How many Italian-speaking doctors are there in Switzerland?

We list 20, in 3 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is Italian unusual for doctors in Switzerland?

36% of the 56 doctors we hold in Switzerland are recorded as working in Italian. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.

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Italian-speaking doctors in Switzerland

20 doctors in Switzerland who work in Italian, in 3 cities. Basel (11), Geneva (5) and Zurich (4) hold 100% of them.

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3cities

36%of all doctors here

Photo: Taxiarchos228 (FAL)

Showing all 3 cities.

Switzerland20 in 3 cities

Panoramic view of Basel from the Minster tower, showing the Rhine bend, city skyline, and Minster's colorful tiled roof

BaselSwitzerland11ItalianOf all doctors here11 of 1479%

Lake Geneva with the Jet d'Eau fountain, city skyline, and mountains

GenevaSwitzerland5ItalianOf all doctors here5 of 3315%

Zurich skyline with Fraumunster and Grossmunster along the Limmat river

ZurichSwitzerland4ItalianOf all doctors here4 of 944%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Switzerland where a source says an Italian-speaking doctor works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These Italian-speaking doctors come from 1 source, led by a United States embassy or consulate (20).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many Italian-speaking doctors are there in Switzerland?: We list 20, in 3 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Basel, with 11 of the 20.
Is Italian unusual for doctors in Switzerland?: 36% of the 56 doctors we hold in Switzerland are recorded as working in Italian. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.