Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham - Departments

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine offers the full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases in children. The department’s specialists deal with the treatment of patients of various age groups – from newborns to adolescents. The doctors of the department have extensive experience and the necessary qualifications to provide comprehensive medical care and monitor the physical and psycho-emotional development of children. The department has modern infrastructure, as well as a medical and technical base, including an emergency service.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology offers the full range of medical services in its areas of specialization. The area of competence of doctors includes the diagnostics and treatment of common dermatological diseases, allergic skin reactions, as well as aesthetic procedures to improve skin condition and rejuvenation. Of particular interest are the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of malignant and benign skin tumors. The department has an excellent technical base, the latest generation laser devices for the correction of skin defects.

The Department of Urology provides the full range of modern diagnostic tests, conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the genital organs in men, as well as pathologies of the urinary system in men and women. The department has modern equipment for endoscopic and robot-assisted (da Vinci) interventions that allow the patient to recover as soon as possible after treatment completion. The examination is carried out in collaboration with the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Thus, the department’s team of doctors has all the necessary resources for conducting first-class treatment according to the very latest medical standards.

The Department of Reproductive Medicine offers the full range of modern assisted reproductive technologies for conception. For the onset of long-awaited pregnancy in women, the department's specialists apply all their clinical experience, as well as medical and technical resources of laboratories. The first stage of treatment is individual consultation followed by the comprehensive diagnostics for detection of the causes of infertility, which can be very diverse. According to the diagnostic results, the medical specialist will decide on the most suitable technique or a combination of several techniques. The department's doctors strongly support couples on the way to the desired pregnancy.

The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery offers the full service range in the field of its competence. The team of the department's plastic surgeons has tremendous experience in interventions for the correction of consequences of accidents, congenital defects in physical appearance, defects after removal of tumors on the surface of the body, as well as cosmetic interventions for the improvement of appearance, for example, breast augmentation, liposuction, abdominoplasty. The department has excellent reputation in hand surgery. All interventions are carried out in progressive operating rooms with the best equipment from the world's leading brands.

The Department of Rheumatology provides the comprehensive diagnostics and effective treatment of diseases affecting the joints and connective tissue structures. Of particular interest is the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis and osteoporosis. The department's specialists apply the very latest treatment methods, for example, ultrasound-guided infiltration, as well as the infiltration under the guidance of C-arm X-ray system, drug treatment using disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and other methods. If necessary, the doctors from related fields are involved, which guarantees effective treatment of even extremely complex clinical cases.

The Department of Neurology provides the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system and muscles. The department's doctors have modern infrastructure, excellent diagnostic equipment for the accurate diagnostics, as well as effective treatment methods, which are adapted to the individual needs of a particular patient. In addition, a pleasant atmosphere, attentive care and respectful attitude await patients in the department.

The Department of Spinal Surgery offers all the options of modern medicine in the area of ​​its specialization. The key focus in clinical practice is on minimally invasive spinal surgery and pain management in chronic back pain. The treatment tactics are developed for each patient individually, according to the results of exhaustive diagnostics – study of medical history, general examination of the spine, imaging tests (radiography, CT, MRI). The purpose of the treatment is to eliminate pain and ensure maximum freedom of movement.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers patients the highly accurate diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of the full range of diseases of the eye and its appendages. Of particular interest is the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, refractive eye surgery, as well as the treatment of ophthalmic diseases in children. The innovative medical equipment, the use of modern treatments and the high professionalism of the department's doctors guarantee an optimal solution of ophthalmic problems, including especially complex ones. The department has more than 30 years of successful clinical experience in the field of its competence, and also ranks among the leading specialized medical facilities of this kind in Switzerland.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostics, as well as effective conservative and surgical treatment methods for patients with ENT diseases. The medical team specializes in the treatment of ENT pathologies in both adults and children. The competence of the department also includes the provision of medical care for snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, pathological changes in the scalp and neck. The department's doctors have the very latest medical and technical base, which makes it possible to guarantee an accurate diagnosis and, consequently, successful treatment using the very latest techniques, including surgical ones.

The Department of Angiology provides the full range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. During the initial diagnostics, the doctor will consider the patient's complaints and prescribe the necessary diagnostic tests. According to their results, the medical specialist will decide on the most effective treatment regimen. The department has a progressive therapeutic room for such catheter-assisted procedures as balloon dilatation and stent implantation. The department's doctors work in accordance with the recommendations of professional European Societies of Angiology.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology offers the full range of modern imaging diagnostics, as well as imaging-guided therapeutic interventional procedures, including pain therapy. The department's doctors use state-of-the-art systems for classical radiography, mammography, sonography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Despite the high-tech infrastructure, the key focus is on humane attitude towards patients and high quality care.

The Department of Mammology offers the full range of medical services in the area of its specialization. The competence of the department's specialists includes counseling, diagnostics, treatment and follow-up monitoring for benign and malignant breast diseases. The main focus is on the treatment of breast cancer. The treatment is based on an interdisciplinary approach, which involves the participation of doctors from related disciplines – gynecologists, oncologists, radiation therapists, plastic surgeons and others. The treatment course is developed for each patient individually, taking into account particular clinical indications, age, stage of the disease and other factors.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics provides the comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the female reproductive organs in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The department deals with the diagnostics and treatment of women of all age categories, including girls. The specialists of the medical facility provide medical care to patients with general gynecologic problems, and also have exceptional competencies in the treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs. Depending on a particular diagnosis, both conservative and surgical treatment can be provided. The minor interventions are performed on an outpatient basis. The spectrum is complemented with the integrated management of pregnancy, childbirth and follow-up care of the mother and child.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric General, Abdominal Surgery offers the full service range in the areas of its specialization. The department performs surgical treatment of abdominal diseases, including the esophagus, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The department's surgeons have the expert knowledge and the necessary skills for sparing minimally invasive interventions, which are the gold standard of modern surgery. The minor surgical procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.

The Department of Oncology and Hematology offers all the options of modern medicine in the fields of its competence. The department specializes in the prevention, diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care for patients with malignant tumors of various localization, as well as for patients with hematopoietic cancers. At the center of all the efforts of the medical team is the patient with his individual needs. The doctors of the medical facility use only modern therapeutic methods of evidence-based medicine, so they manage to achieve excellent results even in particularly complex clinical cases.

The Department of Orthopedics and Sports Traumatology offers the full service range for the prevention, diagnostics, treatment and follow-up monitoring of patients with musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The medical facility has an excellent medical and technical base, and also cooperates closely with the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology for highly accurate diagnostics (X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, etc.). After obtaining the diagnostic results, the most effective therapeutic measures are individually prescribed for the patient. The therapeutic offer is complemented by quality rehabilitation, which is carried out in cooperation with the Cham Rehabilitation Center.