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Next Step: International — Dirk Burghaus Drives Orthopedic Expansion in the United Arab Emirates

With the planned launch of an orthopedic department in Dubai, Dirk Burghaus marks another milestone in the international positioning of Sportklinik Hellersen. As the strategic head and managing director, he has not only driven specialization at the Lüdenscheid site but has also systematically expanded the clinic’s international presence — with the goal of aligning German medical excellence with global healthcare markets.

Together with the renowned AACS Medical Group, a joint project is being developed in Dubai Healthcare City. The focus: combining German expertise with advanced technology and world-class patient care. The initial stage centers on building a dedicated orthopedic structure – with plans to expand into fields such as trauma surgery, sports medicine, and physiotherapy.



„This is not about exporting medicine – it’s about real partnerships on equal terms, with long-term vision on both sides,” says Burghaus.“

Dirk Burghaus
Chairman of the Management Board Sportklinik Hellersen



Patients from the Middle East have already been coming to Hellersen for years. Now, the clinic is taking the next logical step – with regular deployments of physicians and medical staff in Dubai, under the banner of “Quality Made in Germany.”

Burghaus’s role goes far beyond executive oversight. Over the past two years, he has conducted in-depth reviews of potential clinical partners in the UAE, led negotiations, and designed a sustainable model that blends medical excellence, business potential, and intercultural collaboration.



„Dubai is a hub for medical innovation. Anyone operating here must deliver quality and think strategically.“

Dirk Burghaus
Chairman of the Management Board Sportklinik Hellersen



This cooperation is more than symbolic: it opens doors to new markets, strengthens talent retention, promotes international exchange, and provides fresh momentum for further development at the clinic in Germany.


Press contact:
Sarah Burghaus
pr@dirk-burghaus.de