Dr Richard Steffen

I am a specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care medicine and currently serve as Head of Department at the Upper Valais Hospital Center. I completed my medical training and specialist education at Bern University Hospital, with a particular focus on anesthesia for visceral, thoracic, and transplant surgery. Alongside my hospital-based work, I remain actively involved in pre-hospital emergency medicine. I served for several years as a HEMS crew member with Swiss Air-Rescue (Rega) and currently work as an emergency physician for Air Zermatt. In addition, I lead the region’s ground-based emergency medical service and serve as a Lead Emergency Physician within the Valais emergency medical organization. My research focuses on practical aspects of pre-hospital emergency medicine, including the real-world application of advanced life support and pain management in the pre-hospital setting.