Who we are
The ORL Franklinklinik Oerlikon outpatient center offers specialized, interdisciplinary medical care in the heart of Zurich Oerlikon.
Our location in the Franklinturm brings together experts from various disciplines and enables our patients to receive quick and efficient clarification and treatment in one place.
We specialize in the entire spectrum of ORL/ENT and focus specifically on ear surgery and procedures for snoring and sleep apnoea. Our aim is to ensure optimal patient care in the region through short waiting times and qualified medical care.
The founder of the center, Dr. Lorenz Epprecht, trained at the University Hospital Zurich and conducted research at Harvard University in Boston, USA. Both institutions are known worldwide for their cutting-edge medicine.
The Franklin Tower
Our location right next to the Oerlikon SBB train station is ideally integrated into Zurich’s transport network and is easily accessible by public transport and by car from Zurich city center or the surrounding area.
Our vision
Our goal
… is to offer the growing and diverse population in Zurich and the surrounding area, residents and professionals in Oerlikon well-founded medical examinations and treatments across the entire spectrum of ear, nose, throat and facial surgery. We treat chronic and acute conditions as well as emergencies with medical expertise and efficiency.
Our role
… is to make a significant contribution to health care in the region with our wide range of services, a strong team and our central location.
Our guiding principles
Patient-centered care
We take time for our patients. We focus on short waiting times and individually tailored treatment concepts to meet the needs of each individual.
Interdisciplinary cooperation
At the Franklintower, we work hand in hand with specialists from various disciplines to ensure comprehensive and seamless patient care.
Innovation and progress
We use the digital possibilities in the healthcare sector and are constantly developing them further so that doctors and nursing staff can focus fully on their patients. We want to achieve the best possible medical results and therefore focus on the education and training of specialist staff and on research.
Community and personal development
We value appreciation and a sense of community within the team. We promote a culture of personal development and professional exchange in order to strengthen our team and thus ensure a consistently high quality of care.
Medical management
Dr. med. Lorenz Epprecht
Curriculum vitae
Education
2024
Operative focus
Head and neck surgery
2021
Specialist examination
Ear, nose and throat medicine
2017 – 2018
Research Fellowship
Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
Dr. D. Lee
2015
Doctoral thesis
Prof. Dr. med. C. Baumann
2012
Federal medical diploma (state examination)
2006 – 2012
Medical studies at the University of Zurich
Employment
2021 – 2024
University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. med. A Huber
Senior Physician in the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery
2020 – 2021
University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. med. A Huber
Resident in the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery
2019 – 2020
Kantonsspital Luzern, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. med. T. Linder
Assistant doctor in the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic
2015 – 2019
University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. med. A Huber
Resident in the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery
2013 – 2015
KantonsspitalSt. Gallen, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. med. G. Hildebrandt
Resident in neurosurgery
Publications
Our team
Dr. med. Marco Hösli
(from August 2025)
Dr. med. Julian Pfäffli
(from March 2025)
Sofia Bertsch
Medical practice assistant
Ashna Dlaimi
Medical practice assistant
