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Medicine that truly fits you

As a private patient you don't just get an operation — you get a complete treatment plan from A to Z. Surgery is only one part of it. I accompany you from the very first conversation to full recovery.

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Surgery date usually within 1–2 weeks Direct billing with your insurer 4 leading private hospitals in Vienna
Dr. Philippe Ghobrial – private orthopaedic surgeon Vienna

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My personal promise

What you can expect from me

Transparency & honesty

I tell you clearly what I recommend – and why. Even if that means surgery is not the right step. No persuasion, no hidden recommendations.

Expertise at the highest level

Over 1,000 operations, specialised in minimal-invasive joint surgery. I operate exclusively in leading Vienna private hospitals – with state-of-the-art technology and an experienced team.

A treatment plan from A to Z

Surgery is only a small part. I plan the whole journey with you: from diagnosis through preparation to full rehabilitation – tailored to your body and your goals.

Precision at every step

Minimal-invasive techniques, careful planning, no unnecessary procedure. The success of the operation – and therefore your health – is my highest goal.

How we work together

Your path from the first question to recovery

1

First consultation

In my private practice I take the time that is often missing in the public system. I listen, ask questions, and understand your situation – before I recommend anything. By prior appointment only.

2

Reviewing findings & deciding on treatment

We analyse your findings together – X-ray, MRI, lab values. I explain in clear words what I see, what the options are and which path I recommend for you. You decide.

3

Surgical planning

If surgery is the right step, we plan it together: choice of hospital, timing, anaesthesia, pre-operative work-up. I coordinate everything – you don't have to worry about a thing.

4

Surgery

I operate on you personally – at one of the four leading Vienna private hospitals. Minimal-invasive, precise, with the most modern equipment. Klinikum Währing (Atomos), Wiener Privatklinik, Privatklinik Döbling or Rudolfinerhaus.

5

Follow-up care

The procedure is the beginning, not the end. I accompany your recovery personally – with clear recommendations, check-ups and availability for any questions. Until you are fully fit again.

Cost coverage

Supplementary (Sonderklasse) insurance? Here's how it works.

With a supplementary (Sonderklasse) insurance policy, the costs of surgery and hospital stay at Vienna's private hospitals are generally covered in full — and I take care of the paperwork.

1

Cost estimate

After your first consultation you receive a complete cost estimate from me — ready to forward to your insurer.

2

Approval

Your insurer reviews and approves the cost coverage — this usually takes only a few days. I support you and coordinate directly with the hospital if questions arise.

3

Surgery with no out-of-pocket costs

I bill your insurer directly — you pay nothing upfront and don't have to deal with anything. Surgery dates are usually available within 1–2 weeks.

For operations

  • Direct billing with your supplementary insurance — no upfront payment

  • Generally no out-of-pocket costs for surgery and hospital stay

  • Surgery date usually within 1–2 weeks — instead of months of waiting

At the practice

  • Private (Wahlarzt) practice: approx. 80% reimbursement of the statutory tariff from your public health insurer

  • With outpatient supplementary cover: I help you submit the claim to your insurer

  • Transparent fees — no surprises

I work with all Austrian supplementary health insurers, including:

UNIQA Generali Wiener Städtische Allianz Merkur Donau Muki ERGO Wüstenrot Zürich

From the practice

Real results – real patients

All cases anonymised. Shown with consent.

35 years · male Knee arthroscopy Meniscus repair

“This season I want to be back on the slopes.”

An acute meniscus tear threatened to cost the patient the entire ski season. After rapid diagnostics the indication was clear: knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair – no removal of the meniscus, no compromise at the joint's expense. This was followed by an intensive, structured rehabilitation with targeted physiotherapy, which I supervised personally.

Result: a few months after surgery — pain-free on the slopes. Goal achieved.

68 years · female Carpal tunnel syndrome Outpatient · local anaesthesia

“My fingers go numb at night – it's been months.”

Numb fingers, tingling, pain — the classic signs of carpal tunnel syndrome on the right. After rapid, thorough diagnostics came the procedure: outpatient, minimal-invasive, under local anaesthesia. No hospital stay, no general anaesthesia, no unnecessary effort.

Result: no more pain right after surgery. Two weeks of rest — then full hand function.

56 years · male Shoulder arthroscopy Rotator cuff repair

“I sleep badly every night — my shoulder won't let me.”

Night pain, pain when lifting and reaching overhead — for months. A quick MRI confirmed the diagnosis: a rotator cuff tear. The indication for surgery was clear. The shoulder arthroscopy was followed by repair of the tendon, then 6 weeks in a sling with accompanying, intensive physiotherapy.

Result: 12 weeks after surgery — full function, equal to the other side. A very happy patient.

What patients say

5.0

22 reviews on Google

★★★★★

“For me, Dr. Ghobrial is an exceptional orthopaedist and physician. He has already operated on me twice and I always felt in the best of hands and well cared for.”

G

Gabriele E.

Google review

★★★★★

“A very likeable doctor who responds to the patient, takes all the time needed to offer the best possible treatment options. I can only recommend him.”

K

Karin L.

Google review

★★★★★

“Very satisfied! Dr. Ghobrial takes enough time for my questions and addresses them in detail. Thank you!”

A

Abanoub T.

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Surgical locations

Vienna's leading private hospitals

I operate exclusively at hospitals I have personally judged to be excellent – with experienced nursing staff, state-of-the-art equipment and the comfort you expect as a private patient.

Klinikum Währing – Atomos ↗

1180 Vienna

Wiener Privatklinik ↗

1090 Vienna

Privatklinik Döbling ↗

1190 Vienna

Rudolfinerhaus ↗

1190 Vienna
Dr. Philippe Ghobrial

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1040 Vienna: +43 1 585 62 60 · 1020 Vienna: +43 1 890 45 20

By prior appointment only · 1040 Vienna-Wieden (Große Neugasse 28/2) · 1020 Vienna-Leopoldstadt (Vorgartenstrasse 206c)