The Zurich Health care system comprises of hospitals funded by the state and private hospitals. The country of Switzerland is a part of the European Union. The country has an agreement with the EU to provide medical services to the citizens of the Member States. Following the agreement, Zurich offers emergency health care by producing an E111 form whenever there is a requirement for treatment or service.
During treatment, full payment has to be made in advance, but later on the patients can claim for refund. A fixed amount is charged, which applies for each 30 day period of treatment. This charge is non refundable. Under normal circumstances, a patient can claim back 90% of the cost of treatment that exceeds the extra charge. Regardless of their nationality, the dependent family members are also covered under this scheme.
Since the travelers from non-EU countries do not fall under the agreement, they should hold adequate medical coverage for the medical expenses.
There is highly advanced and modern health care system in Zurich. Patients can get medical assistance for all kinds of serious diseases. There are several hospitals in Zurich that provide treatment in various fields like psychology, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, and many more. Some of the General physicians of Zurich are:
- Dr. Deseoe Katja
Dufourstrasse 143, 8008 Zurich
- Dr. Aepli Konrad
Minervastrasse 10, 8032 Zurich
- Dr. Djahanschahi Monika
Zeunerstrasse 19, 8037 Zurich
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- Dr. Angehrn Valentino
Ohm route 14, 8050 Zurich
- Dr. Bruehwiler Johannes
Klosbachstrasse 123, 8032 Zurich
- Dr. Buerke Hans Ulrich
Altstetterstrasse 150, 8048 Zurich
- Dr. Dubs Beat
Private hospital Bethanien
Toblerstrasse 51, 8044 Zurich
- Dr. Djahanschahi Kassra
Zeunerstrasse 19, 8037 Zurich
Most of the doctors in Zurich are not available for consultation on Thursday afternoons. The doctors do not have any fixed fees; it varies according to the type of treatment.
Here are few medical emergency numbers that can be used during crisis:
- For Emergency Medical Service call: 044 269 69 69.
- For Ambulance call: 144
- For inquiring about which pharmacies are open at night, on Sundays and public holidays call: 1818
The city has both private and public hospitals. Some of the public hospitals of Zurich are The University Hospital, The Children's Hospital, The Orthopedic University Clinic Balgrist and The Triemli Spital (German only) and the Waid Spital. The Zurich Health care facilities are continuously developing with the implementation of new methods of treatment and establishment of modern hi-tech hospitals.
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