Hugo Wintersteiner

1865–1918 (age 53)

Biography

Hugo Wintersteiner (1865–1918) was a distinguished ophthalmologist whose medical expertise and contributions to eye care advanced the practice of medicine in Vienna. His work in ophthalmology reflected the high standards of medical science and practice that characterized Austrian medicine during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Dr. Wintersteiner's dedication to his medical profession and his patients exemplified the values of compassionate and skilled medical practice. His legacy is honored at Hietzing Cemetery, where he rests among Vienna's notable medical and intellectual community.