Dr. med. Tim Briem 

Core Competencies

• Joint replacement of the hip (hip prosthesis) using minimally invasive techniques (bikini incision)
• Joint replacement of the knee (knee prosthesis) as well as partial joint replacement of the knee (sledge prosthesis)
• Replacement and revision surgery of the knee joint
• Arthroscopic knee surgery (meniscus, cruciate ligament surgery)
• Complex cartilage surgery of the knee using open and arthroscopic techniques including transplantation procedures (AutoCart/"minced cartilage"/ACT)
• Corrective surgery for deviations of the leg axis (knock-knees/ankles)
• Surgical treatment of instabilities of the kneecap (patella luxation)

Career

• Sep 2021 - Present: Partner Physician, Ortho Clinic Zurich
• 2018 - 2021: Senior Physician, Knee and Hip Surgery, Schulthess Clinic Zurich
• 2016 - 2018: Deputy Senior Physician, Hip and Knee Surgery, Schulthess Clinic Zurich
• 2015 - 2016: Specialist, Hip and Knee Surgery, Schulthess Clinic Zurich
• 2013 - 2014: Deputy Senior Physician, Rheumatology, Schulthess Clinic Zurich
• 2011 - 2013: Specialist, Traumatology/Orthopedics, Helios Clinic Berlin Buch
• 2009 - 2013: Helios Clinic Berlin Buch; Assistant Physician, Orthopedics/Traumatology/Tumor Orthopedics (Prof. J. Zacher)
• 2007 - 2008: Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld; Assistant Physician, Traumatology/Surgery (Dr. K. Oehy)
• 2005 - 2007: Charité Berlin Campus Benjamin Franklin; Assistant Physician, Traumatology/Orthopedics (Prof. W. Ertel)

Schools, Studies & Diplomas

• 2011: Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Berlin Medical Association
• 2008: Doctorate, Charité Berlin
• 1997 - 2005: Medical Studies and State Examination, Charité Berlin

Memberships and Partnerships

• German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery (DGOOC)
• FMH - Federation of Swiss Doctors
• Zurich Medical Society (AGZ)
• Swiss Society for Traumatology and Insurance Medicine