The institute

Within the Istituto di Neuroscienze Cliniche della Svizzera Italiana, there are the following specialties: neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, sleep medicine, neuroradiology, pain therapy, neuropsychology, traditional Chinese medicine and experimental neuroscience.

The institute collaborates closely with Università della Svizzera italiana and other universities and has significant clinical and translational research activities.

Outpatient clinics

Outpatient evaluations at all EOC sites.

The Institute is headquartered at the Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, where all the services listed above are located with the inpatient departments of neurology, neurosurgery and ophthalmology. The Institute of Clinical Neuroscience also offers the possibility for patients to travel to the other sites for outpatient evaluations:

  • the Ospedale Regionale di Mendrisio, Beata Vergine, welcomes consultations in neurosurgery, neurology, ophthalmology and pain therapy;
  • the Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona, San Giovanni, offers consultations for neurology and sleep medicine;
  • the Ospedale Regionale di Locarno, La Carità, accommodates the disciplines of neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology and pain therapy;
  • in addition, several neuroradiology examinations are possible on all sites.

These specialties are present on the four EOC sites under a single responsibility of medical and nursing leadership and management. Clinically, the Institute ensures a quality, state-of-the-art, university-level level of specialty care.

Management

  • Prof. Dr. med.

    Kaelin Alain

    Direttore medico

  • Pezzoli Giovanna

    Responsabile servizio infermieristico

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