The new department closes a critical gap: previously, patients with complex spinal conditions such as vertebral fractures, deformities, or misalignments had to be referred elsewhere. Going forward, these procedures can be performed locally. Dr. Meier — a nationally and internationally recognized expert with over 30 years of experience and thirteen consecutive Focus Top Doctor awards — brings both expertise and reputation.

This step is not only a medical advancement but also a strategic one, reinforcing Sportklinik Hellersen’s position as a center of excellence in spine and mobility surgery. It reflects Dirk Burghaus's vision to deepen clinical quality, attract top medical talent, and build future-proof infrastructure — all through trust, precision, and strong leadership.

„Top-level medicine demands more than expertise – it takes the will to evolve structurally. We don’t want to just keep up. We want to lead.“

Dirk Burghaus
Chairman of the Management Board Sportklinik Hellersen

Alongside Dr. Meier comes his long-time colleague Dr. Liang Zhou, who has worked with him for five years. Together, they form a highly coordinated surgical team — one that will further strengthen the clinic’s regional and national standing in spine care.

 

Press article:
regiomanager.de (Südwestfalen Manager)
Sportklinik Hellersen – Neuer Fachbereich Spezielle Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

come-on.de (Märkischer Zeitungsverlag GmbH & Co. KG)
Sportklinik Hellersen eröffnet ganz neuen Fachbereich
 

 

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