General Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery and Proctology
Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
Dermatology and Venereology
Orthopedics
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Pneumology
General Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery and Proctology
Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
Dermatology and Venereology
Orthopedics
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Pneumology
General internal medicine is a medical speciality that focuses on the overall management of the adult patient, without limiting itself to a group of diseases related to a particular organ, gender or age. The general internist is responsible for the general and primary health care of a community and for the long-term monitoring of its well-being.
The consultation is aimed at people suffering from diseases affecting the heart and vessels, providing treatment for the following pathologies: High blood pressure, Ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Heart rhythm disorders, Diseases of the vessels of the heart, Valvular diseases, Inflammatory heart diseases, Myocardial or pericardial diseases, Congenital heart diseases.
Thoracic surgery is a highly specialised field of surgery that deals with diseases and injuries affecting the thoracic cavity and its organs, with the exception of the heart, aorta and oesophagus. The thoracic surgeon diagnoses and treats diseases of the lungs, pleura, thoracic cavity and mediastinum using both traditional and minimally invasive techniques.
General surgery takes care of all pathologies of intra-abdominal organs such as the gallbladder, liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon, rectum; all pathologies of the abdominal wall, such as inguinal, umbilical and linea alba hernia and incisional hernias, and all pathologies conditions that affect the skin and soft tissues, such as skin cancer, abscesses, skin cysts and lipomas.
The proctology consultation deals with all infections and conditions of the anus, rectum and pelvic floor, providing treatment for the following pathologies: perianal abscess, constipation, chronic or acute perineal pain, anal fissures, fistulas anal, anal or fecal incontinence, hemorrhoidal disease, sacrococcygeal cysts, sexually transmitted diseases and prevention of anal screening for dysplasia induced by HPV disease, treatment of Verneuil's disease, benign tumors of the rectum and anus, rectal and anal cancer, fecal incontinence and perianal pain.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is dedicated to correcting and improving physical appearance, often as a result of trauma, congenital abnormalities or previous surgery. It encompasses a range of procedures designed to restore functionality, reconstruct damaged tissue and improve the aesthetics of the body and face. This medical discipline incorporates advanced techniques to help patients regain self-confidence and improve their quality of life.
The dermatology specializes in all diseases of the skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails. It also includes sexually transmitted diseases. The consultation is aimed at both adults and children. Certain aesthetic treatments are also carried out within the framework of dermatology.
Orthopedics and traumatology specialize in the management of all traumatic and degenerative conditions linked to the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles) of the upper and lower limbs. These conditions may eventually require a surgical intervention which can be carried out by our specialist at different clinics in French-speaking Switzerland.
Neurosurgery is dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Neurosurgeons use advanced techniques to treat head injuries, brain tumours, congenital malformations, vascular disorders and other neurological pathologies. Their expertise also includes the management of chronic pain and functional disorders associated with the nervous system.
Oncology specialises in the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncologists work to identify specific types of cancer in patients, assess their stage of development and develop personalised treatment plans, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunotherapy. Their aim is to improve patients' quality of life by helping them to fight the disease, control its progression and manage the associated symptoms.
Pneumology is dedicated to the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the airways and lungs. Pulmonologists are experts in the management of conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema and obstructive lung disease. Their expertise also covers sleep-disordered breathing, lung infections, lung cancer and rare lung diseases. Respirologists use a range of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, including medical imaging, pulmonary function tests and drug and surgical interventions, to treat these respiratory conditions effectively.
