Dr. med. Helen Schaufelberger

Dr.ssa. med. Helen Schaufelberger works at the Gastrocentro Lugano as a physician specialised in gastroenterology and hepatology.

After completing her studies at the University of Basel (CH), she completed her specialisation in gastroenterology and hepatology working at the University Hospital Basel as well as in several hospitals in England, UK.

Dr. med. H. Schaufelberger, who currently works part-time, receives patients for diagnostic tests, specialist consultations and second opinions, by appointment and according to availability, making a special effort to ensure complete care, especially for patients who prefer to be treated by a female gastroenterologist.

During her long career in gastroenterology, Dr. med. H. Schaufelberger was, among other roles, president of the Swiss Society of Proctology as well as president of the Association of Gastroenterologists of Italian Switzerland (AGASI).

Spoken languages: Italian, German and English.

Professional training:

Clinical activity

• 1979 – 1985 Medical school, University of Basel
• 1985 Federal graduation in medicine
• 1986 Doctor promotion: dissertation on “Parasuicide in the Italian and Spanish population of Switzerland” University Basle Prof. R. Battegay
• 1989 Graduation in medicine and surgery, university of Bologna, Italy
• 1986 – 1988 Resident in surgery and internal medicine, district Hospital Herisau/AR
• 1989 – 1992 Resident in Internal Medicine University Hospital, Basle (Prof. W. Stauffacher)
• 1992 – 1993 Registrar Gl unit Central Middlesex Hospital, London (J.J. Misiewicz, FRCP)
• 1993 – 1995 Fellow in Gastroenterology University Hospital Basle (Prof. GA Stalder)

Co-associate gastroenterologist at GastrocentroPlus

Consulting physician at Clinica Luganese Moncucco, Lugano

• 2005 – 2006 President Swiss Society of Proctology
• 2009 – 2013 President AGASI Associazione Gastroenterologi della Svizzera Italiana