OA Dr. Matthias Hofmann, FEBS AWS

Specialist in hernia surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vienna

Co-Ordination – Das Ärzte-Zentrum· Langegasse 67/9, 1080 Vienna

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Senior consultant Dr. Matthias Hofmann is an experienced and qualified specialist in general and visceral surgery with a focus on hernia surgery. He has been a senior physician at the Hernia Competence Center at Franziskus Hospital since 2019. At his practice in Vienna, Dr. Hofmann offers personal and comprehensive care, taking the time to provide each patient with the best possible treatment. As one of only four surgeons in Austria to have successfully passed the FEBS AWS (Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in Abdominal Wall Surgery) specialist examination, which is recognized throughout Europe, he brings a high level of expertise to the treatment of inguinal and abdominal wall hernias.

Areas of focus

Hernia surgery
Reconstructive inguinal and abdominal wall hernia surgery
Inguinal pain
Inguinal hernia surgery
Inguinal hernia in women
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Admission criteria

At least 10 years of surgical and treatment experience
Expertise in modern diagnostic and surgical procedures
An outstanding treatment focus within your own specialist area
Member of a leading national professional association
Active participation in specialist events (e.g. lectures)
Active in research and teachin
Evaluated quality management (e.g. certification)
Participation in morbidity conference (Hernia Surgery)
Pain treatment (Hernia Surgery)
Herniamed documentation (Hernia Surgery)
Ultrasound examination (Hernia Surgery)
Pain intensity postop assessment (Hernia Surgery)
Consultation hours for patients (Hernia Surgery)
Outpatient surgery (Hernia Surgery)
Guidelines for the treatment of bilateral inguinal hernias (Hernia Surgery)
Proof of one-year follow-up (Hernia Surgery)

About OA Dr. Matthias Hofmann, FEBS AWS

Dr. Matthias Hofmanns specializes in reconstructive inguinal and abdominal wall surgery and has built up an impressive wealth of experience in these areas with over 845 inguinal hernia surgeries and 404 abdominal wall hernia surgeries. His patients benefit from state-of-the-art surgical techniques that are only performed by a few surgeons in Austria. These innovative, minimally invasive procedures not only ensure faster healing, but also less post-operative discomfort.

At the Franziskusspital, an academic teaching hospital, Dr. Hofmann offers a wide range of surgical services that are open to all health insurance companies. Particularly noteworthy is the patient-friendly organization, which makes it possible to perform surgeries without long waiting times. Patients can make all appointments directly via Dr. Hofmann's practice, saving time. He also offers the option of carrying out post-operative care, including wound checks and suture removal, in his practice, which makes recovery much easier. In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Hofmann attaches great importance to comprehensive, conservative treatment and advice, which always takes place in a pleasant environment. He also performs gastroscopies and colonoscopies for cancer screening. In his private practice in Vienna, patients can rely not only on sound specialist treatment, but also on sensitive and individual care. As a member of numerous renowned specialist societies, including the Austrian Society of Surgery (ÖGCH) and the German Hernia Society (DHG), he always keeps up to date with the latest research and technology in order to provide his patients with the best possible care.

Thanks to his work at the only certified competence center for hernia surgery in Vienna and his membership of international specialist associations, Dr. Matthias Hofmann is a renowned expert in his field. His many years of experience and in-depth knowledge make him an outstanding specialist for patients looking for specialized and gentle treatment of hernias and abdominal wall injuries.