The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI scan
- neuropsychological tests (on indications):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- EEG (electroencephalography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- VEPs (visually evoked potentials)
- BAEP tests (brainstem auditory evoked potential)
- motor symptoms
- reflexes
- muscle strength
- Muscle tone
- coordination
- balance
- sensory symptoms
- sense of touch
- vision and eye movement
- hearing
- psychiatric symptoms
- mental status
- mood
- neuropsychological testing
- memory
- reasoning
- mental agility
- language function
- spatial reasoning
- psychiatric evaluation
- emotional state
- patterns of behaviors
- quality of judgment
- coping skills
- signs of disordered thinking
- vidence of substance abuse
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Genetic tests (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Neurology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham 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 Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Ines Naumburger.
The diagnostic options of the department include electroneuromyography for the assessment of the function of peripheral nerves, nerve roots and muscles, ultrasound scanning of the cerebral vessels and nerve structures, electroencephalography for the differential diagnostics of consciousness disorders, seizures (the examination plays especially important role in the diagnostics of epilepsy and monitoring of the dynamics of pathology) registration of evoked potentials, neuropsychological examinations for the assessment of cognitive functions, lumbar puncture, etc. With the help of such a wide range of diagnostic tests, the doctors can detect the slightest deviations in the functioning of the nervous system and ensure their effective elimination.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage
- Diagnostics and treatment of migraines and other types of headaches
- Diagnostics and treatment of multiple sclerosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor
- Diagnostics and treatment of epilepsy
- Diagnostics and treatment of peripheral nerve disorders (for example, polyneuropathies, carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Diagnostics and treatment of dementia (for example, Alzheimer's disease)
- Diagnostics and treatment of neuromuscular diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of neurological pain syndrome
- Diagnostics and treatment of dizziness
- Diagnostics and treatment of other diseases
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Cerebral circulation disorders (transient ischemic attack):
- Diagnostics: neurovascular ultrasound.
- Inflammatory diseases of the nervous system (focus on multiple sclerosis).
- Peripheral nerve diseases (for example, congenital and acquired neuropathies, compression syndromes, including carpal tunnel syndrome).
- Diagnostics: electronystagmography.
- Muscular diseases.
- Diagnostics: electromyography.
- Movement disorders (for example, Parkinson's disease, essential tremor).
- Headaches and migraines.
Professional Career
- Work in NeuroZug Private Neurological Practice.
- 2014 - 2019 Senior Physician, Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital Zug.
- 2013 - 2014 Senior Physician of the Department of Neurology, Rehaklinik Zurzach, Baden.
- 2011 - 2013 Assistant Physician, Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau.
- 2006 - 2013 Assistant Physician, Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau.
- 2006 Assistant Physician, Zürcher Höhenklinik Wald.
- 2005 Assistant Physician, Department of Psychiatry, Meilen Hospital, Switzerland.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2006 Board certification in Neurology.
- 2012 Certificate of Competence in Electroneuromyography, Swiss Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SGKN).
- 2009 Certificate of Competence in Neurovascular Ultrasound, Swiss Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SGKN).
- 2006 Doctoral Degree in Medicine.
- 2004 Admission to medical practice.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Medical Association of the Canton of Zug.
- Swiss Neurological Society (SNG)
- German Society of Neurology (DGN).
- Swiss Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SGKN).
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.