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One of the top clinics nationwide
The Sportklinik Hellersen is one of the best orthopedic clinics in Germany: in the “Germany's Best Hospitals” study, the renowned F.A.Z. Institute ranked the specialist clinic third among all orthopedic clinics and specialist departments nationwide.
The result underscores the high quality of medical care, specialization, and patient satisfaction.
“The entire #TeamHellersen works hard every day to provide our patients with excellent and personalized care. The fact that we are among the three best orthopedic clinics in Germany is a great success and a special recognition of our work,” says Dirk Burghaus, CEO of the Sportklinik Hellersen.
For the study, the F.A.Z. Institute, which is part of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung publishing group, together with the market research company ServiceValue, evaluated quality reports from hospitals, ratings from the Federal Clinic Atlas, social media monitoring, and patient opinions.
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Global award for international cooperation
As representative of the Sportklinik Hellersen in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Ahmed Almousa is committed to international cooperation between medical institutions worldwide. On behalf of the Sportklinik Hellersen, he has successfully established a medical cooperation network that connects the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey and improves efficiency in these regions through the sharing of medical resources. For these achievements, Ahmed Almousa received the DIKWP 's International Cooperation Award, which is presented annually to individuals or institutions that make outstanding contributions to international cooperation.
“The award is a great tribute to Mr. Almousa's outstanding work and his commitment to international medical partnership. It underscores his significant contributions to the exchange of knowledge between continents and is a testament to the high level of expertise and reputation of the Sportklinik Hellersen in global healthcare,” says Dirk Burghaus, CEO of the Sportklinik Hellersen.
Innovation
Pilot clinic for innovative sustainability project
The Sportklinik Hellersen is participating as a pilot clinic in the “Grüne Gründungen.NRW” (Green Start-ups.NRW) funding project. Together with the company CIRCULARMED and the Hospital Association, innovative waste and recycling management systems are being developed. The aim is to create a standardized, digitized, and sustainable waste disposal system that significantly increases the recycling rate in hospitals — currently still below 35 percent.
“For us, sustainability and modern medicine go hand in hand. We want to show that high-quality care and responsible use of resources can go together,” emphasizes Stephan Franz, CEO of the Sportklinik Hellersen.
The two-year project will result in standards, development guidelines, and a digital training tool. After an assessment of the four pilot clinics, concepts will be implemented and further developed. Ultimately, nationally applicable standards will benefit hospitals. Optimized waste streams will reduce environmental impact and lower costs — an active contribution to sustainability in healthcare.
MVZ Hellersen
MVZ Hellersen strengthens outpatient care
There is also news from the medical care center (MVZ) at Sportklinik Hellersen: Dr. Henning Albrecht's orthopedic practice in Iserlohn recently joined the MVZ network. The aim is to secure and expand outpatient orthopedic care in the region. “My aim was to create security at an early stage – for myself personally, for my patients, my team, and for the continued existence of the practice,” explains Dr. Henning Albrecht. The practice will remain on Wallstraße with the familiar team and range of treatments.
There are also changes in Lüdenscheid: Issam Rishmawi, who managed the MVZ at Wilhelmstraße 1 in Lüdenscheid, is taking his well-deserved retirement. He is being succeeded by Dr. Dirk Graeve, who brings a wealth of expertise from his many years of experience at several clinics.
The MVZ Hellersen comprises a total of seven specialist practices with 13 doctors in Lüdenscheid and Iserlohn.
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Stern once again honors specialist departments
The Sportklinik Hellersen continues to be one of the best addresses in Germany: in the current Stern Clinic List 2025/2026, the specialist areas of spinal surgery and cruciate ligament and meniscus treatments were recommended once again.
“This renewed award is a valuable recognition of the performance and commitment of our entire team. It clearly shows that specialization, the utmost care, and well-coordinated teamwork in the care of our patients make a decisive difference,” says Dirk Burghaus, CEO of the Sportklinik Hellersen.
With the Deutsches Wirbelsäulen- und Skoliosezentrum, the Sportklinik Hellersen offers a supraregional point of contact for patients with complex spinal disorders. In the field of cruciate ligament and meniscus treatments, the specialist clinic impresses with two highly specialized departments that perform a total of over 2,000 knee operations annually.
Employees
New Chief in Anesthesiology
Dr. Timm Steuber has been the new Chief of Anesthesia at Sportklinik Hellersen since September 1, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in acute and emergency medicine, he places particular emphasis on patient safety and team culture. “For me, anesthesia stands for absolute safety, precision, and reliability. Every patient should feel 100 percent safe with us,” says Dr. Timm Steuber.
His enthusiasm for medicine began in 1999 during his community service. After completing his specialist training and additional training in emergency medicine, he worked for many years in maximum care medicine, treating seriously injured patients, emergencies, and complex operations. These experiences shaped his calm demeanor in critical situations. With clarity, honesty, and motivation, he aims to strengthen the team culture in anesthesia in the long term.
Education
Top marks in training
The Industrie- und Handelskammer zu Hagen (SIHK) has honored Leon Scholz, a former trainee at the Sportklinik Hellersen, as one of the best graduates of his year in the office management training program. With a score of 92 percent in his final exam and an overall grade of 1.8, he has set new standards and more than earned this special recognition. The award ceremony took place on October 9 in a festive setting at the SIHK in Hagen.
"His great commitment, his willingness to learn, and his strong team spirit not only contributed significantly to his excellent graduation results, but also enriched our company. We are very proud of Mr. Scholz and congratulate him warmly on this award," says Leonie Schaulandt, Head of Human Resources at the Sportklinik Hellersen. Having completed his training, Leon Scholz now works in the purchasing department of the Sportklinik Hellersen.
