This regional hospital in the Emmental valley offers comprehensive acute care across two locations in Burgdorf and Langnau, making it an accessible choice for American patients seeking treatment in central Switzerland. The facility provides specialized services in cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and internal medicine, with particular strength in endocrinology and diabetes management. The hospital operates modern surgical platforms including robotic surgery capabilities and maintains strong emergency and intensive care services for both routine and complex conditions.
The medical team includes experienced specialists across multiple disciplines. The cardiology department features three dedicated cardiologists providing consultations and specialized cardiac care. The endocrinology and internal medicine services are overseen by a physician specializing in diabetology, offering comprehensive metabolic and endocrine management. The gynecology department, led by the Chief Medical Officer, provides diagnostics and treatment for female reproductive health concerns. American patients benefit from the hospital’s dual-site model, which allows treatment continuity and access to specialized facilities at both locations.
Medical Team
- Dr. med. Matthias Scheidegger — Chief Medical Officer and Chief Physician of Gynecology
- Dr. med. Bernard Chappuis — Head of Medical Staff, Endocrinology, Diabetology, and General Internal Medicine
- Dr. Max Anton Hilfiker — Cardiologist
- Dr. Dezsö Körmendy — Cardiologist
- Dr. Dieter Eric Wallmann — Cardiologist
Medical staff may change. Please verify with the clinic before booking.
Services
- Cardiology consultations and cardiac care
- Gastroenterology
- Orthopedic surgery and spine surgery
- Endocrinology and diabetology
- Pulmonology
- Neurology
- General internal medicine
- Gynecology
- Pain management
- Sports medicine
- Geriatric care
- Nutritional assessment and counseling
- Robotic surgery (Dexter platform)
- Emergency medicine
- Intensive care
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Occupational therapy
- Nephrology
- Rheumatology
- Oncology
- Angiolog