DRK Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus

What DRK Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus does

DRK Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus is a German Red Cross acute-care hospital located in the Hannover-List district of Hannover, Germany, founded in 1875 by Olga Freifrau von Lützerode and operated since 1950 as a Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts (civil law foundation) under Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) supervision. The hospital is organized into eight medical departments (General and Visceral Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Central Emergency Department) and three specialized centers (FAST-TRACK colorectal surgery, Reflux, and Colorectal Cancer). It operates approximately 250 beds alongside an affiliated 41-place nursing home (DRK-Alten- und Pflegeheim) and a 130-position nursing school (DRK-Berufsfachschule Pflege).

Its technology stack centers on a digital Patientenportal with SMS-TAN authentication for appointment requests, registration, indoor wayfinding, and treatment information access, supported by electronic health records, electronic bed management, and a 360° VR facility tour. Key clinical infrastructure includes the most modern cardiac catheterization laboratory in Hannover (opened April 2021) and a certified Reference Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery (recertified July 2024 through January 2027).

The business model is reimbursement-driven: inpatient services are billed under the German DRG system via statutory health insurance (GKV) and private insurance (PKV), while supplementary revenue comes from the ClemiFreunde donations and fundraising association, educational services through the nursing school, and continuing education programs. The hospital serves the general patient population of Hannover and surrounding Lower Saxony, accessed through emergency admissions, physician referrals, scheduled outpatient appointments, and the patient portal. Operational governance rests with a Kuratorium chaired by Sabine Schipplick and Managing Director Ralf Benninghoff (since January 2023).

Name

DRK Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus

Legal name

DRK-Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus

Website

https://clementinenhaus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

DRK Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus is a German Red Cross acute-care hospital in Hannover operating ~250 beds across eight specialty departments and three certified centers, serving the Hannover metropolitan area through DRG-based statutory and private health insurance reimbursement and a digital patient portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

Keywords

• General hospital services
• Surgical specialties
• Emergency medical care
• Cardiology services
• Geriatric medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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): The hospital generates primary revenue through the German statutory health insurance system (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung), billing using the DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups) system for inpatient care. All earnings flow back to the hospital, staff, and ultimately benefit patients.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The ClemiFreunde support association raises donations for equipment, amenities, and projects. Donations support specific initiatives like beds, art projects, and patient comfort items.
3. Continuing Education Services: The hospital offers training programs for medical students (PJ), internships, and nursing education through the DRK vocational school, generating some revenue from educational services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DRK Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus is a 250-bed general hospital in Hannover-List providing acute inpatient and outpatient care across eight specialist departments: General and Visceral Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and a Central Emergency Department. The hospital operates specialized centers for colorectal surgery (FAST-TRACK), reflux disease, and colorectal cancer, and is a certified reference center for minimally invasive surgery.

Product overview

DRK Krankenhaus Clementinenhaus is a Red Cross hospital in Hannover offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient medical services through its various specialized departments and centers. The hospital provides a patient portal for online appointment booking, medical record access, and indoor navigation. The facility is organized into medical departments (General/Visceral Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Trauma/Orthopedics, Anesthesia/Intensive Care, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine) and specialized centers including the FAST-TRACK Colorectal Surgery Center, Reflux Center, and Colorectal Cancer Center. A nursing school (DRK-Berufsfachschule Pflege) provides training for healthcare professionals. The hospital also offers a VR virtual tour for prospective patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General and Visceral Surgery Inpatient and outpatient surgical services covering abdominal and general surgical procedures, led by Chefarzt PD Dr. med. Christoph Strey. Department holds recertification as Reference Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery until January 2027.
• Bariatric Surgery (Adipositaschirurgie) Surgical treatment of obesity for patients requiring weight-loss interventions as a medically indicated procedure.
• Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Surgical treatment of injuries, fractures, and orthopedic conditions including shoulder arthroplasty, conducted in cooperation with the international MO.S.A.I.C. shoulder surgery network.
• Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Anesthesia services for surgical procedures and intensive care for critically ill patients, led by Chefarzt Dr. med. Mathias Gnielinski, who also serves as Chief Medical Officer.
• Geriatrics Specialized geriatric care including a modern therapy wing (since 2014) integrating speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and social services, led by Chefärztin Andrea Waldner.
• Gastroenterology Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, led by Chefarzt Prof. Dr. Torsten Voigtländer.
• Cardiology Cardiac care including diagnostics and interventional procedures performed in the modern cardiac catheterization laboratory opened in April 2021, led by Chefarzt Dr. med. Heinz-Peter Remmlinger.
• Central Emergency Department (Zentrale Notaufnahme) 24/7 emergency medical services accessible via 112 for life-threatening emergencies and 116117 for urgent care, led by Leitender Arzt Dr. Bastian Schö[nemeier.
• FAST-TRACK Colorectal Surgery Center Certified center for colorectal surgery using enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols to accelerate patient recovery and reduce hospital stays.
• Reflux Center (Refluxzentrum) Specialized center for diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and related conditions.
• Colorectal Cancer Center (Darmkrebsschwerpunkt) Specialized center providing comprehensive treatment and care for colorectal cancer patients, including collaboration with patient support organizations such as Deutsche ILCO.
• DRK Nursing School (DRK-Berufsfachschule Pflege Clementinenhaus) State-recognized three-year generalist nursing training program with capacity for 130 training positions, with planned expansion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4th place ranking among 1,065 hospitals in Germany for gallbladder surgeries (Bundes-Klinik-Atlas)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asklepios-Klinikum Hamburg-HarburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Training partnership for emergency simulation. Hospital staff from the Central Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit train at Asklepios' medical simulation center using high-fidelity patient simulators. Training follows the KOMET concept for shock room management and includes Crew Resource Management protocols from aviation.
• Hannover summt! e.V.minorOthers · 1 January 2015Bee conservation initiative protecting honey and wild bees in the Hannover region. The hospital hosts 14 bee colonies in its courtyard park as part of this environmental initiative. The partnership supports both biodiversity conservation and hospital community engagement through bee sponsorship programs.
• MO.S.A.I.C. (International Shoulder Surgery Network)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011The MO.S.A.I.C. course (Modular Shoulder Expertise and International Collaboration) brings international shoulder surgery specialists to Hannover annually. Features live surgery broadcasts from the Clementinenhaus operating room, demonstrating the hospital's role as a center for advanced shoulder arthroplasty including anatomical, reverse, and challenging prosthesis procedures.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1880The hospital has been a member of the German Red Cross since 1880. Operates under DRK guidelines following seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. DRK membership provides access to the broader DRK network of hospitals, services, and resources.
• DRK-Schwesternschaft Clementinenhaus e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1875The nursing sisterhood is integral to the hospital's operations. As one of 31 DRK nursing organizations nationwide with 20,000 members, it provides professional nursing staff and manages the affiliated nursing home (41 places) and nursing school (130 training positions). The sisterhood shares the DRK mission of humanitarian care without profit maximization.
• List + Lohr Datenschutz und Informationssicherheit GmbHminorOthersExternal data protection officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) and IT security consultant providing GDPR compliance services, privacy policy management, and information security guidance for the hospital's digital operations and patient data handling.
• Facebook Ireland LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint data controller relationship for the hospital's Facebook fan page. Facebook provides analytics and page insights while the hospital uses the platform for community outreach and communication with patients and the public.
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint data controller relationship for the hospital's LinkedIn page. LinkedIn provides demographic and behavioral insights about page visitors while the hospital uses the platform for employer branding and professional networking.
• XING SEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint data controller relationship for the hospital's XING professional network page. XING is used primarily for recruiting and professional employer branding in the German-speaking market.
• Google Ireland Limited (YouTube)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouTube channel operator providing video content distribution. Google provides platform infrastructure while the hospital uses YouTube for educational content and hospital promotion. Note: YouTube videos on the hospital website do not transmit visitor IP addresses.
• Deutsche ILCOminorOthersGerman patient organization for colorectal cancer patients (Stoma, Crohn's, Colitis). Participates in hospital information events like 'Darm im Fokus' providing patient education and support resources.
• Hospiz LuiseminorOthersHospice organization providing palliative care support. Participates in hospital information events to connect patients and families with end-of-life care resources and services.
• Psychoonkologie der CaritasminorOthersPsychological oncology services from Caritas providing emotional support for cancer patients. Participates in hospital educational events to connect patients with counseling and psychological support resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with >170 facilities nationwide. Asklepios-Klinikum Hamburg-Harburg is already a Clementinenhaus training partner, and the two operate overlapping multi-specialty inpatient services under German DRG reimbursement in similar community-to-tertiary positioning.
• Sana Kliniken: Third-largest private hospital group in Germany with multi-specialty community hospitals operating under DRG. Comparable service mix (general/visceral surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, geriatrics) and a similar mix of mid-size community facilities.
• Schoen Klinik: German hospital group with strong orthopedic, surgical, and psychosomatic portfolios. Comparable on multi-specialty inpatient services and on a quality/certification-led positioning that mirrors Clementinenhaus's certified center strategy.
• SRH Kliniken (SRH Holding): German private/non-profit hospital and education group operating multiple community and specialty hospitals. Comparable scale of facility, mixed specialty offering, and DRG-based reimbursement model.
• Helios Kliniken (Fresenius): Largest German hospital operator (~90 hospitals) with multi-specialty community and academic sites. Competes directly for DRG-funded inpatient cases in Niedersachsen and across Germany, with materially greater capital and scale.

Direct peers

• Vinzenzkrankenhaus Hannover: Catholic non-profit community hospital in Hannover with a comparable mid-size, multi-specialty service profile (general surgery, internal medicine, geriatrics, orthopedics). Direct local competitor in the same metropolitan catchment area.
• Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH): Academic tertiary hospital in Hannover offering the full range of specialties including cardiology, visceral surgery, and geriatrics. Most direct local competitor for complex referral cases and physician recruitment in the same catchment area.
• Diakovere Henriettenstiftung: Large non-profit hospital and elder-care foundation in Hannover under Diakonie (analogous humanitarian/welfare governance to DRK). Closest structural peer — multi-specialty inpatient services, comparable size, foundation operator, similar Hannover catchment.

Others

• BG Kliniken (BG-Kliniken): German hospital group specializing in trauma, orthopedic, and rehabilitation care. Tangential peer given Clementinenhaus's orthopedic/trauma department and shoulder surgery program, though Clementinenhaus does not operate as a workers'-compensation specialist.

Regional players

• Sisters of Charity Hospital groups (e.g., St. Marien-Krankenhaus Berlin / Trier): German Catholic non-profit hospital groups operating mid-size multi-specialty community hospitals. Structurally comparable to Clementinenhaus as faith-based, mission-driven operators of community hospitals under DRG reimbursement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Clementinenhaus
• Instagraminstagram.com/drk_clementinenhaus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-krankenhaus-clementinenhaus

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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