The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- orthopedical examination
- x-ray of a joint
- ultrasound of joint
- MRI scan of a joint (if indicated 800 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records (if availale)
Service
You may also book:
About the department
Orthopedics deals with prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedics Center of our medical facility offers up-to-date general orthopedic practice right in the heart of St. Gallen; it specializes in innovative treatment concepts within the framework of conservative and operative orthopedics.
Orthopedics at our clinic is represented by excellent experts and advanced technologies. Our Orthopedics Center accepts patients with the diseases at various stages. As our patient, you can completely rely on us. Our partners in the field of orthopedics, sports medicine and hand surgery have considerable experience and high qualifications, so you can be sure that your health is in good hands. The Orthopedics Department team of doctors consists of 15 experts whose medical experience meets the latest standards and allows providing comprehensive medical care. Rosenberg Orthopedics and our clinic have been cooperating for many decades. Until 2002, our general practitioners were also the owners of the clinic. In 2002, it was passed to Hirslanden group of private clinics. Since then, the two institutions work closely in successful partnership.
Curriculum vitae
2015 Leitung Orthopädie Unfallchirurgie Stephanshorn (Eröffnung per 1. August 2015)
2014 – 2015 Fellowship Knie- und Hüftendoprothetik Praxis Orthomerian, Prof. Dr. Reinhard Elke
2013 – 2014 Oberarzt Kantonsspital Aarau Orthopädie
2010 – 2013 Oberarzt Behandlungszentrum Bewegungsapparat, Universitätsspital Basel
2005 – 2010 Oberarzt Klinik für Chirurgie, Kantonsspital Bruderholz
2004 – 2005 Assistenzarzt im Kantonsspital Aarau, Chirurgie als Ausbildungsassistent
2000 – 2004 Assistenzarzt im Kantonsspital Bruderholz, Chirurgie als Ausbildungsassistent
1999 – 2000 Arzt im Praktikum im Krankenhaus des dritten Ordens in München, Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
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.