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We review your records and arrange a second opinion from a professor in the relevant field.
Anaesthesiology
Anaesthesia, pain relief and monitoring of vital functions before, during and after surgery, in the hands of anaesthetists at private Swiss clinics.
About the specialty
Anaesthesia chosen for each patient
Anaesthesiology is responsible for anaesthesia, resuscitation and pain relief. Sensation is suppressed locally, regionally or throughout the body; the choice depends on the operation, the patient's condition and medical history.
A Swiss anaesthetist's path involves more than six years of training and a further six years of practice at a university hospital. Before anaesthesia, a full health check is carried out, and vital functions are continuously monitored throughout the operation.
Every partner clinic has its own anaesthesiology department, modern ventilators and vital-sign monitors, as well as catheter systems for regional anaesthesia.
- Scope
- General anaesthesia · regional anaesthesia · local anaesthesia · pre-operative consultation · post-operative monitoring
- First step
- A pre-operative consultation with the anaesthetist
- Clinics
- Anaesthesiology departments of Swiss Medical Network partner clinics
- After treatment
- Recovery monitoring and pain relief after surgery
- With CorSwiss
- Organisation, interpreter and personal support at every stage
Why guests come to us
Typical cases
Choosing the anaesthesia
At the pre-operative consultation, the anaesthetist chooses the type of anaesthesia to suit the patient and the nature of the procedure.
General anaesthesia
Endotracheal and intubation anaesthesia and total intravenous anaesthesia for operations of every complexity.
Mask anaesthesia
Face mask and laryngeal mask anaesthesia for short procedures.
Spinal anaesthesia
Pain relief for the lower body while you remain awake, for joint surgery, urology and obstetrics.
Epidural catheter
Epidural (peridural) anaesthesia, including in combination with general anaesthesia.
Post-operative monitoring
The anaesthetist monitors your recovery and adjusts pain relief in the first days after the procedure.
Process
How treatment works
Programme
We select the clinic and physician and agree the cost estimate and timeline.
Treatment
Diagnostics and intervention. An interpreter and an assistant are with you at every appointment.
Recovery
Recovery and remote monitoring of results once you are back home.
Clinics for this specialty
Where we arrange treatment
Privatklinik Bethanien
Mayo Clinic Care Network
A flagship of Swiss private medicine and our key partner for treatment and check-ups since 2011. Part of Swiss Medical Network and the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Clinique de Genolier
Flagship of Swiss Medical Network · Mayo Clinic Care Network
One of the flagships of Swiss medicine on the shores of Lake Geneva — 230 physicians, renowned centres for oncology, neurosurgery and cardiology, and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does treatment in Switzerland cost?
The cost depends on the diagnosis, the scope of examinations and the programme chosen. We obtain a cost estimate from the clinic and share it with you before treatment begins, with a clear breakdown of what it includes.
Can I get a professor's opinion without travelling to Switzerland?
Yes. We arrange a review of your records and a second opinion from a professor in the relevant field, before any travel is planned.
How long does it take to organise the trip?
Usually 5–10 working days, depending on urgency and whether a visa is required.
Do I need to speak a foreign language?
A medical interpreter accompanies you to your appointments and remains available throughout your stay in Switzerland.
Why come through CorSwiss rather than directly to a clinic?
We are your independent representative and a full-service Swiss medical concierge. We select the best specialist for your case from across Switzerland, arrange a second opinion and agree a transparent cost estimate before treatment begins. From there, everything is in one pair of hands: medical visa, flights and transfers, accommodation, including for those travelling with you, a personal medical interpreter at every appointment and a 24/7 assistant for any practical matter. Your personal medical manager guides your case from the first enquiry until you return home, and stays in touch afterwards: we monitor results remotely and coordinate your follow-up.
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Anaesthesiology in Switzerland
Anaesthesiology in Switzerland is characterised above all by the high professionalism of its physicians. A Swiss anaesthetist working in a private clinic has more than 6 years of training behind them and a further 6 years of practice as an assistant physician at a university hospital. Around 600 anaesthetists work in Switzerland, a third of them in private clinics, where they are among the best-remunerated in their profession. Strong competition and careful selection of physicians over many years allow private Swiss clinics to ensure the highest quality of medical services.
Anaesthesiology
The branch of medicine devoted to anaesthesia, resuscitation and pain relief. Anaesthesia is the medication-induced suppression of sensation in part of the body (local anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia) or in the whole body (general anaesthesia), most often to allow surgery. The clinic uses all modern methods of general and regional anaesthesia, selected according to each patient’s individual profile.
Services
- Mask anaesthesia
- Laryngeal mask anaesthesia
- Epidural anaesthesia
- Peridural anaesthesia
- Spinal anaesthesia
- Endotracheal anaesthesia
- Intubation anaesthesia
- Total intravenous anaesthesia
In addition, private Swiss clinics carry out a full health check before anaesthesia, and modern, high-quality medication is used for the anaesthesia itself. CorSwiss works with leading private Swiss clinics, each with its own anaesthesiology department. When you entrust your treatment in Switzerland to us, you are in the hands of highly experienced European specialists.
Our strengths
- Pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Modern catheters for regional anaesthesia
- Epidural catheter in combination with general anaesthesia
- Modern ventilators and vital-sign monitors
At the pre-operative consultation, the anaesthetist chooses the type of anaesthesia best suited to the patient and to the planned operation. Various methods are used: epidural, peridural, spinal or general anaesthesia. During the operation, the anaesthetist monitors the patient’s vital functions, and after the operation checks how the patient is recovering and how the pain is subsiding.
Consultation
Discuss your upcoming operation
A confidential conversation with our coordinating physician: we review your records, propose a professor and calculate the cost.