Pius Hospital

What Pius Hospital does

Pius-Hospital Oldenburg is a 400-bed non-profit Catholic acute care hospital and the largest in northwestern Germany, operating as part of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg with six university clinics and a 1,500-employee workforce. The hospital functions as a regional tertiary referral center, treating approximately 76,000 patients annually across 13 specialized clinics spanning visceral surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, orthopedics, vascular surgery, oncology, internal medicine, and emergency care. Its core platform is anchored by seven DKG-certified cancer centers coordinated through the Cancer Center Oldenburg, alongside medical competence centers for endoprosthetics (EndoProthetikZentrum EPZmax), vascular surgery (Oldenburger Gefäßzentrum), endometriosis (Level III), trauma, and shoulder care. Technology stack includes regionally pioneering capital equipment — CORI robotic-assisted knee replacement, hybrid operating room with fixed C-arm angiography, Hexapod six-degrees-of-freedom radiation treatment table, and a 2024 Excimer laser for corneal procedures — supplemented by digital infrastructure (patient portal, encrypted physician communication portal) and digital patient workflows.

Pius-Hospital generates revenue through inpatient and outpatient medical services billed predominantly under the German DRG system via statutory health insurance (GKV), with secondary streams from private health insurance (processed via billing partner Unimed) and from university teaching and research funding as part of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg. Pricing is regulated rather than market-set. Go-to-market is direct-to-patient through emergency admission, outpatient clinics, scheduled inpatient procedures, and a network of referring physicians across the Weser-Ems region, complemented by digital appointment scheduling for selected departments. Customer segments include the general regional population, cancer patients, women's health patients, radiation therapy patients, and orthopedic joint-replacement candidates. Distribution is supported by a communication portal that enables physician-to-physician referrals and electronic medical data exchange.

The hospital is organized as a Stiftung bürgerlichen Rechts (Catholic foundation under civil law) with a two-member executive board led by Commercial Director Nadine Krefeld and Medical Director Prof. Dr. Dirk Weyhe. A June 2026 framework agreement formally integrates Pius-Hospital into a four-hospital governance structure with the University of Oldenburg, embedding university representation on the supervisory board. Recent strategic activity includes the 2021 completion of the F-wing expansion, the C-wing build continuing, the 2020 acquisition of the NWZ-Areal for long-term development, multiple technology launches, and ongoing leadership transitions across clinical departments.

Name

Pius Hospital

Legal name

Pius-Hospital Oldenburg

Website

https://pius-hospital.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pius-Hospital Oldenburg is a 400-bed Catholic acute care hospital and the largest in northwestern Germany, operating as part of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg with six university clinics, seven DKG-certified cancer centers, and 76,000 patients treated annually across the Weser-Ems region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Hospital Care

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE), Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Cancer treatment centers
• University medical services
• Surgical specialties
• Emergency medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services - Statutory Health Insurance: Primary revenue from inpatient and outpatient medical services billed through the German statutory health insurance system (GKV) using DRG-based reimbursement rates.
2. Hospital Services - Private Health Insurance: Revenue from privately insured patients billed through external billing service provider. In May 2026, billing service provider Unimed experienced a cyberattack affecting approximately 1,300 patient records.
3. University Medical Services: As part of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg, revenue includes funding for teaching and research activities conducted at six university clinics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pius-Hospital is a 400-bed interdisciplinary acute care Catholic hospital operating as part of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg, providing inpatient and outpatient medical services across 13 clinics including 6 university clinics. The hospital coordinates 7 DKG-certified cancer centers, multiple medical competence centers for joint replacement, vascular surgery, endometriosis, trauma, and shoulder conditions, and operates digital services through patient and communication portals. As a non-profit Catholic foundation, it delivers research-integrated specialized care with advanced technology including robotic-assisted surgery, hybrid operating rooms, and precision radiation therapy.

Product overview

Pius-Hospital Oldenburg is a 400-bed acute care Catholic hospital and the largest in Northwest Germany, operating as part of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg with six university clinics. The hospital functions as a comprehensive medical center offering general and specialized care across 13 clinics. Its integrated cancer care is organized through the Cancer Center Oldenburg, which coordinates seven DKG-certified cancer centers (breast, gynecological, lung, pancreatic, colorectal, stomach, and general oncology). The hospital also operates multiple medical competence centers including the EndoProthetikZentrum (EPZmax) for joint replacement, the Oldenburger Gefäßzentrum (vascular center), the Klinisch-wissenschaftliches Endometriosezentrum (Level III endometriosis center), the Überregionales Traumazentrum (regional trauma center), and the Schulterzentrum (shoulder center). The hospital provides digital services including a patient portal for online appointments and a secure communication portal for physician referrals. As a university hospital, it also engages in medical education and research through partnerships with University of Oldenburg and Groningen (European Medical School).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cancer Center Oldenburg: Certified cancer center offering comprehensive oncology services
• Endometriosezentrum (Level III)
• EndoProthetikZentrum (EPZmax)
• Oldenburger Gefäßzentrum
• CHORPIDUS
• Patientenportal
• Kommunikationsportal

Products and services

• Cancer Center Oldenburg, Pius-Hospital Comprehensive cancer care center coordinating seven DKG-certified cancer treatment centers covering breast, gynecological, lung, pancreatic, colorectal, stomach cancers, and general oncology.
• Oldenburger Brustzentrum DKG-certified breast cancer center providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer patients.
• Gynäkologisches Krebszentrum Oldenburg DKG-certified gynecological cancer center for diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive organ cancers.
• Lungenkrebszentrum Oldenburg DKG-certified lung cancer center offering complete care from screening to aftercare under one roof.
• Pankreaskrebszentrum Oldenburg DKG-certified pancreatic cancer center specializing in diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic malignancies.
• Darmkrebszentrum Oldenburg DKG-certified colorectal cancer center for comprehensive bowel cancer treatment.
• Magenkrebszentrum Oldenburg DKG-certified stomach cancer center for gastric cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Onkologisches Zentrum DKG-certified oncological center providing comprehensive cancer care across multiple tumor types.
• EndoProthetikZentrum (EPZmax) Maximum care center for joint replacement (endoprosthetics) certified by EndoCert, specializing in hip and knee replacement including robot-assisted procedures.
• Oldenburger Gefäßzentrum Vascular center recognized by the German Society for Vascular Surgery (DGG), performing approximately 1,400 vascular procedures annually including hybrid-OR procedures.
• Klinisch-wissenschaftliches Endometriosezentrum (Stufe III) Level III clinically-scientific endometriosis center performing approximately 400 endometriosis operations annually with interdisciplinary team approach.
• Überregionales Traumazentrum Regional trauma center providing comprehensive trauma care in cooperation with Evangelisches Krankenhaus.
• Schulterzentrum Shoulder center specializing in diagnosis and treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions with specialized outpatient clinic.
• Ausbildungszentrum für minimal-invasive Chirurgie in der Gynäkologie Training center for minimally invasive surgery in gynecology, with approximately 90% of gynecological operations performed using minimally invasive techniques.
• Universitätsklinik für Viszeralchirurgie University clinic for visceral surgery, one of six university clinics at Pius-Hospital as part of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg.
• Universitätsklinik für Augenheilkunde University eye clinic specializing in corneal diseases and treatments including excimer laser procedures.
• Universitätsklinik für Gynäkologie University gynecology clinic with focus on gynecological oncology and minimally invasive surgery.
• Universitätsklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie University orthopedics and trauma surgery clinic with robot-assisted knee replacement program.
• Universitätsklinik für Medizinische Strahlenphysik University radiation physics clinic offering radiation therapy with advanced Hexapod treatment table.
• Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin — Onkologie University internal medicine - oncology clinic as part of hematology and oncology department.
• Patientenportal (Patient Portal) Online patient portal for appointment scheduling, document management, and digital registration for selected departments and clinics.
• Kommunikationsportal (Communication Portal) Digital communication portal for physicians to submit patient referrals and exchange medical data securely.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% patient recommendation rate (highest in Oldenburg)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universität OldenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026University partnership forming the core of Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg (UMO). Pius Hospital has conducted six university clinics since 2014 as part of the university medical campus. New 2026 framework agreement establishes governance ties including university president's voting membership on supervisory board and dean as board member with veto rights.
• Klinikum OldenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Major partner in UMO operating 18 of 26 university clinics/institutes. New governance structure includes dean as board member with veto rights and medical director as faculty board member with voting rights.
• Evangelisches Krankenhaus OldenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Key partner in UMO with university president receiving voting rights on supervisory board. Operates Überregionales Traumazentrum with support from Pius Hospital's General and Visceral Surgery. Joint 'Soul & Knowledge' public education events and emergency medicine collaboration.
• Karl-Jaspers-KlinikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Psychiatric care partner in UMO with university president receiving voting rights on supervisory board. Founded 2018, provides psychiatric services to the region.
• Universität Groningen (European Medical School Oldenburg-Groningen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation project between Oldenburg and Groningen universities for medical education. Enables international medical training and research collaboration.
• Onkologische Praxis Oldenburg/DelmenhorstminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOncology practice partners with Pius Hospital's outpatient clinic, study center, and day hospital in the Ullmann-Haus location at Grüne Straße 2.
• Institut für Musik - Universität OldenburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic institute collaboration for CHORPIDUS choir project - singing therapy for people with lung diseases. Joint initiative combining music science research with pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Stiftung PerspektivenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partnership for dance workshop events for cancer patients and their partners, providing complementary therapeutic activities.
• BEKOS Oldenburg (Beratungs- und Koordinierungsstelle für Selbsthilfegruppen e.V.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelf-help coordination center supporting cancer patient programs including dance workshop events.
• Hilfe direkt Oldenburg – Sierra Leone V.i.B. e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership since 2010 supporting Clinic Bo in Sierra Leone through donations and voluntary medical assistance. Part of five-patron initiative with other Oldenburg hospitals.
• Regional Healthcare PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of health partners throughout the Weser-Ems region for coordinated patient care and referrals to specialized services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schoen Klinik: German private hospital group specializing in orthopedic, spinal, and psychosomatic care. Comparable as a specialty-focused hospital operator with certified center models similar to Pius's endoprosthetics, endometriosis, and shoulder centers.
• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups operating acute care hospitals across the country. Comparable as a multi-site acute care provider with academic affiliations, though as a publicly listed chain versus Pius's regional Catholic foundation model.
• Sana Kliniken: Major German private hospital group with strong academic partnerships and specialty center models. Comparable in operating acute hospitals with university affiliations and certified specialty centers across multiple German states.
• Universitätsklinikum Münster: Large university hospital where current Commercial Director Nadine Krefeld spent over 10 years. Comparable as a German university medical center with comprehensive specialty care and research mandates, though at significantly larger scale.
• Helios Kliniken: Germany's largest private hospital operator with ~130 facilities nationwide. Comparable broad incumbent offering acute inpatient care, specialty centers, and university-affiliated programs, though at vastly greater scale and as a for-profit chain.

Direct peers

• Klinikum Oldenburg: Major partner and direct competitor within Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg, operating 18 of 26 university clinics/institutes. Same regional catchment in Oldenburg with overlapping specialties and shared governance under the new 2026 framework agreement.
• Karl-Jaspers-Klinik: Psychiatric care partner within Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg with new shared governance under the 2026 framework agreement. Same regional catchment, though focused on psychiatric services rather than somatic acute care.
• Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg: Faith-based (Protestant) acute hospital partner within Universitätsmedizin Oldenburg, jointly operating the Überregionales Traumazentrum with Pius Hospital. Direct same-city peer with overlapping emergency, trauma, and specialty services.
• St. Marien-Hospital Friesoythe: Catholic hospital in the same Weser-Ems region where Pius Hospital's current Commercial Director previously served as Managing Director. Comparable regional Catholic acute care provider with overlapping patient catchment.

Regional players

• BG Klinikum Hamburg: Major German trauma and orthopedic specialty center comparable to Pius's EndoProthetikZentrum (EPZmax) and Überregionales Traumazentrum. Comparable specialty depth in musculoskeletal and trauma care though serving a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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