Top 6 Hospitals for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Switzerland

TL;DR

• Switzerland has several university hospitals and specialist pulmonology centres with established expertise in pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
• This list highlights centres affiliated with the Swiss Respiratory Society's Working Group for Interstitial and Rare Lung Diseases and major Swiss academic hospitals. It is not a ranking.
• Each centre provides multidisciplinary ILD care, specialist pulmonology input, and most engage in IPF research and clinical trials.
• Use this list as educational guidance only. For personal care, always speak with your GP or specialist team.

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How were these clinics selected?

These centres are referenced across Swiss pulmonology networks, primarily the Swiss Respiratory Society's Working Group for Interstitial and Rare Lung Diseases, as well as Swiss university hospital pulmonology departments with documented experience in fibrotic lung disease, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. They are included based on clinical expertise, research involvement, and visibility in Swiss rare disease and ILD care pathways.

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What are the top hospitals for pulmonary fibrosis in Switzerland?

The centres below represent Switzerland's leading pulmonology programmes for IPF and fibrotic interstitial lung disease, spanning all major language regions.

Inselspital – Bern University Hospital

Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Inselspital is Switzerland's most prominent academic centre for pulmonary fibrosis research and clinical care. The Department of Pulmonary Medicine is home to internationally recognised IPF researchers who led the development of Switzerland's national position paper on IPF diagnosis and treatment, published by the Swiss Respiratory Society's Working Group for Interstitial and Rare Lung Diseases. The centre maintains an active IPF patient registry, participates in international cohort studies, and conducts cutting-edge research into biomarkers and lung microbiota in fibrotic disease. Patients benefit from a full multidisciplinary team, antifibrotic therapy, clinical trial access, and a dedicated thoracic surgery department for lung transplant evaluation.

📍 Freiburgstrasse 20, 3010 Bern 📞 +41 31 632 80 99

University Hospital Zurich (USZ)

Division of Pulmonary Medicine

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine at USZ is one of Switzerland's top-ranked specialist pulmonology units. The department offers the full spectrum of pulmonary diagnostics, including advanced lung function testing, high-resolution CT imaging, and gas exchange assessment, alongside specialist ILD consultations and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) management. USZ pulmonologists have contributed to landmark Swiss and European multicentre IPF studies, including research on lung microbiota and antifibrotic therapy outcomes. The hospital's thoracic surgery team supports lung transplant referrals for advanced-stage patients.

📍 Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zürich 📞 +41 44 255 22 21

CHUV – Lausanne University Hospital

Division of Pulmonology

CHUV is one of Switzerland's five university hospitals and has been ranked among the top ten hospitals worldwide. Its Division of Pulmonology holds a recognised position in Swiss national pulmonary fibrosis research, with clinicians co-authoring Swiss guidelines and contributing to studies on IPF lung microbiota and fibrosis management. CHUV serves as one of the reference hospitals for French-speaking Switzerland and benefits from close collaboration with EPFL (Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne) and the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Biology and Medicine. Pulmonary rehabilitation, longitudinal IPF follow-up, and clinical trial participation are all available on site.

📍 Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne 📞 +41 21 314 13 82

Geneva University Hospitals (HUG)

Division of Pulmonary Medicine

HUG is Geneva's flagship academic medical centre, comprising 8 hospitals and more than 40 outpatient care locations. Together with CHUV Lausanne, it serves as the reference hospital for French-speaking Switzerland. The Division of Pulmonary Medicine at HUG has established expertise in interstitial lung disease, and its pulmonologists are active contributors to Swiss national pulmonology bodies and multicentre IPF studies. The centre provides multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluation, antifibrotic therapy management, pulmonary rehabilitation, and referral pathways for lung transplant assessment.

📍 Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva 📞 +41 (0)22 372 33 11

University Hospital Basel (USB)

Clinics of Respiratory Medicine

University Hospital Basel's respiratory medicine department has well-established expertise in fibrotic lung disease and has contributed to Swiss multicentre IPF clinical research, including studies examining lung microbiota changes associated with IPF progression. Its position on the borders of France and Germany makes it a practical option for international patients from neighbouring countries. The department provides specialist ILD consultations, antifibrotic therapy, and coordinated pathways to thoracic surgery and transplant evaluation services.

📍 Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel 📞 +41 61 265 51 84

Kantonsspital St. Gallen

Lungenzentrum (Lung Centre)

The Lungenzentrum at Kantonsspital St. Gallen is one of Switzerland's leading regional centres for respiratory medicine and a recognised hub for IPF care in eastern Switzerland. Its pulmonologists are active participants in Swiss multicentre IPF clinical trials, including studies on azithromycin and lung microbiota in fibrotic lung disease. The centre offers dedicated ILD consultations, full pulmonary diagnostic services (HRCT, bronchoscopy, lung function testing), and antifibrotic therapy, making it a strong option for patients who prefer not to travel to larger university cities.

📍 Rorschacher Strasse 95, 9007 St. Gallen 📞 +41 71 494 99 55

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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 doctors in Switzerland may also manage pulmonary fibrosis effectively. Always consult your GP or treating pulmonologist for personalised referrals and care decisions. In Switzerland, most specialist referrals require a letter from a general practitioner or referring specialist.