Dipl. med. Markus Faia 

Dipl. med. Markus Faia is a general practitioner specializing in family medicine and works at the Karlihof Medical Center in Malans. He assists patients with acute complaints, chronic illnesses and questions relating to preventive healthcare. A particular focus of his work is on holistic care that takes into account both physical and psychosocial aspects.

Family medicine is the central point of contact for medical concerns in adulthood. It includes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, preventive check-ups and long-term patient care. GPs also coordinate further investigations and provide support with complex health issues.

Markus Faia's services include health checks and preventive examinations, the treatment of flu and colds as well as the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections and cystitis. He also offers services in minor surgery and emergency medicine as well as support for people in psychosocial, psychosomatic and psychiatric stress situations.

After studying medicine in Fribourg and Zurich, Markus Faia completed further training in various medical specialties, including surgery, urology, internal medicine, rehabilitation and psychiatry. He gained professional experience both in the hospital sector and in GP care. He has been working at the Karlihof Medical Center since 2016, where he looks after patients in primary care.

Diplomas and qualifications

• Federal medical diploma, Switzerland (2007)
• Federal title for further training as a general practitioner (2017)

Dipl. med. Markus Faia speaks German, Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish and English. Appointments for existing patients can be conveniently arranged online via OneDoc.