St. Johannes Hospital

Name

St. Johannes Hospital

Legal name

SJG St. Paulus gGmbH

Website

https://joho-dortmund.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), 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 industry

Hospital-at-Home / Acute Care at Home Programs (HLAFAEAH)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Specialist medical centers
• Inpatient outpatient services
• Emergency medical care
• Oncology surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DRG-Based Hospital Services Reimbursement: German hospital reimbursement operates primarily through the DRG (Diagnosis-Related Groups) system regulated by the German Federal Ministry of Health. Base rates (Basispflegesätze) and performance-related fees cover hospital services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

St. Johannes Hospital is a Catholic general acute-care hospital in Dortmund providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services across 14 specialized clinical departments and multiple certified centers covering cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, surgery, gynecology/obstetrics, ENT, and internal medicine. As part of the Kath. St. Paulus Gesellschaft network, it offers tertiary-level care including blood stem cell transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, plastic surgery, and palliative care to patients across the Dortmund metropolitan region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Product overview

St. Johannes Hospital Dortmund is a hospital facility organized under the Kath. St. Paulus Gesellschaft. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of clinical departments (Kliniken) including Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Gynecology/Obstetrics, ENT, Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine I and II, Radiology, Laboratory Medicine, Central Pharmacy, and Emergency Medicine. These clinical departments are complemented by specialized centers (Zentren) such as the Breast Center, Colorectal Cancer Center, Hematologic Oncology Center, Lung Cancer Center, Oncology Center, Head/Neck Tumor Center, Heart Team, Rhythmology Center, Obesity Center, Dialysis Center, Endometriosis Clinic, Palliative Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, Plastic Surgery, and Pain Medicine. The hospital also provides support services including physiotherapy and nursing care. The facility operates as part of a larger healthcare network under the Catholic St. Paulus Society, which manages multiple hospitals and care facilities in the Dortmund region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Hair Day: An annual event on June 5th for people affected by cancer, organized by St. Johannes Hospital.

Products and services

• Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin (Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine) Provides anesthesia services for surgical procedures and operative intensive care medicine for patients undergoing surgery at St. Johannes Hospital.
• Klinik für Augenheilkunde (Department of Ophthalmology) Comprehensive ophthalmology services including cataract surgery using phacoemulsification (over 5,000 procedures annually), OCT diagnostics, and various lens implantation procedures for patients with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, corneal conditions, and strabismus.
• Klinik für Chirurgie (Department of Surgery) General and specialized surgical services for patients requiring operative treatment.
• Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe (Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics) Gynecology and obstetrics services including a birthing department for women requiring obstetric and gynecological healthcare.
• Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie (Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery) ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) medicine and head and neck surgery services for patients with otolaryngological conditions.
• Klinik für Herz-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie (Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery services for patients requiring heart, chest, and vascular operative procedures.
• Klinik für Innere Medizin I (Department of Internal Medicine I) Internal medicine department specializing in cardiology, nephrology, intensive care, rhythmology, and chest pain unit services for patients with cardiovascular and related internal conditions.
• Klinik für Innere Medizin II (Department of Internal Medicine II) Internal medicine department specializing in hematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, gastroenterology, diabetology, and palliative medicine for patients with cancer, blood disorders, and complex internal conditions.
• Zentrale Notaufnahme (Central Emergency Department) 24/7 central emergency department providing acute medical care for patients with emergencies in the Dortmund region.
• Brust Zentrum (Breast Center) Certified breast center providing comprehensive breast disease diagnosis and treatment for patients with breast cancer and related conditions.
• Onko Zentrum (Oncology Center) Comprehensive oncology center providing integrated cancer treatment for patients with various oncological diagnoses.
• Zentrum für Hämatologische Onkologie und Zelltherapie (Center for Hematologic Oncology and Cell Therapy) Specialized center providing hematologic oncology and cell therapy services, including blood stem cell transplantation for patients with hematologic malignancies.
• Blutstammzelltransplantation (Blood Stem Cell Transplantation Service) Specialized stem cell transplantation service for oncology and hematology patients requiring bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.
• Lungenkrebszentrum (Lung Cancer Center) Certified lung cancer center providing comprehensive lung cancer diagnosis and treatment for patients with pulmonary malignancies.
• Darmkrebszentrum (Colorectal Cancer Center) Certified colorectal cancer center providing comprehensive cancer care for patients with colorectal malignancies.
• Herzteam Dortmund (Cardiac Team Dortmund) Specialized cardiac team providing comprehensive heart care for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
• Rhythmus Zentrum (Rhythmology Center) Specialized rhythmology center providing diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias for patients with heart rhythm disorders.
• Adipositas Zentrum (Obesity Center) Specialized obesity treatment center providing comprehensive care for patients with obesity and related conditions.
• Dialyse Zentrum (Dialysis Center) Specialized dialysis center providing renal replacement therapy for patients with kidney disease.
• Endometrioseklinik (Endometriosis Clinic) Specialized endometriosis clinic providing diagnosis and treatment for women with endometriosis.
• Plastische Chirurgie (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery service for patients requiring reconstructive or hand surgery procedures.
• MIC Zentrum (Minimally Invasive Surgery Center) Specialized minimally invasive surgery center providing advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical procedures for patients requiring less invasive operative treatment.
• Schmerzmedizin (Pain Medicine and Therapy) Specialized pain medicine and therapy services for patients suffering from acute or chronic pain conditions.
• Palliativmedizin (Palliative Medicine) Specialized palliative medicine service providing end-of-life care and symptom management for patients with serious illnesses.
• Institut für Radiologie (Institute of Radiology) Radiology imaging services and diagnostics for inpatients, outpatients, and referrals across clinical departments.
• Institut für Labormedizin (Institute of Laboratory Medicine) Laboratory medicine and diagnostic testing services supporting clinical care across the hospital.
• Zentral-Apotheke (Central Pharmacy) Central pharmacy services including medication dispensing, cytostatics production for oncology, clinical pharmacy, and nutrition team support for inpatients and clinical departments.
• Intensivmedizin (Intensive Care Medicine) Intensive care medicine services for critically ill patients within the hospital.
• Pflegedienst (Nursing Care Service) Nursing care services providing individualized patient care and reference nursing staff across hospital departments.
• Physiotherapie (Physical Therapy) Physical therapy and rehabilitation services for inpatients and outpatients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery complication rate below 1% during and after the procedure
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Kath. St. Paulus GesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021St. Johannes Hospital has been part of the Kath. St. Paulus Gesellschaft (SJG St. Paulus gGmbH) since June 1, 2021. The Catholic hospital network operates 30 medical departments across 10 locations in Castrop-Rauxel, Dortmund, Lünen, Schwerte, and Werne, with approximately 8,500 employees serving patients, residents, children, and youth.
• Theologische Fakultät PaderbornflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SJG St. Paulus GmbH (medical center of excellence) and the Theological Faculty Paderborn have entered into a cooperation for a joint lecture series (Ringvorlesung) on topics in healthcare, combining medical expertise with theological and ethical perspectives.
• MVZ St.-JohannescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical Care Center (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) operating under the hospital umbrella, providing outpatient care and serving as a referral pathway to hospital inpatient services.
• Ambulantes OP-Zentrum DortmundcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmbulatory surgery center providing outpatient surgical procedures, with complex cases referred to the main hospital for inpatient care.
• Förderverein St.-Johannes Dortmund e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit support association (Förderverein) that promotes healthcare and health education, supports patients and residents through funding non-refunded projects, and assists community initiatives including youth and elderly care facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups with broad acute-care, specialty, and rehabilitation offerings. Comparable in operating diversified multi-site acute hospital networks under DRG reimbursement.
• Sana Kliniken: Major private German hospital chain providing acute and specialty inpatient care across multiple sites under DRG. Comparable on multi-site acute hospital operations and specialty center strategy.
• Helios Kliniken: Germany's largest private hospital operator (Fresenius subsidiary) with ~90 facilities nationwide. Sets competitive benchmarks on DRG efficiency, case volume, and medical specialty staffing across all of St. Johannes's service lines.
• Schön Klinik: German hospital group with strong focus on specialty and orthopedic inpatient care under DRG reimbursement. Comparable on high-volume surgical expertise and specialty center positioning.

Direct peers

• Marienhaus Kliniken: Large Catholic non-profit hospital network operating acute care hospitals across western Germany under similar faith-based gGmbH governance. Closely parallels St. Johannes's operating philosophy, service mix, and multi-site network model.
• St. Franziskus-Stiftung Münster: Large Catholic hospital network in North Rhine-Westphalia operating multiple acute care hospitals under a faith-based non-profit (gGmbH) structure. Highly comparable operating model, governance, and regional footprint to St. Johannes / Kath. St. Paulus Gesellschaft.
• Caritas Trägergesellschaft West: Catholic-affiliated hospital operator in NRW and neighboring regions running acute care and elder care facilities under church sponsorship. Closely comparable faith-based operating model and regional positioning.
• Klinikum Dortmund: Municipal public hospital serving the same Dortmund catchment area with comparable acute and specialty services. The most direct local competitor for inpatient referrals, emergency care, and specialist consultations across the same patient population.

Regional players

• Universitätsklinikum Münster: Academic medical center in NRW offering maximum-care tertiary services including oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology. Competes for complex-case referrals across the same regional patient base.
• Universitätsklinikum Essen: University hospital in NRW offering full tertiary care including oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, and transplant services. Directly competes for complex-case referrals from across the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JOHODortmund
• Facebookfacebook.com/St.Johannes.Hospital.Dortmund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sankt-johannes-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/joho_dortmund

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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