Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne - Departments

The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of imaging diagnostic tests and imaging-guided therapeutic procedures, including the diagnostics and treatment with radioactive substances. The department’s team of neuroradiologists specializes in the detection and interventional treatment of diseases of the brain and spinal cord, their meninges and adjacent anatomical structures. The department has all the necessary resources for providing first-class medical services, namely high-tech equipment, competent doctors, as well as the possibility of close interdisciplinary cooperation with doctors from the related medical fields.

The Department of Mammology offers all the options of modern medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of breast diseases. Special attention is paid to the provision of medical care to women with breast cancer, since this pathology is one of the most common among women. The health of patients is in the safe hands of highly qualified specialists with extensive clinical experience. Mammologists have at their command the advanced equipment for detecting the slightest pathological changes in the mammary gland, as well as for timely and most effective treatment.

The Department of Obstetrics provides first-class services in pregnancy management, childbirth and postpartum care for both mother and baby. The department includes three modern delivery rooms, in which about 800 children are born every year. Medical care for patients is based on long experience of obstetricians, and also takes into account the individual needs of the mother and child. The specialists of the department guarantee a safe delivery in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. If desired, the expectant mother can undergo special courses to prepare for childbirth.

The Department of Gastroenterology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The treatment is provided both on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The clinical practice is based on the use of high-tech medical equipment for the timely detection of gastrointestinal pathologies, as well as the use of the very latest treatment methods to effectively eliminate them. Great importance is attached to the interdisciplinary cooperation with the doctors of related specialties, such as surgeons, oncologists, infectologists, radiologists, etc.

The Department of Oncology provides the full range of services for the prevention, diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care of patients with malignant and benign neoplasms of internal organs and blood diseases. In most cases, the treatment is based on the surgical removal of the tumor, which is complemented by chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Chemotherapy is indicated for patients with malignant hematologic diseases. The doctors of the department practice an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, which helps to achieve the most successful results.

The Department of Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The clinical practice is especially focused on the surgical treatment of pathologies of the spine and skull base. Performing both simple and especially complex interventions every day, the neurosurgeons of the department have deep expert knowledge and unique experience. The excellent skills of doctors are complemented by high-tech equipment, including navigation systems, which reduce the risk of trauma to healthy tissues during surgery. The collaboration with regional Neurorehabilitation Centers allows for proper care upon surgical treatment completion.

The Department of Cardiology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with cardiovascular diseases. The priority areas include electrophysiological diagnostics, diagnostics and treatment of heart failure, as well as invasive cardiac procedures. The department operates an ultramodern Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, which serves for the accurate diagnostics of the state of the cardiovascular system and provision of medical care, including interventional procedures. The doctors provide medical services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The Department of Orthopedics offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The specialization covers the treatment of pathologies of the upper and lower extremities. The department also includes an Emergency Service that works around the clock. The clinical practice is based on an interdisciplinary approach, which is why orthopedists, traumatologists, physiotherapists, rheumatologists and other doctors work hand in hand here. Due to the outstanding quality of medical services, the department has an excellent reputation throughout the country.