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Dr. Karin Schmetterer

Augenheilkunde Wien

Dr. Karin Schmetterer

5 years of experience

13,079+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Karin Schmetterer at a glance

Dr. Karin Schmetterer is an Augenheilkunde practitioner based in Vienna, Austria, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Vienna, Austria and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. med. Karin Schmetterer ist Fachärztin für Augenheilkunde und Optometrie. Ihre umfassende Ausbildung ermöglicht es ihr, Patienten mit einem breiten Spektrum an Augenerkrankungen zu betreuen. Sie legt großen Wert auf eine individuelle und einfühlsame Behandlung und nimmt sich die Zeit, auf die Bedürfnisse ihrer Patienten einzugehen.
Dr. med. Schmetterer ist bestrebt, ihren Patienten die bestmögliche Versorgung zu bieten. Sie verwendet moderne Diagnose- und Behandlungsmethoden, um eine präzise Diagnose und eine effektive Therapie zu gewährleisten.
Ihr Ziel ist es, die Augengesundheit ihrer Patienten zu erhalten und zu verbessern. Sie ist eine erfahrene Augenärztin, die sich durch ihre Kompetenz, ihr Einfühlungsvermögen und ihre Hingabe auszeichnet.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Karin Schmetterer

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Wien (AT)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Augenheilkunde
    Universitat de Barcelona, Wien (AT)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Augenheilkunde

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AT — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AT-783591 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Augenheilkunde
#EB-361F408F · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,632
Annual physical exam 99395 1,134
Vaccination administration 90471 2,702
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,665

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Karin Schmetterer in consultation
IN OFFICE
Karin Schmetterer with the team
WITH TEAM
Karin Schmetterer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 148s
Meet Karin Schmetterer

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Augenheilkunde
    Karin Schmetterer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9842/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34636366 · cited by 176
  2. Long-term follow-up of Augenheilkunde across AT
    Karin Schmetterer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8960/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32876178 · cited by 162

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Augenheilkunde European Annual Congress (Augenheilkunde) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Augenheilkunde National Society Meeting · Wien · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Augenheilkunde — Wien · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Augenheilkunde
  • Awareness When should you see a augenheilkunde?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · karin.schmetterer.1@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Karin Schmetterer's Areas of Specialty

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Augenheilkunde

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Karin Schmetterer specialises in Augenheilkunde in Wien, AT.

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    Karin Schmetterer speaks Deutsch.

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