Kantonsspital Baselland Bruderholz is a university-affiliated teaching hospital serving approximately 300,000 residents across the Basel-Landschaft region, making it a major medical center for international patients seeking care in northwestern Switzerland. The facility operates multiple specialized centers including orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and geriatric care, with particular strength in musculoskeletal trauma and age-related conditions. The hospital maintains active clinical research partnerships and residency training programs, ensuring that international patients benefit from evidence-based protocols and physician expertise at the forefront of European medical practice. Its 24/7 emergency department and comprehensive diagnostic imaging capabilities (CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound) support complex case management and rapid assessment.
The orthopedic program stands out for American medical tourists, led by Prof. Dr. Michael T. Hirschmann, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, whose specialization in complex knee injuries and degenerative knee conditions addresses one of the most common reasons Americans seek Swiss surgical care. The hospital’s University Center for Musculoskeletal Health combines trauma surgery, orthopedic rehabilitation, and dedicated fracture care through its Center for Age-Related Fractures—a particular asset for older American patients managing multiple comorbidities.
Beyond orthopedics, the facility offers comprehensive internal medicine services through its University Center for Internal Medicine, with specialists in cardiology, nephrology, infectious disease, rheumatology, and endocrinology. The Oncology and Hematology Center provides multidisciplinary cancer care, while the Center for Heart, Vessels and Thorax handles cardiovascular and thoracic conditions. Rehabilitation services—including physical therapy, occupational therapy, neuropsychological assessment, and geriatric rehabilitation—are integrated across multiple departments, allowing seamless continuity from acute care through recovery.
Medical Team
- Prof. Dr. med. Michael T. Hirschmann — Head of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology; Specialist in Complex Knee Injuries and Degenerative Knee Conditions
- Dr. med. Bettina Hurni Stalder — Specialist in General Internal Medicine
- Prof. Dr. med. Philip Tarr — Specialist in General Internal Medicine
Medical staff may change. Please verify with the clinic before booking.
Services
- Orthopedic Surgery – Complex Knee Injuries
- Orthopedic Surgery – Degenerative Knee Conditions
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Trauma Surgery
- Age-Related Fracture Management
- General Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Visceral Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
- Rheumatology
- Endocrinology & Diabetology
- Infectious Disease
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Pneumology
- Neurology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Anesthesia
- Urology
- ENT Surgery
- Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Hand Therapy
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Pain Management
- Nutritional Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Wound Care
- 24/7 Emergency Care