Dr. Michael Trauner

Dr. Michael Trauner, MD

Dr. Michael Trauner is a hepatologist at Medical University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria. He is known for cholestatic liver disease.

Professor Trauner heads the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Medical University of Vienna. His research on bile acids and their receptors helped lead to new drugs for cholestatic and fatty liver diseases, such as nor-ursodeoxycholic acid and FXR agonists.

About Dr. Michael Trauner

• Full Name: Michael Trauner, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Cholestatic liver disease (PBC and PSC); bile acid biology; fatty liver disease
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine and Head, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna; Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien)
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: German and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Medical University of Vienna
• Address: Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien), Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
• Phone: +43 1 40400 (AKH Wien switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: meduniwien.ac.at
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Michael Trauner:

• Primary biliary cholangitis
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis
• Fatty liver disease
• Drug-induced cholestasis

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and Training: Trained in Austria with research training at Yale University; details being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology (Austrian specialist recognition)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Austrian Medical Chamber (Österreichische Ärztekammer) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Vienna General Hospital; Medical University of Vienna

Insurance

Care at the University Hospital is covered for patients insured with the Austrian social insurance (e-card). Private (Sonderklasse) and international patients should confirm terms with the hospital.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Research leading to nor-ursodeoxycholic acid for cholestatic liver disease
• Very large publication record on bile acids and nuclear receptors

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Medical University of Vienna profile (meduniwien.ac.at)
• Austrian Medical Chamber register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Michael Trauner known for?

Dr. Michael Trauner is known for cholestatic liver disease.

Where does Dr. Michael Trauner practice?

He practices at Medical University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria.

What conditions does Dr. Michael Trauner treat?

He focuses on cholestatic liver diseases and fatty liver disease.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Michael Trauner?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Medical University of Vienna before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Vienna General Hospital.