Privatklinik Ritzensee ⚕️ Spitzenmedizin im Salzburger Land

Specialist in Visceral Surgery and Vascular Surgery, General Practitioner, Expert in Aviation Medicine, Emergency Physician.

Contact

Practice
Dr. med. Peter Metzger
Kaprunerstraße 15
5700 Zell am See
Austria

T: +43 664 9949686
M: mail@dr-metzger.at
H: www.dr-metzger.at

Surgery hours

By appointment only
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Dr. med. Peter Metzger

Specialist in Visceral Surgery and Vascular Surgery

Treatments

Key Expertise / Procedures / Treatments:

Vascular Medicine

  • Early detection of vascular diseases through comprehensive diagnostics (color-coded duplex sonography of all vessels) and recommendations for preventive and follow-up measures. Additionally, we specialize in:

Arterial Diseases:

  • Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) of the pelvic and leg arteries
  • Narrowing of the carotid artery (Arteria carotis)
  • Aneurysms (dilations)
  • Embolisms (clot formations with displacement to smaller vessels)
  • Vascular malformations and inflammatory vascular diseases

Venous Diseases:

  • Varicose veins (varicosis) caused by weakness of the superficial venous system in various forms
  • Chronic venous insufficiency due to deep venous system weakness
  • Venous thrombosis, which may result in post-thrombotic syndrome, leg ulcers (ulcus cruris), or pulmonary embolism
  • Treatment of critical soft tissue infections and problematic wounds
  • Superficial vein inflammation (thrombophlebitis)

Functional Circulatory Disorders:

  • Resulting from improper regulation of the vascular system by nerves without structural vascular damage

Aviation Medical Fitness Examinations (all classes):

  • We conduct legally required aviation medical fitness examinations for all classes in our practice.

General Medicine:

  • We are happy to address all types of medical concerns to ensure your well-being.

Biography

Professional Career

Career Path:

  • Born 12.09.1972: in Bruck an der Mur, raised in Leoben, Styria
  • 1982 – 1990: Attended Bundesgymnasium Leoben
  • 1990 – 1997: Medical studies at Karl-Franzens-University Graz
  • 1997: Graduation with Doctorate in Medicine
  • 1998 – 1999: Residency at KH Mittersill
  • Since 2005: Diploma in Emergency Medicine
  • 1999 – 2001: Residency at KH Schwarzach
  • 2001: Examination for General Practitioner certification
  • Since 2001: General Practitioner
  • 2001 – 2006: Specialist training in Surgery
  • 2006: Board Certification in Surgery
  • Since 2006: Specialist in Surgery
  • 2008: Academic Health-Care Manager (HCM), SMBS Salzburg, completed with leadership training
  • 2010: Additional qualification in Visceral Surgery
  • Since 2011: Expert in Aviation Medicine
  • 2013: Certified Clinical Risk Manager (Austrian Standards Plus ONR 49003:2010-1, completed 10/2013)
  • 2011 – 2014: Additional qualification in Vascular Surgery at the University Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, PMU Salzburg; continued work as a Specialist in Vascular Surgery, including scientific activities and publications
  • 2015: Trained as “Peer Reviewer in Vascular Medicine” at the Federal Ministry of Health
  • 2014 – 2015: Transitioned to KH Schwarzach as Lead Vascular Surgeon
  • 2015 – 2018: Head of Vascular Surgery at KH Göttlicher Heiland, Vienna
  • Since 2015: Part-time Senior Medical Assessor at AUSTRO CONTROL GMBH
  • Since 2018: Head of Vascular Surgery at BKH St. Johann in Tirol

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