Ophthalmology today allows almost all evaluation and treatment to be performed on an outpatient basis. For this reason, our outpatient eye clinic has been established for you in Lugano since 1987. Our activities and services: » General ophthalmologic diagnosis » Cataract surgery » Glaucoma treatment and surgery » Treatment of retinal diseases » Plastic eyelid surgery » Children’s Ophthalmology » Orthoptic diagnosis and treatment » Refractive surgery » Excimer- laser-treatment We recommend eye checks » For children, generally between the ages of two and four » Regularly for children and teenagers with eye problems » Regularly for adults with vision problems » Regularly for adult patients with general medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension, rheumatism, and certain drug therapies » After forty years of age, every 1 to 2 years Ophthalmic surgery allows » For cataracts, the removal of the opaque lens and correction with an artificial lens » For glaucoma, the intraocular pressure-reduction by surgery » For many refractive errors, as an alternative to traditional corrections like eye glasses or contact lenses (Excimer-laser) » Reconstruction of the eyelids after accidents, tumors and for cosmetic reasons Using the Excimer-Laser good corrections are possible » For myopia up to 10 dioptres » For hyperopia up to 6 dioptres » For astigmatism » For presbyopia in the early to intermediate stages, also in combination with myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism A complete correction cannot be guaranteed, however, for daily needs most patients with incomplete correction have sufficient vision and don’t need any supplementary correction.

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Qualche anno fa la mia cagnolina ha subito un grosso intervento, è stata coccolata da tutto il personale con grande affetto.

Studio bellissimo e personale veramente professionale e preparato! Complimenti alla titolare Sarah, ti fa sentire come a casa! Senza dubbio migliore fisioterapia della zona!

Ho effettuato un ciclo di sedute di fisioterapia per una lesione al menisco, Michele mi ha seguita con grande professionalità e accuratezza. I dolori sono scomparsi e ho ripreso al 100% la funzionalità del ginocchio

Paolo Ortelli, born in Mendrisio, Switzerland in 1962. After graduating from high school, he obtained a physiotherapist diploma in Varese, at the Circolo hospital in 1986, then equalized with a Swiss diploma in 1989. Over the years he has always attended specialization courses in various rehabilitation techniques such as Maitland (at the second level, with manipulations and mobilization of the neuro-meningeal system according to Butler), Klein Vogel Bach (or FBL, various courses), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF- Kabath), Lymphatic drainage, Shiatsu and Reflexology (both of the organic and nervous areas), Treatment of trigger points (1 and 2). From 1999 to 2003 he attended and obtained the degree of Doctor in Osteopathy in France and at the Ludes University, in Lugano, and specialized in structural and visceral osteopathy, as well as in Chinese Anthropo-Psychology (APC), and cranio-sacral treatment. and visceral pediatric. He has taught monothematic courses at the same university to Physiotherapy students and is a tutor for trainees in the physiotherapy studio. He is a member of the Swiss Association of Physiotherapists (Physioswiss), section Ticino, of the Swiss Society of Physiotherapists Graduated in Osteopathy (OsteoSwiss), of the Register of Empirical Medicine (RME and ASCA) and secretary of APIS (Swiss Interdisciplinary Posturological Association) In 2007 he also obtained the title as Complementary Therapist. Since then he has also trained in Postural Orthopraxia, Traditional Chinese Medicine and in 2009 he successfully passed the intercantonal examination of Osteopathy, obtaining the title of CDS Osteopath. In the rehabilitation clinic in Via San Gottardo 59, in Balerna, it purely performs treatments in Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy (including pediatric) and Posturology, recognized and reimbursed by basic insurance (physiotherapy subject to medical certificate) and complementary (Acupuncture, APC, TCM, Osteopathy and Posturology, without a doctor's prescription), as well as relaxing massages and lymphatic drainage for the lower limbs and for the whole body in general. Paolo Ortelli, D.O. CDS Osteopath, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Specialized in Orthopraxia, Physiotherapist, Complementary Therapist and Posturologist.

Quality dental care and a person-friendly service The Servizio Medico Dentario Regionale (SMDR) operates on the third floor of the Mendrisiotto Ambulance Service (SAM) headquarters, in Via Beroldingen 3 in Mendrisio. The Service is a dental medicine clinic equipped with four independent studios with the possibility of traditional and three-dimensional (3D) radiology and offers hi-quality care and services, with competence and professionalism at advantageous rates. Treatments and care are characterized by a holistic approach tailored to the person and his needs. The staff is able to accommodate people with disabilities and with special needs. Our Multidisciplinary Team is able to offer the following services: • Conservative and aesthetic dentistry • Endodontics and endodontic surgery • Fixed and removable protection • Oral surgery and periodontology • Implantology • Pedodontics • Oral engineering and profiling • Emergency service • 3D radiology • Anesthesia and sedation • Home Dental Care (Portable Unit) Dr. Cristiano Savioli, SMDR Health Manager - SSO and OMDCT member -, coordinates the Team of 14 people including 3 additional dentists (Dr.ssa Francesca Bruno - Dr.ssa Marina Nogic - Dr. Claudio Musati), 3 dental hygienists , 1 chair assistant, 5 chair assistants and 1 chair assistant in training. The Regional Dental Medical Service - SAM is the dental medicine center of the region which operates in agreement with the 14 Municipalities of Mendrisiotto. At the service of the citizen Thanks to the agreements in place with the Municipalities and on the basis of the new Dentotar price list, our patients can take advantage of the following discounted rates: • Persons domiciled in the area: point value CHF 1.00 • Persons domiciled outside the district: point value CHF 1.10 On the other hand, the SMDR proves to be particularly attentive to economically disadvantaged patients, both through the possibility of installment payments and through the reports of the Chancelleries of the Municipalities belonging to the SAM Association and collaborates with the social offices of the Canton. To meet the treatment needs of our patients, even in cases of people with disabilities or who cannot reach the office, the Service is equipped with a portable unit to perform dental care and hygiene at home. This recent purchase was made possible thanks to a donation from the Croce Verde Mendrisio Foundation. The Foundation itself, owner of the grounds and headquarters in Via Beroldingen 3, has also carried out expansion and improvement works for the SMDR studio in order to make it more welcoming and functional. If you receive by appointment, in the event of an emergency, everything possible is done to welcome patients without a reservation on the same day. Our multidisciplinary team is able to welcome and communicate with users in the following languages: Italian – French – German – English – Spanish – Croatian – Italian Sign Language (LIS). The Service also participates in the SSO dental emergency picket, which can be reached on 0840 505 505 (CHF 2/MIN).