The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- Lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- TSH
- doppler/ duplex receptacles of lower extremities
- angio-MRI from aorta and of lower extremities
- duplex peripheral arteries
- preoperative care
- necrectomy and skin transplantation
- daily wound care
- vacuum dressing treatment
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- US scan, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Vascular Surgery at the Klinik im Park Zurich offers the full range of modern medical services in its field of competence. The department's interdisciplinary team of doctors consisting of angiologists, vascular surgeons and radiologists cooperates closely to diagnose and treat diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. The specialists jointly discuss complex clinical cases to provide patients with the best possible treatment. The medical team develops an individual treatment regimen for each patient with due consideration of their needs and wishes. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Hardy Schumacher.
The department offers a variety of advanced diagnostic examinations to timely detect vascular diseases. The specialists conduct doppler and duplex scanning, CT and MRI angiography, digital subtraction angiography and others. All these diagnostic options allow the specialists to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most effective treatment.
The department's doctors specialize in performing both classical surgical interventions and endovascular procedures. The operating rooms of the medical facility are equipped with intraoperative imaging devices and 3D surgery planning systems. Most surgical interventions are performed in hybrid operating rooms. The specialists of the medical facility have vast clinical experience and successfully perform even the most complex operations.
The department's range of medical services includes:
Diagnostics and treatment of peripheral arterial aneurysms and aortic aneurysms |
Diagnostics and treatment of carotid artery stenosis |
Diagnostics and treatment of diabetic foot syndrome, non-healing chronic wounds and leg ulcers |
Diagnostics and treatment of venous diseases: varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis |
Diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired vascular malformations |
Diagnostics and treatment of angiodysplasia |
Dialysis access formation |
Other surgical options |
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- 2011 Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery, Klinik im Park Zurich, Switzerland.
- 2006 - 2010 Head Physician of the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Academic Teaching Hospital of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main.
- 2005 Visiting Professorship, Vascular Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
- 2004 Habilitation and Associate Professorship of Surgery at the Ruprecht Karl University Heidelberg, Germany.
- 2001 - 2006 Deputy Head of the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg.
- 1999 - 2001 Surgeon of the Department of General, Abdominal and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg.
- 1995 Surgeon of the Military Central Hospital, Federal German Armed Forces.
- 1991 - 1998 Surgical Resident, University Hospital Heidelberg.
- 1990 - 1991 Surgical Resident, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
- 1989 - 1990 Resident, Department of Trauma Surgery, General Hospital, UCSF, San Francisco USA.
University Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2006 Extraordinary Professorship of Vascular Surgery, Ruprecht Karl University Heidelberg.
- 1999 Board certification in Vascular Surgery.
- 1998 Board certification in General Surgery.
- 1990 - 1992 Dissertation (magna cum laude), Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany.
- 1983 - 1989 Distinguished Fellow, German National Academic Foundation; Studies in Medicine and Biochemistry at the Universities in Saarbrucken (Germany), Cambridge (UK), and San Francisco (USA).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
Every year, Zurich attracts thousands of foreigners with its best Swiss clinics. One of them is Klinik Im Park that has been providing a constantly high level of medical services, professional care and friendly atmosphere for 25 years. Why exactly do patients choose Swiss clinics? The reason is that our specialists will do their best to ensure that patients receive personal care in a comfortable and safe environment. The best Swiss clinics provide medical services at the highest level, modern infrastructure, comfort, and safety.
THE MOST RELIABLE HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN SWITZERLAND: NUMBER ONE CHOICE
The entire nation trusts its health to Swiss clinics and our hospital in particular. Swiss clinics ensure the highest possible level of services, and all activities are focused on the needs of patients. As the largest provider of health care services, Klinik Im Park combines all the relevant areas of expertise and the best doctors under one roof. Swiss clinics work responsibly and thoroughly, which ensures the long and successful development in Switzerland and helps Mediclinic International to hold a leading position in the healthcare system.
We are a hospital of choice among locals, as our patients receive excellent care and the ability to adapt to life in the local community. In addition, our hospital has established itself as a major employer: we have high professional standards for our employees and encourage qualified and loyal staff. Swiss clinics build strong partnerships with doctors and support valuable relationships with other stakeholders.
WE ARE A PRIVATE HOSPITAL ON THE LEFT BANK OF LAKE ZURICH WITH HIGHLY SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Private hospital on the left bank of the lake
Swiss clinics can offer their patients the highest standard of care, for example, the private hospital Hirslanden provides medical services with respect to the patient and in line with expectations of the most demanding patients.
Contractual hospital
Most often Swiss clinics operate on a contractual basis with doctors and other health care facilities (contractual hospital) and provide specialized and highly qualified health services. Swiss clinics strive to fulfill all the requirements of the Register of Medical Institutions to confirm the high quality of work and capabilities.
Tertiary health care
Swiss clinics offer their patients competent medical professionals with high skills, latest technology, and multi-faceted treatment concepts in the field of cardiac and visceral medicine, at the same time meeting HSM (Health Systems Management) requirements.
In November 24, 2014, the authorities of the canton of Schwyz published the Register of Medical Institutions 2015. Since 2015, Klinik Im Park is again included in this registry of Swiss clinics with a mandate to work in the field of cardiology and cardiac surgery. Executive Board of the Health Department of the Canton of Schwyz inspected the list of services rendered at Klinik Im Park and found that the clinic complies with all applicable requirements to Swiss clinics and can be included into the Register of Medical Institutions. Conditions for obtaining a mandate for work in the field of heart surgery include the availability of infrastructure and the provision of emergency assistance related to heart surgery. As stated in the Resolution of the State Chancellery of the Canton of Schwyz, Klinik Im Park will continue to receive appropriate support. The management and the staff of Klinik Im Park are extremely pleased that the canton of Schwyz has adopted a favorable decision. On the one hand, this decision means that patients of the canton of Schwyz will receive quality services in the fields of cardiology and cardiac surgery. On the other hand, the inclusion into the Register of Medical Institutions proves that Klinik Im Park meets all the requirements that are applied to Swiss clinics.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The clinic pays much attention to intensive personal care and a cosy atmosphere that will make you feel comfortable. The exclusive furnishings of the rooms located in the new building will satisfy the most demanding patients. Nothing will remind you that you are staying at hospital. Most rooms open a magnificent view of the well-groomed park of the clinic. Each elegantly furnished room has a colour LCD TV, a telephone, a mini-bar and a safe box, and a comfortable seating area, the Internet access and a chic bathroom.
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.