New General and Sports Medicine Center in Fribourg
Swiss Medical Network expands primary care, builds national sports medicine network.
New General and Sports Medicine Center Opens in Fribourg
Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne in Fribourg expands its outpatient services. On September 1, 2026, a new General and Sports Medicine Center opens on Rue Georges-Jordil. Three internal medicine specialists will provide care there. The center aims to combine general medical care with sports medicine services.
The new center is directly affiliated with Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne. The clinic belongs to the Swiss Medical Network group, based in Genolier. The company is thus further expanding its outpatient services in Fribourg while pursuing the goal of gradually building a national sports medicine network.
Three Specialists Provide Care
Three FMH specialists in internal medicine, each with different areas of focus, work at the new center.
Damien Casagrande specializes in sports medicine and manual medicine. His previous activities include caring for elite athletes.
Sophie Mantelli is affiliated with the Institute of General Practice at the University of Fribourg. Her areas of expertise include clinical sonography.
Catherine Schär-Hostettler has worked at Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne for over 20 years. Her focus is on basic medical care, especially for elderly patients.
Thus, the new center combines classic general practitioner care with additional expertise in sports and manual medicine.
General and Sports Medicine Under One Roof
The services include general internal medicine as well as sports medicine and manual medicine. These include sports medical examinations, check-ups, and medical care after injuries or surgeries.
Consultations are by appointment. According to Medinside, the services are available to patients regardless of their insurance coverage.
The center is therefore not exclusively aimed at private patients. In addition to general medical care, sports medicine expertise will form a particular additional focus.
Swiss Medical Network Expands Sports Medicine Network
The opening in Fribourg is linked to Swiss Medical Network's plans to gradually establish a national sports medicine network in Switzerland.
Today, the group already offers sports medicine services in several regions of Switzerland. These include centers in Geneva, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Solothurn, the Lausanne region, and Eastern Switzerland.
Some of these facilities are recognized by Swiss Olympic. These include centers in Neuchâtel and Ticino. Swiss Medical Network is also involved in the MotionLab center.
With this expansion, the group aims to connect its sports medicine services across different regions. The spectrum ranges from examinations and prevention to care after sports-related injuries.
Recreational Athletes Also Among Target Group
Sports medicine is not exclusively for competitive athletes. Examinations before sports activities, injury treatment, and medical support during the return to sport can also be relevant for recreational athletes.
The new center in Fribourg combines these services with general medical care. Patients can thus have various medical concerns treated within the same facility.
Part of Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne
The center is located directly at Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne on Rue Georges-Jordil in Fribourg. This provides a direct connection to the existing clinic.
According to Medinside, Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne has approximately 70 accredited doctors and around 130 employees. The clinic has been part of Swiss Medical Network since 2007.
For the new outpatient unit, the affiliation with the clinic means that general medicine and sports medicine services can be offered within the existing medical infrastructure.
Another Step Towards Outpatient Care
With the new center, Swiss Medical Network continues to expand its outpatient services. This development also shows that large clinic groups are increasingly operating and expanding outpatient medical services in addition to inpatient treatment.
This creates an additional point of contact for general and sports medicine services for patients in Fribourg. Whether the center will take on a larger role in regional medical care in the long term cannot yet be assessed at the time of opening.
Opening on September 1
The new center will commence operations on September 1, 2026. Consultations are by appointment.
With the combination of general medicine, sports medicine, and manual medicine, Swiss Medical Network in Fribourg offers services that integrate various medical needs within one facility.
Conclusion
On September 1, 2026, a new General and Sports Medicine Center of Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne opens in Fribourg. Three internal medicine specialists will provide care there, bringing diverse expertise in general medicine, sports medicine, manual medicine, sonography, and geriatrics.
The opening is also part of Swiss Medical Network's strategy to establish a national sports medicine network. The group already has relevant offerings in several regions of Switzerland.
For Fribourg, the new center represents an additional point of contact for general and sports medicine services. The extent to which the services will be utilized in the future and their significance for regional care will become clear after the opening.
Sources
- Medinside: "Swiss Medical Network: New General and Sports Medicine Center in Fribourg", published on August 25, 2026.
- Swiss Medical Network: Information on Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne and the sports medicine network, as mentioned in the Medinside report.
