Professor Walter Weder: Leading Thoracic Surgeon in Zurich

Professor Walter Weder, MD, PhD, is one of the most authoritative and influential thoracic surgeons in the world. He is a true pioneer who stood at the origin of minimally invasive chest surgery and lung transplantation in Switzerland. With over 30 years of experience, Professor Weder now offers his unique expertise to patients at the prestigious Privatklinik Bethanien in Zurich.

His name is synonymous with innovation, the highest surgical precision, and the successful treatment of the most complex oncological diseases of the thorax (chest).

Why Patients From Around the World Choose Professor Walter Weder

Choosing a surgeon for lung cancer or other complex disease is the most critical decision on the path to recovery. Professor Weder has an unrivaled reputation due to his expertise in:

• Pioneering Status in Thoracic Surgery: Professor Weder performed Switzerland’s first video-assisted (VATS) lobectomy (1993) and Switzerland’s first robotic thymectomy (2004). He personally implemented technologies that are now considered the global gold standard.
• Exceptional Experience in Oncosurgery: He is a world expert in the surgical treatment of lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymus tumors, and other mediastinal neoplasms.
• Academic and Clinical Leadership: Author of over 500 scientific articles and founder of the Swiss Society of Thoracic Surgery. For many years, he headed the Clinic for Thoracic Surgery and the Lung Transplantation Program at the University Hospital Zurich.
• International Recognition: He is a member of the most prestigious global societies, including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).

Core Areas of Expertise

Professor Walter Weder specializes in the most complex surgeries on thoracic organs, including:

• Surgical treatment of lung cancer (all stages).
• Treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma.
• Mediastinal tumors (thymomas, cysts).
• Tracheal and chest wall surgery.
• Treatment of pulmonary emphysema.
• Application of the full range of minimally invasive techniques (VATS, RATS, Da Vinci robot).

Organizing Your Treatment in Zurich with CorSwiss

CorSwiss offers the exclusive opportunity to organize your treatment with Professor Walter Weder—a world-class specialist. We will secure your appointment for consultation and surgery at Privatklinik Bethanien, handling all organizational aspects. Our goal is to guarantee you access to the best medicine under conditions of complete confidentiality and comfort.

Trust one of the pioneers of modern thoracic surgery!

To get a second medical opinion or book treatment with Professor Walter Weder, contact us via the form on the CorSwiss website.