Schulthess Clinic, Zurich ZH

Surgical orthopedics, neurology, rheumatology and sports medicine

Pros
Surgical clinic with a large number of patients
Many good values for result quality
Best result (1st rank) in Switzerland in the quality indicator knee replacement (artificial knee joint), infection rate
Highly significant better result in hip replacement (artificial hip joint), reoperation
Highly significant better result in knee replacement (artificial knee joint), reoperation
Significantly better result in readmissions (relapses)
Significantly better result in patient satisfaction hospital
Cons
Significantly worse result in bedsore - acquired in hospital
Total score from all 8 outcome-quality-indicators  
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n=374 
starstarstarstarstar  3.8
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1'127
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1'342
starstarstarstarstar  4.8
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1,6 
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2,7 
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5
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9
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11
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3
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1
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1


Profile of the clinic 

  • Type: Specialized clinic surgery
  • Emergency department: no
  • Intensive care unit: no
  • Special infrastructure: -
  • No of operating rooms: 12
  • No of delivery-rooms: 0
  • Rate of patients with supplementary insurance: 49%

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Ratings from patients / visitors about the Schulthess Klinik:

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patient ratingsSource: Hospital Comparison Switzerland 23 23 patient ratings “very good” 0 0 patient ratings “good” 1 1 patient ratings “average” 0 0 patient ratings “unsatisfactory” 8 8 patient ratings “poor”

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My hand became almost useless because I did nothing. The main thing is that money comes in 

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transl. from german, date of rating: 22.10.2024

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Surgeon with a high level of expertise, very personable. Nursing staff and hotel also excellent 

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Fracture of the kneecap. The operation and follow-up treatment went smoothly. (surgeon: Dr. Gregor Baumann)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jan. 2024, date of rating: 13.03.2024

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Good aftercare & healing process 

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Artificial hip joint, problem-free healing process. After approx. 4 weeks. capable to walk without sticks
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Oct. 2021, date of rating: 04.11.2023

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The surgeon "hit it too hard" resulting in a fissure in the femur (TEP). Furthermore, had an ISG blockage during surgery, which, however, was not diagnosed in the Schulthess by either the assistant doctor or the professor. I couldn't sit or walk for months. 

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Hip TEP, fissure, leg length discrepancy, massive ISG problems after surgery. In addition, they were no longer interested in my problems after the responsible surgeon changed positions. Professor never responded to my attempts to contact him and I was put off till the annual check-up (surgeon: Dr. Maduz Prof. Rüdiger)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jul. 2022, date of rating: 27.05.2023

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  (surgeon: Dr. Valentino Bruhin)
inpat. treatment in Feb. 2023, date of rating: 23.02.2023

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I get treated by Dr. Hatzung in Schulthess Clinic. I am personally very satisfied, both with the clinic and with the doctor. i think dr Hatzung is a very knowledgeable and competent doctor as well as a very nice person 
transl. from german, date of rating: 30.11.2022

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I had a knee TEP (complete artificial knee joint) three years ago and have been free of symptoms ever since. 

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The explanation and preparation for the operation was perfect. The surgery went very well and so did the healing process and subsequent rehabilitation. (surgeon: Dr. Laurent Harder)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Sep. 2019, date of rating: 10.11.2022

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The total spinal stenosis L4/5 was successfully operated by Dr. D.Jeszensky. A thank you to Mrs. Dr. Madleine Niederer for anesthesia without side effects. Discharge on the 3rd day after the operation without much pain. 

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Spinal canal stenosis L4/5 (surgeon: Dr. Deszö Jeszenszky)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Sep. 2022, date of rating: 03.11.2022

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Was perfect: consultation, care, operation, aftercare. 

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Cruciate ligament/meniscus surgery with Ligamys. Successful outcome with quick recovery. (surgeon: Dr. Gregor Baumann)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jan. 2022, date of rating: 01.11.2022

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needed a new shoulder joint, everything went to my complete satisfaction, hardly any pain, the doctors had the highest professional qualifications, pleasant manners on an equal footing 

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went excellently (surgeon: Dr. Moroder)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Feb. 2022, date of rating: 02.10.2022

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  (surgeon: Dr. Gregor Baumann)
inpat. treatment in Apr. 2021, date of rating: 11.04.2022

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Consultation, operation and after-op treatment excellent. 

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Hallux valgus on both feet, plus correction of toes, 2 weeks special shoes and relaxation at home, heavy medicamentation, thereafter walking on flat shoes, no more pain, after 2 months playing golf (walking) withouf any problems - totally happy (surgeon: Dr. Pascal Rippstein)
inpat. treatment in Sep. 2021, date of rating: 16.12.2021

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The clinic does not respond to complaints. They don't find it necessary to address a complaint re anesthesia. They do not respond to e-mails. Although the complaint was recorded on the spot. (For me just arrogant) 

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Meniscus operation in September 2021: The anesthesiologist was overwhelmed. His dealings with patients are disastrous. The spinal anesthesia did not work; general anesthesia was administered without any information or inquiry. (surgeon: Dr. Valentino Bruhin)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Sep. 2021, date of rating: 03.12.2021

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Great clinic, everything very professional and very friendly nursing staff 

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Cervical spine, cervical spinal stenosis, the operation went without any problems and I also recovered very quickly, 5 days after the operation I was able to go home at my own request (surgeon: Dr. Frank Kleinstück)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jan. 2021, date of rating: 08.02.2021

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No doctor in the clinic was able to diagnostic my sacroiliitis. Every department saying my case was not of its competence and sending me to the next one during 12 months!!! Diagnosis was found in another clinic within 1 week. 
date of rating: 16.01.2021

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Competent, very friendly. 

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After a radius fracture, got an artificial wrist! Problem-free recovery. Dr. Herren is a brilliant surgeon and a wonderful doctor! (surgeon: Dr. Daniel Herren)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Apr. 2020, date of rating: 22.07.2020

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I've already been several times in the Schulthess clinic in Zurich. Spinal problems have led me via various other clinics to Schulthess. What I liked most is the very human contact with the doctors. 

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Stiffening of the spine from L3 to S2 with 10 screws, and bone collection from the iliac bone. Went without problems. Wonderful care by Doctors and nursing staff. (surgeon: Dr. Dezsö Jeszenszky)

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transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Mar. 2020, date of rating: 14.04.2020

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Such a great treatment I have privately/professionally (I am nurse) never experienced. Just great. Highly recommend to you. Thank you to all who work in the field of hand surgery and occupational therapy. I especially thank Dr. med. Sylvia Kundig, Dr. med.Michael Brodbeck ( Oberazt ) , Ms. Achmann 

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Top care before SURGERY, during and after SURGERY. Amicable great team in the OP. You guys are great! Thank You! I wish all of you all the best! (surgeon: Dr. Michael Brodbeck)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Feb. 2020, date of rating: 29.03.2020

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The entire stay was extremely positive, where commitment meets humanity and expertise in all areas. THANK YOU!!! 

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My hip replacement on October 8, 2024 went excellently, thanks to Prof. Dr. Leunig and his team! After just 10 days, I no longer needed any painkillers, I was able to safely drive a car again after 4 weeks! (surgeon: Dr. Michael Leunig)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Oct. 2024, date of rating: 06.11.2024

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inpat. treatment in Feb. 2024, date of rating: 13.06.2024

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  (surgeon: Dr. Moroder)
date of rating: 05.03.2024

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Very good information, doctors always available to answer questions, perfect organization before and after the operation 

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Morton syndrome - went smoothly, I'm still recovering (surgeon: Dr. Pascal Rippstein)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Nov. 2023, date of rating: 15.11.2023

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Instead of an infiltration concerning the spine, a manual treatment was carried out. The doctor in charge pushed around on my back so much that the 4th thoracic vertebra ruptured. This was confirmed by the chief physician consulted. There was a short apology saying something like this could happen 
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jun. 2023, date of rating: 11.06.2023

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Very friendly, everything well organized and patient satisfaction is also checked afterwards. The nursing staff was very friendly and helpful. 

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I had a 47 year old arthrosis on my right knee and a knee prosthesis was installed. After the operation there were no problems, the pain was minimal and after 6 weeks I was able to bend my knee again to the maximum possible with a prosthesis. The advice beforehand was very good. (surgeon: Dr. Laurent Harder)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Aug. 2022, date of rating: 04.02.2023

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correctly unengaged profit-oriented (invoicing) 
transl. from german, date of rating: 30.07.2022

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Medically Super 

About the surgery:
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Everything is great. Artificial hip. Everything is perfect. (surgeon: Dr. Valentno Bruhin)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Oct. 2021, date of rating: 25.06.2022

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Operation went very well. Good explanations Very good doctors I'm not happy with radiology though. Was x-rayed on February 2nd, 2022 and was treated very rudely (no sympathy for the pain!!!) 

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Foot operation, am still in the healing phase (surgeon: Dr. Philipp Friederichsen)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jan. 2022, date of rating: 05.02.2022

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  (surgeon: Dr. Professeur D.)
inpat. treatment in Aug. 2021, date of rating: 10.12.2021

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Great clinic, everything is just right - treatments and care. 

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Hip prosthesis on both sides in just one surgical session, went without any problems. (surgeon: Dr. Hannes A. Rüdiger)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jun. 2020, date of rating: 25.08.2021

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Great clinic from reception to discharge, everybody very friendly and very competent, can only recommend 

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Decompression of the lumbar spine 1-5, surgery went really well. Complaints such as numbness and other sensory disturbances subsided massively just 1 week after the operation. (surgeon: Dr. Frank Kleinstück)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jun. 2021, date of rating: 11.06.2021

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Very friendly staff and doctors. Take a lot of time for the patient. 
transl. from german, date of rating: 13.01.2021

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Very competent, friendly, no complaints after the operation! 

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Rotator cuff tear. Operation easy, very pleased with the result (surgeon: Dr. Markus Scheibel)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Dec. 2019, date of rating: 09.06.2020


The master data for this hospital was last updated on March 31, 2024. You can find the period of origin of the quality data in the respective documentation on our portal.