The philosophy of the Hamburg Hip & Knee Manufactury is well defined with the Latin saying:
Patients who come to us are not "customers," but rather distressed patients who need help. Moreover, helping does not primarily mean surgery. First and foremost, an attempt is made to deeply analyze the underlying problem. Often, the problems become apparent through detailed questioning and a very thorough clinical examination. That's why we take a lot of time for this!
The ultimate goal is to find a clear diagnosis and then (often together with the patient) to identify and represent good solutions. The focus is always initially on conservative (i.e., non-surgical) therapy.
For conservative measures, we can rely on a network of highly specialized cooperation partners. This includes physiotherapists, colleagues in manual & osteopathic medicine, and doctors who focus on healthy eating and, in particular, bone medicine (osteology). Because we believe that Eastern and Western medicine fit well together and complement rather than compete with each other, we have very good contacts with doctors from the background of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Here, we learn together.
Take a look at our Expert Network.
The patient is at the center of all our efforts. Our guiding principle is "primum nil nocere" – first, do no harm.
We value considering the whole person and pursue a holistic concept.
Each patient receives sufficient time and the necessary calm required for careful treatment.
These virtues shape our interactions with both patients and colleagues alike.
Polite, respectful, and trustworthy interactions form the foundation of our relationships, with each other as well as with our partners and patients.
We strive for the highest possible quality with an extremely low error rate. We handle mistakes openly and transparently.
Monetary aspects are not our driving force. Our primary goal is the welfare of the patients entrusted to us.
We keep commercial aspects in mind to maintain and future-proof our unique concept in Germany and Europe.
We regularly review and optimize our methods as needed.
We value every individual, regardless of gender, religion, or other characteristics.
Our practice acts sustainably, both ecologically and economically.
For scientific documentation and quality assurance, we record every operated patient in:
As active participants in the medical education field, we regularly present and host professional congresses and training courses - see Events 2024.
The security of our digital infrastructure is of utmost importance. In this area, we collaborate closely with the Chaos Computer Club Hamburg.
Please contact us by email and briefly report "where the shoe pinches". We will get back to you promptly and then offer you examination appointments. Ideally, you indicate a period that is convenient for you.
E-mail: kontakt@dr-gatzka.de