Georg Schulthess

Spear’s Review

Prof Dr Georg Schulthess is chief medical officer at The Kusnacht Practice, a leading treatment centre on the shores of Lake Zurich. His role is to ensure that the entire practice ‘continuously strives for the highest quality of medical care and services’.

Schulthess was previously medical director at Männedorf Hospital and has been a partner at The Kusnacht Practice since it was opened in 2007 by Canadian addiction counsellor Lowell Monkhouse. He studied medicine at the University of Zurich, where he secured a professorship in 2008. He has also worked for other high-quality medical institutions and spent time in Bhutan at the Lhuentse Hospital, helping to treat local people suffering from tuberculosis and leprosy.

He has conducted extensive research into epidemiological, clinical and molecular aspects of the pathogenesis, prevention and therapeutic treatment of internal diseases.

Adviser Profile

Professor Dr. med. Georg Schulthess is Chief Medical Officer at The Kusnacht Practice, a leading residential medical centre on Lake Zurich and Lake Geneva. He oversees the medical departments, ensuring that the practice maintains the highest standards of care and delivers cutting-edge innovations. 

Before joining The Kusnacht Practice, Prof. Schulthess was Head of the Clinic for Internal Medicine and a member of the Executive Board at Männedorf Hospital. Since the early 1990s, he has held senior roles at top Swiss hospitals and has been involved with The Kusnacht Practice since its inception. 

Schulthess studied medicine at the University of Zurich, where he later became a professor in 2008. His dedication to medicine led him to Bhutan, where he treated tuberculosis and leprosy at Lhuentse Hospital. His research spans epidemiological, clinical, and molecular aspects of internal diseases. He is a member of the Swiss Society for Internal Medicine, the Medical Society of the Canton of Zurich, and the Swiss Society for Emergency and Rescue Medicine. 

Eduardo Greghi, CEO and Chairman of The Kusnacht Practice, remarks: ‘Georg is one of Switzerland’s most respected doctors. He examined our first client and understands their nuanced needs. Georg is committed to providing the best medical treatment for all our clients.’ 

Schulthess has held senior roles at leading hospitals, including Männedorf Hospital, Limmattal Hospital, and Zurich University Hospital. He also founded the LIXMAR Foundation in Zurich, which supports charitable and scientific research. As Chief Medical Officer, he ensures that the practice consistently delivers exceptional care, enhancing clients’ health and wellbeing both during their stay and through ongoing follow-up.