The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- Lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- color doppler echocardiography
- color doppler sonography of cerebral peripheral vessels
- duplex peripheral arteries
- CT/ MRI-angiography of carotid vessels
- preoperative care
- percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
and stenting of carotid artery - blood transfusions (if needed)
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Ultrasound scan and angiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham offers the full range of modern imaging diagnostics, as well as imaging-guided therapeutic interventional procedures, including pain therapy. The department is headed by Dr. med. Wolfram Santner.
The department's doctors use state-of-the-art systems for classical radiography, mammography, sonography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These diagnostic techniques provide 2D or 3D images of all organs and anatomical systems of the human body for an accurate diagnosis. Despite the high-tech infrastructure, the key focus is on humane attitude towards patients and high quality care.
The range of the department's diagnostic and therapeutic services includes:
- Diagnostic radiology
- Classic radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Mammography for the diagnostics of benign and malignant breast neoplasms
- Ultrasound diagnostics, including 3D and panoramic images (to assess the condition of organs of the abdominal cavity and neck, including the thyroid gland, blood vessels, joints and breast)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Examinations of thoracic organs
- Examinations of bones, including for the detection of small bone fractures
- Examinations of abdominal organs
- Examinations of skull base, paranasal sinuses, middle ear
- Examinations of blood vessels
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including MRI-guided vacuum breast biopsy
- Interventional radiology
- Pain therapy for spinal pains (CT-guided drug infiltration)
- Imaging-guided puncture
- Imaging-guided drainage
- Pediatric radiology
- Classic radiography
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Breast imaging tests.
- Genitourinary imaging tests.
- Ultrasound scanning of the blood vessels.
- Imaging-guided minimally invasive procedures.
Professional Career
- Since November 2019 Member of the Medical Board of the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham.
- Since August 2018 Chief Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham.
- March 2017 Member of the Executive Board of the Department of Mammology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham.
- January 2015 Attending Physician in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau.
- April 2013 - December 2015 Senior Physician in the Department of Radiology at the Cantonal Hospital Baden.
- November 2011 - March 2013 Senior Physician at the Breast Diagnostic Center in the Department of Radiology, University Hospital Bergen, Norway.
- July 2011 - October 2011 Senior Physician, Breast Health Center Tyrol, Department of Radiology, University Hospital Innsbruck, Austria.
- November 2005 - June 2011 Assistant Physician (Diagnostic Radiology), Department of Radiology, University Hospital Innsbruck, Austria.
- April 2005 - October 2005 Assistant Physician at the Military Hospital in Innsbruck within the main military service in the Austrian Armed Forces.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- July 2019 Head of the Section of Abdominal Imaging, Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (SGUM).
- May 2017 Master of Health Management, University of Bern.
- January 2015 Advanced training diploma, Swiss Society of Radiology (SGR).
- 2014 Beginning of postgraduate training for Master of Healthcare Management at the University of Bern (Master's thesis on mammography).
- April 2013 Board certification in Radiology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH) and Aargau Medical Association.
- 2013 MIBB (minimally invasive breast biopsy) сertificate of the Swiss Society of Senology.
- September 2011 Board certification in Radiology by the Norwegian State Health Authority.
- July 2011 Board certification in Radiology, Austrian Medical Association.
- 2011 Advanced training diploma of the Austrian Medical Association.
- September 2010 Examination in Radiology for Medical Specialist, Vienna.
- February 2005 Doctoral thesis defense in MR spectroscopy and doctorate in Medicine.
- 1995 - 2004 Study of Human Medicine, Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- 2019 Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
- 2019 European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology.
- 2016 Swiss Association for Ultrasound in Pediatrics.
- 2015 Swiss Society of Senology.
- 2015 European Society of Breast Imaging.
- 2013 Swiss Medical Association and Medical Association of Canton Aargau.
- 2013 Swiss Society of Radiology.
- 2012 Norwegian Association for Radiological Diagnostics of Breast Pathologies.
- 2011 Norwegian Society of Diagnostic Radiology.
- 2008 Radiological Society of North America.
- 2007 European Society of Radiology.
- 2005 Austrian Society of Radiology.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic in Cham include general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics and spinal surgery. The medical facility also has a 24-hour emergency service. The surgical treatment is provided in 4 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology.
The health of the patients is in the good hands of an experienced team of about 100 specialized doctors. The experts of the medical facility admit for the diagnostics and treatment about 4,100 inpatients and more than 7,000 outpatients every year. The clinic has 65 beds for patient hospitalization. The Department of Obstetrics is known for exceptional competence and impeccable service – about 470 babies are born here every year.
The quality of medical and nursing services is regulated by a special quality management system, which has been certified since 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ISO 9001 (re-certification of ISO 9001:2015 in 2018).
The clinic is located in a building with a unique architectural design and properly thought-out interior. The patients live in conditions resembling a high-class hotel, so they feel as comfortable as possible here. The quiet and peaceful environment of the clinic contributes to the pacification and rapid recovery of patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham live in comfortable single, double and quadruple rooms with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with a locker, a table and chairs, a TV with a large selection of national and international channels, and a telephone (mobile phones are not allowed in specially designated areas of the clinic). There is also Wi-Fi access in the patient rooms. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the clinic and on its territory. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.