De Sportartsen Groep

What De Sportartsen Groep does

De Sportartsen Groep is a private sports medicine practice headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operating as a collaborative network of sports physicians (sportartsen) affiliated with OLVG-West hospital. The practice delivers injury consultations (blessureconsulten), preventive sport medical examinations (sportkeuringen), mandatory sport certifications, and elite athlete guidance, with services covered under Dutch basic healthcare (basiszorg) since January 2016 subject to patient deductible. Distinctive treatment offerings include Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (Focused ESWT) for chronic tendon injuries, which reportedly achieves a 50-60% success rate and requires only one to two sessions versus multiple sessions for radial ESWT, and Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) injection therapy for knee osteoarthritis.

The business operates from four locations across Amsterdam: the primary OLVG-West hospital clinic, the AMC-based Topsportpoli (elite athlete clinic held Mondays and Wednesdays with orthopedic and radiology departments), the Spuistraat location, and CTO Amsterdam (Centrum voor Topsport en Onderwijs). Revenue is generated through insured consultations under the Dutch basic healthcare system, fee-for-service sport medical examinations, specialized treatment procedures, and federation/team retainer arrangements with elite sports organizations. The practice holds TMS (Topsport Medisch Samenwerkingsverband) and SCAS certifications and is a designated High Performance Partner of TeamNL, serving clients that include Ajax, the Dutch Men's Basketball National Team, Dutch Short Track, National Speed Skating selections, and National Opera & Ballet.

Go-to-market is dual-track: a referral-led model anchored by general practitioners and medical specialists who channel injury consultations under basiszorg, and a community-led model built on physician-of-record relationships with national and regional sports federations, professional clubs, and the CTO Amsterdam network. Multiple practitioners participate in the NOC*NSF Masterclass topsportartsen program, reinforcing credentialing for elite federation contracts. The practice also functions as a training site for sports physicians in training (opleiding tot sportarts), supporting physician pipeline and succession.

Name

De Sportartsen Groep

Legal name

De Sportartsen Groep

Website

https://desportartsengroep.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Sportartsen Groep is a private Amsterdam-based sports medicine practice offering injury consultations, preventive examinations, and elite athlete guidance across four hospital and clinic sites, with TMS and SCAS certifications and named-physician partnerships with Dutch national federations and professional teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAB

Sports Medicine

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAM

Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYHSADAIAB

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYMPAKAJAO

Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYEDALAIAH

Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

Keywords

• Sports medicine services
• Sport medical examinations
• Elite athlete care
• Shockwave therapy treatment
• Injury consultation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sports Medicine Consultations: Injury consultations covered under basic healthcare (basiszorg) since January 1, 2016. Patient pays own risk deductible (eigen risico). Referral from GP or medical specialist required.
2. Sport Medical Examinations: Preventive sport medical examinations for those starting/intensifying sport, people with chronic conditions, and mandatory sport certifications. Costs may be partially or fully reimbursed by health insurance depending on policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Sportartsen Groep is a sports medicine practice delivering injury consultations (blessureconsulten), preventive sport medical examinations (sportkeuringen), mandatory sport certifications, and elite athlete medical guidance at OLVG-West hospital and affiliated locations in Amsterdam. The practice also provides specialized treatments including Focused ESWT for chronic tendon injuries and ACP therapy for knee osteoarthritis, and operates the topsportpoli clinic at AMC for A and B-level top athletes. Services are delivered through hospital-based clinics and partner sports federations and teams.

Product overview

De Sportartsen Groep is a collaborative network of sports medicine physicians based at OLVG Hospital in Amsterdam, offering specialized medical services for athletes at all levels. The core offerings include injury consultations (Blessureconsult), sports medical examinations (Sportkeuringen), and elite sports guidance (Topsportbegeleiding). Additional specialized treatments include Shockwave therapy (ESWT) for chronic tendon injuries and ACP therapy for knee osteoarthritis. The group also provides mandatory sports certifications and operates a dedicated topsportpoli clinic for elite athletes. Services are delivered through their main OLVG-West location and Spuistraat location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blessureconsult (Injury Consultation)

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-60% success rate for chronic tendon injuries treated with Focused ESWT

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• AMC (Academic Medical Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative topsportpoli clinic with AMC radiology and orthopedic surgery departments. Prof. G. Kerkhoffs (orthopedic surgeon) and Prof. M. Maas (radiologist) participate in specialized elite athlete clinic held Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Enables rapid specialist referral and consultation for top athletes requiring advanced imaging or surgical intervention.
• OLVG West HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary host hospital for De Sportartsen Groep clinic. Provides infrastructure, specialist network access (orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, radiology), and diagnostic facilities including laboratory, X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI for comprehensive sports medical care.
• CTO Amsterdam (Centrum voor Topsport en Onderwijs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical responsibility for CTO Amsterdam, one of four national Centers for Top Sport and Education. Provides sports medical care for resident athletes in basketball, rowing, swimming, baseball, softball, rugby, and paralympic sports. Simon Goedegebuure serves as medical coordinator of Topsport Amsterdam.
• NOC*NSFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Olympic Committee and Sports Federation. Multiple practitioners (Niels Wijne, Simon Goedegebuure, Rik van der Kolk, Floor Kappelhoff, Frank Loeffen, Marijke Thunnissen) participate in Masterclass topsportartsen elite sports medicine training program. TMS and SCAS certification aligned with NOC*NSF requirements.
• AjaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiels Wijne serves as head medical staff for Ajax (since summer 2019). Marijke Thunnissen serves as club physician for Ajax Vrouwen. Guus Reurink provides sports medical supervision for Ajax youth academy. Major professional football club partnership providing comprehensive medical coverage.
• KNVB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical staff experience includes multiple years with KNVB and professional football. Frank van Hellemondt worked at KNVB. Simon Goedegebuure spent over ten years in professional football medical supervision. Yasmine Hiemstra serves as team physician for KNVB women O19. Marijke Thunnissen has guided teams for KNVB during and after training.
• Nederlandse Roeibond (Netherlands Rowing Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFloor Kappelhoff works directly for the Netherlands Rowing Federation since completing training in 2013, treating many back and shoulder injuries. Simon Goedegebuure also provides medical support for various rowing clubs.
• Nederlandse Bokssbond (Netherlands Boxing Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiels Wijne serves on the medical commission of the Netherlands Boxing Federation. Provides specialized sports medical support for national boxing team athletes.
• Nederlandse Rugbybond (Netherlands Rugby Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFloor Kappelhoff provides sports medical supervision for the Netherlands Rugby Federation, treating many acute injuries. Rik van der Kolk's background includes accompanying rugby teams.
• TeamNL Paralympic SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarijke Thunnissen provides sports medical accompaniment for TeamNL wheelchair rugby, TeamNL Boccia, and TeamNL paratriathlon as High Performance Partner of TeamNL.
• Nationale Schaatsselecties (National Speed Skating Selections)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRik van der Kolk serves as accompanying physician for national speed skating selections since 2019. Frank Loeffen serves as team physician for Netherlands Short Track Team.
• Nationaal Ballet (National Opera & Ballet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partnership for National Opera & Ballet on medical matters since 2017. Yasmine Hiemstra involved in sports medical supervision of the National Ballet. Specialized care for elite performing artists.
• Paramedical NetworkmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExtensive network of paramedical practitioners including sports physiotherapists, manual therapists, sports dietitians, sports psychologists, physical trainers, orthopedic shoemakers, and orthopedic instrument makers for comprehensive athlete treatment and rehabilitation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UMC Utrecht Sportgeneeskunde: Sports medicine department at University Medical Center Utrecht, providing injury consultations, sport medical examinations, and elite-athlete care within an academic hospital setting. Competes for the same Dutch TMS-certified elite athlete medical contracts (DSAG physician Rik Weber trained there).
• Gelderse Vallei Sportgeneeskunde: Sports medicine department at Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei (Ede), offering injury consultations and sport medical examinations comparable to De Sportartsen Groep's core services within a hospital-embedded outpatient model.
• Sport Medisch Centrum (SMC) Papendal: Leading Dutch sports medicine and elite-athlete medical center at Papendal, the national high-performance sports campus. Directly comparable in scope (top athlete + recreational services) and is a national High Performance Partner competitor for federation contracts (one DSAG physician, Frank Loeffen, completed a fellowship there).
• Sportgeneeskunde Maxima Medisch Centrum: Sports medicine service line within Maxima Medical Center, a major regional hospital in Eindhoven. Offers comparable basiszorg-covered consultations, sport medical examinations, and rehabilitation; competes in the same Dutch sports physician ecosystem.
• Sportgeneeskunde OLVG / OLVG Sportgeneeskunde: Sports medicine department at the same OLVG hospital where De Sportartsen Groep is co-located, offering comparable injury consultations and sport medical examinations to top and recreational athletes in Amsterdam. Operates under the same basiszorg framework.
• St. Anna Sportmedische Kliniek: Specialized sports medical clinic in Geldrop offering injury diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services, including performance-focused care. Comparable in service mix and physician-led outpatient model.

Broad incumbents

• Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital: Qatar-based, internationally leading sports medicine hospital and IOC Research Centre. Frank van Hellemondt previously worked at a specialized sports medicine hospital in Qatar, and Aspetar is a global reference for the elite-athlete care model DSAG emulates at smaller scale.

Emerging players

• Medisch Centrum voor Dansers en Musici (MCDM): Dutch medical center specializing in dance- and music-medicine. Overlaps with De Sportartsen Groep's National Opera & Ballet practice and the dance-medicine internship of DSAG physician Willemijn Diemer; provides a niche subspecialty comparison.

Regional players

• Isala Sportgeneeskunde: Sports medicine department at Isala hospital in Zwolle, serving a different Dutch region (Overijssel) but operating the same physician-led, basiszorg-reimbursed model for injury consultations and sport medical examinations.

Others

• NOC*NSF / TeamNL High Performance Partner Network: Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Federation that certifies TMS/SCAS-eligible sports medicine providers and contracts High Performance Partners. Not a competitor per se, but a structural counterpart that determines De Sportartsen Groep's access to elite federation work and to the Masterclass topsportartsen program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/desportartsengr
• Facebookfacebook.com/desportartsengroep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-sportartsen-groep

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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