Sportklinik Hellersen is one of the best clinics in Germany
FOCUS Gesundheit awards the specialist clinic in five categories
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- TOP national specialist clinic
- Hip surgery
- Sports medicine/orthopedics
- Spinal surgery
- TOP specialist clinic for international
patients- Orthopedics
- TOP regional hospital
- North Rhine-Westphalia
In 2026, the Sportklinik Hellersen is once again among the best clinics in Germany. The news magazine FOCUS Gesundheit confirms the leading position of the specialist clinic in five categories. This is based on extensive surveys of specialists and general practitioners, the evaluation of quality reports, and patient satisfaction.
New expertise in excellent hip surgery
The repeated recognition of hip surgery shows that patients have been receiving consistently high-quality medical care here for many years. Since May 1, 2025, Dr. Stefan Schmidl has been responsible for the Center for Artificial Joint Replacement. He succeeds Dr. Joachim Hagenah, who shaped the department for over two decades and made it a nationally recognized center for hip and knee endoprosthetics. With his experience in endoprosthetics, Dr. Stefan Schmidl is continuing the successful work and expanding the range of services to include state-of-the-art robot-assisted procedures.
Exzellence in sports and spinal surgery
Sports medicine was also recognized once again. Under the direction of Dr. Ulrich Schneider, the sports medicine department at the Sportklinik Hellersen has established itself as a go-to address for professional athletes as well as recreational and amateur athletes. As an examination center for elite athletes of the Deutschen Olympischen Sportbundes (DOSB) and the Landessportbund NRW, athletes benefit from the team's special expertise. The knowledge and experience gained from caring for top athletes flows directly into the care of all patients.
The Deutsches Wirbelsäulen- und Skoliosezentrum also received an award. Chief Dr. Oliver Meier and his highly specialized team are dedicated to particularly complex spinal surgery. The Deutsches Wirbelsäulen- und Skoliosezentrum combines top-level medical expertise with state-of-the-art technology. Procedures are performed here that only a few clinics are able to offer in this form. The award impressively underscores our leading role in complex spinal surgery and shows that we set high standards in patient care," emphasizes Dirk Burghaus, CEO of Sportklinik Hellersen.
Medical care without borders
The award in the category “TOP Specialist Clinic for International Patients” confirms the growing importance of Sportklinik Hellersen in global healthcare. With Hellersen Hospital, the specialist clinic is consistently expanding its international presence and establishing partnerships that enable access to high-quality medical care worldwide. “Our international partnerships open up new opportunities for networked and outstanding quality patient care.” They are a crucial building block in establishing our high standards worldwide and improving access to excellent medicine," emphasizes Dirk Burghaus. This is also illustrated by the recent award given to Ahmed Almousa, international representative of the Sportklinik Hellersen, who was honored with the DIKWP International Cooperation Award. This award recognizes his extraordinary commitment to establishing and sustainably promoting international medical collaborations.
In addition to national and international awards, the Sportklinik Hellersen was also named “TOP Regional Hospital” in North Rhine-Westphalia. FOCUS Gesundheit thus once again confirms the high quality of care in the Märkischer Kreis district and beyond. “At a time when the hospital landscape is undergoing major changes, specialization is of crucial importance. The clear focus on selected specialist areas and the high level of expertise of our team ensure top-quality care – both today and in the future,” says Dirk Burghaus.
