Christiane Thallinger

Dr. Christiane Thallinger is an Austrian dermatologist and venereologist specializing in skin cancer and oncologic dermatology. She treats cutaneous malignancies and dermatologic side effects caused by cancer therapies. Dr. Thallinger is a consultant at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna.

Dermatologic Oncology & Specialization

Dr. Thallinger detects and treats melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. She specializes in treating basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. This work includes treating skin reactions triggered by modern cancer treatments. She uses diagnostic tools and therapeutic methods to provide precise patient care.

Core Procedures and Diagnostics

• Dermoscopy and digital mole mapping — a non-invasive technique to track and analyze moles for early signs of skin cancer
• Excisional surgery of skin tumors (dermatosurgery)
• Photodynamic therapy and cryotherapy — the use of light or extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue
• Skin biopsies for accurate cancer diagnosis
• Management of immune-related skin toxicities

Professional Experience

Dr. Thallinger began her medical practice in 1999 and has spent her career developing clinical practice in Vienna. She served as a senior physician at the Medical University of Vienna's Department of Dermatology. In this position, she collaborated with oncology departments to treat patient cases. She currently provides consultations at Wiener Privatklinik for chronic skin conditions and therapy-induced reactions.

Education and Academic Background

Dr. Thallinger completed her medical studies at the Medical University of Vienna in the 1990s. She began her formal medical practice and specialization in dermatology and venereology in 1999. Her clinical training took place at the Medical University of Vienna. Additionally, she conducts research on immune-related skin toxicities to improve cancer therapy management.