Dr. Helge Schmitz is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon with an extensive international career specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. After graduating from Deutschordengymnasium in 1989, he pursued his medical degree at the Julius-Maximilians University in Wuerzburg. His foundational surgical training includes tenures at the University of Wuerzburg’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the University of Duesseldorf, where he focused on general, trauma and orthopedic surgery.
Throughout his career in Germany, Dr. Schmitz held several leadership positions, notably serving as the head of Arthroscopic Surgery at Krankenhaus Salem in Heidelberg and the Head of Shoulder Surgery at the Fontana Clinic in Freiburg. His clinical practice is defined by a holistic approach to the musculoskeletal system, incorporating manual orthopedic medicine, chirotherapy, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy alongside his surgical expertise. He is also a dedicated educator who frequently conducts lectures and courses for both physicians and physiotherapists and serves as a member of the EMS Advisory Board.
Since June 2021, Dr. Schmitz has expanded his practice to Dubai, UAE, where he treated many patients and performed surgical procedures with utmost care and precision. He remains an active member of prestigious professional organizations such as the DVSE for shoulder and elbow surgery and the AGA for arthroscopic surgery.
Dr. Schmitz medical philosophy centers on seamless integration of advanced surgical techniques and conservative therapeutic modalities to ensure comprehensive patient recovery. By combining high-precision arthroscopic interventions with daily treatment practices like injection therapy and manual medicine, he provides tailored care that addresses the specific functional needs of each individual. This balanced approach, supported by his active involvement in international medical societies, ensures that his patients benefit from the most recent, evidence-based orthopedic standards available.
