The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- otorhinolaryngological examination:
- rhinoscopy
- otoscopy
- pharyngoscopy
- x-ray/ ultrasound
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- laser resection of vocal cord polyp
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern diagnoses and treats the full range of ENT diseases. In addition, the department's field of competence includes medical care for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Markus Reimers.
The key to success in clinical practice is the high professionalism of doctors, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment for accurate diagnostics, as well as innovative treatment techniques, which allow the doctors to achieve excellent results. Medical care complies with the standardized clinical protocols of the European professional societies.
The department's key clinical focuses include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of pathological changes in the head and neck
- Tonsillitis
- Edema, swollen cervical lymph nodes
- Eyelid diseases (removal of eyelid neoplasms, cosmetic interventions on the eyelids)
- Hypogeusia (taste disorders)
- Facial nerve paralysis
- Neoplasms on the scalp and neck
- Hoarseness and voice disorders
- Midfacial segment pain
- Halitosis (bad breath)
- Thyroid diseases
- Pathological changes in the oral mucosa
- Swallowing disorders
- Salivary gland diseases
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Increased lacrimation
- Face and neck injuries
- Face and neck scars
- Wrinkles (treatment by means of injections of botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid and autologous fat)
- Consequences after surgical removal of face and neck tumors, accidents
- Diagnostics and treatment of nasal diseases
- Nosebleed (epistaxis)
- Nasal defects, including cosmetic ones
- Smell disorders
- Snoring, obstructive sleep apnea
- Sinusitis and nasal polyps
- Nasal congestion, rhinitis
- Nasal fractures and other nasal injuries
- Diagnostics and treatment of ear diseases
- Cochlear implantation in adults and children
- Ear reshaping (otoplasty)
- Selection and placement of hearing aids, including Baha and active middle ear implants
- Sudden hearing loss
- Itchy ears
- Middle and inner ear injuries (acoustic trauma, barotrauma)
- Middle ear inflammation, middle ear effusion and tympanostomy tube placement
- Tinnitus
- Foreign body in the ear canal, including excess earwax
- Otalgia and sensation of pressure in the ears
- Hearing loss
- Dizziness and Meniere's disease
- Auricular injuries
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Higher Education
- 1990 - 1991 Doctoral thesis defense and state examination.
- Scientific internships (during studies) in the USA, England and Jamaica.
Postgraduate Training
- Assistant Physician:
- 1991 Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital Brig.
- 1992 Department of Otolaryngology, Regional Hospital Interlaken.
- 1993 - 1996 Department of Otolaryngology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 1996 - 1997 Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Zurich.
- 1997 - 1998 Department of Otolaryngology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- Senior Physician:
- 1998 - 1999 Department of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and University of California, San Diego, USA.
- 1999 - 2000 Department of Otolaryngology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 2000 - 2001 Department of Otolaryngology, Cantonal Hospital Basel.
- 2001 - 2002 Department of Otolaryngology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 1999 - 2002 Medical Consultant, Department of Otolaryngology, Paraplegic Centre Nottwil.
Qualifications
- Board certification in Otolaryngology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Specialization in Neck and Facial Surgery, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Certificate of Competency in Laser Surgery.
- Certificate of Competence in Sonography.
- Specialization in Selection and Monitoring of Hearing Aids.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Bern Medical Association.
- Medical Association of the Canton of Bern.
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Swiss Society of Otorhinolaryngology.
- Swiss Society of Otorhinolaryngology.
- Swiss Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ENT and Facial Surgery (SGORL).
- Working Group on Rhinology of the Swiss Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ENT and Facial Surgery (SGORL).
- Working Group on Facial Plastic Surgery of the Swiss Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ENT and Facial Surgery (SGORL).
- Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
- Swiss Association for Laser Therapy.
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
- American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern enjoys the status of a modern medical facility, which work is based on the highest medical standards, a humane and respectful attitude towards patients. The history of the health facility began back in 1888, when it functioned with the assistance of the Deaconess Foundation. In 2002, the hospital became part of the well-known Network of Swiss Hirslanden Medical Centers, which diagnose and treat patients in all fields of modern medicine. The Hirslanden Network has 18 clinics across the country. The hospital has 163 beds for the hospitalization of patients. The medical complex also includes 7 high-tech operating rooms and 4 excellently equipped delivery rooms.
The hospital’s key areas of specialization are orthopedics and traumatology, spinal surgery, gynecology and obstetrics.
The quality of medical services is monitored through an effective quality management system. Since 2010, the hospital regularly openly publishes all indicators of clinical activities, which helps to increase patient confidence.
The hospital is located in the central and at the same time quiet part of the beautiful Swiss city of Bern. The windows of the patient's rooms overlook the beautiful views of the Old City and fascinating alpine landscapes. The medical institution is also proud of its own spacious garden where one can stroll along the pond, relax and gain strength. All these details, combined with the excellent quality of medical service, guarantee the best treatment results and comfort.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table, a chair, an armchair, a TV and a telephone. If desired, one can connect to Wi-Fi. The hospital also offers accommodation in the enhanced-comfort patient wards, 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 room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient may stay at the hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.