Melius Klinieken

What Melius Klinieken does

Melius Klinieken is a Netherlands-based independent treatment center (zelfstandig behandelcentrum) specializing in medical-specialist pain management, operating as a private BV (Melius Klinieken BV) headquartered in Eindhoven. The clinic delivers integrated chronic pain care across six locations in southern Netherlands (Eindhoven, Breda, Bergen op Zoom, Roermond, Oud-Beijerland, and Goes opening July 2026), with sister company Melius Pijnzorg providing co-located physiotherapy and pain rehabilitation. The technical portfolio centers on interventional pain medicine — nerve blocks (pterygopalatine, stellate, trigeminal, impar), epidural adhesiolysis (Racz), pulsed radiofrequency (PRF), sacroiliac and facet joint treatments — combined with infusion therapies (esketamine, lidocaine, magnesium, pamidronate), topical treatments (Qutenza capsaicin patch), and TENS, supported by a 12-week structured rehabilitation program with professional strength training equipment that tracks patient progress.

The business model is reimbursement-driven through the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering), with medical specialist care provided on a non-contracted basis (clinic absorbs copay differences) and fully contracted paramedical care. Patient access requires GP or specialist referral, routed through ZorgDomein digital referral (since 2022) or direct contact. Pricing follows standard Dutch DBC tariffs with treatment codes differentiated between basic-insurance-covered (14/15 prefix) and self-pay procedures (16/17 prefix); remote consultations are billed at the same rate as in-person visits. The clinic serves a B2C patient base with chronic pain conditions (back, neck, head, neuropathic, fibromyalgia, joint, CRPS) and an emerging occupational health/prevention segment targeting heavy-labor workers. Ownership is held by active medical specialists and a therapist, with a formal governance structure including Raad van Toezicht, Raad van Bestuur, Ondernemingsraad, and Cliëntenraad; no external private equity or venture capital ownership is disclosed. The clinic holds ZKN keurmerk certification and has published NVA volume norms for high-complex interventions.

Name

Melius Klinieken

Legal name

Melius Klinieken BV

Website

https://meliusklinieken.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Melius Klinieken is a Dutch independent treatment center specializing in medical-specialist chronic pain management, operating six clinics across southern Netherlands and delivering interventional pain procedures, infusion therapies, and integrated physiotherapy via sister practice Melius Pijnzorg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pain Management Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH), Pain Medicine (Interventional/Neuropathic Pain) (HLAKAIAM), Chronic Pain Rehabilitation & Functional Restoration (HSADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Pain management clinic
• Chronic pain treatment
• Interventional pain medicine
• Pain rehabilitation services
• Multidisciplinary pain care

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Specialist Pain Treatment: Medical specialist pain treatments are reimbursed through the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering). Melius Klinieken does not have contracts with health insurers for medical care, meaning patients may need to pay part of the costs themselves, though the clinic offers discounts for non-reimbursed portions. Treatment codes starting with 14 or 15 fall within basic insurance; codes starting with 16 or 17 are outside basic insurance and may require patient payment.
2. Paramedical Care (Physiotherapy): Physiotherapy and pain rehabilitation services (Melius Pijnzorg) are reimbursed from supplementary and basic insurance. The clinic has contracts with all health insurers for paramedical care.
3. Uninsured Care: Treatments not covered by insurance must be paid by patients before the appointment. Patients receive an invoice with payment details for bank transfer or can pay at reception via PIN or cash.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Melius Klinieken is an independent treatment center (zelfstandig behandelcentrum) providing medical-specialist pain management across six locations in South Netherlands. The clinic delivers chronic pain diagnosis and treatment through anesthesiologist-pain specialists performing interventional procedures, infusion therapies, and topical treatments, complemented by affiliated physiotherapy and pain rehabilitation (Melius Pijnzorg). Treatment requires GP or specialist referral and is largely reimbursed through Dutch basic health insurance.

Product overview

Melius Klinieken operates as an independent treatment center (zelfstandig behandelcentrum) providing integrated medical-specialist pain management services across six locations in South Netherlands. The core offering consists of chronic pain diagnosis and treatment by anesthesiologist-pain specialists. A complementary physiotherapy and pain rehabilitation module is delivered through affiliated practice Melius Pijnzorg, enabling seamless multidisciplinary care from medical intervention to exercise-based recovery. The portfolio includes interventional procedures (nerve blocks, radiofrequency treatments, epidural procedures), infusion therapies (ketamine, lidocaine, magnesium, pamidronine), topical treatments, and rehabilitation services. Treatment is covered under basic Dutch health insurance, with some procedures requiring patient co-payment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Melius Klinieken Medical Pain Treatment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Often within 1 week wait time for first appointment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Adrz (Admiraal de Ruyter Ziekenhuis)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Starting July 1, 2025, Adrz collaborates with Melius Klinieken in pain medicine. This partnership aims to shorten wait times, retain pain care services for Zeeland patients, and provide the right care at the right place. Both institutions can refer patients to each other for appropriate care. GPs receive clear insight into which care occurs at Adrz and which at Melius Klinieken through the referral process.
• ZorgDomeincoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022ZorgDomein is an electronic referral system that helps GPs search for appropriate care for their patients. Since 2022, GPs can digitally refer patients to Melius Klinieken with insight into clinic offerings, current access times, special trajectories, and patient criteria.
• Melius PijnzorgcoreOthersMelius Pijnzorg is the clinic's own physiotherapy and pain rehabilitation practice. The close integration enables seamless patient pathways from medical diagnosis to targeted exercise therapy. Locations in Eindhoven, Breda, Bergen op Zoom, and Goes. One treatment plan with multiple disciplines working together.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Centrum Oosterwal: Dutch independent clinic group with multiple locations and specialty outpatient services. Comparable in ZBC model and multi-site outpatient operations, with broader specialty scope.
• Annatommie mc: Dutch orthopedic and sports medicine clinic with multiple locations. Comparable as a Dutch specialty outpatient clinic with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions adjacent to pain management.
• Medisch Centrum Jan van Goyen: Amsterdam-based independent multi-specialty clinic with pain management services. Comparable as a Dutch outpatient specialty clinic with mixed specialist and allied health services, but primarily serves the Randstad region rather than southern Netherlands.
• Mauritsklinieken: Dutch independent clinic group offering multiple outpatient specialties. Comparable in ZBC operating model and Dutch insurer reimbursement mechanics, with multi-site footprint.
• Bergman Clinics: Largest Dutch independent clinic chain operating multiple specialty ZBCs across the Netherlands, including pain management services. Comparable in clinic operating model and reimbursement mechanics, but Bergman is a multi-specialty incumbent rather than a pain-focused niche.
• Equipe Zorgbedrijven: Dutch group of independent treatment centers with multiple specialty clinics, including interventional pain services. Comparable in ZBC multi-site operating model and Dutch insurer reimbursement mechanics.
• Xpert Clinics: Dutch specialty clinic group (hand, wrist, orthopedic, and pain services) operating across multiple Dutch locations. Comparable in ZBC operating model and multidisciplinary structure, with broader spatial coverage and overlap in interventional pain procedures.

Direct peers

• DC Klinieken: Dutch independent treatment center (ZBC) offering a multi-specialty outpatient portfolio including pain medicine. Dr. Kenneth van Tilburg, Melius's co-founder, previously worked at DC Klinieken, making it the closest direct comparable in operating model and service mix.

Emerging players

• Orthoparc: Dutch orthopedic specialty clinic focused on outpatient joint care. Comparable in Dutch specialty outpatient clinic model and overlap with musculoskeletal pain indications, though narrower in pain-specific interventional services.

Others

• Erasmus MC Pain Medicine Center: Academic hospital pain medicine department in Rotterdam. Comparable as a Dutch interventional pain medicine provider and training ground for pain specialists referenced in Melius's team bios, but operates as a hospital department rather than a private ZBC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Melius-Klinieken-Eindhoven-117680650905184
• Instagraminstagram.com/meliusklinieken
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/melius-klinieken

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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