University Hospital Basel
Switzerland
$$$$Basel stands as Switzerland's oldest university city, nestled in the heart of Europe along the Rhine River. Positioned at the junction of Switzerland, Germany, and France, it resides in an enchanting locale. Basel proudly serves as the hub of the Swiss pharmaceutical industry, housing the headquarters of Novartis and Hoffmann-La Roche.
At the core of Swiss medical innovation lies the University Hospital of Basel (German: Universitätsspital Basel, USB), one of the nation's five university hospitals. Established in 1842, it has been situated in the historic Markgräflerhof, a former palace.
Comprising 52 clinics, 15 interdisciplinary treatment centres, and a dedicated staff of over 7,000 professionals treating 38,000 inpatients annually, the University Hospital Basel offers a wide range of state-of-the-art medical services. With an approximate 670 beds, it stands as the largest healthcare facility in north-western Switzerland, catering to all fields of medicine except paediatrics.
Consistently meeting the highest standards of medical treatment quality, University Hospital Basel delivers value-based medicine. Grounded in the latest scientific progress, the hospital tailors its approach to the unique needs of each patient. Through a distinctive blend of exceptional medical expertise and personalised care, it ensures world-class treatment, promising a comfortable and comprehensive healthcare experience.
The medical centres of the University Hospital Basel closely follow the patient path from diagnosis through treatment to aftercare. Experts from different disciplines and professions coordinate closely, guaranteeing a holistic interdisciplinary approach to each patient’s care. Operating within the hospital are 52 specialised clinics and 15 high-calibre medical centres, including the Geriatric Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Lung Center, Tumour Centre, Spine Center, Stem Cell Transplant Center, and University Facial Deformity Center.
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Why choose University Hospital Basel for your treatment?
- The University Hospital of Basel leads the way in adopting a value-based healthcare approach, where treatment success is measured by patients' self-assessment of their quality of life. This method centres on analysing subjectively perceived treatment success, allowing the hospital to continuously enhance treatment quality.
- In the prestigious Newsweek rankings, the University Hospital of Basel achieved the 15th global position and holds the third spot among Switzerland's top hospitals.
- Dedicated to advancing treatment quality, the University Hospital Basel pioneers innovative procedures and sets new standards in healthcare. The ISO 9001 certification signifies the clinic's unwavering commitment to maintaining consistently high-quality services through a meticulously implemented system.
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