Polipraxis Herisau 

Polipraxis Herisau is an interdisciplinary group practice in Herisau. It is located in a historic 19th-century villa that combines older architectural features with modern practice facilities. Parking is available directly in front of the practice.

The medical services offered include family medicine, sports medicine, orthopedics and traumatology, dermatology and venereology, hand surgery, ultrasound diagnostics, preventive medicine, physical therapy, medical massage, and a midwife consultation service.

In the field of general practice, Polipraxis Herisau provides primary care. General internal medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions and often serves as the first point of contact for health concerns. Services include, among other things, primary care, treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, minor surgery, and wound care, as well as diagnostic tests such as X-rays, ECGs, pulmonary function tests, and vision tests. Blood and urine tests, as well as psychological counseling, are also available.

Orthopedics and Traumatology deals with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The practice provides, among other services, sports medicine and preventive evaluations, orthopedic rheumatology, osteoporosis evaluations, manual therapy, and injection and pain management therapies. Ultrasound, X-ray, and laboratory diagnostics round out the services offered.

Dermatology and Venereology encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. Services offered include skin cancer screening, mole and melanoma checks, and the treatment of acute and chronic skin conditions, allergies, pigmentation disorders, and skin infections. Additional services include photodynamic therapy, CO₂ laser therapy, reconstructive tumor surgery, and treatments for excessive sweating.

The midwifery clinic provides support for women during pregnancy and after childbirth. Services include prenatal checkups, childbirth preparation counseling, postpartum care, and breastfeeding counseling. The clinic is also open to women who are not otherwise under the care of the Herisau Polyclinic.

Hand surgery deals with injuries and conditions of the hand and wrist. The range of services includes trauma-related hand surgery, microsurgery, wrist arthroscopy, and prosthetics for osteoarthritis, as well as surgical treatments for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sulcus ulnaris syndrome, annular stenosis, ganglion cysts, and Dupuytren’s contracture.

Ultrasound diagnostics allows for the examination of organs, blood vessels, joints, and soft tissues without the use of X-rays. At the Herisau Polyclinic, examinations of the abdomen, lungs, muscles, tendons, joints, and blood vessels, among other areas, are performed. Depending on the findings, ultrasound-guided punctures and injections may also be performed.

In the field of preventive medicine, the practice offers preventive examinations, health screenings, lifestyle counseling, and vaccinations. In addition, the practice conducts Level 1 fitness-to-drive assessments.

Physical therapy supports treatment and rehabilitation for conditions and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Services include, among others, traditional physical therapy, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, dry needling, Schroth scoliosis therapy, conservative and postoperative rehabilitation, craniosacral therapy, electrotherapy, and taping. Training consultation and physiotherapy support for sports clubs are also part of the services offered.

Appointments at the Herisau Polyclinic can be conveniently booked online via OneDoc.