Medical treatment

Our doctors can advise you on questions about your sexuality, if you want to take PrEP or need to be treated for a sexually transmitted infection. Uncomplicated and confidential. They are specialised in queer health issues.

Offers

Safe Space & Mission Statement

Checkpoint Zurich is a safe space for everyone. We welcome all clients.

PrEP

PrEP is a medication that, when used correctly, protects against HIV infection just as well as condoms. PrEP can be covered in full by basic insurance.

Right health insurance

The Swiss health insurance system can be very confusing at first. Here are a few tips to help you.

PEP

Don’t waste time after an HIV risk situation. The earlier you start, the better the chance that PEP can prevent HIV infection.

General Practitioners’ Symposium 2026

Symposium for general practitioners on HIV, STIs, trans issues and sexualised substance use

Male & Trans Sex Work

Kostenlose Tests und Behandlung von STI für male und tran Sex Worker in Zürich.

Trans Medicine

Comprehensive medical care for trans people, incl. Hormone therapy.

Family Medicine

From 1 January 2026, the GP or HMO model will no longer be available at Checkpoint. To receive reimbursement, you will need a model with free choice of doctor or a referral.

Treatment, Infectiology

Our doctors are professionals in the field of infectious diseases, HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

vaccinations

Vaccinations against hepatitis, HPV, flu etc.

Procedure consultation

1

You make an appointment with a doctor

2

You draw a ticket and wait until you are called

3

We record your data at the Intake.

4

The doctor will call you with your number.

5

The doctor takes care of your concerns and treats you.

6

You bill through your health insurance or pay for your tests at Intake and leave the checkpoint again.

Team

Medicine

Dr. med. Benjamin Hampel
Chief physician, co-director CPZH,
Mbr. Executive Board Arud
he/him

Dr. med. Kerstin Wissel
Leading physician
she/her

Dr. med. Flavian Ruff
Senior Physician
he/him

Hadrien Komaromi
Senior Physician
he/him

Dr. med. André Teixeira Antunes
Senior Physician
he/him

Yasmin Salem, PhD
Senior Physician
she/her

Marcos Rust
Senior Physician
he/him

Julia Oplatka
Junior Doctor
she/her

Dr. med. Cheryl Kunz
Junior Doctor
she/her

Joana Bösch
Junior Doctor
she/her