Remote assessment
We review your records and arrange a second opinion from a specialist professor.
Paediatrics
A child’s body is constantly changing, and every age calls for its own approach to diagnosis and treatment.
About the specialty
Children’s medicine from day one
Paediatrics accompanies a child from birth to adulthood. What sets it apart from adult medicine is that the paediatrician works with a constantly changing body: each phase of childhood calls for its own approach.
The work covers monitoring of physical and psychomotor development, preventive medicine and vaccination, common childhood infections and the management of chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and epilepsy.
Neonatology is a separate discipline that begins with prenatal diagnostics: care of newborns and treatment of conditions typical of the first weeks of life.
- Scope
- Child development · vaccination · infections · chronic conditions · neonatology
- First step
- Remote second opinion based on your records — before you travel
- Clinics
- Clinica Sant’Anna, Sorengo · Privatklinik Bethanien · University Hospital Zurich (USZ)
- After treatment
- Follow-up and monitoring of development after treatment
- With CorSwiss
- Arrangements, interpreter and personal support at every stage
Why guests come to us
Typical concerns
Developmental monitoring
Monitoring a child’s physical and psychomotor development and detecting deviations early.
Vaccination
Vaccinations on an individual schedule to protect against infectious diseases.
Respiratory infections
Diagnosis and treatment of common childhood respiratory infections.
Gastrointestinal infections
Assessment and treatment of gastrointestinal infections in children.
Chronic conditions
Management of asthma, diabetes and epilepsy in children and adolescents.
Neonatology
Care of newborns from prenatal diagnostics onwards, and treatment of conditions in the first weeks of life.
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
University Hospital Zurich
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Switzerland’s largest university hospital and a centre of medicine at the highest level. We bring it in for complex and rare cases that need university expertise.
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.
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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Paediatrics in Switzerland
Paediatrics in Switzerland draws on the latest international developments in children’s medicine and is known for the exceptional quality of its care. The paediatric centres of Swiss Medical Network are regarded as among the most successful in Europe and worldwide. This rests on high standards of care, advanced technology and innovative treatment methods, and on Swiss specialists’ ongoing involvement in international research and collaboration with leading scientific institutions. Swiss paediatricians give each patient particular attention, with an individual approach and the highest standard of care.
CorSwiss arranges diagnosis and treatment at internationally renowned paediatric clinics such as Clinica Sant’Anna in Sorengo, one of the flagships of children’s medicine. We provide a full range of services for families seeking highly qualified medical care for their children, from the initial consultation to personal support at every stage of treatment. Swiss paediatricians play an active part in shaping international medical practice and regularly host international paediatric symposia at their clinics, keeping them at the forefront of modern medicine and sharing their knowledge with colleagues worldwide.
Paediatrics
Paediatrics is the branch of medicine devoted to the care of children from birth to adulthood. The paediatrician’s main task is to monitor a child’s physical and psychomotor development in order to identify possible abnormalities and illnesses in good time. Unlike an internist, a paediatrician must take into account the dynamic changes in a child’s body as it grows and develops. Each stage of childhood calls for a specific approach to diagnosis and treatment, because a child’s body has its own characteristics that differ from those of an adult.
Areas of treatment
Paediatrics covers a wide range of treatment areas that safeguard a child’s health at every stage of development. One key area is the monitoring and treatment of behavioural disorders in children and adolescents, as well as recognising signs of mistreatment. Paediatricians are often involved in preventive medicine, providing vaccinations to protect children against infectious diseases. Treating common infections, such as respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, is also an important part of their work. Paediatricians also specialise in treating chronic conditions that can occur in children, such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy.
Neonatology in Switzerland
Neonatology is a separate discipline within paediatrics focused on the examination and treatment of newborns and infants. Neonatologists care for children from prenatal diagnostics until they are older. Their main task is to identify and treat conditions typical of this period of life and to assess the newborn’s physical and psychological development. Neonatology in Switzerland is highly developed, with doctors using the most modern methods of examination and treatment to give newborns the best possible start in life.
The advantages of treatment with CorSwiss
1. Highly trained staff
The partner clinics are staffed by highly qualified specialists, each of whom has undergone thorough training and regularly develops their skills. The clinics’ paediatricians, nurses and other medical staff have in-depth knowledge and experience in treating children and adolescents, ensuring a high quality of care.
2. Advanced science and technology
The partner clinics actively adopt the latest advances in medicine and technology. Their diagnostic and treatment methods are based on the latest scientific research, keeping care current and effective. They follow innovation closely and use proven, safe treatment methods exclusively.
3. State-of-the-art equipment
The partner clinics are equipped with modern technology for precise diagnosis and effective treatment, and continually update their equipment to meet the highest standards of care and give patients the best possible chances of recovery.
4. An individual, attentive and gentle approach for the youngest patients
Every child is unique, so the clinics’ specialists pay particular attention to the individual needs and characteristics of each young patient. The clinics’ doctors and nurses create an atmosphere of trust and comfort, with the gentlest possible care that takes children’s psychological needs into account.
5. Complete confidentiality
CorSwiss and its partner clinics adhere strictly to confidentiality standards and reliably protect the personal data of patients and their families. All information about health, medical history and every other aspect of care is kept in strict confidence and used solely for the provision of medical care.
6. Visa assistance
We offer comprehensive support for international patients, including visa assistance. Our specialists advise on obtaining the necessary documents and help arrange the trip, so that receiving care is as convenient and straightforward as possible for our patients and their families.
Privatklinik Bethanien offers a comprehensive system of care for children and adolescents. Every paediatrician at the clinic takes an individual approach to each young patient, ensuring personalised treatment. The clinic aims to make every visit both beneficial and comfortable for the child and their family.
Consultation
Discuss your child’s case
A confidential conversation with a coordinating physician: we review your records, propose a professor and calculate the cost.