Dermatologikum Hamburg

What Dermatologikum Hamburg does

Dermatologikum Hamburg GmbH is a private, multi-specialty dermatology center headquartered at Stephansplatz 5, Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2016 by Prof. Dr. med. Volker Steinkraus in the tradition of Paul Gerson Unna's late-19th-century Hamburg dermatology institute. The practice operates eight integrated departments — Dermatology, Aesthetics/Laser & Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Facial Surgery, Phlebology, Allergology, Medical Cosmetics, an in-house Dermatological Laboratory, and a Department for Clinical Research — staffed by more than 40 physicians, including 30 board-certified specialists, supported by non-clinical staff and four fully equipped operating theaters.

The technical core spans diagnostic imaging (videodermatoscopy, digital body mapping for skin cancer screening), a histopathology laboratory that also serves external practices and clinics worldwide, comprehensive allergy diagnostics (prick, patch, intradermal, photopatch, CAP-RAST), laser and energy-based aesthetic devices (Accent Ultra RF/ultrasound, Ultherapy, JetPeel, microneedling, microdermabrasion, phototherapy), and a clinical research unit running Phase III/IV trials in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and nummular eczema.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with patients booking online via the clinic's website or Doctolib, by phone, or via callback. All statutory-insured patients are seen as Selbstzahler (self-pay) under the GOÄ fee schedule, supplemented by privately insured and aesthetic-procedure revenue streams with publicly listed per-session pricing for most cosmetic treatments. Distribution is anchored to the Hamburg flagship, with an associated Dermatologikum Bremen site and a global external laboratory service channel. Marketing relies on physician reputation (FOCUS-Gesundheit and stern physician lists), academic publications, clinical research activity, and a website magazine — there is no evidence of external institutional investment.

Name

Dermatologikum Hamburg

Legal name

Dermatologikum Hamburg

Website

https://dermatologikum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dermatologikum Hamburg is a private multi-specialty dermatology clinic in Hamburg, Germany, with 40+ physicians across 8 departments covering dermatology, allergology, phlebology, aesthetics, plastic surgery, laboratory diagnostics, and clinical research, serving self-pay and privately insured patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Clinic

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK), Psoriasis & Eczema Specialty Care (HLAKACAL), Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Aesthetic medicine
• Allergy treatment
• Vein surgery
• Clinical dermatology

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Privately Billed Medical Services (Selbstzahler): All patients with statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenkasse) can access private medical treatment as self-pay patients. Billing of medical services follows the Gebührenordnung für Ärzte (GOÄ) — the German Scale of Fees for Physicians. This represents the primary revenue stream for the clinic's medical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dermatologikum Hamburg is a private multi-specialty dermatology center providing diagnosis and treatment across dermatology, allergology, phlebology/vein medicine, aesthetic/laser and plastic surgery, pediatric facial surgery, medical cosmetics, and dermatopathology laboratory diagnostics, complemented by an in-house clinical research unit running Phase III/IV trials. Patients access services primarily as self-pay or privately insured clients, billed per the German GOÄ fee schedule, with aesthetic procedures priced per session. The clinic operates four fully-equipped operating theaters and is staffed by 40+ physicians including 30 board-certified specialists.

Product overview

Dermatologikum Hamburg is a comprehensive dermatology clinic offering a unified multi-specialty healthcare platform. The core services include Dermatology, Allergology, Phlebology (Vein & Vascular Medicine), Aesthetic/Laser & Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Facial Surgery, Medical Cosmetics, Laboratory Diagnostics, and Clinical Research. The clinic provides over 40 physicians with 30 specialized attending physicians offering treatments from skin cancer screening, acne therapy, light therapy, and clinical trials for chronic inflammatory skin conditions to advanced aesthetic procedures including facelifts, Ultherapy, lipofilling, and laser treatments. The facility operates with four fully-equipped operating theaters and maintains its own research unit for clinical drug development studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dermatologie (Dermatology)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 physicians and 30 board-certified specialists treating patients with innovative methods and state-of-the-art equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stiftung Dermatologikum Hamburg (Dermatologikum Hamburg Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Stiftung Dermatologikum Hamburg is an institutional foundation established by the clinic. It awards scholarships to young doctors from medically underserved countries and promotes the exchange of dermatological knowledge internationally. This foundation is a core part of the clinic's mission and community engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schön Klinik: Large German private hospital group with dermatology and vascular surgery offerings. Comparable as a multi-site operator providing dermatology and aesthetic services at scale within a broader clinical portfolio.
• Helios Klinikum (Dermatology Service Line): Germany's largest private hospital operator, with dermatology departments across multiple sites. Represents the hospital-system incumbent model that competes for both insured and self-pay dermatology patients.
• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) – Klinik für Dermatologie: Academic dermatology department at Hamburg's university hospital, employing many of the same physician network as Dermatologikum. Competes on complex medical dermatology, allergy and clinical research while operating as part of a broader hospital system.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Klinik für Dermatologie: Germany's largest university dermatology department, with broad medical, surgical and research dermatology. Comparable as a German incumbent with strong clinical research output and academic brand.
• Asklepios Klinik Hamburg: Large private hospital group operating in Hamburg with dermatology and vascular surgery departments. Competes for inpatient dermatology, phlebology and surgery referrals across the Hamburg catchment area.

Direct peers

• Dermatologikum Bremen: Satellite location under the Dermatologikum umbrella offering the same multi-specialty dermatology, allergology, phlebology and aesthetic medicine model. Most directly comparable peer because it operates under the same brand and operating philosophy.
• Belladerma (Munich): Private dermatology and aesthetic clinic group in Germany offering medical and cosmetic dermatology with multiple specialists. Comparable as a private, specialist-only, self-pay-oriented dermatology platform.
• Rosenpark Klinik (Darmstadt): Large private German clinic specializing in dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine with in-house specialists and operating theaters. Closest national peer to Dermatologikum Hamburg in scale and service mix.

Regional players

• Laserklinik Karlsruhe: Specialized laser and aesthetic dermatology clinic in Baden-Württemberg. Comparable as a regional private dermatology player with overlapping aesthetic/laser service lines.
• Hautklinik Darmstadt: Dermatology clinic where Dr. Karsai previously served as attending physician; represents the regional hospital dermatology model that competes for medical dermatology and skin cancer cases in the Rhine-Main area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dermatologikum-hamburg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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