Located in the canton of Glarus in northeastern Switzerland, this regional hospital serves as a comprehensive medical center for acute care and specialized treatments across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Operating 24 hours daily with 65 acute medical beds and six intensive care beds, the facility functions as an extended primary care hub for the canton and surrounding regions, supported by a skilled team of over 650 healthcare professionals. The hospital combines traditional Swiss healthcare excellence with a full range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, making it an accessible choice for international patients seeking treatment in a well-established regional medical institution.
The clinic’s diverse clinical departments span internal medicine, surgical specialties, women’s health, pediatrics, psychiatry, and specialized fields including cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, and oncology. Patients benefit from integrated rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, complemented by specialized counseling in nutrition and traditional Chinese medicine. The hospital’s commitment to comprehensive care extends beyond acute treatment to recovery and wellness support.
For American medical tourists, the facility offers the advantage of being situated within Switzerland’s highly regulated healthcare system while maintaining a regional, accessible character. The hospital’s emergency department operates around the clock for acute cases, and the institution maintains modern imaging and diagnostic infrastructure to support clinical decision-making. The multilingual professional staff and established protocols for international patient coordination ensure smooth care experiences for visitors from abroad seeking reliable Swiss medical standards.
Medical Team
- Dr. Martina Heim — General Internal Medicine
- Dr. Dieter Eisenmann — Ophthalmology
- Dr. Stephan Estermann — Ophthalmology
- Dr. Giovanni Spina — Ophthalmology
- Dr. Regina Streuli Höhener — Endocrinology and Diabetology
- Dr. Philipp Grosse — Nephrology
- Dr. Frank-Stefan Fischer — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dr. Mathias Betz — Psychiatry
Medical staff may change. Please verify with the clinic before booking.
Services
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- General Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry and Mental Health Services
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Geriatrics
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Anesthesiology
- Radiology and Medical Imaging
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Nutritional Assessment
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Emergency and Trauma Care
- Intensive Care (IPS)
- 24-Hour Emergency Department