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 blood analysis
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- hormonal examination (somatotropic hormone, IGF-1, TSH)
- CT/MRI (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200)
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- nursing services
- control examinations
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Results of hormone blood tests (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau offers the full range of medical services in the areas of its specialization. The diagnostics and treatment are carried out in accordance with current medical advances, the treatment regimen is individually adapted to the clinical indications and needs of a particular patient. The department is headed by Dr. med. Jürg Lareida.
The department annually treats more than 2,600 patients, while more than 1,500 of them are the patients with diabetes mellitus, and more than 400 patients suffer from thyroid diseases. In addition, the department's doctors have excellent qualifications in the field of osteoporosis treatment.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of adrenal diseases
- Cushing's syndrome
- Addison's disease
- Phaeochromocytoma
- Primary hyperaldosteronism
- Adrenal cortex dysfunction
- Diagnostics and treatment of thyroid diseases
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Diffuse goiter
- Thyroid adenoma
- Thyroid cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of pituitary diseases
- Pituitary adenoma
- Prolactinoma
- Diagnostics and treatment of impaired levels of sex hormones in erectile dysfunction in men and menopause in women
- Diagnostics and treatment of osteoporosis
- Bone density measurement (densitometry, DEX)
- Diagnostics and treatment of obesity
- Individually selected diet, physical activity and normalization of the hormonal balance (in the case of obesity caused by hormonal disorders)
- Diagnostics and treatment of type I and II diabetes mellitus
- Insulin therapy
- Diet therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Lifestyle modification
- Diagnostics and treatment of other endocrine diseases
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 1978 - 1985 Study of Human Medicine at the University of Zurich, as well as one semester of study in San Francisco.
- 1986 Doctoral thesis defense. Subject: "Microsurgical treatment methods for female infertility".
- 1986 - 1987 Assistant Physician, Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Baden.
- 1987 - 1989 Assistant Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Aarau.
- 1989 - 1990 Assistant Physician, Clinic in Zurich.
- 1990 - 1992 Assistant Physician, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Disorders, Clinic in Basel.
- 1992 - 1994 Senior Physician, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Disorders, Clinic in Basel.
- Since 1995 Private Practice in Endocrinology and Diabetology in Aarau (focus on the treatment of diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases and osteoporosis), as well as work at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau.
- Since 2008 Board Member of the Aargau Medical Association (currently – Vice President).
Qualifications
- Board certification in Endocrinology and Diabetology.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology (SGED).
- Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM).
- Swiss Association against Osteoporosis (SVGO).
- European Society of Endocrinology (ESE).
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland.
The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include cardiology, cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery, urology, oncology, neurosurgery, spinal surgery and orthopedics. The Department of Obstetrics annually delivers more than 700 babies. The high professionalism of the clinic’s medical staff, as well as the excellent technical base, make it possible to successfully cure not only common pathologies, but also very complex clinical cases.
All efforts of doctors and nursing staff of the clinic are focused on meeting the needs of patients and best possible restoration of their health. The work with patients is based on an individual approach to each clinical situation. The clinic has 155 beds for inpatient treatment. The surgical treatment is provided in 7 operating rooms with all the necessary surgical instruments, computer monitoring systems, navigation devices, robot-assisted systems for sparing laparoscopic operations.
Since 2010, the clinic introduced a unified quality management system, which includes all clinics in the Hirslanden Network. The clinical performance indicators and patient reviews are provided in the annual reports available to all those who want to see them. At the moment, the clinic rating is 8.9 out of 10 possible points – based on patient reviews. The clinic is also the first and only health facility in the canton of Aargau, which medical services were certified in accordance with the new ISO 2016 standards.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau live in cozy rooms equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay in the hospital. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with lockers for storing personal belongings, a hairdryer, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV and a radio. The patient rooms also have Wi-Fi access. If desired, the patients can live in enhanced-comfort patient rooms, which are additionally equipped 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.
Hospital accommodation
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel at the clinic.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.