Nicolas Gumpert

At the clinic in Frankfurt, Dr. Nicolas Gumpert is the founder of Lumedis and is listed as an Orthopedist with a focus on Sportorthopädie. The clinic also describes him as a Facharzt for Orthopedics and an expert in patient-near medicine, with a public role as a regular guest on the TV show “hallo hessen.”

His work is closely tied to Achilles tendon care: multiple clinic articles on Achilles tendinitis and Achilles tendon topics are authored by Dr. Gumpert, and the clinic presents Achilles tendon disorders as a core specialization within the practice. For chronic Achilles tendon problems, Lumedis describes treatment planning that combines 3D pressure-supported gait and running analysis with tailored exercises. The clinic also highlights that, in cases of Achilles tendon tears, there is a risk of a complete rupture with prolonged recovery—supporting the need for expert assessment.

Beyond tendon care, the clinic describes diagnostic and treatment approaches that fit orthopaedic practice: elastography is presented as a non-invasive imaging method used in orthopedics, and for hip-head necrosis the clinic states that diagnosis is best made with an MRI of the hip, with ultrasound used for follow-up monitoring. Dr. Gumpert’s patient-facing approach is also reflected in the clinic’s emphasis on explaining medical knowledge in lay terms through articles and social media channels.

Education

Work experience

• Founder of Lumedis (Orthopedics / Sportorthopedics) — clinic in Frankfurt.
• Orthopedist with Schwerpunkt Sportorthopädie and Facharzt for Orthopedics — Lumedis, Frankfurt.

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, Dr. Gumpert’s clinical profile is centered on sport orthopedics, Achilles tendon disorders, and patient-near conservative management.

• Achilles tendon disorders (including Achilles tendinitis and Achilles tendon tears) with individualized treatment planning.
• 3D pressure-supported gait and running analysis to guide therapy and exercise programs for chronic Achilles tendon damage.
• Elastography as a non-invasive diagnostic imaging method used in orthopedics.
• MRI-based diagnosis for hip-head necrosis, with ultrasound used for follow-up monitoring.
• Patient-near medicine communication in clinic materials and patient education.

Professional societies and certifications

• Facharzt for Orthopedics (as listed in the clinic materials).

Academic output

Courses and advanced training

Awards and recognition

• Focus seal as “Recommended Orthopedist in Frankfurt 2025” (Focus recognition; year stated as 2025).
• Repeated Focus seals in 2019–2024 and again in 2025 (as stated in clinic materials).

For international patients, the clinic is based in Frankfurt am Main and supports appointment booking for orthopaedic consultations. Dr. Gumpert’s materials describe an emphasis on patient-near medicine and explaining medical knowledge clearly, including through clinic articles and social media. The clinic also provides diagnostic pathways such as elastography and MRI-based assessment when indicated.