Remote assessment
We review your records and arrange a second opinion from a specialist professor.
General medicine
When there are symptoms but no diagnosis, an internist brings the whole picture together and decides which specialist should see you next.
About the specialty
A doctor who sees the whole picture
General medicine covers clinical conditions outside surgery. Its role is a comprehensive view of the patient: bringing symptoms, examinations and results together into one picture and reaching a diagnosis where a narrow specialist sees only their own part.
The internist provides monitoring and prevention, prescribes treatment and oversees its progress. When symptoms are unclear, the internist defines the route for further examinations.
At our partner clinics, outpatient consultations and inpatient care are provided by one team, and modern diagnostic technology leads quickly to a diagnosis, all under one roof.
- Scope
- Diagnostics · early detection · outpatient care · inpatient care · interdisciplinary approach
- First step
- Remote second opinion based on your records — before you travel
- Clinics
- Privatklinik Bethanien · Clinique de Genolier · Privatklinik Lindberg · Clinique de Montchoisi
- After treatment
- Follow-up and monitoring of the prescribed treatment
- With CorSwiss
- Arrangements, interpreter and personal support at every stage
Why guests come to us
Typical concerns
Unexplained symptoms
A comprehensive assessment when the cause of symptoms is unknown and the whole picture needs to be seen.
Early detection
Monitoring and detection of health issues before pronounced symptoms appear.
Second opinion
A review of an existing diagnosis and prescribed treatment by a specialist in the field.
Treatment monitoring
Prescribing treatment and tracking its effectiveness, with adjustments to the regimen.
Inpatient care
Inpatient monitoring and treatment during flare-ups of chronic conditions.
Preventive check-up
A comprehensive examination programme over 1–3 days, with a final medical report.
Process
How treatment works
Programme
We select the clinic and doctor and agree the cost estimate and timing.
Treatment
Diagnostics and treatment. An interpreter and an assistant are with you at every appointment.
Recovery
Recovery, with remote follow-up of your results once you are 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 remote review of your records and a second opinion from a specialist professor before any travel is planned.
How long does it take to arrange the trip?
Usually 5–10 working days, depending on urgency and whether a visa is required.
Do I need to speak German, French or English?
A medical interpreter accompanies you to every appointment and remains available throughout your stay in Switzerland, so you can communicate in your own language.
Why go through CorSwiss rather than directly to a clinic?
We are your independent representative and an end-to-end 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. Everything else is handled by one team: 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 looks after your case from the first enquiry until you are home, and stays in touch afterwards: we follow up your results remotely and coordinate ongoing care.
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General medicine in Switzerland: when there are symptoms but no diagnosis
When there are symptoms but no diagnosis yet, you need a doctor who sees the whole picture. General medicine in Switzerland offers a comprehensive view of the patient: the internist brings symptoms, examinations and results together, makes the diagnosis and decides which specialist should see you next. CorSwiss arranges consultations and examinations at leading Swiss clinics for internal medicine, from the first enquiry to a finished treatment plan.
Why patients choose general medicine in Switzerland
- The whole picture: the internist combines the findings of all examinations into one diagnosis, where a narrow specialist sees only their own part.
- One team for everything: outpatient consultations and inpatient care in a single clinic, all under one roof.
- Rapid diagnostics: modern technology makes a diagnosis possible within a few days.
- Second opinion before you travel: a specialist professor reviews your records remotely, ahead of your arrival.
- Prevention alongside treatment: early detection of issues before symptoms appear.
How general medicine can help
- Unexplained symptoms: a comprehensive assessment when the cause of symptoms is unknown.
- Early detection: monitoring and detection of health issues before pronounced signs appear.
- Second opinion: a professor reviews an existing diagnosis and prescribed treatment.
- Treatment monitoring: prescribing treatment and tracking its effectiveness, with adjustments.
- Inpatient care: monitoring and treatment in hospital during flare-ups of chronic conditions.
- Preventive check-up: a comprehensive examination programme over 1–3 days, with a final report.
Our partners: leading Swiss clinics for internal medicine
We work with Privatklinik Bethanien, Clinique de Genolier, Privatklinik Lindberg and Clinique de Montchoisi, clinics with strong internal medicine departments and modern diagnostic facilities. We select the clinic to suit your needs.
How we arrange treatment
- Remote assessment: we review your records and arrange a second opinion from a specialist professor.
- Programme: we select the clinic and doctor and agree the cost estimate and timing.
- Treatment: examinations and therapy, with an interpreter and an assistant at every appointment.
- Follow-up: monitoring of the prescribed treatment and remote support after you return home.
Consultation
Discuss your case with an internist
A confidential conversation with a coordinating physician: we review your records, propose a professor and calculate the cost.