News Schulthess Klinik’s 140th anniversary

Exactly 140 years ago, a young doctor called Dr. Wilhelm Schulthess opened the Orthopedic Institute on Löwenstrasse in Zurich, laying the foundations for what would become Schulthess Klinik. Wilhelm Schulthess was known for his empathy and fascinated by the area he specialized in – orthopedics. He was responsible for a number of medical innovations and he is still seen as a pioneer to this day. Employees at Schulthess Klinik carry on the legacy of Wilhelm Schulthess, following in the founder’s footsteps by staying true to his concept of “healing, researching, helping” in the work they do every day.