership

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager has been leading the International Federation for the surgery of obesity and metabolic disorders since 2011.; A senior member at Austrian Society of surgery He has been a president in a Surgical working group for minimally invasive surgery ;Also an active member of ASMBS Permanent member of Austrian Obesity Association

A Glimpse into Expertise

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager Expertise

Anal Fistula; Esophageal Hiatal Hernia; Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Common Queries

Frequenty Asked Questions

Is online consultation available with Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager?

Yes, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager provides online consultation to patients. For an online consultation, patients share their medical documents, pay consultation fee and proceed with a video consultation according to schedule.