Remote assessment
We review your records and arrange a second opinion from a professor in the relevant field.
Gastroenterology
Oesophagus, stomach, bowel, liver and pancreas: complete endoscopic diagnostics and treatment on a single schedule and in one place.
About the specialty
A diagnosis in a single trip
The assessment follows three steps: a consultation with a detailed medical history, laboratory diagnostics and imaging, with gastroscopy, colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound. All of this fits into a single trip.
Inflammatory bowel disease is a dedicated field. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis call for a long-term strategy: modern biological drugs and treatment regimens following European protocols.
At our partner clinics, gastroenterologists work in direct contact with surgeons, radiologists and pathologists, which considerably speeds up complex diagnoses and the choice of therapy.
- Scope
- Gastroscopy · colonoscopy · IBD · hepatology · ultrasound diagnostics
- First step
- Remote second opinion based on your records, before you travel
- Clinics
- Privatklinik Bethanien · Swiss Medical Network clinics
- After treatment
- Follow-up examinations and remote monitoring
- With CorSwiss
- Organisation, interpreter and personal support at every stage
Why guests come to us
Typical cases
Crohn's disease and colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease: biological therapy and treatment regimens following European protocols.
Gastroscopy
Examination of the oesophagus and stomach with a Helicobacter test and biopsy if needed.
Colonoscopy
Examination of the colon and rectum, polyp removal and early detection of growths.
Liver disease
Hepatology: hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver tumours, as well as conditions of the bile ducts.
Pancreas
Examination of the digestive glands for chronic digestive complaints.
Comprehensive GI check-up
Consultation, laboratory tests and endoscopy within a single assessment programme.
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.
Our physicians
Who we refer you to
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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Gastroenterology in Switzerland
Thanks to many years of experience and state-of-the-art medical equipment, gastroenterology in Switzerland is highly advanced. Through our close cooperation with Privatklinik Bethanien, which specialises in gastroenterology and hepatology among other fields, CorSwiss helps arrange diagnosis and treatment of the digestive system with internationally recognised specialists in this field, in particular PD Dr. Pascal Frei. Our partner clinics provide a cost estimate for gastroenterology services on request.
Gastroenterology: definition and scope
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine devoted to the digestive system and its diseases. The modern pace of life, constant stress, poor nutrition and an unfavourable environment all affect the body, including the gastrointestinal tract.
Conditions treated
- Diseases of the oesophagus
- Diseases of the stomach
- Diseases of the small intestine, colon and rectum, and of the anus
- Diseases of the digestive glands (liver, bile ducts and pancreas)
A focus on hepatology
Hepatology is a distinct, specialised field of gastroenterology. It is concerned specifically with the liver and its diseases (including hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer).
Why choose CorSwiss for gastroenterology?
- Modern diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Close, direct cooperation with other medical disciplines.
- Strictly confidential, at a high professional level.
- Accommodation comparable to a five-star hotel.
- Help with your visa application.
Gastroenterological assessment in Switzerland
1. Specialist consultations
- A detailed conversation with the patient, covering medical history, family history and current symptoms.
- Recommendation for further treatment.
- A full medical report (provided in German).
2. Laboratory tests
- Complete red and white blood cell count.
- Liver and kidney function tests.
- Endoscopy with histology if required (charged separately).
3. Imaging and endoscopy
- Gastroscopy + Helicobacter test.
- Colonoscopy + bowel preparation.
- Sonography (ultrasound of the internal organs).
With physicians of different specialties and departments under one roof, in close contact with one another, it becomes much easier to reach a precise diagnosis and to prescribe appropriate, comprehensive treatment that takes into account the patient’s individual constitution, age, co-existing conditions and personal wishes.
Consultation
Discuss your case with a gastroenterologist
A confidential conversation with our coordinating physician: we review your records, propose a professor and calculate the cost.