Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker, MD, MBA, now publishing as Sibylle Kietaibl

Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker, MD, MBA, now publishing as Sibylle Kietaibl is an anesthesiologist at Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna, Austria, where the focus of her work is perioperative bleeding management, coagulation and haemostasis. The current appointment of Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker is Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine and Head of Department.

Her principal interests are management of severe perioperative bleeding, point-of-care coagulation monitoring and thromboelastometry and patient blood management and transfusion strategy.

An anesthesiologist is a fully qualified doctor responsible for anaesthesia, pain control and the monitoring of breathing, circulation and consciousness around an operation. Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker works within the field of perioperative bleeding management, coagulation and haemostasis.

Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker Credentials And Practice Details

• Full Name And Credentials: Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker, MD, MBA, now publishing as Sibylle Kietaibl
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Perioperative bleeding management, coagulation and haemostasis
• Current Position: Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine and Head of Department
• Institution: Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University
• Location: Vienna, Austria

Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker Education History

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: Medical studies completed at the University of Vienna, 1991
• Residency: Specialist training at the University Clinic for Anaesthesiology, General Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Management, Vienna
• Professorship: Appointed Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine in 2000
• Business Degree: MBA

Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker Practice Focus

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker as centred on:

• Management of severe perioperative bleeding
• Point-of-care coagulation monitoring and thromboelastometry
• Patient blood management and transfusion strategy
• Anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs in the perioperative period
• Regional anaesthesia in patients on antithrombotic therapy

Academic Leadership Of Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker

• Head, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Evangelical Hospital Vienna, since 2008
• Chair of Coagulation, Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Faculty of Medicine, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna
• Past President, Austrian Society of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care Medicine, 2011 to 2013
• Former Chair, Subcommittee on Transfusion and Haemostasis, European Society of Anaesthesiology, 2010 to 2012
• Delegate to the European Board of Anaesthesiology
• Lead author of the European guidelines on the management of severe perioperative bleeding across multiple editions

Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker Research Output And Awards

• Lead author of the most widely used European guideline on severe perioperative bleeding
• Recognised internationally for research on hydroxyethyl starch and haemostasis and on perioperative coagulation monitoring
• Leader of Austrian national task force recommendations on coagulation management in massive bleeding

Where Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker Practises

Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University

Vienna, Austria. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Why Perioperative Bleeding Management Matters For Surgical Patients

Perioperative bleeding management covers how clotting is assessed and corrected around surgery, including patients on blood thinners. Point of care testing and targeted use of clotting factors have reduced unnecessary transfusion while still controlling serious bleeding, which improves both safety and the use of donated blood.

Subspecialty Colleagues Of Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Hilary Grocott, cardiac anesthesia at University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital
• Dr. Jerrold Levy, cardiac anesthesia at Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center
• Dr. Stanton Shernan, cardiac anesthesia at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
• Dr. Michael Gropper, critical care anesthesia at University of California, San Francisco

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Arranging A Consultation With Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Your Questions About Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker

Where does Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker practise?

Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker is based at Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna, Austria.

Where did Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker go to medical school?

Medical studies completed at the University of Vienna, 1991. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker?

Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker, MD, MBA, now publishing as Sibylle Kietaibl. Specialist training in Specialist training at the University Clinic for Anaesthesiology, General Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Management, Vienna. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker hold?

Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker is Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine and Head of Department, based at Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is perioperative bleeding management?

Perioperative Bleeding Management is the area of anesthesiology concerned with perioperative bleeding management, coagulation and haemostasis. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Sources Used For This Profile Of Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker

• Sigmund Freud Private University Faculty of Medicine profile
• Evangelical Hospital Vienna, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
• European Journal of Anaesthesiology, management of severe perioperative bleeding guidelines

Profile Verification And Review Date For Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Medical Disclaimer For The Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University.