General Clinic Ste-Anne
A city-centre private clinic where orthopaedic surgery accounts for about eighty per cent of activity, and which looks after the region's professional hockey and basketball players.
Overview
Clinique Générale Ste-Anne sits in the heart of Fribourg and is one of the best-known private clinics in the canton. Around 80 accredited doctors and 120 staff look after patients in a personal setting, and the clinic is part of Genolier Swiss Medical Network.
Its main areas are the musculoskeletal system, gynaecology, general surgery and ENT surgery. Orthopaedic surgery accounts for about 80 per cent of the clinic's activity, and it is a leading institution in sports trauma medicine, caring for the players of HC Fribourg-Gottéron and Fribourg Olympic Basket.
Programmes
Orthopaedic Surgery
The clinic's principal field, at roughly eighty per cent of its activity.
Sports Trauma Medicine
A leading institution in the field, treating the region's professional hockey and basketball players.
Gynaecology
A centre of excellence with a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
General and ENT Surgery
General surgical and ear, nose and throat work across four operating theatres.
On site
- 4 operating theatres
- Around 85 admitting physicians
- 150 employees
- Gourmet restaurant open to the public
- City-centre location
Why we recommend it
For orthopaedic and sports injuries where volume and specialisation matter more than a lakeside view.
Languages spoken: EN, FR, DE.
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Questions about General Clinic Ste-Anne
Where is General Clinic Ste-Anne?
General Clinic Ste-Anne is in Fribourg, FR, in the Central Switzerland region of Switzerland.
What does General Clinic Ste-Anne treat?
The clinic's programmes are Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Trauma Medicine, Gynaecology, General and ENT Surgery. Fribourg's best-known private clinic, with orthopaedic surgery at four fifths of its work.
What languages are spoken at General Clinic Ste-Anne?
EN, FR, DE. Accommodation is private and semi-private rooms.
How do I arrange treatment at General Clinic Ste-Anne?
Send us your situation through the consultation form. A named concierge replies within 24 hours, and we approach the clinic on your behalf. The service is free to patients, and we will say so if another clinic fits you better.
Further reading
Cost of Medical Treatment in Switzerland in 2026: Tariffs and Prices
A Swiss hospital stay is priced as a SwissDRG cost weight times the hospital's base rate.
Visa for Medical Treatment in Switzerland: Family and the Flight Home
Whether you need a visa for medical treatment in Switzerland depends on your passport: citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman need a Schengen visa, while UAE citizens can stay up to 90 days without one.
Sources
Each source below is the clinic's own publication or an official register, and each was opened and read on 23 September 2026.
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