Top 6 Clinics for Myasthenia Gravis in Switzerland

TL;DR

- Switzerland has several university hospitals and neuromuscular reference centres with established expertise in myasthenia gravis (MG).

- This list highlights centres affiliated with the national MyoSuisse network and major academic hospitals. It is not a ranking.

- Each centre provides multidisciplinary care, specialist neurology input, and many engage in MG research.

- Use this list as educational guidance only. For personal care, always speak with your GP or specialist team.

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Comment ces cliniques ont-elles été sélectionnées ?

These centres are referenced across Swiss neuromuscular networks — primarily the national MyoSuisse network of reference centres — as well as Swiss university hospital neurology departments with documented experience in autoimmune neuromuscular disease, including myasthenia gravis. They are included based on clinical expertise, research involvement, and visibility in Swiss rare disease pathways.

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What should you consider when choosing a clinic?

Aspects clés à prendre en compte :

Neuromuscular specialist availability

Clinics with dedicated MG or neuromuscular expertise offer more targeted support and up-to-date treatment options.

Multidisciplinary support

Access to physiotherapy, respiratory medicine, speech therapy, and neuro-ophthalmology can be important for MG management.

Proximity and language region

Switzerland's German-, French-, and Italian-speaking regions each have dedicated centres, which can simplify ongoing care.

Research and clinical trials

Several centres participate in MG clinical research, which may be relevant for patients interested in access to emerging therapies.

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What are the top clinics for myasthenia gravis in Switzerland?

The centres below cover all major Swiss language regions. Several are official MyoSuisse reference centres for neuromuscular diseases in Switzerland.

Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG) — Neuromuscular Disease Unit

The Neuromuscular Consultation Unit at HUG is one of Switzerland's most prominent centres for autoimmune neuromuscular conditions. The team has actively published research on new immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies for MG, including studies on rituximab and novel agents. It is a recognised MyoSuisse reference centre and collaborates closely with the CHUV Lausanne neurology team.

📍 Unité des maladies neuromusculaires, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva 📞 +41 22 372 83 18

Inselspital Bern — Neuromuscular Reference Centre

The Neuromuscular Centre at Inselspital is a designated national reference centre for neuromuscular diseases, recognised by MyoSuisse and the National Coordination of Rare Diseases (KOSEK). The Department of Neurology at Bern University Hospital offers specialist consultations for autoimmune neuromuscular conditions including MG, supported by a broad academic environment and links to the paediatric neuromuscular unit at the Kinderklinik on site.

📍 Referenzzentrum für Neuromuskuläre Erkrankungen, Rosenbühlgasse 25, 3010 Bern 📞 +41 31 632 70 00 ✉ neurozentrum@insel.ch

CHUV Lausanne — Service de Neurologie

The neurology service at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is a MyoSuisse reference centre with documented expertise in MG. Clinicians here have co-authored peer-reviewed publications on MG diagnosis and management — including complex seronegative MG cases — and collaborate with HUG Geneva on research involving newer immunosuppressive therapies. A dedicated paediatric neuromuscular unit exists within the children's hospital on site.

📍 Service de neurologie, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne 📞 +41 21 314 11 90

UniversitätsSpital Zürich (USZ) — Department of Neurology

The neurology department at Zurich University Hospital explicitly lists myasthenia gravis, inflammatory and neuromuscular diseases, and neuroimmunology among its specialities. It is a MyoSuisse reference centre and one of the largest neurology departments in Switzerland, treating over 10,000 patients annually in close cooperation with other university clinics and research institutes. A referral from a GP or specialist is required.

📍Klinik für Neurologie, Frauenklinikstrasse 26, 8091 Zurich 📞 +41 44 255 55 11

Universitätsspital Basel — Neurology Clinic and Policlinic

The neurology department at Basel University Hospital is a MyoSuisse reference centre and home to the Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), which positions it at the forefront of Swiss neuroinflammatory and neuromuscular research. The department's breadth of neuroimmunological expertise makes it well-suited to managing complex autoimmune conditions such as MG.

📍Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel 📞 +41 61 265 41 51

Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) — Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano

The Institute of Clinical Neurosciences of Southern Switzerland (INSI), hosted at the Regional Hospital Lugano within the EOC network, is the MyoSuisse reference centre for the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. It provides specialist neurology services including neuromuscular disease management and works in partnership with the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI). It is the primary centre for patients in Ticino living with MG.

📍Clinica di Neurologia, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano – Civico, Via Tesserete 46, 6900 Lugano 📞 +41 91 811 61 11 ✉ myosuisse.Ticino@eoc.ch

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Important disclaimer

This article is intended as educational guidance only and does not constitute medical advice. The clinics listed are not ranked by quality. This list is not exhaustive, other qualified neurologists in Switzerland may also manage myasthenia gravis effectively. Always consult your GP or treating neurologist for personalised referrals and care decisions. In Switzerland, most specialist referrals require a letter from a general practitioner or referring specialist.