Doctor Urs Muncinger

Doctor of Science, Leading Specialist in an Elite Private Clinic Betanien In the field of orthopedic surgery, Dr. Urs Munzinger is one of the founders of a joint center in Zurich. Thanks to his many years of experience as a senior consultant at the Schulthess Clinic, Dr. Munzinger is a pioneer in the development of knee joint (joint replacement) and surgical joint replacement techniques.

Main areas of activity:

• Operations on hip and knee joints
• Endoprosthetics (joint replacement). Complex primary interventions
• Revisions or exchange surgeries
• Arthroscopic surgery
• Cruciate ligament surgery

Medical practice:

1971-1975 - surgery, Kantonsspital Luzern (Prof. Vogt)
1976-1980 - assistant and senior physician in orthopedic surgery at the Schulthess Klinik, Zurich
1980-1995 - leading physician at the department of orthopedic surgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich
1995-2009 - Chief Physician and Director, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich
Since July 2009, private practice at the Bethanien Private Clinic, Zurich, Joint Center (Gelenkzentrum), Zurich.

«I have always preferred to trust verified knowledge and the aim to provide a person's treatment in a comfortable atmosphere. This is exactly the description for CorSwiss. I work with Julia Derr, one of the founders of the company; she has assisted me in many surgeries. She is not only a qualified specialist but also a well-organized and kind-hearted person. It is a pleasure to entrust the organization of my treatment to such individuals».

Doctor Munzinger about CorSwiss

Doctor Urs Munzinger | Career:

Over the course of 35 years, he has successfully performed thousands of complex, often highly intricate surgeries. He is a member of many professional organizations and an invited professor at the University of Prague. He is a regular lecturer at national and international congresses, including Technischen Hochschule (ETH) in Zurich, the International Knee Update Congress, and more.
Dr. Urs Munzinger has operated in some of the best clinics in Europe and completed internships in France, Japan, and the United States. Through the experience and knowledge he gained, as well as his research activities, he has developed unique treatment methodologies. At the core of his approach is always the consideration of an individual's physiological characteristics and the potential for rehabilitation after complex surgeries.

Services and Prices:

The cost of outpatient examination with Dr. Urs Munzinger, including two X-rays and their evaluation: 1000 francs.
You can also inquire about the other services offered by the Bethany Private Clinic in the field of orthopedics and their prices