People at the centre

As a successful private clinic in Basel, we combine cutting-edge medicine with first-class service and a unique feel-good atmosphere. With our five focus areas of gynaecology, pregnancy & birth, musculoskeletal system, rehabilitation and palliative medicine, patients and parents-to-be of all insurance classes benefit from state-of-the-art treatment centres under one roof - in the middle of one of the most beautiful hospital parks in north-western Switzerland.

Every year, we treat around 6000 inpatients and accompany them on their path to recovery. We live interdisciplinary cooperation according to a holistic approach: in line with our credo "Focus on people", patient satisfaction is particularly important to us. The special family atmosphere, an ambience in which patients feel comfortable, as well as medicine, care and therapy at the highest level are what make us special - we are happy to be there for you and your health.

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Bethesda Spital / Corporate

09. November 2025

Radio Basilisk under the sign of rheumatism and osteoporosis

On Monday, 10 November, Radio Basilisk is dedicating an entire theme day to the widespread diseases rheumatism and osteoporosis. In several contributions, Prof. Dr Stephan Gadola, Head of Rheumatology at Bethesda Hospital, and Anita Oswald from the Rheumaliga beider Basel will provide fascinating insights into the causes, prevention and support options.

The programmes at a glance:
🕘 09.15 a.m. - What is rheumatism? (Prof Stephan Gadola)
🕚 11.45 am - The role of the Rheumaliga beider Basel (Anita Oswald)
🕛 12.45 pm - Osteoporosis prevention (Prof Stephan Gadola)
🕓 3.45 pm - Support for osteoporosis (Anita Oswald)

The theme day is all about raising awareness: the aim is to inform those affected and interested about symptoms, therapies and prevention options - and also to draw attention to the public event on osteoporosis on 20 November at 4.00 pm at Bethesda Hospital.

👉 Listen in now:
Radio Basilisk theme day with the Rheumaliga: When the bones break silently

Register for the osteoporosis lecture on 20 November 2025 at 6 pm

Bethesda Spital / Corporate

30. October 2025

Titular professorship for PD Dr Christopher Böhlke - an extraordinary milestone

PD Dr Christopher Böhlke, senior physician at Bethesda Hospital's Palliative Care Centre, has been appointed titular professor by the University of Basel's Faculty of Medicine.
This honour is a significant milestone - particularly in palliative care, where professorships are rare. It is all the more remarkable that this appointment was made at a peripheral hospital.

With Prof Dr Jan Gärtner and Prof Dr Christopher Böhlke, two professors of palliative care are working at the same hospital - a unique constellation in Switzerland. Both also work together in a growing team in the Palliative Care Research Group at the Department of Clinical Research and co-operate closely with the Swiss Go Trial Group in conducting clinical trials at the University Hospital Basel.

We warmly congratulate Prof Böhlke on this special recognition of his many years of commitment to medicine, research and teaching.

Bethesda Spital / Corporate

11. September 2025

Bethesda Spital erneut unter den weltbesten Spitälern in den Kategorien "Smart" & "Specialized"

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«A huge thank you to the nursing staff on the ward. The loving care rounded off the whole stay.»


Patricia Keck, Reinach

Your advantages at Bethesda Hospital

We provide interdisciplinary excellence in medicine, care and therapy, promote innovation and are at the cutting edge of research and technology. Personalised care in a family atmosphere, our excellent hotel facilities and the quiet location in the park support your recovery.

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