Gastrointestinal

What Gastrointestinal does

MagenDarm Schweiz is a private gastroenterology and hepatology medical practice operating two locations in Basel and the Aargau region (Aarau/Lenzburg) of Switzerland. Founded in 2015 by three FMH-certified specialists (Dr. med. David Axelos, Dr. med. Lara Hitz, and Dr. med. Julia Pilz/ECFMG), the practice delivers diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterological services including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and abdominal ultrasound, alongside specialized care for liver disease and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (Morbus Crohn and Colitis ulcerosa). Additional service lines cover preventive colonoscopy screening from age 50, Propofol sedation, and nutritional coaching including FODMAP guidance.

The practice's clinical infrastructure combines modern endoscopic and ultrasound equipment with AI-assisted polyp detection during colonoscopy, deployed since 2022 to improve adenoma detection rates. Service delivery is organized around a referral model (physician or self-referral), with appointments confirmed by phone, email, or post. The Basel operation is conducted through the corporate entity AMB - Arztpraxis MagenDarm Basel AG, while the Aarau operation runs under the MagenDarm Aarau brand.

Revenue is generated through professional services billed under the Swiss health insurance framework (Tarmed/BAG rates), with services covered by basic health insurance (KVG) for insured Swiss residents. The practice is independently owned by the three founding physicians, with no external investment, parent company, or private equity involvement identified. Marketing is conducted via a website blog, multi-platform social media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn), and a newsletter, supported by a health-education partnership with Gesundheitsdialog.

Name

Gastrointestinal

Legal name

MagenDarm Schweiz (operated by AMB - Arztpraxis MagenDarm Basel AG and MagenDarm Aarau)

Website

https://magendarmschweiz.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MagenDarm Schweiz is a Swiss gastroenterology and hepatology medical practice operating two locations in Basel and Aarau. Three FMH-certified physician partners deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasound, IBD treatment, preventive screening, and nutritional coaching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Medical Practice

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Hepatology treatments
• Endoscopic examinations
• Inflammatory bowel disease care
• Preventive colonoscopy screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: Specialized gastroenterological consultations and diagnostic examinations including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ultrasound. Revenue generated through Swiss health insurance system (Tarmed/BAG rates).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MagenDarm Schweiz operates a gastroenterology and hepatology medical practice with two locations (Basel and Aarau, Switzerland), offering specialized diagnostic and therapeutic examinations including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ultrasound. The practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, liver diseases, and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), supplemented by preventive colonoscopy screening and nutritional coaching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gastroenterological Examinations (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Ultrasound) Comprehensive gastroenterological examinations including gastroscopy (Magenspiegelung), colonoscopy (Darmspiegelung), and ultrasound diagnostics performed by FMH-certified specialist physicians for adult patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Hepatology (Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment) Diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases, delivered as part of comprehensive gastroenterological care by FMH-certified specialists.
• Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (CED) Treatment Specialized treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases including Morbus Crohn (Crohn's disease) and Colitis ulcerosa (ulcerative colitis) by FMH-certified gastroenterologists.
• Preventive Colonoscopy (Vorsorge Darmspiegelung ab 50 Jahren) Preventive colonoscopy screening recommended from age 50, utilizing modern endoscopic equipment and AI-assisted polyp detection (in use since 2022) for improved early detection of colorectal cancer and polyps.
• Nutritional Coaching (Ernährungscoaching) Nutritional coaching services supporting digestive health and overall wellness, including FODMAP diet guidance and individualized meal planning, offered to patients seeking dietary management of digestive conditions.
• Propofol Sedation (Propofol-Sedierung) for Endoscopic Procedures Propofol-based sedation (twilight sleep) offered to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures to provide a more comfortable examination experience, with guidance that patients should not drive for up to 24 hours after the procedure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Polyp detection improved with AI assistance since 2022

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GesundheitsdialogminorOthersHealth dialogue partnership. Logo and link displayed on website footer indicating collaborative relationship in health education and awareness initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Medbase: Swiss primary care and specialty group with growing outpatient capacity, including GI services. Comparable as a multi-site ambulatory Swiss provider scaling beyond single-site physician practices.

Regional players

• Praxis für Gastroenterologie Münchenstein: Outpatient GI practice near Basel. Comparable ambulatory specialty model with similar procedural mix (gastroscopy, colonoscopy) and overlapping regional referral dynamics.
• Spital Zollikerberg – Viszeralchirurgie & Gastroenterologie: Greater Zurich area hospital offering GI services. Regional peer rather than direct Basle/Aargau competitor, but comparable in offering ambulatory endoscopic procedures within a hospital outpatient setting.
• Permanence Hauptbahnhof (Privatklinik Lindberg): Walk-in clinic and private facility in Winterthur with GI diagnostic offerings. Comparable in providing ambulatory endoscopic services in Swiss German-speaking regions under private insurance models.

Others

• Doctolib: Swiss appointment-booking and patient-management platform used by ambulatory physician practices. Not a clinical peer but a relevant ecosystem enabler for how MagenDarm Schweiz scales patient acquisition and digital front-door.

Broad incumbents

• Kantonsspital Aarau – Gastroenterologie: Public hospital GI department in Aarau. Directly overlaps MagenDarm's Aargau catchment in hepatology and IBD, with broader inpatient and on-site surgical capabilities.
• Bethanien Privatklinik: Private clinic in the Zurich area offering gastroenterology among broader surgical and medical services. Comparable as a private-pay Swiss provider of GI services, though at greater scale and broader clinical scope.
• Universitätsspital Basel – Gastroenterologie & Hepatologie: Tertiary hospital GI department in the same Basel catchment. Competes on complex referrals, IBD, and hepatology while MagenDarm competes on ambulatory convenience and preventive screening.

Direct peers

• Gastrozentrum Hirslanden Zürich: Specialist GI center within the Hirslanden private hospital network offering endoscopic and hepatology services. Comparable in specialty depth and Swiss private-practice orientation, with broader institutional backing.
• Gastroenterologische Gruppenpraxis (GGP) Basel: Direct Swiss GI group practice in Basel offering gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and hepatology services. Closest geographic and service-line comparable to MagenDarm Schweiz, competing for the same patient and referral pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MagenDarmSchweiz
• Facebookfacebook.com/MagenDarmSchweiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=magendarm%20schweiz&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION
• Instagraminstagram.com/magendarm_schweiz

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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