Health Travel
Intro
Switzerland is the ideal destination for health travel, combining the highest standards of medical care with exclusive service. The Swiss healthcare system is considered to be one of the best in the world. The country’s exclusive clinics offer outstanding infrastructure, and Swiss doctors are pioneers in innovative medical techniques and research. Find the best Swiss medical treatment for you here.
Medical fields
Are you interested in one of the following medical fields? On the detail page you can see which clinics / hospitals treat this topic.
Check-up and screenings
Health is our most precious asset. So regular check-ups are all the more important for detecting any conditions as early as possible.
| Full medical health check-up |
| Allergy screening |
| Blood screening |
| Cardiac screening |
| Cancer screening |
| Diabetes screening |
| Vascular screening |
| Sports check-up |
Radiology
In radiology, different imaging methods are used to detect and treat diseases: radiography (X-rays), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.
| Computed tomography |
| Interventional radiology |
| MRI, Magnetic resonance imaging |
| Nuclear medicine, scintigraphy, radio-oncology, radiotherapy |
| Tomosynthesis, 3D mammography |
| Ultrasound |
Orthopaedics
Pain and limitation of our musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments) influence our quality of life.
| Orthopaedic surgery |
| Shoulder surgery |
| Elbow surgery |
| Hand surgery |
| Hip Surgery |
| Knee surgery |
| Ankle surgery |
| Foot surgery |
Aesthetic medicine
Wrinkle treatment using Botox and fillers, liposuction, breast enhancement surgery, scar removal – the latest invasive and non-surgical methods in Switzerland.
Obesity
Bariatric surgery in combination with dietary advice and psychological consultations help achieve weight loss in cases of obesity.
Gynaecology
In gynaecology, women are supported and treated for all aspects of their health at any age, and during the obstetric period.
Musculoskeletal conditions
Our musculoskeletal system is subjected to considerable stress over our lifetime. Problems that require surgical intervention are taken care of in orthopaedic surgery.
| Carpal tunnel syndrome |
| Epicondylitis |
| Tendinitis |
| Back pain |
| Tension neck pain |
| Hand-arm vibration syndrome |
Prevention / medical health
Staying healthy and living as long a life as possible without diseases or infirmities is something we all wish for.
| Detox |
| Medical Massage |
| Physiotherapy |
| Sleep diagnostics |
| Sports medicine |
| Stress management |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation measures are designed to help people resume their everyday lives after accidents, injuries and medical procedures.
| Cardiology rehabilitation |
| Geriatric rehabilitation |
| Musculoskeletal rehabilitation |
| Neuro rehabilitation |
| Orthopaedic rehabilitation |
| Psychosomatic rehabilitation |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation |
Psychiatry
Psychiatry - separate from psychology - is a medical specialty and covers the diagnosis and treatment of mental and psychosomatic illnesses.
| Anxiety disorders |
| Behavioral addiction |
| Bipolar disorders |
| Burnout |
| Chronic fatigue syndrom |
| Depression |
| Eating disorders |
| Substance addiction |
Oncology
The number of cases of cancer is rising every year worldwide. The specialty of oncology focuses on the detection, treatment and after-care of - especially malignant - tumours.
| Breast cancer |
| Colorectal cancer |
| General medical oncology rehabilitation |
| Hematooncology: leukemia/lymphoma/myeloma |
| Lung tumors |
| Pancreatic tumors |
| Prostate tumors |
| Radio-oncology/radiotherapy |
Pain therapy
Pain - especially chronic pain - has an enormous impact on our quality of life. The term pain therapy covers all measures taken to relieve pain.
| Anesthesiology |
| Bioelectric and physical therapy |
| Drug therapy |
| Mind-Body therapies |
| Movement therapy |
| Psychotherapy |
| Surgical implants for pain management |
| Trigger point injections |
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death worldwide.
Dermatology
The skin envelopes us like a protective membrane. Diseases of the skin therefore affect both our physical and mental well-being.
Gastroenterology
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the organs associated with it (liver, gall bladder, pancreas) come under the category of gastroenterology.
Neurology/neurosurgery
The brain, spinal cord, muscles and peripheral nerves - these sensitive areas of the human body are the remit of Neurology.
Ophthalmology
The eye absorbs millions of impressions every second and transmits them to the brain.
| Cataract/cataract surgery |
| Corneal diseases |
| Eye laser therapy |
| Glaucoma |
| Hypertensive retinopathy |
| Macular degeneration |
| Refractive surgery |
Internal medicine
Switzerland: internal medicine clinics for the treatment of cardiovascular, renal, age-related and respiratory conditions.
| Dialysis |
| Geriatric medicine |
| Infectious diseases |
| Metabolic syndrome: abdominal obesity / high blood pressure / diabetes / dyslipidemia |
| Haematology |
| Nephrology |
| Pneumonology |
| Rheumatology |
| Senology |
Visceral surgery
If internal organs need to be operated on, the procedures for doing so are the domain of Abdominal Surgery.
| Appendectomy |
| Colorectal surgery |
| Gall bladder removal |
| Gastrointestinal tumors |
| Haemorrhoids |
| Inguinal and umbilical hernias |
| Laparoscopic surgery |
| Pilonidal fistula |
Otorhinolaryngology
The ear, nose and throat region is associated with the three key senses of hearing, smell and taste, and is very sensitive as a result.
| Disorders of the ear |
| Balance disorders / vertigo |
| Hearing loss |
| Tinnitus |
| Diseases of the nose |
| Deviated septum |
| Nasal polyps |
| Disorders of the throat |
Urology
Urology is commonly mostly known as a specialty for men’s health. Andrology is actually only a sub-section of this specialty.
| Benign prostate enlargement |
| Bladder tumors / testicular tumors / kidney tumors |
| Erectile dysfunction |
| Kidney stones / bladder stones |
| Neuro-Urology |
| Prostatectomy |
| Prostate cancer |
| Urinary incontinence |
Endocrinology
Hormones have a huge influence on our lives; they are important for our overall development, our metabolism and our emotional well-being.
| Diabetes |
| Diabetes mellitus type 1/diabetes mellitus type 2 |
| Thyroid gland |
| Hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism |
| Hashimoto’s disease |
| Fat metabolism |
| Metabolic diseases |
Vascular surgery
Vascular surgery is called upon when the arterial, venous and lymphatic vessel system and therefore the circulation of the blood are impaired due to diseases, injuries or accidents.
| Angiology |
| Aortic aneurysm repair |
| Balloon angioplasty |
| Bypass surgery |
| Carotid endarterectomy |
| Varicose veins |
| Spider vein removal |
| Stenting |
Obstetrics and fertility treatments
Every birth represents an incomparable moment in a woman’s life.
| Cesarean section |
| Gentle delivery |
| High risk pregnancy |
| IVF, in vitro fertilization |
| Pregnancy controls |
| Prenatal ultrasound |
| Reproductive medicine |
Thoracic surgery
Thoracic surgery procedures encompass the entire chest cavity, including deformities, injuries and diseases of the pleura and mediastinum, the lungs, the trachea and the bronchi, as well as the chest wall.
Trauma surgery
Damage following accidents is treated in the specialty of trauma surgery.
| Bone deformities |
| Intensive care medicine |
| Pelvis and hip injuries |
| Polytrauma |
| Pseudoarthrosis |
| Spinal injuries |
| Traumatic brain injury |
Pediatrics
Physical, mental and psychosomatic conditions in newborns, children and adolescents, as well as pre-natal conditions, all fall under the responsibility of paediatrics.
| Pediatric global health |
| Developmental and behavioral pediatrics |
| Neonatology |
| Pediatric allergy, immunology and rheumatology |
| Pediatric cardiology |
| Pediatric hematology-oncology |
| Pediatric orthopedics |
Medical technology
High availability of the latest medical equipment, with outstanding software – exceptionally short waiting times for technological investigations.
| Cyber-Knife |
| Digital Healthcare / Digital Medicine |
| Hybrid operating room |
| Minimally invasive surgery |
| Robotic surgery / Robotic assisted surgical system / Da Vinci robot |
| Telemedicine |
| Helical tomotherapy |
Personalised medicine
Incorporating individual biological data into preventative and therapeutic treatments greatly increases their chances of success.
| Cell therapy |
| Gene therapy |
| Pharmacogenetics |
| Medical data science |
| Personalized cardiology |
| Personalized neurology |
| Personalized oncology |
| Personalized rheumatology |
Dentistry
Healthy teeth not only make your smile bright, but they’re also important because diseases of the mouth can have far-reaching consequences for our health.
| Aesthetic filling therapy |
| Crowns |
| Dental Check-up |
| Implantology |
| Inlays |
| Jaw surgery |
| Periodontitis treatment |
| Root canal treatments |