Balgrist University Hospital offers orthopedic expertise for emergency initial assessment, initial diagnosis and initial treatment.
We kindly ask referring doctors to register an emergency with the clinic by calling +41 44 386 51 51. Patients should please report to emergency reception when they arrive, next to the main entrance.
From 6 p.m. onwards, we ask emergency patients to call +41 44 386 51 51 .
If the number of patients is high, there may be waiting times. Patients are assessed according to urgency. Appointments cannot be allocated.
Children under 6 years of age are referred to the University Children's Hospital Zurich. Children 6 years and older with isolated problems of the musculoskeletal system are treated at our emergency.
If possible, please bring the following documents with you:
Can waiting times be expected?
Waiting times may occur in an emergency ward. We try to keep these as short as possible and keep you and your relatives informed of the approximate waiting time.
Does my insurance class matter in an emergency?
When it comes to emergency treatment, insurance class does not matter. Every emergency patient is treated equally within his or her triage category.
Are relatives allowed to come along?
In principle, an accompanying person may stay with the patient.
Are there catering facilities?
The cafeteria is located in the immediate vicinity. However, emergency patients should only eat or drink after consulting the responsible nurse or doctor.
Balgrist University Hospital
Forchstrasse 340
8008 Zurich
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