Dialyse-Praxis Dr. med. A. Staub AG, Lucerne Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Kidney Diseases

Holiday Dialysis in Lucerne

Welcome to Lucerne.

Lucerne is surrounded by an impressive mountain panorama, right by the Lake Lucerne. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland, Lucerne offers a magnificent historical city centre and many impressive sights. We look forward to welcoming holiday guests from Switzerland and from all over the world. Our dialysis center is very easy to reach  both by public transport or by car. We speak several languages and are happy to care for the well-being of holiday patients.

Discover the City of Lucerne and the Lake Lucerne Region on the official website of Lucerne Tourism.

Our service:

• Comprehensive care in a personal atmosphere 
• Presence of a physician specialized in Nephrology
• iPads for all holiday guests with TV, Radio and Internet
• Wifi access
• Free coffee, tea and snacks
• Wheelchair accessible
• Free parking, bus stop 3 minutes walking distance

Languages:

• German, English, French, Italian

Treatments:

• 24 dialysis stations für Haemodialysis
• Type of dialysis machines: Fresenius 6008 and 5008 (S)
• Also for Hepatitis B/C patients and for HIV-positive patients

Opening hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 06.30 am to 17.30 pm 

For groups of 4 persons or more also possible outside opening hours (at extra charge, registration at least 2 months before arrival).

Price:

For patients without statutory insurance in Switzerland or EU:

CHF 530 per treatment, additional one-time handling fee CHF 100
(excl. Erythropoetin, special medication, additional laboratory tests)

For groups outside opening hours: Surcharge 15%. In case of cancellation less than 48 hours before treatment of more than half of the group we charge the staff expenses.

Billing:

Persons from the EU area incl. Switzerland: We settle accounts directly with your insurance provider if you bring along your European Health Insurance Card (alternatively form E 112 from your health insurance provider), as long as you do have a statutory insurance. For privately insured persons from the EU area: payment before treatment.

Persons from outside the European Union (EU): Payment by credit card upon arrival before treatment. (We recommend that you check with your health insurance provider at home before you leave so that you can claim back the costs after your return).

Documents needed:

• Current medication and dosage
• Latest dialysis protocol, incl. machine settings and dry weight
• Hepatitis B, C, or HIV serology
• MRSA swab (not older than two months)
• List of diagnoses, and last laboratory results
• Covid-PCR-test, not older than 72 hours (status March 2021), for more accurate information please contact the dialysis centre promptly. Covid vaccination desirable.

Registration:

Please contact us  as soon as possible so that we can guarantee your place. You will receive the patient admission form by Email.