Expertise
Experience
Trust

Team of the Sportklinik Arlberg –
In Good Hands

At the Sportklinik Arlberg, you will meet an experienced and well-coordinated team of physicians and medical professionals. Our strengths – personal – competent – empathetic – resource-saving – time-saving

personal – direct contact from diagnosis to treatment
competent – extensive experience with leisure and sports injuries as well as pain conditions
empathetic – understanding your situation after an accident or with persistent pain
resource-saving – targeted diagnostics and treatment all in one place
time-saving – short distances, efficiency, and a well-coordinated team

Dr. Dominik Knierzinger, PhD

Specialist in Orthopaedics
and Traumatology

Medical Director
of the Sportklinik Arlberg

Curriculum Vitae

since 2024: Medical Director of the Sportklinik Arlberg
2022 – 2025: Senior Physician at the University Clinic for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Innsbruck
since 2021: Private Practice (Consultant Practice) of Dr. Dominik Knierzinger in St. Anton am Arlberg
2019 – 2022: Specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University Clinic for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Innsbruck
2017 – 2019: Resident at the University Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Innsbruck
2017 – 2018: Resident at the University Clinic for Orthopaedics, Innsbruck
2016 – 2017: PhD Candidate at the University Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Innsbruck – Biomechanics (Prof. Schmölz)
2014 – 2023: PhD Program – Medical University of Innsbruck
2012 – 2016: Resident at the University Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Innsbruck
2012: Internship at the teaching practice of MR Dr. Josef Knierzinger in St. Anton am Arlberg
2006 – 2012: Medical studies at the Medical University of Innsbruck

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Memberships

SECEC – European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow
ÖGU – Austrian Society for Trauma Surgery
AO Trauma

Priv.-Doz. Dr. Peter Kaiser, PhD

Specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Deputy Medical Director
of the Sportklinik Arlberg

Curriculum Vitae

since 2025 Private practice in Innsbruck/Medicent – Die Handchirurgen
since 2023 Private practice in St. Anton am Arlberg / Sportklinik Arlberg
2021 Habilitation (Medical University of Innsbruck – Topic: Findings on the influence of femoral torsion on patellar instability)
2019 – 2023 Specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Medical University of Innsbruck – University Clinic for Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
2013 – 2019 Resident in Trauma Surgery/Orthopaedics (University Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, as well as Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology and Radiology, Innsbruck & University Clinic for Orthopaedics “Der Balgrist”, Zurich)
2012 – 2018 PhD studies “Musculoskeletal Sciences” (Medical University of Innsbruck – Topic: Analysis of the influence of femoral torsion in regard to patellar instability)
2005 – 2012 Medical studies at the Medical University of Innsbruck

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Extracurricular Qualifications

Diploma in Hand Surgery (Austrian Medical Association – ÖÄK)
Diploma in Sports Medicine (ÖGA/ÖÄK)
Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (ÖÄK)
Diploma in Acupuncture (ÖGA/ÖÄK)
GOTS Sports Physician Certificate (GOTS)
Advanced anatomical training
ATLS Provider
Teaching assignment: Surgical Approaches in Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics (Graz/AO, since 2019)
Teaching assignment: Elective course in Sports Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck (2019–2022)
Teaching assignment: SAB OR and OTA (Surgical Assistants/Operating Theatre Technicians), Training Center West (since 2024)

Sports Medicine Support

HCI Die Haie – Ice Hockey Team Medical Support (2020–2025)
Davis Cup Finals Tennis Tournament, Innsbruck 2021
Generali Open ATP Tennis Tournament, Kitzbühel 2019
Austrian Ski Association – Injury Management at LKI Innsbruck (2021–2023)
Austrian Luge Federation – Injury Management at LKI Innsbruck (2021–2023)
Happy Run 2018

Memberships
AGA-Member (www.aga-online.ch)
STMS-Member (www.tennismedicine.org)
ÖGU-Member (www.unfallchirurgien.at)
ÖGH-Member (www.handchirurgen.at)
AO Trauma-Member (www.aofoundation.org)
GOTS-Member (www.gots.org)

Scientific Work
54 scientific publications, including 22 as first author
2 book chapters and 1 book (Tennis Injuries)
5 poster presentations
42 national and international lectures

Dr. Dagmar Hofer
Specialist in Anaesthesiology

Curriculum Vitae
since 2017: Resident physician – Anaesthesiologist at the Sportklinik Arlberg
2008 – 2021: Private practice in anaesthesiology, Anesthesia Team Nordrhein, Dinslaken
2006: Board certification following specialist training in anaesthesiology at St. Johannes Hospital, Duisburg
Since 1989: 18 missions in developing countries, providing free surgical and anaesthesia care, primarily for children with cleft lip and palate

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1992 – 1999: Medical studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
1988 – 1990: Training as a certified specialist nurse for anaesthesia and intensive care (DKG)
1979 – 1982: Secondary school diploma (Abitur) followed by training as a registered nurse at St. Barbara Hospital, Duisburg

Dr. Harald Hofer
Specialist in Anaesthesiology

Curriculum Vitae
since 2017: Resident physician – Anaesthesiologist at the Sportklinik Arlberg
1990 – 2020: Founder and practising anaesthesiologist at the private practice for anaesthesiology, later Anesthesia Team Nordrhein, in Dinslaken
1997: Degree in Economics, graduating as Diplom-Volkswirt (equivalent to a Master’s in Economics)
1991: EFMG Examination (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) – U.S. medical exam comparable to a state licensing examination

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since 1989: 18 missions with INTERPLAST e.V. in Southeast Asia and Latin America, performing surgeries on children with cleft lip and palate.
1977: Secondary school diploma (Abitur) followed by medical studies at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen–Nuremberg

Mag. Dr. David Ostoverschnigg
Specialist in Radiology

Curriculum Vitae

2025 – present
Contracted radiologist (public health insurance), Radiology Institute B7, Bozner Platz 7, Innsbruck
2022 – 2024
Private radiology practice at Radiology Institute B7
Radiologist at the CT/MRI Institute CTI Wilten
2020 – 2023
Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Private University UMIT Tirol
2018 – 2021
Specialist / Senior Physician in Radiology, Hall in Tirol Hospital

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2016 – 2018
Specialist training in Radiology, Hall in Tirol Hospital
2013 – 2015
Specialist training in Radiology, Schwaz Hospital
2010 – 2013
Training as a General Practitioner
2009 – 2010
Civil service with the Red Cross, Zams
2003 – 2009
Medical studies in Innsbruck

Our Team – at the Sportklinik Arlberg in St. Anton

Specialists in Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, and Radiology
Experienced nursing staff and medical professionals

Together, we form a dedicated team that combines medical expertise with personalised care. Under the leadership of our medical directors, we rely on state-of-the-art treatment methods, individual therapy concepts, and close interdisciplinary collaboration to provide our patients with the best possible care.

Our goal is your recovery

At the Sportklinik Arlberg, you are at the center of everything we do.
Our entire team works hand in hand to provide you with targeted diagnostics and treatment tailored to your individual needs –
competent, personal, and with a genuine passion for your health.