The entire pain medicine team — led by Dr. Wolfgang Welke and consisting of five physicians and 17 additional staff — was seamlessly transferred under secure employment conditions. This move not only safeguarded jobs but significantly strengthened a critical area of modern healthcare.
As part of the integration, Dr. Welke succeeded Prof. Dr. Ralph Spintge, a pioneer of music medicine who shaped pain therapy at the site for decades and earned international recognition. By uniting two experienced and progressive teams, one of the region’s most capable centers for pain management is now taking shape under the roof of Sportklinik Hellersen — with a strong focus on patient-centered, interdisciplinary treatment.
