St Franziskus-Hospital

What St Franziskus-Hospital does

St. Franziskus-Hospital (Cellitinnen-Krankenhaus St. Franziskus) is a non-profit Catholic acute-care hospital located in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, Germany, operated by the Stiftung der Cellitinnen zur hl. Maria foundation. Founded in its original form in 1868 and rebuilt after WWII beginning in 1948, the hospital has 501–1,000 employees and serves as an Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Cologne. It delivers inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care across 13 specialized clinical departments and 8 certified centers of excellence, including DKG-certified colorectal cancer, DGAV-certified obesity surgery excellence and hernia competence centers, Endocert maximum-care endoprosthetics, DWG spine specialty, DGU geriatric trauma, and an ISO-certified oncology center. The hospital serves the general patient population of Cologne and surrounding regions, with a 24/7 Central Emergency Department using the Manchester Triage System and a wholly-owned outpatient MVZ at Müngersdorf.

The hospital's clinical platform is built around multi-disciplinary surgical and medical capabilities — general and visceral surgery (with pioneering minimally invasive / laparoscopic colorectal and gastric cancer surgery), orthopedics, spine surgery, arthroscopy, trauma and hand surgery, internal medicine and gastroenterology, ENT, anesthesiology and intensive care, pain therapy, radiology, and geriatrics. Notable technology components include digital surgical planning for joint replacements using 3D-printed anatomical models and Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality overlays, neuromonitoring during thyroid/parathyroid surgery, intraoperative nerve protection, and a central pharmacy with antibiotic stewardship. Research collaborations include the COLOPREDICT Plus 2.0 colorectal cancer study with Ruhr-Universität Bochum and a malnutrition prevalence study with Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg.

Revenue is generated predominantly through the German DRG-based inpatient reimbursement system billed to statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV), supplemented by ambulatory services through MVZ and ASV programs, and by Komfort- und Wahlleistungen (private comfort and elective services) such as upgraded accommodations. Distribution is via a 24/7 emergency department, regional GP/specialist referrals, scheduled admissions, and the Doctolib online booking platform. The hospital has received funding under the federal Krankenhauszukunftsfonds (Hospital Future Fund) for digitization, with partial EU Recovery and Resilience Facility refinancing. Dagmar Okon serves as Managing Director of St. Franziskus-Hospital GmbH.

Name

St Franziskus-Hospital

Legal name

St. Franziskus-Hospital GmbH

Website

https://stfranziskus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

St. Franziskus-Hospital is a non-profit Catholic acute-care hospital in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, Germany, operated by Stiftung der Cellitinnen. It runs 13 specialized departments and 8 certified centers of excellence, serving general patient populations across the Cologne region as an Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Cologne.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Surgical services
• Emergency medical care
• Orthopedic treatment
• Inpatient medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Hospital Services: Revenue from inpatient treatment covered by statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV) under German hospital reimbursement systems. Services include emergency care, surgical procedures, medical treatments, and hospital accommodation.
2. Outpatient/Specialist Services: Ambulatory care services including MVZ (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) outpatient clinics, ASV (Ambulante Spezialfachärztliche Versorgung), and consultation services billed through insurance.
3. Komfort- und Wahlleistungen: Comfort and optional services (Wahlleistungen) for patients including upgraded accommodation, personal nursing care, and additional services not covered by standard insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Franziskus-Hospital is a non-profit acute-care and specialty hospital in Cologne-Ehrenfeld providing inpatient and outpatient medical services across general and visceral surgery, bariatric/obesity surgery, orthopedics (endoprosthetics, spine, arthroscopy), oncology, gastroenterology, ENT, anesthesiology/intensive care, pain therapy, radiology, trauma/hand surgery, and geriatrics. Core revenue-generating activities include 24/7 emergency admissions, scheduled surgical procedures, and ambulatory specialist consultations through certified centers of excellence and the MVZ outpatient clinic, reimbursed primarily via the German DRG system.

Product overview

St. Franziskus-Hospital (Cellitinnen-Krankenhaus St. Franziskus) is a general hospital in Köln-Ehrenfeld providing acute and specialized medical care across multiple departments. The hospital offers services in general/visceral surgery (including obesity surgery and hernia center), orthopedics (endoprosthetics, spine surgery, arthroscopy), ENT medicine, internal medicine/gastroenterology, anesthesiology/intensive care, pain management, radiology, trauma surgery, and geriatrics. Key centers of excellence include the Adipositasexzellenzzentrum, Darmkrebszentrum, Endoprothetikzentrum, Hernienzentrum, Onkologisches Zentrum, Wirbelsäulenzentrum, Muskuloskelettales Zentrum, and AltersTraumaZentrum. The hospital also provides supportive services including physiotherapy, central pharmacy with antibiotic stewardship, pastoral care, and outpatient specialist care (ASV). The facility operates 24/7 emergency services with a central emergency department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adipositasexzellenzzentrum: Excellence center for obesity surgery offering various bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini gastric bypass
• Darmkrebszentrum
• Endoprothetikzentrum
• Hernienzentrum
• Wirbelsäulenzentrum
• Muskuloskelettales Zentrum
• Onkologisches Zentrum

Products and services

• Obesity, Metabolic and Plastic Surgery (Adipositas-, Metabolische, Plastische Chirurgie) Bariatric and metabolic surgery for patients with severe obesity, including sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric banding, biliopancreatic diversion, and revision surgeries, combined with nutritional medicine, exercise therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• General and Visceral Surgery (Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie) General surgical procedures including hernia treatment, colorectal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic, single-port, mini-laparoscopy, NOTES) techniques; over 80% of colorectal/rectal cancer surgeries performed laparoscopically.
• Spine Surgery (Orthopädie II - Wirbelsäulenchirurgie) Spinal surgery including disc disease treatment, spinal canal disorders, deformity correction, fracture treatment, and oncological spine surgery.
• Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy Anesthesia services, intensive care medicine, and pain management including delirium prevention and pediatric anesthesia.
• Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery (HNO-Heilkunde) ENT services including ear diseases, nasal procedures, tumor surgery, pediatric treatment, sleep medicine, and tongue pacemaker treatment, using intraoperative neuromonitoring for thyroid/parathyroid procedures.
• Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Internal medicine with gastroenterology, oncological gastroenterology, hepatology, cardiology, intensive care, and endoscopy services.
• Orthopaedics I - Endoprosthetics and Foot Surgery Joint replacement surgery (hip, knee) using digital surgical planning with 3D-printed anatomical models and Microsoft HoloLens AR visualization; includes a foot and ankle center.
• Orthopaedics III - Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Traumatology Arthroscopic surgery for shoulder, hip, and knee conditions, sports medicine, and cartilage replacement procedures.
• Radiology Diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, X-ray, and interventional radiology with periradicular therapy (PRT) for pain.
• Pain Clinic (Schmerzklinik) Specialized clinic for chronic pain treatment using multimodal therapy combining medication, physical therapy, and psychological interventions.
• Accident, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery Trauma surgery including fracture treatment, hand surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and work/school accident care.
• Central Emergency Department (Zentrale Notaufnahme) 24-hour emergency care facility using the Manchester Triage System for patient prioritization.
• Geriatrics (Geriatrie) Acute geriatric treatment for elderly patients with age-related conditions, delivered in coordination with the Geriatric Trauma Center.
• Colorectal Cancer Center (Darmkrebszentrum) Certified multidisciplinary center for colorectal cancer treatment following Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft (DKG) standards, including surgical oncology, oncology specialist nursing, and psycho-oncology.
• Endoprosthetics Center (Endoprothetikzentrum der Maximalversorgung) Maximum-care endoprosthetics center certified for hip and knee replacement procedures, leveraging digital surgical planning, 3D printing, and Microsoft HoloLens AR.
• Hernia Center (Hernienzentrum Ehrenfeld) DGAV-certified hernia competence center for inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and diaphragmatic hernia repair, including minimally invasive techniques.
• Oncology Center (Onkologisches Zentrum) Comprehensive oncology center providing multidisciplinary tumor treatment across multiple cancer types.
• Spine Center (Wirbelsäulenspezialzentrum) Specialized center for spinal disorders and surgery certified by Deutsche Wirbelsäulengesellschaft (DWG).
• Musculoskeletal Center (Muskuloskelettales Zentrum) Comprehensive orthopedic center combining Orthopädie I-III, trauma surgery, and physiotherapy.
• Geriatric Trauma Center (AltersTraumaZentrum Köln) Specialized trauma center for elderly patients certified by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie (DGU), integrated with Geriatrics.
• Local Trauma Center (Lokales Traumazentrum) Certified local trauma center integrated into the Cologne Trauma Network for trauma care.
• Physiotherapy Physical therapy and rehabilitation services supporting patient recovery, integrated with the Musculoskeletal Center.
• Central Pharmacy (Zentralapotheke) Hospital pharmacy providing medication manufacturing, clinical pharmacy, antibiotic stewardship, and procurement and logistics services.
• Pastoral Care (Seelsorge) Catholic and Protestant pastoral care, spiritual support, patient communion, and anointing services.
• Ambulatory Specialist Care (Ambulante Spezialfachärztliche Versorgung - ASV) Ambulatory specialized medical care for complex conditions with a multidisciplinary team approach outside inpatient settings.
• Medical Care Center MVZ St. Marien Müngersdorf Outpatient medical care center (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) offering ambulatory surgery, orthopedics, and trauma surgery services in Cologne-Müngersdorf.
• Comfort and Optional Services (Komfort- und Wahlleistungen) Optional inpatient services including upgraded accommodation (single/double rooms), personal nursing care, and additional amenities, billed separately from standard DRG-covered care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of colorectal cancer surgeries performed laparoscopically
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut für Pathologie der Ruhr-Universität BochumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the COLOPREDICT Plus 2.0 study for retrospective and prospective documentation of colon cancer patients (Stage I, II, III) with 5-year follow-up analysis.
• An-Institut für Qualitätssicherung in der operativen Medizin gGmbH an der Otto-von-Guericke Universität MagdeburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the 'Study on Prevalence of Malnutrition in Centralized Care of Colorectal Cancer Patients' (Prävalenz der Mangelernährung), led by the institute in collaboration with PubliCare GmbH (WissWerk).
• PubliCare GmbH (WissWerk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the malnutrition prevalence study for colorectal cancer patients, providing study support services.
• Stiftung der Cellitinnen (Foundation of the Cellitinnen)coreOthersParent organization and founding foundation of the Cellitinnen hospital network. The order of Cellitinnen (Poor Sisters of St. Francis) historically founded and continues to uphold the hospital's Catholic healthcare mission. The foundation transitioned from direct operational management to oversight role in 2020.
• Hospitalvereinigung St. MariencoreOthersCorporate communications partnership for media relations, press inquiries, and external communications management.
• Universität zu Köln (University of Cologne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation as Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus (Teaching Hospital) of the University of Cologne, enabling medical education, research collaboration, and access to academic talent pipeline.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Antonius Krankenhaus Köln: Smaller Catholic hospital in Cologne providing general and specialty care. Directly competes in the same geographic market with overlapping service offerings and patient demographics.
• Krankenhaus der Augustinerinnen Köln: Faith-based hospital in Cologne offering comparable multi-specialty services. Competes for the same patient population and referral network in the Cologne region.
• St. Vinzenz-Hospital Köln: Sister hospital in the Stiftung der Cellitinnen network, also in Cologne. Operates a similar multi-specialty Catholic hospital model with comparable service mix and shared corporate communication and back-office structures.
• Heilig Geist-Krankenhaus Köln: Long-established Catholic hospital in Cologne providing general and specialty care. Directly comparable as a community teaching hospital in the same geographic market with overlapping specialty offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch: Large private hospital chain operator in Germany with multi-specialty general hospitals. Comparable service offerings across orthopedics, oncology, and general surgery but operates at significantly larger scale under a for-profit model.
• Universitätsklinikum Köln (Uniklinik Köln): Academic tertiary hospital affiliated with the University of Cologne, located in the same city. Competes for complex specialty cases and academic talent, while also serving as the university partner of St. Franziskus.
• Kliniken Köln (Stadt Köln): Municipal hospital network with three sites in Cologne providing broad multi-specialty care. Competes for the same regional patient base and offers comparable specialty services including orthopedics and oncology.
• Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek: Major German private hospital group with comparable multi-specialty hospital offerings. Uses a similar specialty center model though operates at network scale with different capital structure.

Regional players

• St. Marien-Hospital Mülheim: Catholic hospital in the broader Rhine region operated by a similar religious foundation. Comparable in mission, size, and service mix though serving a different geographic catchment.
• Marienhaus Klinikum Mainz: Non-profit Catholic hospital group in Rhineland-Palatinate. Operates a comparable multi-site Catholic hospital model with similar specialty service mix and patient population focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CM1000ful
• Facebookfacebook.com/st.franziskus.hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/stfranziskus
• Xx.com/franziskus_st

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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