Clinic de Genolier Genolier - Departments

The Department of Mammology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with breast diseases. The key focus is on breast cancer therapy. The department also offers breast cancer screening programs. The clinical practice is based on an interdisciplinary approach to treatment – in addition to mammologists, such specialists as radiologists, oncologists, radiation therapists, plastic surgeons are involved in the therapeutic process. The department's doctors guarantee each patient individualized medical care, which contributes to the most successful treatment results.

The Department of Rheumatology offers the high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of pathological lesions of the joints, bones and soft tissues. In most cases, such diagnostic tests as radiography and laboratory tests, including general and complete blood count, rheumatoid factor test, etc. are sufficient to detect rheumatic disorders. Based on the diagnostic data, the doctor develops an optimal treatment regimen – most rheumatic diseases are treated conservatively. Drug treatment is often supplemented by physiotherapeutic methods, which in combination helps to achieve complete cure of the patient or alleviate pain syndrome.

The Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery offers the full range of services in the areas of its specialization. The department's plastic surgeons have a perfect command of the cutting-edge surgical techniques to correct defects of appearance. The most popular procedures include rejuvenation procedures, tumor removal and correction of defects after surgery, scar revision and correction of malformations. All procedures are preceded by the individual consultations, during which the doctor carefully listens to the wishes of the patient and offers optimal solutions to the problem. In the case of serious corrective surgical procedures, 3D modeling of the expected result is carried out.

The Department of Pulmonology offers the full range of medical services for patients with respiratory diseases. Since the key to the successful treatment is accurate diagnostics, the department has advanced medical equipment, which allows the doctors to promptly carry out the necessary diagnostic tests. The department's specialists also offer consultations for patients with breathing-related sleep disorders. The therapeutic options are complemented by pulmonological rehabilitation programs, which are developed on the basis of long clinical experience of the competent doctors.

The Department of Ophthalmology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the eye and its appendages. The department's competence includes both conservative and surgical treatment. In addition, the department's ophthalmologists specialize in emergency ophthalmology. The department's specialists consult patients on all questions in ophthalmology, including consultations before surgical treatment. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which allow the doctors to provide specialized ophthalmic diagnostics and treatment.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of modern high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment using radioisotopes. The clinical practice is focused on scintigraphy, SPECT-CT and PET-CT. The radioisotope medications are injected to the patient intravenously, after which a picture is obtained using a gamma camera or a PET-CT device. The department's doctors strictly meet current clinical protocols and radiation protection standards – the radiation dose during the examination of this specialization is equal to the radiation dose in conventional X-ray scanning.

The Department of Neurology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The specialization covers medical care for patients with pathologies of the brain and spinal cord, nerve endings and muscles. In addition, the tasks of the department's team of neurologists include the treatment of headaches, dizziness and other balance disorders, pain in the face, back, etc. To provide the accurate diagnostics, the department uses advanced medical equipment, including MRI and CT scans, encephalography, myelography, Doppler ultrasonography and other diagnostic procedures.

The Department of Infectology offers comprehensive medical services to patients with viral, bacterial and fungal infections, as well as parasitic infestations. In addition, the department's specialists admit patients with infections caused by immunodeficiencies, cancers, patients with nosocomial infections, HIV and new infectious diseases, for example, H1N1 virus. The establishment of a diagnosis is preceded by the comprehensive diagnostics. The treatment is based on pharmacotherapy using drugs of the latest generation.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Hand Surgery offers the full range of services in the diagnostics and treatment of traumatic, congenital or degenerative hand injuries. The therapeutic options of the department include both conservative treatment methods (physiotherapy, injection, drug therapy) and surgical interventions. The treatment is provided using the very latest scientific developments in the field of microsurgery and endoscopy. The department's surgeons use modern medical equipment in their work, which allows them to perform complex, highly accurate operations with minimal trauma to healthy tissues.

The Department of Gastroenterology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. The department's doctors have in their arsenal many progressive therapeutic techniques, which can provide excellent treatment results even in particularly complex clinical cases. The department is among the leaders in the area of its specialization at the national level. All medical services are provided in strict accordance with the current clinical protocols.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery offers the full service range in the field of prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of the ear, nose, paranasal sinuses, as well as of the lacrimal ducts, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, salivary glands, skull base, as well as other head and neck pathologies in patients of all age groups. The clinical practice involves the use of unique medical developments, cutting-edge technologies and drugs, as well as the most accurate clinical and laboratory tests. The surgical treatment is mostly performed using sparing laparoscopic techniques.

The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology offers the full range of services in these medical fields. It provides the accurate diagnostics and modern treatment of diseases of the endocrine glands, particularly, the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, as well as diabetes mellitus and its complications. Medical care is provided by the highly qualified doctors, in accordance with the current recommendations of professional societies.

The Department of Dermatology and Venereology offers the full range of services in these fields. The specialization covers the treatment of pathologies of the skin, mucous membranes and skin appendages, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. Of particular interest are benign and malignant skin neoplasms. The high quality of medical care is ensured by applying the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods, among which the main place is given to histological analysis, immunofluorescence and molecular biology.

The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment for thoracic organs, with the exception of the heart and aorta. The main tasks of the department's specialists include minimally invasive interventions for the removal of tumors of the bronchi, mediastinal organs, lungs, as well as the surgical treatment of pathologies of pleura and emphysema. The department also carries out laser procedures to treat stenosis of the respiratory tract, for example, due to the neoplasms. The high competence of the department's doctors, the cutting-edge technological equipment, as well as an individual approach to each clinical case are the key to a successful treatment outcome.

The Department of Vascular Surgery offers the full range of prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the blood vessels (arteries, veins), lymphatic and capillary vessels. The department's specialists have a unique experience in the treatment of thrombosis, varicose veins, aneurysms and carotid artery stenosis, diseases of the lymphatic vessel, for example, lymphedema, etc. The clinical practice involves the use of only progressive methods of diagnostics and treatment, which guarantee the most effective result.

The Department of Urology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the male reproductive organs. Also, the scope of tasks of the department's doctors includes the treatment of the urinary tract pathologies in men and women. Considerable importance is attached to the individual approach to each patient, so the doctors hold comprehensive consultations and all the necessary examinations, after which they select the optimal treatment strategy in accordance with the particular clinical indications. The innovative diagnostic equipment and progressive sparing techniques, some of which are only available here, guarantee the highest quality of treatment.

The Department of Radiation Oncology offers all modern types of radiation therapy against malignant neoplasms of various localization. The department is fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment for the most optimal radiation therapy, adapted to the individual needs of each patient. The treatment is provided in interdisciplinary cooperation, which is the key to the department’s successful clinical practice.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics offers the full range of services in the diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the female reproductive system, urogynecological pathologies, problems with conceiving a baby, etc. Of particular interest is the therapy of oncological gynecological diseases. The department's doctors have innovative, effective, conservative treatment methods, while the surgical treatment is mostly provided with the help of minimally traumatizing, minimally invasive techniques, which contribute to the speedy postoperative recovery.

The Department of Cardiology offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. An important focus of the department’s work is the interventional (catheter-assisted) procedures. The department's doctors are highly qualified specialists with outstanding qualifications, therefore they guarantee the optimal treatment results even in complex clinical situations. Medical care is based on the use of current clinical protocols approved by both Swiss and European professional societies.

The Department of Oncology offers the full range of services in the field of prevention, diagnostics and treatment of cancer of various localization. It practices the most effective therapeutic methods against cancer, for example, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and many others. All therapeutic interventions comply with the strict international medical protocols.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The main areas of specialization include the surgical treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, endocrine glands, hernias, removal of malignant tumors, removal of appendix, etc. The department has state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the cutting-edge computer technologies, devices for laparoscopic interventions, precise monitoring systems for the control of vital bodily functions.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology offers the full range of radiological diagnostic and treatment methods. The department has the cutting-edge medical equipment for various x-ray studies, ultrasound scanning, CT, MRI, etc. It employs true professionals in their field who apply their experience and expertise to ensure optimal treatment results for each patient. The high quality of medical care contributes to the excellent reputation of the medical facility both in the home country and far beyond its borders.

The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The main focuses of the department’s work include the treatment of fractures of the limbs and spine, muscle, tendon tears, joint infections and oncopathology of the entire musculoskeletal system. The doctors of the department also specialize in effective physiotherapy to restore motor functions, in particular, after surgical treatment.

The Department of Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The special areas of the department’s specialization include the treatment of brain, spinal cord tumors, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, intracerebral hemorrhage and chronic pain. The successful clinical practice of the department is based on the combination of highly qualified doctors and state-of-the-art equipment, as well as on an individual approach to each patient.