Specialist doctors — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 118 active companies in specialized medicine. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 268.8%, with 98 new companies registered, and 12 companies liquidated.
- 98 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Specialist doctors — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Specialist doctors in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Specialist doctors — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 98 companies in specialized medicine have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 86 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Specialist doctors:
Canton of Zurich (698), Canton of Vaud (491), and Canton of Geneva (393).
Companies in specialized medicine are the 59th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 98 new companies
- 118 active companies
- ** year to date
Specialist doctors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in specialized medicine were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.5% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 7 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Specialist doctors — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Specialist doctors in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
Specialist doctors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 118 companies in specialized medicine, most are active in
Specialists medical practice activities (118).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Specialist doctors
Nb of legal entities
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Specialists medical practice activities
118
Companies in specialized medicine in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (37%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (25%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Limited
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 25% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Specialist doctors — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in specialized medicine have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6877 Coldrerio
22/12/2025
Specialist doctors — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in specialized medicine have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6500 Bellinzona
06/01/2026
6850 Mendrisio
19/02/2019
Specialist doctors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in specialized medicine have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of company name
28/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/02/2026