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| Mon-Fri | 08:00 – 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Dr. med. Matthias Schenkel
Dr. med. Matthias Schenkel
is a renowned specialist in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal trauma, with a focus on shoulder and elbow surgery. He is the founder of ORTHOZUERICH in Zurich.
His expertise includes arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder and elbow joints, including joint replacement (endoprosthetics), rotator cuff reconstruction, and treatment of shoulder instability. He also has extensive experience in the specialized trauma care of the upper extremities.
Dr. Schenkel studied medicine in Zurich and also completed his doctorate at the University of Zurich. He obtained specialist qualifications in general surgery (2006) and in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system (2011). His clinical career has taken him to the Waid and Triemli City Hospitals as a senior physician and to the Aarau Cantonal Hospital as team leader for shoulder and elbow surgery.
In addition to his medical career, Dr. Schenkel was a professional ice hockey player in the National League A from 1990 to 2001 and later served as team physician for the GCK Lions ice hockey team.
My areas of expertise
Movement without discomfort - your health is our goal
Do you suffer from pain in your joints, muscles or tendons? Our experienced orthopaedics team in Zurich offers you precise diagnoses and customized treatment concepts - individually tailored to your needs.
We accompany you personally and competently through every phase of your treatment - from the initial examination to full recovery. Your mobility and quality of life are our top priority.
ORTHOZUERICH
Thanks to his own experience as a professional ice hockey player and his understanding of sport and orthopaedics, Dr. Matthias Schenkel is able to respond specifically to the needs of patients. This applies to top athletes as well as active older patients and general patients. His understanding and his own experience help him to achieve optimal treatment.
His greatest wish is to enable people to move without feeling pain.