DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen

What DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen does

DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen is a non-profit pediatric hospital (operating as DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen gGmbH) located in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1918 and affiliated with the German Red Cross (DRK) through the DRK KV Siegen-Wittgenstein. It serves children and adolescents from newborns to 18 years across the Siegen-Wittgenstein district and adjacent regions of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate, operating 158 inpatient beds plus 14 day clinic places and employing approximately 1,300 staff across medical (73 FTE), nursing (198 FTE plus 91 trainees), and administrative functions.

The hospital operates as a comprehensive single-site pediatric facility integrating multiple certified specialty clinics and centers: a Level 1 Perinatal Center for neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, neuropediatrics (DGfE-certified epilepsy center), neuro-orthopedics, pediatric surgery/urology/orthopedics, child and adolescent psychiatry/psychosomatics/psychotherapy, ENT, anesthesia, and radiology. Supporting services include the Sozialpädiatrisches Zentrum (SPZ) — one of the oldest and largest in Germany — a DDG-certified diabetes center (ranked 16th nationally among 200+ centers), pediatric oncology in partnership with Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, specialized ambulatory palliative care (SAPV), Bunter Kreis social medical aftercare, the Kinderinsel long-term ventilation ICU, hospital school, and child protection services. Diagnostic technology includes EEG (3 stationary, 1 mobile, plus video long-term and amplitude-integrated EEG), MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and conventional radiography, with over 3,000 EEGs and 500 neurophysiological examinations performed annually.

The business model is reimbursement-driven through the German statutory health insurance system (GKV) and private health insurance, with additional funding from donations, KHZG/EU digitization grants, and supplementary services. Annual throughput is approximately 6,886 inpatient admissions, 15,406 emergency cases, 75,958 outpatient visits, and 13,018 SPZ patients. The hospital operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries: MVZ Wellersberg GmbH (medical care center), DRK Häusliche Kranken- & Kinderkrankenpflege (home nursing), and the Kinderinsel. Marketing is conducted through its website, free parent seminars (Elternseminare), training programs, earned media, and physician referral networks. The facility is led by Managing Director Fred-Josef Pfeiffer with Dr. Hasan Sürgit as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen

Legal name

DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen gGmbH

Website

https://drk-kinderklinik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen is a non-profit German Red Cross pediatric hospital in Siegen, Germany, providing comprehensive inpatient, emergency, and outpatient care for children and adolescents across the Siegen-Wittgenstein region, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Children's healthcare
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric neurology
• Social pediatrics center

Headquarters

HQ city

Siegen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance (GKV): Reimbursement from statutory health insurance funds (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) for medical services provided to insured patients.
2. Private Health Insurance: Billing for services provided to privately insured patients.
3. Social Medical Aftercare (Bunter Kreis): Social medical aftercare services covered by health insurance as a standard benefit according to § 43 Abs. 2 SGB V.
4. Palliative Care Services: Ambulant and stationary palliative care for children and adolescents with special status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen is a non-profit pediatric hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and day-clinic medical care for children and adolescents (newborns through age 18). It operates a Level 1 Perinatal Center for neonatal intensive care, multiple specialty clinics (neuropediatrics, pediatric surgery, child and adolescent psychiatry, ENT, anesthesiology, oncology), a Sozialpädiatrisches Zentrum (SPZ) for developmental disorders, certified epilepsy/diabetes/neuromuscular centers, the Kinderinsel long-term ventilation ICU, palliative care (SAPV), social-medical aftercare (Bunter Kreis), home nursing, and a hospital school.

Product overview

DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen is a pediatric hospital providing a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system for children, adolescents, and young adults across Southern Westphalia and adjacent regions. The facility operates as a single unified hospital offering multiple specialized clinics and departments including general pediatrics, neonatology with Level 1 perinatal center, neuropediatrics, neuro-orthopedics, pediatric surgery/urology/orthopedics, anesthesiology, child psychiatry/psychosomatics/psychotherapy, ENT, and radiology. Supporting services include the Sozialpädiatrisches Zentrum (SPZ) for developmental disorders, a certified diabetes center, pediatric oncology clinic, palliative care (SAPV), home nursing care, and social-medical aftercare through Bunter Kreis. The facility also operates the Kinderinsel (long-term ventilation ICU with residential character), MVZ Wellersberg medical care center, and provides ancillary services including hospital school, child protection services, chaplaincy, and parent education seminars. All services are integrated within a single campus, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive pediatric care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klinik für Kinder- & Jugendmedizin (General Pediatrics) Core general pediatric inpatient and outpatient clinic providing comprehensive medical care for children and adolescents.
• Klinik für Neonatologie & Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin – Perinatalzentrum Level 1 Level 1 perinatal center providing intensive care for premature infants and critically ill newborns, the highest tier of neonatal care.
• Klinik für Neuropädiatrie Specialized neurology department for children treating epilepsy, nerve and muscle diseases, inflammatory CNS disorders, metabolic and genetic disorders, developmental and behavioral disorders, and migraine. Certified Epilepsy Center (DGfE).
• Klinik für Neuroorthopädie Orthopedic department specializing in neurological conditions affecting movement and the musculoskeletal system in children.
• Klinik für Kinderchirurgie, -urologie & -orthopädie Surgical department providing pediatric surgery, urology, and orthopedic services.
• LKGN-Kompetenzzentrum (Cleft Lip/Palate/Nose Malformations) Competence center for cleft lip, palate, and nasal malformations providing diagnosis, surgical correction, and rehabilitation.
• Kinderinsel – Intensivstation für dauerbeatmete Kinder & Jugendliche Special intensive care unit with residential character for long-term ventilated children and adolescents, offering a home-like environment with medical, nursing, therapeutic, and educational support.
• Klinik für Anästhesie Pediatric anesthesia department providing general and regional anesthesia for premature infants through adolescents, pain therapy, and respiratory endoscopy.
• Klinik für Kinder- & Jugendpsychiatrie, -psychosomatik & -psychotherapie Child and adolescent psychiatry department treating mentally burdened children aged 6-18 with psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic approaches, including a day clinic.
• HNO-Abteilung (Ear, Nose & Throat) ENT department for patients aged 0-18 providing diagnostic examinations and surgical procedures.
• Sozialpädiatrisches Zentrum (SPZ) Interdisciplinary outpatient center for developmental assessment and treatment of children and youth; offers neuropediatrics, physiotherapy, speech therapy, psychology and psychotherapy. One of the oldest and largest SPZs in Germany; approved Vojta training center since 1980.
• Radiologie (Radiology) Radiology department offering MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and conventional X-ray imaging for neonates, children, and adults in cooperation with MVZ Wellersberg.
• Diabetesambulanz & Diabetesschulung Certified diabetes center (DDG) providing diabetes education, counseling, and ongoing management for children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes; ranked 16th nationally in DPV benchmarking.
• Pädiatrische Onkologische Ambulanz Pediatric oncology and hematology outpatient clinic providing treatment and follow-up care for children with cancer in cooperation with Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg.
• Urotherapie / Blasensprechstunde Urotherapy and continence clinic treating bladder dysfunction, nighttime wetting, and continence issues in children.
• Obstipationsschulung (Constipation Training) Constipation training program for children addressing acute and chronic intestinal constipation.
• Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum Wellersberg (MVZ) Medical care center offering interdisciplinary cooperation of various medical disciplines for children, adolescents, and adults; operated as subsidiary MVZ Wellersberg GmbH.
• DRK Häusliche Kranken- & Kinderkrankenpflege Home nursing service providing professional home care support for children and adults with disabilities or chronic conditions.
• Ambulante & stationäre Palliativversorgung (SAPV) Specialized outpatient and inpatient pediatric palliative care service providing 24/7 support for children with life-limiting conditions.
• Bunter Kreis – Sozialmedizinische Nachsorge Social-medical aftercare service supporting chronically ill children up to age 14 (or 18 in severe cases) and their families after hospital discharge; accredited member of Bundesverband Bunter Kreis e.V.
• Klinikschule (Hospital School) Hospital school providing education for long-term patients, maintaining connections to home schools and offering rehabilitation and school reentry support.
• Kinderschutzgruppe (Child Protection Team) Interdisciplinary child protection team with 24-hour emergency service for suspected child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment.
• Ärztliche Beratungsstelle (Medical Counseling Center) Medical counseling center specialized against all forms of violence toward children and adolescents, including child abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.
• Elternseminare (Parent Seminars) Free parent seminars providing prevention-focused education on current pediatric topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality management certified DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (2024, 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bildungsinstitut für Gesundheitsberufe SüdwestfalenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for training programs; involved in decision process for training positions in cooperation with the Bildungsinstitut für Gesundheitsberufe Südwestfalen
• MVZ WellersbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation for radiology and diagnostic imaging services; MRI, CT, X-ray and fluoroscopy performed in cooperation with MVZ Wellersberg radiology department
• Klinikum Siegen-Weidenau (Neuroradiologie)coreTechnology or IntegrationClose cooperation for MRI examinations through neuroradiology department at Klinikum Siegen-Weidenau
• Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg (POH-Zentrum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with pediatric hematology and oncology department for specialized pediatric oncology care; enables local follow-up care for cancer patients from the catchment area
• Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik DattelnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner clinic in the network for specialized training (Fachweiterbildung) for pediatric intensive care and anesthesia; theoretical part of further education completed there
• Kinderzuhause BurbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical and therapeutic care cooperation for residents of children with complex care needs
• Therapie- und Förderzentrum MorsbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare cooperation for patients with complex therapeutic needs
• Internationale Vojta Gesellschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPZ Siegen is an approved training center since 1980; headquarters and office of the International Vojta Society located at DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen
• Cucina CateringminorOthersExternal catering service provider for patient meals and bistro operations
• Elterninitiative krebskranker Kinder Siegen e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent initiative that helped finance the pediatric oncology outpatient clinic through large donations
• Freunde der Kinderkrebshilfe Gieleroth e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated funds for equipment of oncology examination rooms
• DRK-Frauenverein Siegen e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated funds for equipment of oncology examination rooms

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sozialpädiatrisches Zentrum (SPZ) Charité Berlin: University-affiliated social pediatric center offering developmental assessment and therapy services for children. Relevant as a benchmark for SPZ service depth and academic pediatric specialty leadership against DRK-Kinderklinik's own SPZ.

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups operating multiple pediatric departments and dedicated children's facilities. Represents the broader incumbent landscape with greater scale, capital access, and cross-region coverage than DRK-Kinderklinik.
• Helios Kliniken: Major German private hospital chain (Fresenius subsidiary) operating broad pediatric services across many sites. Comparable as a large-scale operator with the ability to consolidate regional pediatric capacity and invest in digital infrastructure beyond a single non-profit hospital's reach.

Direct peers

• Katholisches Kinderkrankenhaus Wilhelmstift Hamburg: Confessionally affiliated non-profit children's hospital providing comprehensive pediatric specialty care. Comparable as a faith-based, non-profit, regional children's hospital with similar specialty breadth and DRG-style reimbursement.
• Kinderklinik München Schwabing (München Klinik): Municipal children's hospital in Munich with broad pediatric specialty portfolio including neonatology, surgery, and outpatient centers. Comparable as a publicly operated regional pediatric hospital with similar case-mix and integrated service offering.
• Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus (AKK) Hamburg: Large non-profit regional children's hospital in northern Germany offering similar integrated pediatric specialty services including perinatal care, surgery, and outpatient specialty centers. Directly comparable in scope and operating model.
• Olgahospital – Klinikum Stuttgart: Major municipal pediatric hospital in Stuttgart providing the same comprehensive specialty pediatric services (neonatology, surgery, neuropediatrics, oncology) to a regional catchment. Directly comparable as a non-university children's hospital with full subspecialty coverage.
• Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik Datteln: Regional children's hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia offering full pediatric specialty services. Listed in DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen's own partnerships for pediatric intensive care training, confirming a directly comparable operating model.

Regional players

• Klinikum Stuttgart – Olgahospital / Frauenklinik: Public hospital system with pediatric and perinatal services in the Stuttgart region. Comparable in service mix but operates in a different geography (Baden-Württemberg vs. NRW), making it a regional rather than direct catchment competitor.

Others

• Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg (UKGM): University hospital and explicit pediatric oncology partner of DRK-Kinderklinik Siegen. Relevant as the upstream referral destination for the highest-complexity pediatric oncology cases and a benchmark for university-affiliated pediatric specialty depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DRK.Kinderklinik

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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