{"id":4452,"date":"2026-06-30T13:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/privatklinik-ritzensee.at\/aerzte\/dr-med-peter-metzger\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:37:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:37:49","slug":"dr-med-peter-metzger","status":"publish","type":"aerzte","link":"https:\/\/www.privatklinik-ritzensee.at\/en\/aerzte\/dr-med-peter-metzger\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. med. Peter Metzger"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Specialist in General, Vascular and Visceral Surgery, and General and Family Medicine<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Contact<\/h3>\n

Praxis Dr. med. Peter MetzgerSportplatzstr. 85671 BruckAustria<\/p>\n

T: +43 664 9949686<\/a><\/strong>M: mail@dr-metzger.at<\/a><\/strong>H: www.dr-metzger.at<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Dr. med. Peter Metzger<\/h1>\n

Specialist in General, Vascular and Visceral Surgery, and General and Family Medicine<\/h2>\n
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\n Treatments<\/h3>\n

Key areas of expertise \/ procedures performed \/ treatments:<\/h3>\n

Vascular Medicine<\/strong>Early detection of vascular diseases through comprehensive diagnostics (colour-coded duplex ultrasound of all blood vessels) and recommendations on preventive and follow-up care. We also specialise in: <\/p>\n

Arterial diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affecting the pelvic and leg arteries<\/li>\n
  • Narrowing of the carotid artery (Arteria carotis)<\/li>\n
  • Aneurysms (dilations)<\/li>\n
  • Embolisms (the formation of blood clots that are carried into smaller blood vessels)<\/li>\n
  • Vascular malformations and inflammatory vascular diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Vein disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Varicose veins (varicosis) as a weakness of the superficial venous system, presenting in various forms<\/li>\n
    • Chronic venous insufficiency as a weakness of the deep venous system<\/li>\n
    • Venous thrombosis, which may lead to post-thrombotic syndrome, a leg ulcer or a pulmonary embolism<\/li>\n
    • Treatment of critical soft-tissue infections and difficult-to-heal wounds<\/li>\n
    • Superficial phlebitis (thrombophlebitis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Functional circulatory disorders<\/strong>are the result of faulty nervous control of the vascular system, without any structural damage to the blood vessels.<\/p>\n

      Aviation medical examinations for all classes<\/strong>At our practice, we carry out the legally required aviation medical examinations for all classes.<\/p>\n

      General Practice<\/strong>We are happy to look after your wellbeing should you have any medical concerns.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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      \n Biography<\/h3>\n

      Employment<\/h3>\n

      Career history:<\/strong>Born 12 September 1972 in Bruck an der Mur; grew up in Leoben, Styria.1982\u20131990: Leoben Federal Grammar School1990\u20131997: Studied medicine at the Karl-Franzens University of Graz1997: PhD1998\u20131999: Junior doctor at Mittersill HospitalSince 2005: Diploma in emergency medicine1999\u20132001: Junior doctor at Schwarzach Hospital2001: Examination to qualify as a general practitionerSince 2001: General practitioner2001\u20132006: Specialist training in surgery2006: Specialist examination in surgerySince 2006: Specialist in surgery2008: Academic Health Care Manager (HCM) from SMBS Salzburg (including a management course)2010: Additional specialisation in visceral surgerySince 2011: Expert in aviation medicine2013: Certified Clinical Risk Manager (\u2018AUSTRIAN STANDARDS PLUS\u2019 ONR 49003:2010-1, completed 10\/2013)2011\u20132014: Additional specialisation in Vascular Surgery at the University Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at PMU Salzburg; continued work as a specialist in vascular surgery; research activities, various publications2015: Auditing: Training as a \u2018Peer Reviewer in Vascular Medicine\u2019 at the Federal Ministry of Health2014 \u2013 2015: Moved to Schwarzach Hospital as Head of Vascular Surgery2015 \u2013 2018: Head of Vascular Surgery at G\u00f6ttlicher Heiland Hospital, ViennaSince 2015: Working part-time as a Senior Medical Assessor for AUSTRO CONTROL GMBHSince 2018: Head of Vascular Surgery at St. Johann in Tirol Regional Hospital <\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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