Refer a Patient to the Prodorso Spine Center in Zurich
We provide general practitioners, specialists, and chiropractors with prompt, structured co-management and follow-up care for patients presenting with back and neck problems. Our interdisciplinary team diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of spinal diseases, disorders, and injuries.
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For urgent inquiries outside of regular telephone hours, you can reach us via the main switchboard at Spital Zollikerberg (where Dr. med. A. Spiessberger and Prof. Dr. med. N. Boos are accredited physicians). -
We are pleased to accept referrals via email at info.prodorso@hin.ch (HIN-secure communication). You can send an informal referral (e.g., a brief medical report with the clinical question, previous findings, and contact details) or use our standardized referral form. -
Our Specialized NetworkThe physicians and therapists at our center work as a team of self-employed, independent partners. Our key characteristics include:- Regular interdisciplinary exchange of expertise
- Close collaboration between spine surgery, non-surgical orthopedics, and therapy
- Strong professional camaraderie and transparent communication
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Partnerships for Physicians and PracticesAre you a physician or a practice owner in the Zurich area looking to establish a partnership with us—either as a referring provider with clearly defined processes or as a future network partner?
Please feel free to contact us at: info.prodorso@hin.ch. We look forward to discussing potential collaboration models in the field of spine medicine and back pain care, and establishing seamless workflows for our mutual patients.
FAQ for Patient Referrals
You can register patients by phone via our main office at Tel: 044 269 96 00, 044 269 96 00tten referral via email to info@prodorso.ch or info.prodorso@ info@prodorso.ch ou to info.prodorso@hin.chrm for a structured submission of the most important patient details.
We diagnose and treat the entire spectrum of spinal conditions: acute and chronic back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative changes, instabilities, vertebral fractures, and post-operative complications. We provide both non-surgical (conservative) and surgical treatment options.
As a rule, we schedule appointments promptly, particularly for acute conditions or those causing severe functional limitations. Urgent cases can be pre-announced by phone so that we can discuss the level of urgency directly with you or the patient and prioritize scheduling accordingly.
Following the evaluation, you will receive a written report detailing the diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and—if already performed—any interventions carried out. For complex cases or open questions, we are also available by phone for a direct peer-to-peer consultation.
For urgent cases outside of regular telephone hours, you can be connected with our accredited spine surgeons via the main switchboard at Spital Zollikerberg (Tel: 044 397 21 11). In the event of acute neurological deficits or severe trauma, we recommend direct referral through the emergency department.
Yes. We are keenly interested in long-term, reliable partnerships with referring providers and medical practices. Please contact us at info.prodorso@hin.ch if you are looking to establish a structured collaboration or an expanded partnership in the field of spine medicine in Zurich.