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Quality-indicators of hospitals and clinics in Switzerland:

Spine surgery (vertebral column, slipped disc, lumbar herniation), patient number

Diagnosis- or intervention-specific patient numbers (case numbers) per hospital for spine surgery (vertebral column, slipped disc, lumbar herniation) are available for 130 hospitals in the current data year. These hospitals attended 31'213 patients in total. On average, this results in 240 patients with spine surgery per hospital. 29 hospitals had less than 10 patients. The Schulthess Clinic, Zurich scored the highest case number (1'352 patients) in spine surgery.

The best hospitals with regard to spine surgery (vertebral column, slipped disc, lumbar herniation), patient number

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#1: Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
1'352 pat./year
#2: Hirslanden Klinik St. Anna, Luzern
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
1'189 pat./year
#3: Sonnenhofspital (Lindenhof AG), Bern
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
1'132 pat./year
#4: Inselspital Bern (Teil der Insel Gruppe)
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
1'107 pat./year
#5: Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
1'106 pat./year
#6: Salem-Spital (Hirslanden Bern AG)
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
1'098 pat./year
#7: Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
1'062 pat./year
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#8: Universitätsspital Basel (USB)
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
875 pat./year
#9: Kantonsspital St. Gallen (Standort St. Gallen)
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
870 pat./year
#10: Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn, St. Gallen
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
802 pat./year
#11: Lindenhofspital (Lindenhof AG), Bern
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
771 pat./year
#12: EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Lugano)
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
761 pat./year
#13: Les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève HUG (site principal)
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
710 pat./year
#14: Spital Zollikerberg
starstarstarstarstar  5.0
703 pat./year
#15: Kantonsspital Aarau
starstarstarstarstar  4.9
684 pat./year
#16: Bethesda Spital, Basel
starstarstarstarstar  4.9
632 pat./year
#17: Luzerner Kantonsspital, LUKS (Standort Kantonsspital Luzern)
starstarstarstarstar  4.9
626 pat./year
#18: Spital Thun (Spital Thun-Simmental-Saanenland AG)
starstarstarstarstar  4.9
591 pat./year
#19: Hirslanden Klinik Aarau
starstarstarstarstar  4.9
582 pat./year
#20: UniversitätsSpital Zürich (USZ)
starstarstarstarstar  4.9
552 pat./year
#21: Kantonsspital Winterthur
starstarstarstarstar  4.9
532 pat./year
#22: Spital Brig (Hôpital du Valais / Spital Wallis)
starstarstarstarstar  4.8
522 pat./year
#23: CHUV Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (site de Lausanne / Bugnon)
starstarstarstarstar  4.8
519 pat./year
#24: Kantonsspital Graubünden, Chur
starstarstarstarstar  4.8
488 pat./year
#25: Kantonsspital Baden (Kantonsspital Baden AG)
starstarstarstarstar  4.8
471 pat./year
#26: Klinik im Park - Hirslanden, Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  4.8
442 pat./year
#27: Spital Olten (Solothurner Spitäler AG)
starstarstarstarstar  4.7
409 pat./year
#28: Herz-­Neuro­-Zentrum Bodensee, Kreuzlingen
starstarstarstarstar  4.7
396 pat./year
#29: Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  4.7
395 pat./year
#30: Hôpital du Valais / Spital Wallis (site de Hôpital de Sion)
starstarstarstarstar  4.7
383 pat./year
#31: Spital Interlaken (Spitäler FMI AG), Unterseen
starstarstarstarstar  4.6
377 pat./year
#32: Clinique de La Source, Lausanne
starstarstarstarstar  4.6
346 pat./year
#33: Clinique Cecil SA - Hirslanden, Lausanne
starstarstarstarstar  4.6
342 pat./year
#34: AndreasKlinik - Hirslanden, Cham
starstarstarstarstar  4.5
341 pat./year
#35: Clinique la Colline - Hirslanden, Genève
starstarstarstarstar  4.5
311 pat./year
#36: Clinique de Valère, SMN, Sion
starstarstarstarstar  4.5
285 pat./year
#37: Clinique CIC Saxon
starstarstarstarstar  4.4
284 pat./year
#38: Hirslanden Klinik Linde, Biel
starstarstarstarstar  4.4
283 pat./year
#39: Hirslanden Klinik am Rosenberg, Heiden
starstarstarstarstar  4.3
279 pat./year
#40: Spitalzentrum Biel
starstarstarstarstar  4.3
268 pat./year
#41: Klinik Permanence (Hirslanden Bern AG)
starstarstarstarstar  4.2
262 pat./year
#42: Clinica Ars Medica, SMN, Gravesano
starstarstarstarstar  4.2
261 pat./year
#43: Spital Aarberg (Teil der Insel Gruppe)
starstarstarstarstar  4.1
252 pat./year
#44: Berit Klinik, Speicher
starstarstarstarstar  4.1
250 pat./year
#45: Clinique Générale Ste-Anne, SMN, Fribourg
starstarstarstarstar  4.0
249 pat./year
#46: Spital Münsingen (Teil der Insel Gruppe)
starstarstarstarstar  4.0
249 pat./year
#47: Spital Burgdorf (Regionalspital Emmental AG)
starstarstarstarstar  3.9
245 pat./year
#48: Hôpital de La Tour, Meyrin
starstarstarstarstar  3.9
244 pat./year
#49: Clinique Bois­Cerf SA - Hirslanden, Lausanne
starstarstarstarstar  3.7
222 pat./year
#50: HFR - Hôpital fribourgeois (Site Hôpital de Fribourg)
starstarstarstarstar  3.7
192 pat./year
#51: EHC Ensemble hospitalier de la Côte (Site de Hôpital de Morges)
starstarstarstarstar  3.6
191 pat./year
#52: Bürgerspital Solothurn (Solothurner Spitäler AG)
starstarstarstarstar  3.5
174 pat./year
#53: Réseau Hospitalier Neuchâtelois RHNe (site de Pourtalès)
starstarstarstarstar  3.5
168 pat./year
#54: Clinica Santa Chiara, Locarno
starstarstarstarstar  3.4
166 pat./year
#55: Hirslanden Klinik Birshof, Münchenstein
starstarstarstarstar  3.3
163 pat./year
#56: Privatklinik Belair, SMN, Schaffhausen
starstarstarstarstar  3.3
157 pat./year
#57: Kantonsspital Baselland (Standort Liestal)
starstarstarstarstar  3.2
151 pat./year
#58: Spital Schwyz
starstarstarstarstar  3.1
149 pat./year
#59: Privatklinik Bethanien, Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  3.0
146 pat./year
#60: Flury Stiftung Regionalspital Prättigau, Schiers
starstarstarstarstar  2.9
139 pat./year
#61: Spital Langenthal (SRO Spital Region Oberaargau AG)
starstarstarstarstar  2.8
130 pat./year
#62: Kantonsspital Frauenfeld (Spital Thurgau AG)
starstarstarstarstar  2.7
124 pat./year
#63: AMEOS Spital Einsiedeln
starstarstarstarstar  2.7
124 pat./year
#64: Kantonsspital Uri, Altdorf UR
starstarstarstarstar  2.6
123 pat./year
#65: Privatklinik Lindberg, Winterthur
starstarstarstarstar  2.5
121 pat./year
#66: Clinique Générale-Beaulieu, Genève
starstarstarstarstar  2.5
121 pat./year
#67: Universitäts­Kinderspital beider Basel (UKBB)
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
111 pat./year
#68: Privatklinik Siloah (Swiss Medical Network), Gümligen
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
105 pat./year
#69: Clinique de Genolier
starstarstarstarstar  2.3
104 pat./year
#70: Hôpital de la Providence, SMN Neuchâtel
starstarstarstarstar  2.2
98 pat./year
#71: Spital Zofingen
starstarstarstarstar  2.2
98 pat./year
#72: See­-Spital (Standort Horgen)
starstarstarstarstar  2.1
89 pat./year
#73: Etablissements Hospitaliers du Nord Vaudois - eHnv (site Hôpital de Saint-Loupe), Pompaples
starstarstarstarstar  2.0
68 pat./year
#74: Etablissements Hospitaliers du Nord Vaudois - eHnv (site Hôpital d'Yverdon-les-Bains)
starstarstarstarstar  1.9
62 pat./year
#75: Spital Männedorf
starstarstarstarstar  1.8
59 pat./year
#76: Kantonsspital Glarus
starstarstarstarstar  1.8
54 pat./year
#77: Kantonsspital Münsterlingen (Spital Thurgau AG)
starstarstarstarstar  1.6
52 pat./year
#78: See­-Spital (Standort Kilchberg), Kilchberg (ZH)
starstarstarstarstar  1.6
52 pat./year
#79: Spital Affoltern, Affoltern am Albis
starstarstarstarstar  1.6
49 pat./year
#80: Clinique CIC Montreux, Clarens
starstarstarstarstar  1.5
47 pat./year
#81: Spital Davos Akutabteilung, Davos Platz
starstarstarstarstar  1.4
34 pat./year
#82: Regionalspital Surselva, Ilanz
starstarstarstarstar  1.4
31 pat./year
#83: Klinik Gut AG (Standort St. Moritz)
starstarstarstarstar  1.3
29 pat./year
#84: Klinik Gut AG (Standort Fläsch)
starstarstarstarstar  1.2
28 pat./year
#85: Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  1.2
28 pat./year
#86: Spital Dornach (Solothurner Spitäler AG)
starstarstarstarstar  1.2
25 pat./year
#87: Kantonsspital Schaffhausen (Spitäler Schaffhausen)
starstarstarstarstar  1.0
21 pat./year
#88: Clinica Luganese SA Sede Moncucco
starstarstarstarstar  1.0
21 pat./year
#89: Hôpital du Jura (Site de Delémont)
starstarstarstarstar  1.0
21 pat./year
#90: Klinik Seeschau, Kreuzlingen
starstarstarstarstar  0.9
20 pat./year
#91: Kantonsspital Nidwalden, Stans
starstarstarstarstar  0.9
20 pat./year
#92: EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Bellinzona)
starstarstarstarstar  0.9
19 pat./year
#93: Engeriedspital (Lindenhof AG), Bern
starstarstarstarstar  0.8
16 pat./year
#94: Spitalzentrum Oberwallis - SZO (seit 2005 Teil von Spital Wallis), Visp
starstarstarstarstar  0.8
16 pat./year
#95: Ostschweizer Kinderspital, St. Gallen
starstarstarstarstar  0.7
15 pat./year
#96: Klinik Pyramide am See, Zürich
starstarstarstarstar  0.7
14 pat./year
#97: Zuger Kantonsspital, Baar
starstarstarstarstar  0.6
13 pat./year
#98: Spital Tafers (HFR - Hôpital fribourgeois)
starstarstarstarstar  0.6
13 pat./year
#99: Hôpital du Valais / Spital Wallis (site Hôpital de Martigny)
starstarstarstarstar  0.6
12 pat./year
#100: EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Locarno)
starstarstarstarstar  0.5
10 pat./year
#101: Spital Grabs (Spitalregion Rheintal Werdenberg Sarganserland)
starstarstarstarstar  0.5
10 pat./year
#102: HFR - Hôpital fribourgeois (Site Hôpital de Riaz)
starstarstarstarstar  0.5
9 pat./year
#103: Klinik Beau-Site (Hirslanden Bern AG)
starstarstarstarstar  0.5
9 pat./year
#104: EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Mendrisio)
starstarstarstarstar  0.4
8 pat./year
#105: Bruderholzspital (Kantonsspital Baselland)
starstarstarstarstar  0.4
8 pat./year
#106: Thurklinik, Goldach
starstarstarstarstar  0.4
6 pat./year
#107: Hôpital du Valais (site Hôpital de Sierre)
starstarstarstarstar  0.4
6 pat./year
#108: Spital Wolhusen (Luzerner Kantonsspital)
starstarstarstarstar  0.3
5 pat./year
#109: Spital Sursee (Luzerner Kantonsspital)
starstarstarstarstar  0.3
5 pat./year
#110: Spital Rheinfelden (Gesundheitszentrum Fricktal)
starstarstarstarstar  0.3
5 pat./year
#111: Spital Tiefenau (Teil der Insel Gruppe), Bern
starstarstarstarstar  0.3
5 pat./year
#112: Clinique des Grangettes, Chêne-Bougeries
starstarstarstarstar  0.3
4 pat./year
#113: Hôpital Jules Daler, Fribourg
starstarstarstarstar  0.2
3 pat./year
#114: Réseau Hospitalier Neuchâtelois RHNe (site de La Chaux-de-Fonds)
starstarstarstarstar  0.2
3 pat./year
#115: Clinique de Montchoisi, Lausanne
starstarstarstarstar  0.2
3 pat./year
#116: Hôpital du Jura bernois SA (site de St-Imier)
starstarstarstarstar  0.2
2 pat./year
#117: Clinica Sant'Anna, SMN, Sorengo
starstarstarstarstar  0.2
2 pat./year
#118: Spital Flawil (Kantonsspital St. Gallen)
starstarstarstarstar  0.2
2 pat./year
#119: EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Acquarossa)
starstarstarstarstar  0.2
2 pat./year
#120: Groupement Hospitalier de l`Ouest Lémanique - GHOL (site de Hôpital de Nyon)
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#121: Stiftung Spital Muri, Muri AG
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#122: Kantonsspital Obwalden, Sarnen
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#123: Center da sandà Engiadina Bassa, Ospidal, Scuol
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#124: Spital Laufen (Kantonsspital Baselland)
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#125: HFR - Hôpital fribourgeois (site de Meyriez-Murten)
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#126: Cardiocentro Ticino (CCT), Lugano
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#127: Spital Langnau (Regionalspital Emmental AG), Langnau im Emmental
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#128: GZO Spital Wetzikon
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#129: Hôpital Intercantonal de la Broye - HIB (site de Payerne)
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year
#130: Spital Thusis
starstarstarstarstar  0.1
1 pat./year

Profile of the key figure spine surgery (vertebral column, slipped disc, lumbar herniation), patient number

About the indicator «Specific patient numbers»

Number of patients with a specific diagnosis or intervention (per calendar year).

Strengths:

High patient numbers with a specific diagnosis or intervention is a indicator for good knowledge and expertise. A hospital with high specific patient numbers has a lot of experience with different techniques of diagnosis and treatment (e.g. surgeries). Additionally, high specific patient numbers suggest that employees and technical equipment are up to date.

Limits:

Unfortunately, specific patient numbers are not available for all interventions. It is not sure that results are transferable to similar interventions. Also, the relationship between patient numbers and experience/competency is not linear. Especially with very high specific patient numbers the expertise and knowledge does not increase in equal measure.

There are patient-ratings about this topic

Ratings from patients about this topic:

 verified rating about the Spital Muri, Muri AG
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I came with severe back pain. I asked about an examination in the tube. We only do this in bad cases. Cortisone and home. On the same day, a severe disc hernia with a pinched nerve was diagnosed and I underwent emergency surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic. 
transl. from german, date of rating: 20.12.2023

 verified rating about the Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
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At any time. Very good infrastructure, best performance in the medical and nursing field. Very positive experience. 

About the surgery:
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Disc herniation L3/L4. Absolutely no problems and now about a week after the operation already very good recovery. Zero complications. Particularly noteworthy is the super good and constant information in all matters & the very high level of commitment from the doctor and nurse. Thank you very much. (surgeon: Dr. Jilali Rhiati)

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2023, date of rating: 29.06.2023

 verified rating about the Clinica Santa Chiara, Locarno
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Op result good to very good. Staff unfriendly, very poor supervision, no communication, no patient support. I went home after 3 days after a severe back (ALIF) operation, as a consequence of the poor treatment I had to go to the regional hospital with the ambulance with intestinal obstruction. 

About the surgery:
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Had ALIF back surgery 4 months ago. 8 hours of surgery and night in the monitoring room, I felt left alone and didn't get any information on my questions, I didn't understand where I was and what happened to me. I was never asked how I was doing. (surgeon: Dr. Pietro Scarone)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2023, date of rating: 18.06.2023

 verified rating about the Spital Einsiedeln
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After the operation at the IMC there was a staff member who was very bold with patients and relatives, who had absolutely no patience and no sensitivity for the patient. If you asked him a question you would be answered in a cheeky way and treated as a fool. 

About the surgery:
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back O.P. Surgeon and anesthesia were very good (surgeon: Dr. Niklas Aebli)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2023, date of rating: 19.05.2023

 verified rating about the Klinik St. Anna, Luzern
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I would walk again because of my surgeon, Dr. Gautschi. Nursing wasn't very good for the first 3 days. After that I had better nurses 

About the surgery:
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Spinal fusion back, with intervertebral disc prosthesis (surgeon: Dr. Oliver Gautschi)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2022, date of rating: 23.12.2022

 verified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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The total spinal stenosis L4/5 was successfully operated by Dr. D.Jeszensky. A thank you to Mrs. Dr. Madleine Niederer for anesthesia without side effects. Discharge on the 3rd day after the operation without much pain. 

About the surgery:
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Spinal canal stenosis L4/5 (surgeon: Dr. Deszö Jeszenszky)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2022, date of rating: 03.11.2022

 verified rating about the Klinik Gais
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Unfortunately, I had very bad experiences on the psychological ward. I encountered a lot of incompetence. Was ordered to a recumbent bike despite a stiff back. It started with numbness from hind legs, increasing. After a week my whole body was numb. Til today…… 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2022, date of rating: 17.09.2022

 verified rating about the Flury Stiftung Regionalspital Prättigau, Schiers
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  (surgeon: Dr. Niklaus Aebli)
inpatient treatment in May.2022, date of rating: 12.05.2022

 verified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Aarau
starstarstarstarstar
The staff is attentive, helpful, competent nursing staff, you feel in good hands 

About the surgery:
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Back surgery (surgeon: Dr. Ali Reza Fathi)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2021, date of rating: 20.12.2021

 verified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn, St. Gallen
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My wife has been operated by Dr. Bärlocher several times, fom electrodes to morphine pump, everything was pointless and had to be removed. The madness was on October 22, 2021, massive back surgery, totally bad condition, rehab Walzenhausen, back to the clinic and on Nov 17 put in front of the door 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 18.11.2021

 verified rating about the Klinik im Park, Zürich
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Rooms far too small, the elevators are frighteningly small, too. The nursing staff is OK. Certainly not a contemporary hospital of the newer generation * 

About the surgery:
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2x spine
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2020, date of rating: 29.09.2021

 verified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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Department / team spinal surgery: unbeatable in every respect. Treatment, care, administration, cleanliness, hotel... the highest level of competence and humanity everywhere. I am a retired doctor and overwhelmed. 

About the surgery:
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Spinal canal stenosis eliminated. No pain on the 5th day after surgery, relatively fit, it is a miracle to me to walk straight again. (surgeon: Dr. Mazda Farshad)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2021, date of rating: 12.07.2021

 verified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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Great clinic, everything very professional and very friendly nursing staff 

About the surgery:
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Cervical spine, cervical spinal stenosis, the operation went without any problems and I also recovered very quickly, 5 days after the operation I was able to go home at my own request (surgeon: Dr. Frank Kleinstück)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2021, date of rating: 08.02.2021

 verified rating about the Spital Region Oberaargau AG, Langenthal
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I was taken seriously by all functions and very good cared for 

About the surgery:
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disc hernia cured went without problems, quick recovery after the intervention (surgeon: Dr. Oliver Schmidt)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2020, date of rating: 24.09.2020

 verified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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I've already been several times in the Schulthess clinic in Zurich. Spinal problems have led me via various other clinics to Schulthess. What I liked most is the very human contact with the doctors. 

About the surgery:
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Stiffening of the spine from L3 to S2 with 10 screws, and bone collection from the iliac bone. Went without problems. Wonderful care by Doctors and nursing staff. (surgeon: Dr. Dezsö Jeszenszky)

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2020, date of rating: 14.04.2020

 verified rating about the Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
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The operation on the spinal cord was a success! The two Drs., Prof. R. Bernays and Dr. Ch. Woernle, took ample time before the operation to explain to me the options I had and afterwards about the healing process. I did feel to be in very competent hands and experienced professionals. 

About the surgery:
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Because of immense pain in the right leg, part of the spine had to be fixed in order to give the nerves more space. The operation of roughly 2 hours went well and the recovery could start after a few days - physio treatment. No complications afterwards at all! My anxieties turned to joy! (surgeon: Dr. Woernle Christoph)
inpatient treatment in Feb.2020, date of rating: 21.03.2020

 verified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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Disinterested, arrogant, cynical. Despite recurrent hernia (already operated) inflammantion and strong pain...x-ray and a chiro student. Several mails to the directorate, recall by quality Manager (stressed out) and an assistant physician from the ER  

About the surgery:
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Spinal disc surgery, since then I have muscle cramps in the leg and osteoarthritis in the facet joints. Currently a recurrent disc hernia, staff showed no interest in the patient's concerns. Discharged without an interview. No idea what follow-up treatment, what medication, whether I'm able to work? (surgeon: Dr. Mazda Farshad)
transl. from german, date of rating: 20.02.2020

 verified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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I had a rebleeding that no one acknowledged. After the surgery, the other arm was limp and still half a year later I did not have the same force as before the Operation. 

About the surgery:
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2 place holders/cages inserted in the cervical spine. After the Operation, still had "high-grade foraminal stenosis" at this altitude, although the surgery was exactly done for that purpose. The fingers are still numb. (surgeon: Dr. Florian Wanivenhaus Michael Betz)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2018, date of rating: 08.02.2020

 verified rating about the Privatklinik Bethanien, Zürich
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on 15. July had surgery on my back. Room 209. Would always go back. I've already seen many hospitals from the inside in my life. The Spital Bethanien is the best of all. Best doctors, nursing staff, service staff, restaurant. Simply great. Courteous. 

About the surgery:
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Spinal canal narrowing 4/5 vertebrae Prof. Dr. Cesnulis and Dr. med. De Agostino. Super physiotherapy, was discharged after 8 days (surgeon: Dr. Prof. Evaldes Cesnulis)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2019, date of rating: 30.07.2019

 verified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn, St. Gallen
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Very friendly nursing staff, professional Doctors, very good food 

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Back surgery, trouble-free, quick recovery (surgeon: Dr. Stephan Jakob)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2019, date of rating: 06.07.2019

 verified rating about the Spital Interlaken, Unterseen
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Very nice staff, good care 

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Back surgery, Cage, (revision, 1st intervention was in another hospital) have regained my quality of life (surgeon: Dr. Ralph Läubli)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2016, date of rating: 22.01.2019

 verified rating about the Spital Zollikerberg
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The food for patients with basic insurance is a disgrace. The side dishes cold, the meat tough and inedible. An upgrade to private food is not possible. For me a No Go! 

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disc hernia
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2018, date of rating: 08.09.2018

 verified rating about the Spital Langenthal
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Recommendation of the chief doctor for spine medicine: surgery. Second opinion showed: no surgery needed. Fortunately, I followed the second opinion, all is great today. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2017, date of rating: 20.07.2018

 verified rating about the Salem-Spital, Bern
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The professional and expert competence of the doctors was excellent and the operation was successful. The entire staff was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The care was exemplary. I was treated in a very competent, reliable and caring fashion. 

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surgery of herniated disc, the surgery went without any problems, recovery needs patience on my part and is supported by physiotherapy. (surgeon: Dr. Ralph Binggeli)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2018, date of rating: 30.04.2018

 verified rating about the Spital Olten
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I am absolutely satisfied with everything related to my disc hernia surgery 

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Discus hernia. Fast appointment, good advice, recovery as expected. (surgeon: Dr. Stephan Marx)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2016, date of rating: 12.03.2018

 verified rating about the Klinik Permanence, Bern
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Excellent care, very trustworthy surgeon with very good pre- and aftercare. Very good detailed information. Excellent cuisine. Small hospital with family character! 

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Back spinal stenosis of the lumbar vertebrae on both sides 3 channels. (surgeon: Dr. Robert Andres)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2017, date of rating: 05.12.2017

 verified rating about the AndreasKlinik - Hirslanden, Cham
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Already my 2nd hip joint surgery with very good results. Before the second operation I also has great back pain. After 3 months everything was PERFECT. Excellent care. Stayed 5 days. 

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Easy, rapid recovery. Stay 5 days. Age 74 (surgeon: Dr. Thomas Henkel)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2017, date of rating: 02.10.2017

 verified rating about the Klinik Linde, Biel
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Very attentive, professional treatment, good physiotherapy 

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disc hernia, successful (surgeon: Dr. Stefan Seiler)
transl. from french, inpatient treatment in Apr.2016, date of rating: 31.05.2017

 verified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Birshof, Münchenstein
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Very good specialists of the entire musculoskeletal system, good friendly care and excellent physiotherapy support. 

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Surgery of the lower lumbar spine (surgeon: Dr. Thomas Paul Egloff)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2015, date of rating: 24.04.2017

 verified rating about the Privatklinik Bethanien, Zürich
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Back surgery, with subsequent hospital-acquired infection and meningitis (surgeon: Dr. Karl Zweifel)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2014, date of rating: 24.02.2016

 unverified rating about the AndreasKlinik - Hirslanden, Cham
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There is no privacy at all in the hospital and there is no sign of data protection. Preparation for anesthesia is carried out in a room with 4-5 patients. After that, everyone knows everyone else's name and what the operation is. What a shame for the good doctors. 

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Disc surgery (surgeon: Dr. Martin Seule)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2024, date of rating: 07.04.2024

 unverified rating about the Berit Klinik, Speicher
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Very bad experience. Spinal disc surgery, sent home after 4 days, lack of space. Movement is hardly possible, let alone showering independently etc. I caught a throat infection during my stay, eating/drinking was impossible. Wasn't addressed or examined and I was given normal food. 

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2 intervertebral discs replaced and stiffened
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2024, date of rating: 07.03.2024

 unverified rating about the Gesundheitszentrum Fricktal, Rheinfelden
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Fracture of the cervical spine, care in the movement center 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2023, date of rating: 23.11.2023

 unverified rating about the Stadtspital Waid, Zürich
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I was examined as an emergency patient after an accident. Discharged after about 3.30 hours. Called up again the next day. 5 vertebral fractures missed. I stayed in the hospital for 2 days to be monitored. Apart from vital signs, BE, pain medication and a short EKG, nothing happened. Nursing is too comput 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2023, date of rating: 05.11.2023

 unverified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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Instead of an infiltration concerning the spine, a manual treatment was carried out. The doctor in charge pushed around on my back so much that the 4th thoracic vertebra ruptured. This was confirmed by the chief physician consulted. There was a short apology saying something like this could happen 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2023, date of rating: 11.06.2023

 unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn, St. Gallen
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I was admitted as an emergency and received in a very professional and friendly manner, and initial clarifications were carried out quickly and efficiently. A necessary operation was discussed in detail and carried out. Everyone on the ward was very friendly and answered my questions. 

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hernia and back injury. In my opinion, went smoothly. Currently still in the healing phase. (surgeon: Dr. Martin Thurnherr)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2023, date of rating: 02.05.2023

 unverified rating about the Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
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Removal of a cavernoma from the spinal cord between C0 and C1, surgery went without problems, as announced slight sensory discomfort on the arm. dr Reisch took a lot of time during discussions and communicated very openly and transparently. He also stopped by several times after the operation (surgeon: Dr. Robert Reisch)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2021, date of rating: 25.02.2023

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Baselland (Gruppe), Liestal
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Great doctors, everything was explained well. Nursing staff 90% competent, great food 

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Back (surgeon: Dr. harald gebhart)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2022, date of rating: 23.11.2022

 unverified rating about the Bürgerspital Solothurn
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Friendly interaction, one took the time to answer all questions (90-year-old risk patient) 

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Stiffened vertebra in the lower back after several injections (surgeon: Dr. T. Zsoldos)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 15.04.2022

 unverified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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Super friendly staff, already at the entrance, but also on the ward and during visits. Sometimes there are a lot of people in the room on the ward round, but it's a university hospital that trains a lot of young people who are always there. 

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Back surgery due to severe pain. came out very well, am not quite 100% yet but it looks good. there is also a good follow-up where you can ask questions.
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 15.01.2022

 unverified rating about the Privatklinik Bethanien, Zürich
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Since November 1st, 2021, the nursing staff has to take over the work of the hotel business. every city clinic has a better offer 

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Various back surgeries (surgeon: Dr. Karl Zweifel)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2021, date of rating: 15.11.2021

 unverified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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I had to stiffen two vertebrae in the lumbar spine. Also had foramen stenosis. The spinal stiffening worked, but the foramen stenosis was not treated at all. Repeatedly addressing it did not result in an answer. Never again Balgrist for spinal surgery!  (surgeon: Dr. GIanmarco Colombo)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2018, date of rating: 12.10.2021

 unverified rating about the Spital Bülach
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The hospital used to be better, since it became an AG, a lot has changed. I have had more bad than good experiences there, unfortunately. Last time I had an emergency 9 months ago with a slipped disc. When I asked for help, I was told off by a nurse. I avoid this place 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2020, date of rating: 06.10.2021

 unverified rating about the Sonnenhofspital, Bern
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Great stay, friendly, great success, no more complaints, prosthesis fits, anytime again! 

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Cervical disc prosthesis
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2018, date of rating: 21.06.2021

 unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn, St. Gallen
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Great doctors, great staff. Mrs Hagman H Fellman H Lendenman and all the staff. good kitchen 

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I have 2 stiffened vertebrae, I am still at home recovering, everything is ok (surgeon: Dr. Christian Bärlocher)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2021, date of rating: 04.06.2021

 unverified rating about the Spital Linth, Uznach
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Patient autonomy is not respected. Paternalistic decisions are made behind patient’s back. 
inpatient treatment in Mar.2021, date of rating: 29.03.2021

 unverified rating about the Spital Thun-Simmental-Saanenland AG (Gruppe)
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To many patients, and the nurses were overwhelmed 

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Herniated disc (surgeon: Dr. Hansjoerg Sebald)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2019, date of rating: 14.04.2020

 unverified rating about the Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
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Good personal care 

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Spinal fusion (moving vertebrae) problem-free course! Today... 3years later, still pain-free! despite occasional heavy work in the garden! (surgeon: Dr. Hans Jörg Leu)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2016, date of rating: 16.10.2019

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Baden
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I recently had surgery on the spine, and I am very happy from the briefing through to the execution of the surgery 

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Cervical spine surgery, disc hernia
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2019, date of rating: 07.09.2019

 unverified rating about the Clinica Hildebrand Centro di riabilitazione Brissago
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Father was in this clinic after having back surgery. Private patient = CHF 1'000/day. The room was a disaster. Old Furniture. Stains on the walls. Food uninspiring. On public holiday the Patient got forgotten. No Breakfast. Staff speaks virtually no German. Definitely not to recommend.  

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2019, date of rating: 17.06.2019

 unverified rating about the AndreasKlinik - Hirslanden, Cham
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Back problem was neither solved nor properly looked at. I had to be looked after by another surgeon after the operation. Too many surgeries are performed but after that you have to take care of yourself and you will not be taken seriously. Too long waiting times to get an appointment.
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2018, date of rating: 10.12.2018

 unverified rating about the Spital Zollikerberg
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  (surgeon: Dr. Beat Wälchli)
inpatient treatment in Sep.2018, date of rating: 10.11.2018

 unverified rating about the Spital Sursee
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Accident with vertebral fracture. Ambulance was awesome. The staff very nice. There are no specialists for vertebrae on site. The organization after discharge was poor, bad communication regarding successive treatment. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2018, date of rating: 16.06.2018

 unverified rating about the Klinik im Park, Zürich
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Operation was flawless, but no interprofessional management, inaccurate information; the patient is left alone with important decisions and relatives cannot contact doctor 

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vertebral stiffening (surgeon: Dr. Kan Min)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2018, date of rating: 03.05.2018

 unverified rating about the Universitätsspital Basel
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outstanding quality: medical, nursing and organisational 

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stffening of spinal column and removal of a vertebral canal stenosis (surgeon: Dr. Stefan Schären)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2017, date of rating: 06.02.2018

 unverified rating about the Klinik im Park, Zürich
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Unqualified nursing staff 

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back surgery (surgeon: Dr. Min)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2017, date of rating: 29.01.2018

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital St. Gallen (Gruppe)
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Discus hernia, went very well, was very well treated as a patient 

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Disc replaced, rapid healing, beautiful scar. (surgeon: Dr. Raoul Heilbronner)
transl. from german, date of rating: 27.10.2017

 unverified rating about the Universitätsspital Basel
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I arrived at 9am and before noon at least I got a shot for the hernia of my lumbar spine. Surgery goes first, that's clear. Still, as I could not sit or stand for long, I had to walk up and down the aisle. 

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2016, date of rating: 13.12.2016

 unverified rating about the Lindenhofspital, Bern
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The nurses on level 6b were unique. Also the food was excellent. 

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I have undergone back surgery. I can only recommend this hospital. Also regarding my questions, «my surgeon» was always available. (surgeon: Dr. Riccardo Ciarpaglini)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2016, date of rating: 06.09.2016

 unverified rating about the Lindenhofspital, Bern
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very good nursing care and food, also excellent advice, I would recommend the hospital to everyone 

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I was operated on the back, good result (surgeon: Dr. Mark Kleinschmidt)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2016, date of rating: 19.06.2016

 unverified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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Very professional clinic with a lot of experience. Very friendly contact and good information about the disease and the surgery procedure. 

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Back surgery, so far successful
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2016, date of rating: 09.04.2016

 unverified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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After having had two unsatisfactory back operations in another hospital, I had the luck to be treated in this clinic. Impeccable stay in the clinic, I can say thank you to a competent nursing team. 

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Prof. Min helped me regain my footing with a extremly difficult surgery. (surgeon: Dr. Kan Min)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2015, date of rating: 07.01.2016


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