DRK Kliniken Berlin

What DRK Kliniken Berlin does

DRK Kliniken Berlin is a non-profit, multi-site hospital operator affiliated with the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross), providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care across the Berlin metropolitan area. The network comprises five hospital-level facilities — Köpenick, Mitte, Westend, Wiegmann Klinik (psychosomatic medicine), and Pflege und Wohnen Mariendorf (nursing/residential care) — together with Hospiz Köpenick for end-of-life care, a nursing education subsidiary (biz Bildungszentrum für Pflegeberufe), a family accommodation unit (Familienhaus Spandau), and a chain of MVZ pro patiente outpatient medical care centers in Westend, Köpenick, and Kaulsdorf. Service mix spans roughly 40 medical specialties including emergency medicine, neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and psychiatry, organized around approximately 30 quality-certified specialized competence centers in areas such as breast, colorectal, lung, and vascular disease. Three sites operate 24/7 emergency departments, anchoring referral-driven acute-care throughput into the rest of the network.

The underlying technology stack is conventional acute-care hospital infrastructure: clinical imaging (MRI, CT, angiography, image-guided pain therapy), nuclear medicine including radioligand and radioiodine therapy, interventional radiology, and standard surgical and intensive-care platforms. No AI/ML, proprietary software, or digital platform is described; digital touchpoints are limited to patient-facing content (REZEPTfrei health podcast, Babygalerie online gallery) and the MVZ outpatient channel. Scale signals include 1,001–5,000 employees, 30 certified competence centers, and operational metrics such as 54,300+ annual MRSA screenings and 20,300 liters of annual disinfectant usage, which signal institutional infection-control throughput.

The business model is reimbursement-driven rather than commercial: revenue derives from German statutory health insurance (GKV) payments for inpatient and outpatient treatment under the DRG system, supplemented by private health insurance (PKV) reimbursements for privately insured patients, and fee-for-service income from MVZ ambulatory visits. As a non-profit DRK member, the organization reinvests operating surplus into clinical capacity rather than distributing it; growth is funded internally, with no equity, debt, or external funding rounds disclosed. Marketing relies on institutional reputation, physician referrals (Einweiser), community events, and the podcast channel, and distribution is exclusively direct-to-patient through the hospital and MVZ footprint within Berlin.

Name

DRK Kliniken Berlin

Legal name

DRK Kliniken Berlin

Website

https://drk-kliniken-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

DRK Kliniken Berlin is a non-profit, multi-site hospital operator affiliated with the German Red Cross, running five hospital facilities plus outpatient MVZ centers and hospice care across Berlin and serving patients through statutory and private health insurance reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD), Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals (HLAFAHAH), Palliative Care Clinics & Outpatient Programs (HLADAHAF)

Keywords

• Hospital healthcare services
• Emergency medical care
• Specialty medical centers
• Inpatient outpatient treatment
• Palliative nursing care

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

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. Statutory Health Insurance (GKV): Primary revenue from German statutory health insurance providers for inpatient and outpatient medical treatments per German healthcare reimbursement frameworks (DRG system)
2. Private Health Insurance (PKV): Revenue from private health insurance companies for treatments and services provided to privately insured patients
3. Outpatient Care Services: Ambulatory care through MVZ (Medical Care Centers) providing outpatient specialist services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DRK Kliniken Berlin operates a multi-location hospital system providing inpatient and outpatient medical care across five main facilities in Berlin (Köpenick, Mitte, Westend, Wiegmann Klinik for psychosomatic medicine, and Pflege und Wohnen Mariendorf), plus a hospice and outpatient care centers (MVZ). Services span emergency medicine, neurology, cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, and over 40 medical specialties, supported by approximately 30 certified competence centers.

Product overview

DRK Kliniken Berlin is a multi-location hospital system consisting of five main hospital facilities (Köpenick, Mitte, Westend, Wiegmann Klinik for psychosomatic medicine, and Pflege und Wohnen Mariendorf) plus hospice and outpatient care centers (MVZ). The core offering is comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care across more than 40 specialties, including emergency medicine, neurology, cardiology, oncology, and obstetrics. Additional services include a health podcast (REZEPTfrei), baby photo gallery, clinical research programs, and specialized outpatient care (ASV). The hospitals collectively operate approximately 30 specialized competence centers certified for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and vascular diseases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DRK Kliniken Berlin Köpenick Hospital location in Berlin-Köpenick offering 24/7 emergency care, nuclear medicine, neurology, cardiology, and other specialized medical services, serving as the main hospital and headquarters.
• DRK Kliniken Berlin Mitte Central Berlin hospital location with emergency department (Notaufnahme) providing acute care and specialized medical services for patients in central Berlin.
• DRK Kliniken Berlin Westend Hospital location in Berlin-Westend with emergency department, featuring neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, gynecology, and orthopedic services, with neurological expansion planned for April 2026.
• Wiegmann Klinik (Psychosomatische Medizin) Specialized psychosomatic medicine clinic offering treatment for mental health conditions with psychological and somatic components.
• Pflege und Wohnen Mariendorf Nursing care and residential facility providing care and living services for elderly patients in Berlin-Mariendorf.
• Hospiz Köpenick Hospice facility providing palliative end-of-life care services for terminally ill patients in Berlin-Köpenick.
• MVZ pro patiente (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) Ambulatory care centers (MVZ) providing outpatient specialist medical services at Westend, Köpenick, and Kaulsdorf locations.
• ASV – Ambulante Spezialfachärztliche Versorgung Outpatient specialized medical care program providing treatment for specific complex conditions under German healthcare regulations.
• Klinische Forschung (Clinical Research Program) Clinical research program conducted at the hospital for advancing medical treatments and patient care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 specialized competence centers certified for quality standards including breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and vascular centers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MVZ pro patientecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location ambulatory care partnership providing outpatient medical services at multiple MVZ facilities including Kaulsdorf, Westend, and Köpenick locations. These medical care centers provide specialized outpatient treatment under the DRK Kliniken Berlin umbrella.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sana Kliniken AG: Private German hospital group operating acute care facilities nationally. Comparable inpatient services and accreditation model, though geographically diversified rather than Berlin-concentrated.
• Helios Kliniken GmbH: Germany's largest private hospital group (part of Fresenius). Overlaps with DRK in acute, inpatient, and outpatient services but at national scale and with for-profit capital structure enabling faster capex.
• Malteser Kliniken Rhein-Ruhr: Catholic-affiliated German hospital network. Comparable non-profit, mission-driven acute care delivery model with hospital operations across multiple German regions.
• Asklepios Kliniken: One of the largest private hospital operators in Germany and Europe, with significant Berlin presence. Comparable broad-scale acute care services, though operates across many geographies beyond Berlin.

Direct peers

• Vivantes Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH: Berlin's municipal hospital network operating 9 acute hospitals plus rehabilitation and nursing facilities. Closest direct competitor to DRK Kliniken Berlin given shared geography and similar full-continuum care model.
• St. Joseph-Krankenhaus Berlin Tempelhof: Berlin-based Catholic hospital providing comparable acute care and specialty services. Direct peer as a non-university, faith-affiliated community hospital competing for the same Berlin patient base as DRK.
• Evangelisches Krankenhaus Hubertus: Berlin-based Protestant hospital group with acute care and geriatric services. Direct community-hospital peer operating in the same Berlin market with similar non-profit/charitable ownership structure.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Europe's largest university hospital, also based in Berlin. Directly comparable multi-location acute care provider competing head-to-head with DRK across general and specialty services in the same metropolitan market.

Regional players

• Universitätsklinikum Leipzig: Large university hospital in eastern Germany. Comparable in scale, scope, and academic teaching hospital status, though operating in a different regional market than DRK's Berlin focus.

Emerging players

• BG Kliniken (Verbund): German network of occupational accident and emergency hospitals. Specialty overlap in trauma, neurosurgery, and acute care delivery, but with a distinct occupational-insurance funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drkkb_karriere

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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