Schmerzklinik Zürich AG

What Schmerzklinik Zürich AG does

Schmerzklinik Zürich AG is a privately held, interdisciplinary outpatient pain clinic founded in 2012 and headquartered at Wallisellenstrasse 301a, Zürich, Switzerland. The clinic employs 11 staff, including approximately five specialist physicians, medical practice assistants (MPAs), and a pain psychologist, and operates a Tagesklinik (day clinic) with 7 beds and a certified operating room for post-procedural monitoring. Its core business is interventional pain therapy, supported by psychology/psychotherapy and acupuncture, delivered under a holistic diagnostic-and-treatment model targeting patients with chronic spinal, neuropathic, headache, joint, visceral, and trauma-related pain conditions.

The clinical offering rests on advanced interventional techniques performed under real-time image guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), including spinal cord neurostimulation, catheter-guided epidurolysis, epiduroscopy with QMR, radiofrequency thermocoagulation, ketamine-midazolam-lidocaine infusion therapy, and regenerative medicine using mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Procedures are billed under the Swiss TARMED tariff system and reimbursed via mandatory KVG health insurance when medically indicated; regenerative medicine is offered on a self-pay basis outside the insurance framework.

The go-to-market is sales-led and physician-referral-driven, supplemented by direct patient contact and a professional website. The clinic accepts patients through specialist referrals (Zuweiser) using a structured referral form, via direct self-referral, and through listings such as the Leading Medicine Guide. In 2026, leadership transitioned to Dr. med. Michael Büchling (Zentrumsleitung) and Dr. med. Tomislav Kovačević (Medizinische Leitung), marking a generational handover while operational scope remains concentrated at the single Zürich site.

Name

Schmerzklinik Zürich AG

Legal name

Schmerzklinik Zürich AG

Website

https://schmerz-zuerich.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schmerzklinik Zürich AG is a private outpatient pain clinic in Zürich, Switzerland, employing 11 staff and operating a 7-bed day clinic. It delivers interventional pain therapy, psychotherapy, and acupuncture for patients with chronic spinal, neuropathic, and headache conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pain Management Services

NAICS

Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Medicine (Interventional/Neuropathic Pain) (HLAKAIAM), Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Pain management services
• Interventional pain therapy
• Chronic pain treatment
• Regenerative medicine
• Multidisciplinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: As a Swiss medical practice, revenue is generated through reimbursement from Swiss health insurance (KVG basic insurance and supplementary insurance) for medically indicated treatments. The clinic provides services primarily in Switzerland.
2. Out-of-Pocket Regenerative Medicine Services: Regenerative medicine treatments (stem cell therapy) are self-paid by patients as the costs are not covered by health insurance. This represents an additional revenue stream for experimental or supplementary treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schmerzklinik Zürich AG operates an interdisciplinary outpatient pain clinic delivering interventional pain therapy, multidisciplinary diagnostics, psychotherapy, and acupuncture for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions. The clinic performs image-guided minimally invasive procedures (infiltrations, radiofrequency, spinal cord neurostimulation, epiduroscopy), regenerative treatments using mesenchymal stem cells and PRP, infusion therapy, and botulinum toxin for migraine. Services are delivered on an ambulatory basis with same-day monitoring in a 7-bed day clinic located in Zürich.

Product overview

Schmerzklinik Zürich AG operates as an interdisciplinary outpatient pain clinic offering a comprehensive range of medical services for chronic pain conditions. The core offering centers on Interventionelle Schmerztherapie (interventional pain therapy) delivered through three main pillars: interventional procedures (infiltrations, radiofrequency, neurostimulation), psychology and psychotherapy (including MBSR), and acupuncture. Supporting services include a day clinic with 7 beds for post-procedural monitoring, acute treatment services, and complementary methods. Specialized treatment offerings include regenerative medicine using stem cells and PRP, spinal cord neurostimulation, and migraine treatment with botulinum toxin. The clinic utilizes advanced image-guided intervention techniques and multidisciplinary diagnostic approaches to identify pain sources and develop individualized treatment plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interventionelle Schmerztherapie (Interventional Pain Therapy) Minimally invasive pain treatment procedures including infiltrations, radiofrequency therapy, and nerve stimulation performed by specially trained physicians for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Multidisziplinäre Schmerzdiagnostik (Multidisciplinary Pain Diagnostics) Comprehensive pain diagnosis involving specialists from various disciplines and multimodal diagnostic approaches including imaging and targeted diagnostic interventions, used to identify complex chronic pain sources.
• Tagesklinik (Day Clinic) Ambulatory clinic with 7 beds providing post-procedural monitoring and care after diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, with a certified operating room (zertifizierter OPS).
• Akutbehandlungen (Acute Treatments) Emergency pain treatment services for urgent cases such as acute disc herniation with nerve compression, performed using real-time imaging guidance for rapid intervention.
• Psychotherapie (Psychotherapy) Psychological treatment services integrated with pain management, including mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training, delivered by the in-house pain psychologist for patients whose chronic pain is accompanied by psychological distress.
• Komplementäre Methoden (Complementary Methods) Holistic treatment approaches including fascia therapy, craniosacral therapy, acupuncture, Rolfing, and Feldenkrais offered through internal or external specialists to complement interventional pain therapy.
• Regenerative Medizin (Regenerative Medicine) Cell-based therapies using mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSC) harvested from adipose tissue and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for joint degeneration, tendon injuries, disc damage, and aesthetic indications. Self-pay service (not covered by Swiss health insurance).
• Neurostimulation des Rückenmarks (Spinal Cord Neurostimulation) Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord using a silicone-protected wire inserted via a hollow needle; impulses inhibit pain transmission to the brain. Procedures include test electrode placement and definitive implantation of electrodes and impulse generator for neuropathic pain, post-surgical pain, CRPS, and circulatory disorders.
• Migräne-Behandlung mit Botulinumtoxin (Migraine Treatment with Botulinum Toxin) Botulinum toxin injections for chronic or frequent migraine, administered to reduce migraine days and improve quality of life in chronic migraine patients.
• Radiofrequenztherapie (Radiofrequency Therapy) Radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the smallest nerves supplying facet joints at temperatures above 70°C after diagnostic confirmation, with pulsed radiofrequency (up to 42°C) for larger nerves; reported success rate exceeding 50% for facet joint pain.
• Akupunktur (Acupuncture) Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture technique using fine stainless steel needles to activate self-healing forces and relieve pain, delivered by a Facharzt FMH with Master of Acupuncture certification.
• Infusionstherapie (Infusion Therapy) Intravenous administration of (S-)Ketamine, Midazolam, and Lidocaine targeting NMDA receptors and sodium channels for widespread pain, wandering pain, fibromyalgia, and depression associated with pain conditions.
• Bildgestützte Interventionen (Image-Guided Interventions) Real-time ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures ensuring direct visualization of target structures, precise needle and instrument placement, high safety, and minimized procedural risks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Radiofrequency therapy for facet joint pain: >50% success rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Swiss Society for Interventional Pain Management (SSIPM)coreOthersThe clinic's physicians work according to SSIPM guidelines. SSIPM provides the Fähigkeitsausweis (competency certification) for interventional pain procedures in Switzerland. Dr. Michael Büchling is a member of SSIPM, and Dr. Tomislav Kovačević is a member of both SSIPM and the Swiss Pain Society (SPS).
• Swiss Pain Society (SPS)coreOthersProfessional society for pain medicine in Switzerland. Dr. Tomislav Kovačević holds membership in the Swiss Pain Society (SPS). The society promotes interdisciplinary pain management and education.
• Swiss Society for the Study of Pain (SGSS)coreOthersDr. Michael Hartmann served as Councillor in the SGSS (Schweizer Gesellschaft zum Studie des Schmerzes). Dr. Jutta Kirchner is also a member of SGSS.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Medical Network: Swiss private clinic and hospital group operating multi-specialty facilities across Switzerland, including pain-related services. Broad incumbent with overlapping Swiss geographic reach and a private-pay orientation.
• Hirslanden: Largest private hospital group in Switzerland offering pain medicine alongside a broad specialty portfolio. Comparable as it delivers interventional pain services within a wider private healthcare network in the same Swiss market.
• Cleveland Clinic Pain Management: Major US health system pain management service covering interventional procedures, spinal cord stimulation, and multidisciplinary care. Comparable in offering the full interventional-to-complementary pain medicine spectrum.
• Mayo Clinic Pain Medicine: Large US academic pain medicine program offering interventional pain therapy, neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, and integrated psychology. Comparable in treatment breadth (interventional + regenerative + psych) though at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• German Pain Society (DGSS) affiliated pain centers: Network of certified German interdisciplinary pain centers. Comparable as credentialed, multidisciplinary outpatient pain clinics operating in the same DACH regulatory and reimbursement environment.

Direct peers

• Schmerzzentrum Berlin (Dr. Überall): Independent interdisciplinary German pain clinic offering interventional procedures, neuromodulation, and psychological pain therapy. Directly comparable operating model (private, physician-led, multimodal pain care) in the DACH region.
• Schmerzklinik Berlin: Specialized German interventional pain clinic offering a comparable multimodal program of neuromodulation, injections, and psychological pain therapy. Highly comparable as a German-language outpatient pain specialist practice; cited as prior employer of Schmerzklinik Zürich's medical leadership.

Regional players

• Zentrum für Schmerzmedizin Kantonsspital Münsterlingen: Hospital-based pain medicine center in Thurgau, Switzerland, offering interventional pain procedures and multidisciplinary diagnostics. Comparable in scope (interventional + multimodal) and serves a similar Swiss German-speaking patient population; previous workplace of Schmerzklinik Zürich's Center Director.
• Schmerzambulatorium Inselspital Bern: University-hospital pain outpatient clinic at Bern's Inselspital providing interventional pain therapy with SSIPM-credentialed staff. Direct regional peer offering comparable interventional pain services in the same Swiss market.
• Universitätsspital Basel Schmerzmedizin: University-hospital pain service in Basel providing interventional pain therapy and multidisciplinary care. Overlapping specialty and patient base in the Swiss German-speaking market; prior workplace of Schmerzklinik Zürich leadership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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