With great satisfaction, we reflect on the intense and successful 2024/25 winter season. Once again, we had the privilege of supporting numerous patients on their journey to recovery – with expertise, heart, and team spirit.
To celebrate this success, on April 12th, 2025, we set off together for our annual team outing. This year, our adventure took us to Obereggen: in perfect spring weather, we hiked to the Epircher-Laner-Alm, where we were treated to an aperitif and a delicious lunch.
The great finale was a thrilling toboggan ride back down to the valley – fun and laughter were certainly in abundance.
Such shared moments strengthen our team spirit and remind us how valuable each person is to our daily work at the clinic. Equally important is the opportunity to get to know each other outside the work environment in a relaxed setting, sharing laughs and building personal connections – because a strong team dynamic is the foundation for good collaboration.
We would like to thank all our staff for their tireless dedication, passion, and professionalism – day in and day out.
With renewed energy, we now move into the quieter part of the year and look forward to continuing to be there for our patients.
As the season draws to a close, Dolomiti Sportclinic can proudly look back on 15 winters of patient care. In our first two years, our services in Ortisei were limited to ambulatory treatments only. However, it quickly became clear that comprehensive 360° care would only be possible with modern operating rooms available on-site.
No sooner said than done – and today, our operating rooms are celebrating 13 years of successful service.
Since then, we have had the privilege of supporting thousands of patients on their road to recovery – from ACL tears to bone fractures and shoulder dislocations.
We are especially proud that we have been able to help not only professional and elite athletes but also countless amateur sports enthusiasts return to their favorite sports activities.
Whether skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers, or ski mountaineers – our goal has always been and continues to be providing our patients with the best possible medical care, individually tailored to their needs, so they can return to the their daily lives and back on the slopes as quickly as possible.
But it’s not just athletes who find help with us: we also support patients with orthopedic conditions, everyday accident injuries, or herniated discs on their journey toward greater mobility and quality of life.
Every recovery process is unique, and it brings us great joy to help our patients throughout this path – from the initial consultation to diagnostic clarification, surgery and physiotherapy.
We sincerely thank everyone who places their trust in us and look forward to continuing to support many more patients in the future!
A huge thank you to our amazing team, who give their best every single day – and of course, to our patients and partners for their trust!
We are honored to announce that our clinic has been awarded the Premio Industria Felix for the second consecutive year, a prestigious recognition celebrating the most competitive and reliable companies in Northeast Italy.
The award was presented on Thursday, the 20th of March 2025 at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and is based on an objective analysis of financial statements, financial stability, and corporate reputation. The 70 awarded companies were selected by a scientific committee after an extensive study of over 63,000 financial statements from capital companies headquartered in Northeast Italy.
Receiving this honor in 2024 and now again in 2025 reaffirms our ongoing growth and dedication to excellence. This achievement is the result of the hard work and commitment of our team, as well as the trust of our patients and partners.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributes to our success!
At the kind invitation of one of our patients, we had the special pleasure of visiting the famous Laas Marble Quarry. This extraordinary opportunity allowed us to delve deep into the heart of the quarry and witness firsthand how this precious marble is extracted with exceptional craftsmanship and impressive machinery.
It was fascinating to understand the processes and the hard work behind the extraction of this exquisite stone. A heartfelt thank you goes to our patient, who invited our team to this unique experience – a gesture of their satisfaction with our treatment, which we deeply appreciate.
The highlight of this memorable day was an excellent shared meal, making the experience truly unforgettable for all of us. Moments like these not only strengthen our team spirit but also serve as a cherished reminder of the special bond we share with our patients.
Industria Felix awards the most efficient, financially reliable, and sustainable companies. On June 13, 2024, in Vicenza, the event honoring the most competitive companies in Northeast Italy took place. Among the 48 companies headquartered in Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, and Friuli Venezia Giulia was also the Dolomiti Sportclinic. Present to receive the award on-site were the Administrative Director Anton Gurndin and his deputy Michael Putzer.
The 58th event was organized by Industria Felix Magazine, a quarterly economics and finance supplement with Il Sole 24 Ore, with the support of Confindustria.
Dolomiti Sportclinic is very proud to have received this award, which is based on a rigorous selection process with objective, independent, and reliable criteria.
After a long and challenging work season, it was especially valuable for the entire team of our clinic to take time for joint activities. Therefore, we decided on a company outing that included both action and relaxed togetherness.
The day full of experiences began with coffee and croissants, to be well-fortified to tackle all the courses of the high ropes park. Afterwards, we enjoyed a lunch and, with full stomachs, headed to a winery tour in Kaltern, including wine tasting.
The aperitif and subsequent dinner took place in Montan, where the picturesque surroundings enhanced the cheerful mood. This was the perfect opportunity to escape the work routine and get to know colleagues better in a relaxed environment, deepening interpersonal relationships. Especially after an intensive work phase, it is important to spend time together, experience each other in a different context, have fun together, and laugh together.
Another important aspect of our company outing is the recognition of the hard work and dedication of our employees. The outing was not only a reward but also a sign of appreciation for the work done. We are proud of our team and want to express our gratitude with such actions.
We are already looking forward to future outings and the many shared moments that will bring us even closer together as a team.
Sophia Amor, student at the Centre for Health Professions Tyrol, is in the middle of her training to become a health and nursing professional. She is currently completing her internship with us at the Dolomiti Sportclinic and has the opportunity to put her theoretical knowledge into practice. Individual and patient-oriented care is the top priority and restoring the health of the patients with the help of our trained doctors and nurses is part of the internship.
Her insight into anaesthetic care, operating theatre nursing and her work as an operating theatre assistant will prepare her for a future professional and qualified career. In order to be able to provide optimal care, support and treatment for affected people, she will be accompanied and prepared by a professional team.
Read here what Ms Amor herself says about her internship with us:
“Actually, I was asked to write only 3-4 sentences, however, with such an excellent training facility as the Dolomiti Sportclinic that is impossible. If I had to describe this house with one word, “familiar” would be the best. From the very first day, everyone welcomed me in a very friendly and appreciative way. As a trainee from another country, with little knowledge of Italian, this is no problem at all for the DSC team; if necessary, they simply speak English. Learning and further education are very important here. Whether in emergency, on the ward or in the operating theatre every important movement was explained to me in detail. I really appreciate the opportunity to work independently, which speaks for the quality of the clinic as a training center.
To see that a clinic that is inconspicuous from the outside offers so much talent, cohesion and knowledge is almost a stroke of luck for a student. Rarely, if never, have I felt as comfortable in a working environment as I do here and I can only praise everyone involved.
It is a pleasure and also an honour to be part of the team here for some time. I can only recommend an internship at Dolomiti Sportclinic to every student, as you gain so much knowledge for your further education.”
Every job is valuable and is valued: from the cleaning lady to the doctor. Only if everyone works together and supports each other does the circle close. Without each individual, it would not be possible to manage a private clinic, because everyone contributes an extremely important part to it.
Saturday was a well-deserved trip for all employees, who throughout the year do their utmost to ensure that patients feel comfortable and spend a pleasant stay at the Dolomiti Sportclinic.
Also on this excursion one could feel the pleasant and respectful interaction between the employees, which is not only very present at work, but also outside of it. Joint extra-professional activities promote a sense of community, which leads to a professional and respectful working atmosphere. These wonderful qualities distinguish the employees and together they form a high-quality Dolomiti Sportclinic.
The day ended warmly and cheerfully. There was humorous laughter and joking. An excursion where the employees were able to recharge their batteries and motivation in order to continue to provide reliable and helpful care for the well-being of the patients.
Dr. Arnold Gurndin from Aldino, after his specialisation in orthopedics and traumatology and his work experience abroad, founded an ambulatory in Ortisei in 2010. From the beginning, the vision was to be the leading institution in the Dolomites for everything related to traumatology and orthopedics.
In the course of time, demand grew, patients arrived with increasingly complex injuries, so that it became necessary to expand the services on site. Dr. Arnold Gurndin brought in his brother Anton Gurndin as administrative director, and just two years later, the facility inside the Prinoth Centre 181 in Ortisei was expanded with operating rooms, an in-patient unit and a physiotherapy gym. On the 27th of December 2012, the first surgery took place in Ortisei – this was the official birth of the Dolomiti Sportclinic.
Together we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Dolomiti Sportclinic on the 11th of November 2022.
People all over the world are suffering from the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. We are glad to have finally received the vaccine against it.
Our staff are also being vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 to protect themselves, their environment, family and friends and, above all, our patients.
Dominik Paris leaves the Dolomiti Sportclinic in Ortisei on January 24th 2020 on crutches. The ski racer had a knee injury during training in Kitzbühel in Austria. During the fall on January 21st he tore his cruciate ligament. After the appropriate examinations and consideration of all possibilities, he decided to have the surgery done on the following day at the Dolomiti Sportclinic from the doctor Dr. Arnold Gurndin.
After the operation, Dominik Paris looks optimistically and confidently ahead. He is determinate to take one step at a time. In the beginning there will be time to rest, then he will gradually start with the rehab and the corresponding training. Now, for the first time in many years, he has time to spend with the family. He also thanks for the many messages he received from athletes and teammates. That gave him pleasure.
The surgeon Dr. Arnold Gurndin says the operation went very well. Dominik was lucky to have only had a cruciate ligament rupture. Cartilage and meniscus are intact and the joint works perfectly. So the chances are very good to get back to where he was.
In the picture from left to right: the Medical Director Dr. Arnold Gurndin, the ski star Dominik Paris and the Managing Director Anton Gurndin
On the 17th of December 2019 the inauguration of the new Dolomiten Trauma Clinic in Tesero in Val di Fiemme was celebrated. Many people from the surroundings went to the new facility. The priest Don Massimiliano gave the blessing before Massimo Ruffinella of the Trauma Medical Clinic, Anton Gurndin of the Dolomiti Sportclinic and Markus Hager of the Brixsana welcomed all the guests. It was possible to visit all the rooms, including the x-ray room and the MRI room. Erich from Eggerhof provided the guests with excellent pasta dishes. There was no shortage of drinks to make a toast to the new clinic that offers a professional and immediate medical service to injured patients from Val di Fiemme and its surroundings.
All year round our focus lies on the wellbeing of the patient. Once a year it is all about having fun. For our company trip we always try to find very special and exciting activities. This year we went to the Lake of Garda, where the highlight was a Paint Ball match. We played in 4 teams where it was important to be fast and slick, to have a good strategy and a good team spirit. After that we had a spectacular dinner on a hill above the lake with an amazing view and delicious fish. To end the day we played a quiz game in teams with interesting and funny questions about the Dolomiti Sportclinic.
The Brennercom Sailing Week in Croatia will take place from the 4th to the 11th of May 2019. Twenty motivated teams will stand the challenge. This year for the first time one team is sponsored by Dolomiti Sportclinic. We wish all the best and great fun to our guys.
The first price of the female athlete of the year went to the ski racer Hanna Schnarf.
Ski racer Dominik Paris was at the second place for the male athlete of the year.
Congratulations!!!
On the 30th of April the doctors and the staff of the Dolomiti Sportclinic went for a rafting excursion on the River Rienz, where they had the chance to show their sports and team building abilities. After lunch the adventure day got even better with GRS Heli Doctors who took the group up on the air for helicopter flights.
An adventurous and unforgettable day!
