Who we are

ORL Franklin Clinic Oerlikon Lorenz Epprecht Portrait

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.

Our team

PD Dr. med. Lorenz Epprecht

Curriculum vitae

Education

2024
Operative focus
Head and neck surgery

2021
Specialist examination
Ear, nose and throat medicine

2017 – 2018
Forschungs-Fellowship
Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA, oto.hms.harvard.edu
Dr. D. Lee

2015
Doctoral thesis
Prof. Dr. med. C. Baumann

2012
Federal medical diploma (state examination)

2006 – 2012
Medizinstudium Universität Zürich, www.uzh.ch

Employment

2021 – 2024
University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, www.usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. A Huber
Senior Physician in the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2020 – 2021
University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, www.usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. A Huber
Assistant physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2019 – 2020
Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland, www.luks.ch
Prof. Dr. med. T. Linder
Assistant doctor in the ear, nose and throat clinic

2015 – 2019
University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, www.usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. A Huber
Assistant physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2013 – 2015
Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland, www.h-och.ch
Prof. Dr. med. G. Hildebrandt
Resident in neurosurgery

Publications

> Link to the publications

Specialization

Ear surgery / implantable hearing aids

Sleep apnoea / snoring

Nose and sinus surgery

Dr. med. Marco Hösli

Curriculum vitae

Education

2023
Specialist doctor exam
Ear, nose and throat medicine

2019
Doctoral thesis
Prof. Dr. med. A. Huber

2014
Federal medical diploma (state exam)

2010 – 2016
Medical studies at the University of Zurich

Employment

2022 – 2025
Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland, www.luks.ch
Prof. Dr. med. T. Linder Senior Physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2021
Center for Head and Neck Surgery
Hirslanden Klinik St. Anna Luzern, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. med. S. Haerle
Assistant doctor

2019 – 2021
Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland, www.luks.ch
Prof. Dr. med. T. Linder Assistant physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2018 – 2019
University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, www.usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. A Huber Assistant physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2017 – 2018
Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland, www.luks.ch
Prof. Dr. med. T. Linder Assistant physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2015 – 2016
Bülach Hospital, Switzerland, www.spitalbuelach.ch
Dr. med. B. Muff Assistant physician in surgery

Publications

> Link to the publications

Specialization

Hearing assessments

Dizziness

Hearing aid expertise

Dr. med. Julian Pfäffli

Curriculum vitae

Education

2023
European Specialist Examination
Otorhinolaryngology

2023
Swiss specialist examination
Otorhinolaryngology

2017
Doctoral thesis Prof. Dr med. Ch. Müller, CRIB, University Hospital Basel

2016
Federal medical diploma (state examination)

2010–2016
Medical studies at the University of Basel, www.unibas.ch

Employment

2024 – 2025
University Hospital Zurich, www.usz.ch
Prof. Dr. med. A. Huber
Assistant physician in the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2020 – 2024
St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital, www.h-och.ch
Prof. Dr. med. S. Stöckli
Assistant physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2019 – 2020
Graubünden Cantonal Hospital, www.ksgr.ch
PD Dr. med. Y. Brand
Assistant physician in the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery

2017 – 2018
Graubünden Cantonal Hospital, www.ksgr.ch
Prof. Dr. med. M. Furrer
Assistant doctor in the Clinic for Surgery

2016 – 2017
University Hospital Basel, www.unispital-basel.ch
Prof. Dr. med. Ch. Müller
Assistant doctor in the cardiology clinic

Publications

> Link to the publications

Specialization

Paediatric ENT

Voice problems

Hearing assessments

Dr. med. Melanie Samland

Curriculum vitae

Education

2019
Specialist in otorhinolaryngology

2012
Doctorate in medicine from the University of Bern

2011
Federal State Examination for Physicians

2002 – 2011
Studied human medicine at the University of Bern

Employment

2019-2025
Practice ORL-HNO, Seepraxen AG, Horgen location

2017-2018
Assistant physician, ENT, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (Prof. Th. Linder)

2016-2017
Assistant physician, ENT Clinic, University Hospital Zurich (Prof. A. Huber)

2014-2016
Assistant physician, ENT, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (Prof. Th. Linder)

2012-2014
Assistant physician, ENT clinic, Cantonal Hospital Chur (Dr. C. Fischer)

2012
Assistant Physician, Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Chur (Prof. M. Furrer)

Publications

> Link to the publications

Specialization

Pediatric ENT

Computer-assisted vertigo diagnostics

Ultrasound diagnostics

PD Dr. med. Holger Klein

Consultant in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

Curriculum vitae

Education

2025
Fellowship in aesthetic facial surgery
Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2024
Fellowship in aesthetic breast surgery
Victoriakliniken Stockholm, Sweden

2021
Habilitation to obtain venia legendi
Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich

2019
Fellowship in Rekonstruktiver Mikrochirurgie von Kopf und Hals (EURAPS/AAPS Fellow)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Houston, US
(Programmdirektor: Professor Charles E. Butler)

2018
FMH Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery,
Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)

2017 – 2018
Fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery
Department of Plastic Surgery and Oral Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, SE
(Program Director: Associate Professor Andres Rodriguez-Lorenzo)

2017
Fellowship in Body Contouring and Aesthetic Surgery
Department of Plastic Surgery, Dreifaltigkeits-Krankenhaus Wesseling, Germany
(Program Director: Dr. D. Richter, ISAPS President)

2013
FMH Basic Examination in Surgery, CH

2013
Doctor of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Heidelberg University, Germany

2011
Completion of medical studies
University of Heidelberg, Germany

Employment

2025
Independent practice
Villa Seefeld Practice, Zurich

2021
Senior Physician and Deputy Chief Physician
Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Aarau Cantonal Hospital
(Prof. Dr. Jan Plock)

2018 – 2021
Senior Physician
Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
(Head: Prof. Dr. P. Giovanoli)

2016 – 2017
Senior Physician
Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
(Head: Prof. Dr. P. Giovanoli)

2014 – 2017
Training as a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery
Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
(Head: Prof. Dr. P. Giovanoli)

2013 – 2014
Common Trunk
Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich
(Head: Prof. Dr. H. P. Simmen)

2012 – 2013
Common Trunk
Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
(Head: Prof. Dr. V. Falk)

Specialization

Advice on plastic and aesthetic issues

Wrinkle treatment (botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators)

Surgical procedures (eyelid lift, face/neck lift, breast surgery, body contouring) (tummy tuck, upper arm lift, thigh lift)