Location:
Hȏpital de La Tour resides in the Geneva suburb of Meyrin, a high-tech innovation hub home to a slew of elite entities such as CERN.
Although situated in the French-speaking side of Switzerland, most multilingual staff can converse fluently in German and English.
The Geneva International Airport is within easy reach, just 15 minutes’ drive from the hospital.
Profile:
Despite its large size, Hȏpital de La Tour takes a personalized approach to every patient, treating each like a family member rather than a customer.
Drawing on in-depth medical expertise and cutting-edge infrastructure, the hospital strives to provide each patient with the best possible quality of life, both in the short and long term. Doctors, nurses, and administrative staff adopt a compassionate and professional approach. The team provides bespoke support throughout the entire process, from diagnosis to treatment and monitoring.
The hospital runs a 24/7 emergency department, which has obtained recognition from the prestigious Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine (SSMUS). The facility also has an intensive care and progressive care unit, both of which boast CRUIMC accreditation. Level II A intermediate care comes courtesy of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, ensuring every newborn gets a fighting chance at life.
Hȏpital de La Tour is the only medical centre in the French-speaking section of Switzerland to offer all these elite services and more, making it a landmark institution in the region.
A spacious inpatient facility ensures every client can expect comfort and dignity throughout their stay. Administrative staff supports inpatients by arranging taxis, hairdressing, laundry, chaplaincy, and beauty care. By forgoing these everyday chores, patients can relax and focus on their recovery during these testing times.
Fields of specialization:
The multi-disciplinary team of over 200 highly trained physicians works in unison with nursing and administrative staff to treat a wide range of ailments. The hospital inaugurated a brand new building in 2018, further expanding its services and expertise.
Nonetheless, there are some fields for which Hȏpital de La Tour is especially renowned. The centre has developed a stellar reputation for excellence in the following fields:
Facts and Figures:
Hȏpital de La Tour currently employs 238 fully qualified doctors, from cardiologists to gastroenterologists and nuclear medicine physicians. The inpatient program houses 145 private and shared rooms, with each patient receiving round-the-clock support and care.
Hospital is home to the biggest private training hospital in the area, where 12 in-depth programmes qualify around 40 physicians per year.