Dr. med. Livio Rossi has been a practicing gastroenterologist in Basel since 2004 with a special interest in psychosomatic complaints, where the interaction between body (soma) and soul (psyche) is examined and treated, for example in the case of irritable bowel syndrome.
Dr. med. Livio Rossi
Specialist in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine FMH
Interdisciplinary specialization in Psychosomatic and Psychosocial Medicine (SAPPM)
Former practice owner, Gastropraxis Steinenberg AG – Basel
Professional background
Seit 01/2026
2004 - 2025
2002 - 2004
2000 - 2004
1998
1998 - 2000
1995 - 1997
1993 - 1995
1992
1991 - 1992
1989 - 1991
1988 - 1989
Psychosomatic therapy, Gastropraxis Steinenberg AG
Gastroenterology practices, including owner of Gastropraxis Steinenberg AG
Further training in psychosomatic and psychosocial medicine, University Hospital Basel
Senior physician in gastroenterology, Kantonsspital Lucerne
Training in tropical medicine and hygiene, London, UK
Assistant physician in gastroenterology, Kantonsspital Basel and Baselland
Clinical research projects in Bangladesh in collaboration with University Hospital Basel
Assistant physician in internal medicine, Cantonal Hospital Aarau and University Hospital Zurich
Research assistant, Gastroenterology, Cantonal Hospital Basel
Assistant physician, Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, Kantonsspital Bruderholz
Assistant physician, Internal Medicine, Niederbipp Hospital
Assistant physician, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Langnau i.E. Hospital
Education & Qualification
2000
1998
1995
1992
1981 - 1987
Specialist in gastroenterology (FMH)
Diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene, London, UK
Specialist in general internal medicine (FMH)
Doctorate (Dr. med.), University of Basel
Medical degree and state examination, University of Basel
Languages
German · English · French · Italian