AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus

What AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus does

AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus gGmbH is Hamburg's oldest dedicated children's hospital, in continuous operation since 1859 and structured as a charitable private limited liability company (gGmbH) registered in Hamburg. The hospital provides specialized pediatric and adolescent medicine across nine medical departments—general pediatrics, neonatology and intensive care, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric surgery and urology, pediatric trauma surgery, pediatric psychosomatics, anesthesiology, and radiology—treating approximately 16,000 inpatient/day-patient cases and 45,000 outpatient visits annually. Beyond the main campus in Hamburg-Altona, AKK operates two satellite neonatal units: the Perinatalzentrum Altona (PNZ) Level 1 perinatal center co-located with Asklepios Klinik Altona's obstetrics department, handling ~3,000 births per year; and the NIA (Neugeborenen-Intensivstation) Level 2 center within Albertinen-Krankenhaus with 8 neonatal beds.

The hospital runs differentiated specialty infrastructure, including the Lufthafen long-term ventilation ward (a nationwide-unique residential station for children requiring ventilation or tracheostomy), the Kinderschmerzzentrum (pediatric pain center), the Pädiatrisches Wirbelsäulenzentrum, the Expertenzentrum für Extremitätenrekonstruktion, a Ganglabor (gait laboratory), and a certified burn-injury treatment section. Specialized diagnostics are supported by pediatric MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound with child-appropriate protocols. With 1,000+ employees, AKK combines nine medical departments, supporting therapies (physiotherapy, music therapy, psychology, social work, pastoral care), an outpatient Medical Care Center (MVZ), family lodging via an on-site Ronald McDonald House, and a 24/7 pediatric emergency department.

Revenue is generated primarily through statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursement under the German DRG system, supplemented by private insurance billing, optional services (Wahlleistungen including single/double rooms and Wahlärztliche treatment), parent co-payments (€65.61/day for accompanying persons of children over 9 without medical indication), and donations routed through the affiliated charitable Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus von 1859 e.V. (6% ownership) and Hamburg macht Kinder gesund e.V. The hospital maintains two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries—AKK-Services GmbH and Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum am Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus GmbH—and is governed by Managing Director Christiane Dienhold, Medical Director Prof. Dr. Philippe Stock, and Nursing Director Ibrahim Bölad. Quality is certified under ISO 9001 (TÜV Rheinland), Ausgezeichnet für Kinder, Aktion Saubere Hände, and the DGV burn-treatment seal.

Name

AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus

Legal name

AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus gGmbH

Website

https://kinderkrankenhaus.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus is Hamburg's oldest dedicated children's hospital, operating as a charitable gGmbH providing specialized pediatric care across nine medical departments, two neonatal units (Level 1 and Level 2), Germany's largest pediatric orthopedics department, and the nationwide-unique Lufthafen long-term ventilation ward.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine (HLAKANAO)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Perinatal medicine
• Children's healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) Reimbursement: The primary revenue stream comes from reimbursement from statutory health insurance funds (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) for all covered medical services. Hospital services for insured patients are covered directly with the insurance provider.
2. Private Health Insurance Reimbursement: Additional revenue from private health insurance patients for standard and supplementary services.
3. Optional Services (Wahlleistungen): Revenue from optional services including single/double rooms and treatment by selected physician (Wahlarzt). These generate additional charges beyond standard coverage.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Donations from individuals, companies, and foundations support non-routine funded projects such as therapeutic equipment, art therapy, music therapy, and specialized medical devices.
5. Parent Co-payment for Extended Accommodation: Parents of children over 9 years old without medical justification pay a daily fee of €65.61 for accompanying accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus is a specialized pediatric hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical care for children from newborns to young adults. Core services cover general pediatrics, neonatology and intensive care, pediatric orthopedics (Germany's largest specialized department), pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric surgery and urology, pediatric trauma surgery, psychosomatics, anesthesiology, radiology, and ENT. It operates two perinatal centers and a nationwide unique long-term ventilation ward, treating approximately 16,000 inpatient/day-patient and 45,000 outpatient cases per year.

Product overview

AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus is Hamburg's oldest children's hospital offering a comprehensive portfolio of pediatric and adolescent medical services. The hospital operates as an integrated healthcare facility combining multiple specialized departments and dedicated centers. Core services include general pediatrics, neonatology with intensive care, pediatric orthopedics (Germany's largest specialized department), pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric surgery and urology, trauma surgery, psychosomatic medicine, anesthesiology, and pediatric radiology. The hospital operates two specialized neonatal units (PNZ Level 1 and NIA Level 2), a unique long-term ventilation ward (Lufthafen), an outpatient medical care center (MVZ), physiotherapy services, and a Ronald McDonald House for family accommodation. With over 1,000 employees, the hospital treats approximately 16,000 inpatient/day-patient and 45,000 outpatient cases annually. The hospital utilizes internal monitoring and medical systems but does not offer external-facing software products or APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perinatalzentrum Altona (PNZ): Level 1 perinatal center providing neonatal intensive care and obstetric services in cooperation with Asklepios Klinikum Altona, handling approximately 3,000 births per year
• NIA (Neugeborenen-Intensivstation)
• Lufthafen
• MVZ am AKK

Products and services

• Pädiatrie (Pediatrics) General pediatrics and adolescent medicine treating children from newborns through young adults for acute and chronic conditions, staffed by specialized pediatricians and healthcare professionals at AKK Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus.
• Neonatologie & Intensivmedizin (Neonatology & Intensive Care Medicine) Specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns, including intensive care with 14 beds treating over 700 children annually at AKK.
• Kinder- und Jugendorthopädie (Pediatric Orthopedics) Germany's largest pediatric orthopedic department treating deformities, tumors, sports injuries, and developmental conditions including hip dysplasia, scoliosis, and limb length discrepancies.
• Kinderneurochirurgie (Pediatric Neurosurgery) Surgical treatment for neurological conditions in children including spasticity, birth-related plexus injuries, neuroendoscopy, and spinal conditions.
• Kinderchirurgie und -urologie (Pediatric Surgery & Urology) Surgical services for newborns, children, and adolescents including neonatal surgery, visceral surgery, urology, burn treatment, and oncological surgery.
• Kinderunfallchirurgie (Pediatric Trauma Surgery) Emergency surgical treatment for childhood injuries including hand injuries, forearm fractures, lower leg injuries, and elbow injuries.
• Perinatalzentrum Altona (PNZ) Level 1 perinatal center jointly operated with Asklepios Klinik Altona, providing around-the-clock specialized newborn care alongside obstetrics for approximately 3,000 births annually.
• Lufthafen (Long-term Ventilation Ward) Germany-wide unique residential station for children and adolescents requiring long-term ventilation and/or tracheostomy, offering both inpatient and outpatient care.
• NIA (Neugeborenen-Intensivstation im Albertinen-Krankenhaus) Neonatal intensive care unit at Albertinen Hospital, operating as a Level 2 perinatal center for premature infants from 29 weeks gestation with 8 patient beds.
• MVZ am AKK (Medical Care Center) Ambulatory medical care center providing outpatient pediatric services and specialist consultations.
• Physiotherapie (Physiotherapy) Physical therapy services supporting respiratory function, motor development, and rehabilitation for pediatric patients.
• Pädiatrische Radiologie (Pediatric Radiology) Pediatric-specific imaging services including X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT scanning with child-appropriate protocols and equipment.
• Kinderschmerzzentrum (Pediatric Pain Center) Specialized center for pediatric pain management and treatment.
• Zentrum für angeborene Fehlbildungen (Center for Congenital Malformations) Specialized center for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital malformations in children.
• Pädiatrisches Wirbelsäulenzentrum (Pediatric Spine Center) Specialized center for pediatric spinal conditions.
• Expertenzentrum für Extremitätenrekonstruktion (Expert Center for Extremity Reconstruction) Specialized center for pediatric extremity reconstruction within the orthopedic department.
• Kinder- & Jugendpsychosomatik (Child & Adolescent Psychosomatics) Specialized psychosomatic care for children and adolescents.
• Pädiatrische Anästhesiologie (Pediatric Anesthesiology) Pediatric anesthesia services for surgical and diagnostic procedures in children.
• Pädiatrische Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde (Pediatric ENT) Pediatric ear, nose, and throat medical services.
• Notfall (Emergency Department) 24/7 emergency department for pediatric and pediatric surgical/trauma emergencies, staffed by qualified pediatricians and nursing staff.
• Zentrum für Darm- und Ernährungsstörungen (Center for Intestinal and Nutritional Disorders) Interdisciplinary center for the treatment of intestinal and nutritional disorders in children.
• Kinderschutz (Child Protection) Child protection services for at-risk children and adolescents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 16,000 stationary/semi-stationary patients treated annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cornelia Poletto (Patron/Schirmherrin)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Celebrity chef and patron since 2011 who supports donations for the Lufthafen long-term ventilation facility. Participates in charity events including reading at Bundesweiter Vorlesetag and hosting the annual Cornelia Poletto Palazzo charity evening.
• Asklepios Klinik Altona (Obstetrics Department)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Close cooperation for the Perinatalzentrum Altona (PNZ), providing wall-to-wall care concept where obstetrics and neonatology work in immediate proximity. The PNZ is located at Paul-Ehrlich-Straße 1 jointly with the Asklepios Klinik Altona's obstetrics department.
• Albertinen-Krankenhaus (Obstetrics Department)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Cooperation for the NIA (Neonatologische Intensivstation) located within Albertinen-Krankenhaus. Provides perinatal care for premature and newborn infants from 29th week of pregnancy in a joint Perinatalzentrum Level 2 facility.
• Ronald McDonald Haus (McDonald's Children's Aid / Ronald McDonald Haus Hamburg-Altona)coreOthersThe Ronald McDonald House with Oase provides accommodation for parents and family members of pediatric patients. Located on the hospital grounds, it offers a retreat space with play areas, free WiFi, and overnight accommodation options. Parents can stay in apartments when station capacity is insufficient.
• Hamburg macht Kinder gesund e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable association founded in 2005 supporting pediatric medicine in Hamburg through donations. Has funded multiple AKK projects including Antibiotic Stewardship team, back pain study, and ConcordR-Birth-Trolley mobile intensive care equipment.
• Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus von 1859 e.V. (Support Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit association supporting the hospital with donations and volunteer work since 1859. Holds 6% ownership stake in AKK. Funds non-routine projects including medical equipment, parent accommodation improvements, staff training, and public awareness campaigns.
• Frühstart e.V. (Parents' Initiative for Premature and At-Risk Newborns Hamburg)minorOthersParent initiative for premature and at-risk newborns that holds regular discussion groups at PNZ. Provides peer support from parents who have experienced similar situations with premature or sick newborns.
• Leuchtturm Hamburg e.V. (Social-Medical Aftercare)coreOthersMulti-professional team providing social-medical aftercare for families with children requiring special care beyond hospital stay. Includes physicians, family health nurses, psychologists, and social workers who support families at the hospital and at home.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Helios Klinikum (pediatric departments): Helios operates Germany's largest private hospital network with pediatric services at multiple sites. Comparable as a large multi-site operator with pediatric capabilities and potential pressure on referrals and recruitment.
• Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg – Zentrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin: University pediatric center covering neonatology, pediatric surgery, and subspecialties within Heidelberg University Hospital. Comparable as a German academic pediatric provider competing for complex case referrals.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Germany's largest university hospital, with a major pediatric division (CharitéKinderklinik). Comparable as a multi-specialty pediatric provider at academic-medical-center scale.
• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE): UKE is the other major hospital in Hamburg and operates a large pediatric department alongside general/specialty care. It competes for the same regional pediatric patient pool and shares the Hamburg catchment area.

Direct peers

• Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital (LMU Klinikum München): One of Germany's largest dedicated children's hospitals, affiliated with LMU Munich. Directly comparable as a comprehensive academic pediatric hospital with multiple subspecialties and a long-standing national referral role.
• Olgahospital Stuttgart: Dedicated children's hospital within Klinikum Stuttgart providing comprehensive pediatric and pediatric surgical care. Directly comparable as a full-service pediatric hospital serving a major German metropolitan region.
• Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik Datteln: Specialty pediatric and adolescent hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia with multi-specialty services including neonatology, orthopedics, and psychosomatics. Comparable as a dedicated pediatric facility of similar mid-size scale.
• Kinderkrankenhaus St. Marien Landshut: Dedicated Catholic children's hospital in Landshut offering general pediatrics, pediatric surgery, and neonatal care. Comparable as an independent, free-standing pediatric hospital of similar mid-size scale and German regional footprint.
• Kinder- und Jugendkrankenhaus AUF DER BULT: Independent dedicated children's and youth hospital in Hannover with broad pediatric specialty coverage. Comparable as a free-standing specialty pediatric hospital of similar scale and service breadth.

Regional players

• Asklepios Klinik Altona: Asklepios Klinik Altona is the co-location partner for AKK's Perinatalzentrum but operates its own pediatric-adjacent obstetrics and general services. It is comparable as a Hamburg-based hospital collaborator and potential competitor for routine pediatric-adjacent care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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