Department of
Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine at Tauernklinikum offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art diagnostics, therapy and care – with a total of 124 beds at the Zell am See and Mittersill locations. This includes an internal medicine intensive care unit (IMCU), a dialysis department and an acute geriatric ward with palliative care beds.

Our experienced team of doctors specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organs. The focus is always on the person as a whole – with all physical, psychological and social aspects.

The department focuses on cardiovascular (cardiology), kidney and high blood pressure disorders (nephrology), digestive organs (gastroenterology), respiratory organs (pneumology), rheumatology and other autoimmune diseases, diabetes, geriatrics and other internal medicine specialities.

Address & Contact

The Department of Internal Medicine offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for diseases of the internal organs and treats patients with acute and chronic internal medical conditions.

Zell am See

Paracelsusstraße 8, 5700 Zell

+43 50272 23300

inneremedizin@tauernklinikum.at

Services and areas of expertise

Internal Medicine Intensive Care Unit (IMCU)

Medical care in life-threatening situations – from acute treatment to intensive care monitoring and therapy.

Heart and circulation (cardiology)

Diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, heart valve defects, arrhythmias and heart failure. Implantation of pacemakers and follow-up care.

Eine Ärzt:in spricht mit einem sitzenden Patient:innen, während eine Pfleger:in daneben lächelt. Im Hintergrund sind medizinische Geräte und Bürostühle zu sehen.

Kidney and autoimmune diseases (nephrology)

Treatment of kidney and high blood pressure disorders, autoimmune diseases (e.g. vasculitis, Wegener's disease, lupus erythematosus) as well as preparation and follow-up care for kidney transplants.

Dialysis – renal replacement therapy

Performance of modern blood purification procedures (haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration, plasmapheresis), peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and care of transplant patients (heart, kidney, liver, pancreas).

Metabolism and hormones (endocrinology/diabetology)

Diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders – in particular diabetes mellitus and lipid metabolism disorders. Training and support for insulin pump and closed-loop systems.

Acute geriatrics and remobilisation (Mittersill)

Interdisciplinary rehabilitation of elderly patients after serious illnesses or operations – with the aim of regaining independence and quality of life.

Eine Krankenschwester kümmert sich um eine Patientin in einem Krankenhauszimmer. Die Patientin liegt im Bett, während die Schwester lächelt und freundlich hilft.

Digestive organs (gastroenterology)

Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy and colonoscopy, ERCP) and specialised outpatient clinic for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.

Clinical pharmacology

Individual advice on complex medications, interaction analyses and optimisation of drug therapy.

Respiratory organs (pneumology)

Treatment of lung and bronchial diseases using state-of-the-art functional diagnostics (spirometry, spiroergometry, bronchoscopy).

Blood and blood-forming organs (haematology/oncology)

Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and tumours in close cooperation with Oncology Salzburg.

Drei Personen in weißer Arbeitskleidung stehen in einem hellen Raum. Eine Person im Vordergrund hält Akten und lächelt in die Kamera. Zwei stehen im Hintergrund.

dietetics

Nutritional counselling for metabolic disorders, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Support for bariatric surgery.

Psychosomatics / Psychotherapy

Support for burnout, depression, eating disorders or psychological stress during the course of illness.

Care in internal medicine

Specialised care for cardiovascular/kidney diseases and others, as well as individual support throughout the entire treatment process.

The internal medicine team at Tauernklinikum combines medical excellence with a human touch. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, modern technologies and personalised care, we create the best conditions for your recovery – and for holistic health that strengthens both body and soul.

Specialist outpatient clinics

The internal medicine team at Tauernklinikum combines medical excellence with a human touch. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, modern technologies and personalised care, we create the best conditions for your recovery – and for holistic health that strengthens both body and soul.

Our team

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Ein lächelnder Mann mittleren Alters in einem weißen Arztkittel steht in einem modernen Gebäude mit großen Fenstern.

Prim. Univ.-Doz. Dr.
René R. Wenzel

Head of departement Internal Medicine Tauernklinikum Zell am See und Mittersill

About the person

Associate Professor Dr. René R. Wenzel has headed the Department of Internal Medicine at the Tauern Clinic in Zell am See and Mittersill since 2003.

Under his leadership, the team cares for over 10,000 patients annually – both inpatients and outpatients – and covers the entire spectrum of internal medicine, including cardiology, nephrology, intensive care and laboratory medicine, as well as autoimmune diseases.

Following his training at the University Hospitals of Essen and Bern, and the renowned Mayo Clinic in the USA, Associate Professor Wenzel specialized in heart, kidney, and hypertension diseases. His clinical and scientific work combines sound medical expertise with modern diagnostics and individualized patient care.

As a long-time lecturer at the University Hospital of Duisburg-Essen, the Medical University of Vienna, and the Paracelsus Medical Private University of Salzburg, he is deeply committed to the training of future physicians. Furthermore, he is a board member of the Austrian Society of Hypertension (ÖGH), a recognized expert in cardiovascular and kidney diseases, and the medical-scientific director of the nursing school in Zell am See.

With over two decades of leadership experience, international training, and a strong focus on quality, empathy and teamwork, Doz. Wenzel represents an internal medicine that views people holistically – competent, reliable, and humane.