The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood analysis
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- metabolic analysis of blood
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- color doppler echocardiography
- color doppler sonography of cerebral and peripheral vessels
- carotid artery duplex
- CT angiography (on indication 1300 €)
- MRI angiography (on indication 1300 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- Ultrasound scan and angiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Vascular and General Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of diseases of veins, arteries and lymphatic vessels. In addition, the department performs interventions in the field of general surgery. Depending on the complexity of the clinical case, the treatment can be provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The Chief Physician of the department is PD Dr. med. Jochen Kick.
The department's doctors have special competence in the treatment of varicose veins, obliterating endarteritis, as well as chronic venous insufficiency, which is accompanied by trophic disorders. Many interventions can be performed using sparing minimally invasive techniques, which guarantee rapid recovery of the patient and minimal surgical risks.
The department’s modern infrastructure combined with the exceptional professionalism of doctors allows achieving optimal results even in especially complex pathological changes. The vascular surgeons provide treatment in strict accordance with modern clinical protocols, and also follow treatment recommendations of the professional societies for vascular surgery.
The department’s range of medical services includes:
- Surgical treatment of venous diseases
- Varicose veins
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pathological lesions of the venous valves (for example, weak venous valves)
- Venous reflux
- Surgical treatment of arterial diseases
- Atherosclerosis
- Arterial stenosis and occlusion
- Obliterating endarteritis
- Surgical treatment of diseases of the lymphatic vessels
- Primary and secondary lymphedema, with swelling of the upper and lower limbs (surgical treatment can be complemented by lymphatic drainage, physiotherapy exercises, compression therapy using special stockings)
- General surgery
- Inguinal and umbilical hernias
- Scars
- Lipomas
- Skin neoplasms
- Liposuction
- Other surgical options
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since January 2017 Work in the Department of Vascular and General Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden.
- Since October 2016 Private Practice in Vascular Surgery, St. Gallen Center for Venous Surgery.
- October 2014 - September 2016 Leading Physician, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen.
- October 2014 - December 2014 Acting Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen.
- 2012 - 2014 Senior Physician, Department of Vascular, Thoracic and Transplant Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen.
- 2007 - 2012 Senior Physician, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Ulm, Germany.
- Doctor (Thoracic Surgery), Comprehensive Cancer Center Ulm, Germany.
- 1996 - 2007 Assistant Physician, University Hospital Ulm, Germany.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2010 Specialization in Thoracic Surgery.
- 2008 Habilitation, University of Ulm, Germany.
- 2006 Specialization in Thoracic Surgery.
- 2005 Expert knowledge in Laser Therapy, Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science.
- 2003 - 2004 Research work at the Institute of Anesthetic Pathophysiology, University of Ulm, Germany.
- 2004 Board Certification in Surgery, University of Ulm, Germany.
- 1998 Doctoral thesis defense at the University of Ulm, Germany. Subject: "An experimental research of minimally invasive correction of aneurysms in the III section of the aorta on animals".
- 1989 - 1996 Study of Human Medicine at the Universities of Ulm and Vienna.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden is a leading private medical facility with exceptional competence in the diagnostics and treatment of the entire spectrum of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The patients can benefit from the services of the highly qualified doctors and attentive nursing staff who are focused on the health and safety of each patient.
The clinic can be proud of advanced medical technologies, since it uses innovative treatment methods that are available only in the best medical centers in Europe. The clinic has 5 excellently equipped operating rooms, which allows for surgical manipulations of any degree of complexity.
The clinic annually provides treatment to more than 2,400 inpatients. The doctors at the clinic work in interdisciplinary collaboration, which guarantees an effective result. Each patient receives an individual treatment regimen, taking into account the features of the course of the disease, individual clinical indicators, age, overall health.
Since 2010, the medical complex has been implementing a strict quality management system for medical service control. Every year, the clinic openly publishes success indicators of its clinical activities, which contributes to a serious competition with other medical facilities in Switzerland and Europe. Since 2008, the clinic has also been certified according to ISO 9001 standards for the outstanding quality of medical services.
A pleasant bonus for the patients will be the location of the clinic in a picturesque hilly area with beautiful views of Lake Constance.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden live in bright and comfortable rooms, with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with an orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. It is possible to connect to Wi-Fi. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. If desired, patients can live in enhanced-comfort 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.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.