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
- Doppler ultrasound/duplex scanning of the external carotid artery (if available)
- MR/CT-angiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Vascular Surgery Stephan Horn offers interdisciplinary medical services in areas of vascular surgery, interventional radiology and thoracic surgery. All typical operations for diseases of the large and small vessels are performed routinely and competently in the vascular surgery. In thoracic surgery modern techniques like minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung sparing surgery and laser surgery are available. In the Microtherapy pathological changes are examined and treated by using tiny instruments.
Curriculum vitae
2001 – 2014 Leitender Arzt, Gefäss, Thorax- Transplantationschirurgie, Klinik für Chirurgie, Kantonsspital St.Gallen
2001 – 2001 Gastarzt, Klinik für Gefässchirurgie, Universitätsklinik Heidelberg
2001 – 2001 Gastarzt, Klinik für Gefässchirurgie und Nierentransplantation, Universitätsklinik Düsseldorf
2000 – 2000 Oberarzt / Chefarztstellvertreter, Abteilung für Thoraxchirurgie am Universitätsspital Zürich
1996 – 2000 Chefarzt Abteilung für Chirurgie, Schwerpunkt Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kreiskrankenhaus Erding (Bayern/DE)
1993 Leitender Oberarzt, Klinik für Chirurgie am Kantonsspital St.Gallen
1989 Oberarzt, Klinik für Chirurgie am Kantonsspital St.Gallen
1987 Stellvertretender Oberarzt, Klinik für Chirurgie am Kantonsspital St.Gallen
1986 – 1987 Klinik für Allgemein-, Thorax- und Gefässchirurgie in Konstanz
1985 – 1986 Klinik für Unfallchirurgie in Konstanz
1983 – 1984 Klinik für Allgemein-, Thorax- und Gefässchirurgie in Konstanz
1982 – 1983 Medizinische Klinik C (Onkologie) am Kantonsspital St.Gallen
1980 – 1982 Klinik für Allgemein-, Thorax- und Gefässchirurgie in Konstanz
1979 – 1980 Klinik für Nuklearmedizin und Radiotherapie im Stadtspital Triemli / Zürich
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
Today, many people prefer healthcare in Europe, for example, in Switzerland. Medical infrastructure and a wide range of medical services in Swiss clinics, including Klinik Stephanshorn, provide optimal medical services. Our clinic offers exactly the treatment that meets all the parameters and the individual needs of the patient. Healthcare in Europe is known for its high quality, therefore, in order to ensure the best medical care for our patients, the clinic cooperates exclusively with experienced professionals and practitioners who rent beds in the hospital. The advantage of free medical practitioners system is that the patient may choose his/her personal doctor.
Free medical practitioners perform surgeries in the clinic, as well as all the necessary procedures for the treatment of inpatients and outpatients. In addition, these doctors work in their own consultation rooms. Close cooperation with our accredited free medical practitioners in the competent centers gives an opportunity to provide even more comprehensive medical care for the benefits of our patients. Thus, you can take advantage of a whole range of high-quality health services that can meet a wide variety of needs. At your request, we will be happy to advise you on matters of choice of a qualified physician or other specified specialist.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Each room in the clinic has modern, comfortable bathrooms (with a toilet, a wash stand and a shower). A hair dryer can also be found in every room. There is soap and terry towelling that can be replaced daily upon request. A direct dial phone and radio and TV power buttons are next to the bed. The Internet connection can be set up upon request.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a fridge 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
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.