Modern Ophthalmology in Grünwald
Welcome to Grünwald
We warmly welcome you to our new location in Grünwald.
The Grünwald location stands for modern ophthalmology at the highest professional level in a personal, quiet practice setting.
As a purely private practice, the location is designed for privately insured patients and self-payers who value individualized, specialized ophthalmic care.
With Dr. med. Nadezhda Cvetkova-Fikentscher, the full spectrum of conservative and surgical ophthalmology is covered, with particular focus on eyelid surgery, aesthetic medicine in the facial area, and cataract surgery.
The range of services is complemented by Prof. Dr. Koss, who offers a specialist consultation for macular degeneration and retinal diseases at the Grünwald location.
Contact & Opening Hours
Eye Clinic Grünwald
Luitpoldweg 2, 82031 Grünwald
Monday
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Dr. med. Nadezhda Cvetkova-Fikentscher

Dr. Cvetkova-Fikentscher is a specialist in ophthalmology with years of experience at renowned clinics. Her medical expertise combines classic eye medicine with modern, minimally invasive aesthetics, particularly in the sensitive area of eyelid surgery.
“My goal is to bring functionality and aesthetics into harmony – for a naturally fresh appearance and healthy eyes.”
The decision to establish her practice in Grünwald was a deliberate choice. Close to her family and surrounded by nature and mountains, Dr. Cvetkova-Fikentscher has found her new home here.
With passion, precision, and an open ear for your individual needs, Nadezhda Cvetkova-Fikentscher brings a fresh breeze to Grünwald – for the benefit of your eyes and your quality of life.
“I look forward to welcoming my patients in a personal atmosphere where modern medicine meets genuine trust.”
Specialties & Areas of Focus
Eyelid Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Cvetkova-Fikentscher offers the full spectrum of ophthalmology – with a particular focus on:
Eyelid Surgery
- Upper and lower eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty)
- Removal of eyelid lesions
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
Aesthetic Medicine
- Botox treatments
- Hyaluronic acid fillers
- Polynucleotides
- Plasmage
- Facial skin rejuvenation
Cataract Surgery
- Modern surgical procedures
- Individual consultation
- Follow-up care & support

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Koss

Prof. Koss is an internationally renowned ophthalmologist with many years of surgical and clinical experience in the diagnostics and treatment of complex retinal and macular diseases, as well as refractive and surgical ophthalmology.
In his private practice in Grünwald, Prof. Koss combines the latest scientific standards with personal, individual care – specifically for privately insured patients and self-payers who value customized medical care. With a particular focus on retinal and macular function, individualized pharmacotherapy for AMD, retinal diagnostics (OCT), and surgical cataract and macular surgery, Prof. Koss stands for medical excellence in ophthalmology.
Prof. Koss has an outstanding academic and clinical career: his international training and research activities span renowned university clinics in Munich, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, and the USA.
In Grünwald, you benefit from:
- Expert macular diagnostics & individualized therapies for AMD, diabetic retinopathies, and other retinal diseases
- High-resolution OCT imaging for detailed retinal and macular assessment
- Individually tailored intravitreal injection therapy (“eye injection”)
- State-of-the-art cataract surgery and refractive care
- Comprehensive ophthalmic care in a personal private setting
The practice places great emphasis on evidence-based medicine, continuous education, and innovative therapeutic concepts to achieve the best possible visual quality of life for every patient.
Specialist Consultation for Macular Degeneration
A special focus at the Grünwald location is the consultation for macular degeneration, which is conducted personally by Prof. Dr. Koss and takes place on Tuesday afternoons.
Prof. Dr. Koss has been working for many years on individualized intravitreal injection therapies for retinal diseases, particularly dry and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
He was involved from the very beginning in the development of the active ingredient Faricimab (approved 09/2022) and worked closely with colleagues at Roche in Penzberg.
For dry AMD in its early and intermediate forms, he is among the pioneers of photobiomodulation.
The consultation is designed for patients with:
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Unclear macular findings
- Need for a specialized second opinion

Prof. Dr. Koss is internationally active in research and is among the early adopters of innovative therapies for macular diseases.
Our Doctors

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Janusz Koss
Fellow European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), MHBA (Master of Healthcare Business Administration)
Career & Treatment Spectrum
Professional Career
- Clinical and scientific training at the universities of LMU Munich, Stanford (USA), Frankfurt am Main, University of Southern California (USA), Heidelberg
- Ophthalmic surgery since 2007, Senior Physician at the University Hospitals of Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg from 2010
- 2012 Habilitation in Ophthalmology on the topic: Minimally invasive, innovative treatment concepts for retinal diseases beyond “intravitreal injections”
- Adjunct Professorship USC Los Angeles – USA (2016–2020)
- 2016 Master of Business Administration (MHBA) with master’s thesis “The Influence of Patient Relationship Management (PRM) Using the Example of a Modern Ophthalmic Surgery Practice”
- Since July 2016 Partner at Augenzentrum Nymphenburger Höfe and Attending Surgeon at the Augenklinik Herzog Carl Theodor
Prof. Koss has been dedicated for years to individualized and personalized IVOM therapies for retinal diseases such as dry and wet AMD. He co-developed the newest drug Faricimab (approved September 2022) with colleagues from Roche in Penzberg from the very beginning. (Read article)
His surgical focus is on cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and retinal surgery.
He is a member and speaker of national and international societies including DOG, BDOC, AECOS, ASRS, and AAO. He was one of the first practitioners of micropulse laser treatment for macular diseases in Germany. Since 2016 he has been a member of the highly renowned Vail Vitrectomy meeting for ophthalmic surgery.
Treatment Spectrum
- Cataract surgery, including laser-assisted systems (femtosecond and especially the cornea-sparing nanopulse technology) and state-of-the-art intraocular lenses (EDOF, toric, multifocal, add-on lenses)
- Refractive laser treatments (Femto-LASIK, TransPRK) and phakic lenses (ICL/IPCL)
- Glaucoma surgery using MIGS (micro-invasive glaucoma implants)
- Individualized pharmacotherapy (intravitreal injections / IVOM) for AMD, diabetes, and retinal vascular occlusions
- Photobiomodulation for dry AMD
- Tissue-sparing subthreshold macular laser treatments
- Floater treatments
“What has fascinated me about the eye from the very beginning is the combination of surgery, innovation, and the resulting benefit for the patient.”

Dr. med. Nadezhda Cvetkova-Fikentscher
Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology
Career & Treatment Spectrum
Professional Career
- Clinical and scientific training at the University of Regensburg
- 2013 Doctoral thesis in Ophthalmology: “Comparison of normal and glaucomatous optic discs in children and adults using Spectralis OCT”
- From 2012 to 2018 surgical practice with a focus on plastic and aesthetic eyelid surgery, strabology, orbital surgery, and refractive surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Regensburg
- Since 2019 Board-Certified Ophthalmologist at Augenzentrum Nymphenburger Höfe with specializations in plastic and aesthetic eyelid surgery and facial wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin
Treatment Spectrum
- Plastic and aesthetic eyelid surgery
- Surgical treatment of tumors and growths of the eyelids and ocular surface
- Wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid fillers
- Wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin
- Individualized pharmacotherapy for retinal diseases (AMD, diabetes, retinal vascular occlusions)
- Laser treatment of the retina and anterior segment
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Conservative ophthalmology


