St. Claraspital

What St. Claraspital does

St. Claraspital AG is a private center hospital (Zentrumsspital) in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 1928 and operating a single multi-specialty facility at Kleinriehenstrasse 30 with approximately 1,200 employees. It serves patients across Northwestern Switzerland through a 24/7 emergency station, the Tumorzentrum Basel for oncology and hematology (including diagnostics, second opinions, curative and palliative therapy, and psycho-oncological support), the Clarunis Universitäres Bauchzentrum Basel for visceral surgery and hernia, a certified Beckenbodenzentrum for pelvic floor and proctology, and inpatient/outpatient physiotherapy. Specialty surgical capability includes the da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgery platform. The hospital performs 262 highly specialized visceral surgery interventions annually under Swiss Federal HSM (Highly Specialized Medicine) performance mandates and reports 93.5% patient satisfaction across 3,086 measured responses.

St. Claraspital generates revenue through the regulated Swiss healthcare reimbursement system: SwissDRG tariffs for inpatient care and TARMED for outpatient services, billed against patients' basic or supplementary health insurance (with ClaraUpgrade offering a temporary insurance upgrade option for additional amenities). Patient acquisition is dual-channel: direct via emergency services and self-referral, and indirect via a regional network of referring physicians (Zuweiserinnen und Zuweiser) using the ClaraPortal electronic referral platform. Supporting partnerships include ZURZACH Care Rehaklinik Basel for post-acute rehabilitation, Begegnungszentrum CURA for community engagement, and Clara Forschung for clinical research.

In November 2025, Universitätsspital Basel (USB) acquired St. Claraspital with Swiss Competition Commission (WEKO) approval, consolidating the central hospital function for Northwestern Switzerland. A new USB-aligned executive board took effect on January 1, 2026, with Dr. Rakesh Padiyath (USB CEO) also serving as Claraspital CEO. Full legal integration is planned for January 1, 2027. The acquisition is the dominant strategic fact for the business; on a standalone basis the company is no longer operating independently, though Claraspital continues to operate under its existing brand and service portfolio during the transition.

Name

St. Claraspital

Legal name

St. Claraspital AG

Website

https://claraspital.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

St. Claraspital AG is a 1,200-employee center hospital in Basel, Switzerland, providing emergency, oncology, visceral surgery, pelvic floor, and rehabilitation services to Northwestern Switzerland patients under SwissDRG and TARMED reimbursement, now under acquisition by Universitätsspital Basel pending 2027 legal integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM)

Keywords

• Hospital healthcare services
• Oncology and hematology
• Visceral surgery
• Emergency medical care
• Physiotherapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Claraspital generates revenue through providing medical healthcare services including emergency care, inpatient treatment, outpatient services, and specialized surgical procedures. The hospital accepts patients through emergency services, physician referrals, and direct admissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Claraspital is a private center hospital in Basel, Switzerland providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care. Its service portfolio includes a 24/7 emergency department, the Tumorzentrum Basel for oncology and hematology, complex visceral and robotic surgery (da Vinci Xi), the Clarunis University Abdominal Center, a certified pelvic floor center (Beckenbodenzentrum), and physiotherapy. The hospital also supports patient access through digital pre-registration and a temporary insurance upgrade (ClaraUpgrade), and supports referring physicians via the ClaraPortal electronic referral platform.

Product overview

St. Claraspital is a leading hospital in Basel, Switzerland, providing comprehensive medical services through its central hospital structure. The hospital operates as a single unified healthcare facility offering specialized medical departments and patient services. Key products include ClaraPortal for electronic referrals, ClaraUpgrade for temporary insurance upgrades, and the Tumorzentrum Basel for oncology/hematology care. The hospital provides emergency services, physiotherapy, robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi), and specialized centers including the Clarunis Beckenbodenzentrum and university abdominal center. Services include digital patient check-in, physiotherapy with specialized treatments (craniosacral therapy, visceral techniques), and comprehensive oncological care with palliative support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Notfallstation (Emergency Department) 24/7 emergency medical services providing immediate care for acute and urgent medical conditions, accessible to walk-in patients and ambulances.
• Tumorzentrum Basel (Tumor Center Basel) Oncology and hematology center providing diagnostic services, second opinions, curative and palliative therapies, psycho-oncological support, and a dedicated palliative care station for cancer patients.
• Physiotherapie (Physiotherapy) Physical therapy services for inpatient and outpatient care, including classical physiotherapy measures, craniosacral therapy, and visceral techniques.
• Beckenbodenzentrum (Pelvic Floor Center) Certified specialized center for pelvic floor disorders and proctology, staffed by Clarunis medical specialists, providing treatment for anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and related conditions.
• Clarunis – Universitäres Bauchzentrum Basel (University Abdominal Center) University abdominal center providing specialized visceral surgery, hernia treatment, and comprehensive gastroenterology services through the Clarunis partnership.
• ClaraUpgrade (Temporary Insurance Upgrade) Patient-facing service enabling temporary upgrade of insurance coverage for the duration of a hospital stay, providing access to additional benefits beyond standard basic insurance coverage.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Universitätsspital Basel (USB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025In November 2025, the Swiss Competition Commission (WEKO) approved USB's acquisition of Claraspital. This represents a major integration where Claraspital becomes part of the USB group, strengthening the central hospital function and specialized medical healthcare provision for Northwestern Switzerland. Legal integration is planned for January 1, 2027.
• Clarunis AG - Universitäres Bauchzentrum BaselcoreTechnology or IntegrationClarunis operates the certified Beckenbodenzentrum (Pelvic Floor Center) and Universitäres Bauchzentrum Basel (University Abdominal Center) at Claraspital. Provides specialized visceral surgery and proctology services including treatment of anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and hernia conditions.
• ZURZACH Care Rehaklinik BaselsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation partnership providing therapy and rehabilitation services for patients transitioning from acute care. Claraspital directs patients to ZURZACH Care for post-treatment rehabilitation.
• Begegnungszentrum CURAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center partnership providing meeting and support services for patients and community members.
• Clara Forschung (Clara Research)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch arm of Claraspital focused on clinical research to advance medical knowledge and treatment methods.
• Tumorzentrum BaselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClaraspital hosts the Tumorzentrum Basel which provides oncological and hematological diagnostics, second opinions, curative and palliative therapies, psycho-oncological support, and dedicated palliative station.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Universitätsspital Basel (USB): The acquiring academic medical center that now owns Claraspital. USB is Northwestern Switzerland's largest hospital and shares the same oncology, visceral surgery, and general medicine service lines, making it the most directly overlapping peer despite the parent-subsidiary relationship.
• Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ): Switzerland's largest university hospital with overlapping oncology, visceral surgery, and emergency service lines. A broad incumbent competing for the same complex-case referrals from Northwestern Switzerland.

Direct peers

• Inselspital Bern: Swiss university hospital providing comparable tertiary oncology, visceral surgery, and general medical services at academic center level. Directly comparable in scope, regulatory HSM designations, and university hospital positioning.
• Hirslanden: Switzerland's largest private hospital group operating multiple sites including oncology and surgical centers. Comparable as a multi-site provider of elective and complex inpatient care competing in the same Swiss premium segment.
• Kantonsspital Aarau (KSA): Regional Swiss center hospital with comparable oncology, general surgery, and emergency service offerings. Operates under similar Swiss DRG/TARMED regulation and serves an adjacent catchment area.
• Lindenhofgruppe Bern: Swiss private hospital group providing oncology, surgery, and inpatient care under Swiss DRG pricing. Comparable in service mix, scale, and private hospital operating model.

Regional players

• Merian Iselin Klinik Basel: Private clinic located in Basel providing surgical and inpatient services to the same Northwestern Switzerland patient population. Directly competes for elective surgery and supplementary-insured cases in the Basel catchment.
• Bethesda Spital Basel: Basel-based private hospital providing comparable elective surgery, maternity, and inpatient services in the same regional market as Claraspital.
• Spital STS AG: Regional Swiss hospital group providing general and specialized inpatient care under similar regulatory frameworks. Comparable as a multi-site regional provider serving a Swiss catchment area.

Emerging players

• Universitätsklinik Balgrist: Swiss specialty hospital focused on musculoskeletal care. Comparable as a Swiss specialty hospital with university affiliation and concentrated clinical expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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