Spinal Neurosurgery

Spinal neurosurgery focuses on various spine and spinal cord issues like herniated discs, tumors, injuries, and inflammation. It acts as a crucial link between orthopaedics and neurosurgery, targeted at alleviating various symptoms including back pain, limb weakness or neurological problems.
The discipline offers comprehensive treatments, both conservative and surgical treatments, like fusion, tumor removal, and deformity correction. Spinal neurosurgery is essential for restoring spinal health, reducing pain, and improving mobility.

Treatments available

There are various therapy options to address different conditions. These treatments can be categorised into conservative and surgical therapies:

Conservative Therapies

  • Medication (painkillers, anti-inflammatories)

  • Physical therapy (physiotherapy, acupuncture, etc.)

  • Pain relief injections

Surgical Therapies

  • Disc surgery
  • Fracture surgery
  • Minimally invasive techniques
  • Stabilisation procedures

Certain risks may be linked to surgery, depending on the type and zone of intervention. Thanks to the innovative technologies available in our hospitals, we offer minimally invasive surgical procedures to reduce postoperative pain and shorten hospitalisation lengths. This means patients can return to everyday life as quickly as possible. Disorders such as herniated discs (lumbar and cervical spine) and lumbar spine decompression surgery are provided on an outpatient basis, with the option of spending the first night, post-surgery, in the hospital.

A multicultural team at your service to:

  • Assist you in the preparation of your journey
  • Refer you towards the leading medical physicians and specialists 
  • Coordinate all the administrative requirements
  • Organise all the medical appointments and surgical procedures
  • Ensure a personalised follow-up before, during and after your medical stay

Request your personalised programme

If you would like a complete medical programme, a second opinion or a remote consultation via videoconference or by telephone, please do not hesitate to contact us:

+41 22 366 94 28

gps@swissmedical.net

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Your stay in just a few steps

Get in touch with us

We kindly request that you send us your medical file, which will be forwarded to your assigned medical coordinator in complete confidentiality.

It is recommended that you send us a file that is as complete as possible so that we can suggest the most appropriate programme of treatment to you.

The information that we require includes the following:

  • A description of your symptoms
  • Medical reports and diagnoses
  • Medical images: ultrasound, CT or IRM files (DICOM files)
  • Laboratory results

or any other information that you consider useful.

We take both your medical and your accommodation needs into account

We will confirm receipt once we have received your request safely and will then get back in touch to find out the details of the additional services you require: the type of room, the number of people accompanying you, interpreting services, etc.

Offer regarding your care and programme of medical treatment

Once we are made aware of your needs, your coordinator will send you a personalised offer for your care, based on the doctor’s recommendations.
Your coordinator will remain at your disposal to help you with the administrative requirements: your visa application, the transfer from the airport and interpreting services in particular.

Confirmation of your stay

When you confirm your stay, we ask that you pay a deposit corresponding to the amount shown on your quotation. Your arrival can thus be planned in the best conditions.

At the end of your stay, we will refund the remaining amount of this deposit to you.

Your arrival

If you wish, we can organise your transport in a limousine or, if necessary, by medical transport. A member of our team will welcome you to the hospital and accompany you to your room.

Your stay

Your medical coordinator will be your first point of contact throughout your stay. If you have any questions of a medical nature, your medical coordinator will direct you to your medical consultant, who will be available to reply to you at all times.

At your convenience, your coordinator will be available to organise transport for you, a spa day, a tourist break in the local region or in one of the prestigious hotels of our partner hospitality group Michel Reybier Hospitality Group.

Your departure and your medical follow-up

Once your programme of treatment has been completed, your coordinator will ensure that you receive your medical report and will organise your follow-up appointment.

Following your departure, your coordinator will remain at your disposal for any questions.

Why us for spinal neurosurgery treatments?

Latest medical technologies

Our specialists provide surgeries using the latest medical techniques with leading-edge equipment at the forefront of technological innovation.

World-leading spinal neurosurgeons

You will benefit from the expertise of world-leading spinal neurosurgeons and innovative surgery protocols. With ultramodern technology and years of experience, our spinal neurosurgeons perform precise, minimally invasive procedures for complex spinal conditions. Close collaboration with other medical experts, accelerates personalised treatment plans, setting new standards in spinal surgery.
Our dedicated team will provide you with comprehensive guidance and support, throughout your health journey towards improved well-being.

Premium service

We can help you with visa applications, hotel reservations, if necessary, and transportation services. We have our own limousine service and can arrange airport transfers or any other transfers you may need during your stay. We will also be happy to adapt the meal options according to your needs.

Multilingual team

Among our staff members, we have medical coordinators who speak the following languages: French, English, German, Russian, Italian and Chinese.
If your language is not among those spoken, we can arrange for a translator to assist you during your medical consultations and/or therapies.

Our hospitals for spinal neurosurgery treatments

Clinique de Genolier
Genolier (VD)

  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Visceral Surgery
  • Cardiology

Privatklinik Bethanien
Zurich (ZH)

  • Urology
  • Visceral surgery
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics

Clinique Générale-Beaulieu
Geneva (GE)

  • Oncology, Radiotherapy
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Urology
  • Medically assisted procreation
  • Visceral surgery

Clinique de Montchoisi
Lausanne (VD)

  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Ear, nose and throat medicine (ENT)

Privatklinik Lindberg
Winterthur (ZH)

  • Nephrology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Visceral surgery

Clinica Sant’Anna
Sorengo (TI)

  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Oncology, Senology
  • Plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery
  • Neonatology

Most frequently asked questions

What languages do you speak?

Among our staff members, we have coordinators who speak the following languages: French, English, German, Russian, Italian and Chinese.
If your language is not among those spoken, we can arrange for a translator to assist you during your medical consultations and/or therapies for an additional fee.

What information do I need to provide to receive an initial offer?

It is very important to provide our medical staff with as much general and up-to-date medical information as possible (reports of previous medical consultations, laboratory results, medical imaging, etc.) 
This will enable us to create a personalised medical programme for you and to provide you with the corresponding quotation.

 

Do I have to pay for a quotation for a medical programme or treatment?

Only inquiries about oncological issues are subject to a fee.

What is an initial estimate and how is it calculated?

The initial estimate is an estimation of the costs of your treatment and is performed by our specialists based on the documents and information that you submit in advance. It is therefore extremely important that we obtain as much medical information in advance as possible, so that the estimate is an accurate reflection of reality.

What are your payment terms?

The patient has to pay the full amount of the quotation, on the day of their arrival at the clinic at the latest.
We accept payments by cash, credit card or bank transfer.
You may be entitled to a full or partial refund of the deposit, depending on the final invoice amount.

Can you help me arrange transportation to and from the hospital?

Yes. We have our own limousine service and can arrange airport transfers or any other transfers you may need during your stay.

Can you help me organise my trip to Switzerland?

Yes, we can help you with visa applications, hotel reservations (if necessary) and transportation services.

Can I bring an accompanying person to the hospital where I will be staying?

Yes, we offer facilities to accommodate an accompanying person during your stay, in your room or in a separate room/suite. 
Please contact us directly if you would like further information.

Is it possible to cater for specific eating habits such as diets/intolerances/allergies or halal products?

Yes, of course, if you provide us with information about your eating habits before your stay, we will be happy to adapt your meal options accordingly.

What additional beauty services are available in your hospitals?

Some of our hospitals offer hairdressing and skin care services. At your request, we can also make appointments for you if these services are not offered at the clinic where you are staying.

What happens if additional tests are needed as part of my treatment and/or if my hospital stay is extended?

Depending on medical assessments and opinions (therapeutic progress, test results, rehabilitation progress, etc.), modifications to the treatment and/or additional tests may be advised and prescribed. Any subsequent changes to the initial offer can be made with your agreement, and will be charged accordingly.

Can I leave the hospital during my stay or course of treatment?

Any request to leave is subject to prior written consent from the doctor.

Can I eat my meals somewhere other than in my room?

Most of our clinics offer high quality gourmet food, which is served in their respective restaurants.  With the exception of breakfast, which is only served in your room, you can eat your meals in the clinic’s restaurant.

Can I take my medical reports home with me?

Yes. We will send you your complete medical file as soon as we have received all the necessary information from the doctors. This file will include all medical reports, laboratory results and radiographic images (X-rays).

In what language can I receive my final medical report?

Reports can be written in English upon request. They can also be translated into other languages for an additional fee.

If I need specific medical equipment when I return home, what should I do?

Our medical team or our coordinators will help you get all the equipment you need.

Our team of spinal neurosurgery specialists

Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Rodolfo Maduri

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Herniated disc, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine View more
Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. John Michael Duff

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc View more
Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Jeremy Brodard

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column View more
Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Vera Sattelmeyer

Specialisation
Neurosurgery
Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Jimmy Villard

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column View more
Clinica Sant'Anna

Dr. med. Pietro Schianchi

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Pain therapy
Clinique de Montchoisi

Prof. Dr. med. Jacques Favre

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc, Spinal surgery View more
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Renato A. Gondar

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Frédéric Schils

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Hans-Jürgen Becker

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Pain therapy, Spinal surgery, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc View more
Klinik Pyramide am See

Cav. Dr. med. (I) Alessandro Rustia

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, Pain therapy, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc View more
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Jean Pierre J. Elsig

Specialisation
Spinal surgery, Neurosurgery
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Bertrand Actor

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, Pain therapy, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc View more
Privatklinik Bethanien

PD Dr med Carl Izumi Muroi

Specialisation
Neurosurgery, Spinal surgery, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc View more
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Karl Zweifel

Specialisation
Spinal surgery, Neurosurgery, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc View more
Privatklinik Lindberg

Dr med (RU) Veceslav Viktor Remenez

Specialisation
Neurosurgery
Privatklinik Lindberg

Dr. med. Andrzej Kalbarczyk

Specialisation
Neurosurgery
Privatklinik Bethanien

PD Dr med Constantin Klöckner

Specialisation
Orthopaedic surgery, Spinal surgery, Pain therapy
Privatklinik Bethanien

Prof. Dr. med. Guido Wanner

Specialisation
Orthopaedic surgery, Spinal surgery, Scoliosis and kyphosis (curvature of the spine), Osteoporosis – fractures in the spine, Spinal tumours and metastases on the spinal column, Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Slipped disc in the cervical spine – cervical disc herniation, Herniated disc in the thoracic spine, Herniated disc in the lumbar spine, Intervertebral disc prosthesis | Artificial intervertebral disc, General surgery View more