University Hospital of Geneva (HUG)

The University Hospital of Geneva (Hopitaux Universitaires de Geneve, HUG) is one of the largest and most comprehensive university hospital networks in Europe, located in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1856, HUG operates across multiple campuses with 1,900 beds and over 12,000 employees, treating more than 60,000 inpatients and 1,000,000 outpatients annually. As the teaching hospital for the University of Geneva's Faculty of Medicine, HUG combines clinical excellence with groundbreaking medical research. HUG holds dual accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI) and the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), confirming adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and organizational excellence. The hospital is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Europe. The Cardiac Sciences department provides comprehensive cardiovascular care including coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery with minimally invasive techniques, transcatheter structural heart interventions, complex interventional cardiology, electrophysiology with catheter ablation, cardiac resynchronization therapy, mechanical circulatory support, and cardiac imaging with advanced echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT. The department participates in international cardiovascular research collaborations. Oncology at HUG's Cancer Center offers comprehensive cancer diagnostics and treatment including medical oncology with precision medicine approaches, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation oncology with linear accelerators featuring IMRT, IGRT, and stereotactic capabilities, surgical oncology across all tumor types, bone marrow transplantation, and extensive clinical trial participation. The center is affiliated with the Swiss Cancer Research Foundation and European oncology networks. Neurosciences are a particular strength, with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery providing brain tumor surgery with advanced intraoperative imaging, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery including deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, movement disorder treatment, multiple sclerosis care, and comprehensive stroke management. The department is a European reference center for several rare neurological conditions. The Organ Transplant program performs kidney, liver, and lung transplants as part of Switzerland's national Swisstransplant network. Living donor programs are well established, and the center maintains excellent post-transplant outcomes. Orthopedics provides total joint replacement with navigation and robotic assistance, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, hand surgery, and trauma management. HUG's Level I trauma center serves the greater Geneva region and neighboring French departments. Gastroenterology offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease management, and gastrointestinal cancer screening. Fertility services provide IVF, ICSI, preimplantation genetic testing, and comprehensive reproductive medicine. Ophthalmology at HUG provides cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, corneal transplantation, and oculoplastic surgery. Robotic Surgery using the Da Vinci system is available for urological, gynecological, and general surgical procedures. Dermatology services encompass medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, phototherapy, and a melanoma center. HUG's international reputation draws patients from across the globe, particularly from French-speaking countries, the Middle East, and North Africa. The hospital's International Patients Office provides services in French, English, Arabic, Spanish, and Russian, including personalized treatment planning, visa assistance, luxury accommodation arrangements, and VIP transportation. Geneva's cosmopolitan setting, with its international airport offering direct flights worldwide, makes HUG easily accessible for medical tourists. While Swiss healthcare costs are premium, HUG offers world-class expertise, cutting-edge technology, and the renowned Swiss quality standards that justify the investment for patients seeking the best possible medical outcomes. HUG's main campus is located near Geneva city center, approximately 15 minutes from Geneva International Airport.