Ev. Bethesda Hospital

What Ev. Bethesda Hospital does

Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bethesda is a 413-bed multi-specialty acute hospital located in Duisburg, Germany, operating as a non-profit entity within the Evangelisches Klinikum Niederrhein (EVKLN) hospital network. Founded in 1904, the hospital treats more than 15,000 inpatients annually plus a comparable volume of outpatients, offering a comprehensive service portfolio spanning emergency medicine, general and visceral surgery, anesthesiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology with thoracic oncology, orthopedics and trauma surgery, radiology, cardiology, and oncology. Its primary differentiator is the Onkologisches Zentrum BETHESDA Duisburg — the first and only cancer center in Duisburg certified by the Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft — supported by DKG-certified sub-centers for colorectal, lung, pancreatic, breast, and gynecological cancers, plus a hereditary tumors center and endometriosis center. Additional modules include a sleep laboratory, family care program (Familiale Pflege), psycho-oncological support, and physiotherapy.

The hospital is reimbursed through the German DRG system for inpatient care and standard fee schedules for outpatient services, with revenue derived from statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV) payers. Its go-to-market is direct-to-patient, combining emergency department access, physician referrals, scheduled admissions, and an online appointment portal (Mein EVKLN). Marketing relies on social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) under the EVKLN #VERBUNDenstark umbrella, community open days, and medical education events. The technology stack is modest: a hospital information system, the Mein EVKLN patient portal, Matomo open-source analytics, and Elfsight podcast integration — with no disclosed AI, API, or proprietary digital products.

On December 20, 2025, the hospital's Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (approximately 1,000 annual deliveries) was relocated to Sana Kliniken Duisburg, consolidating regional maternity services externally and reducing BETHESDA's service scope. The hospital does not publish revenue or financial performance.

Name

Ev. Bethesda Hospital

Legal name

Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bethesda

Website

https://bethesda-krankenhaus-duisburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bethesda is a 413-bed non-profit multi-specialty hospital in Duisburg, Germany, operating within the EVKLN network. It serves the local population with acute, emergency, surgical, and oncology services, including Duisburg's only DKG-certified oncological center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Gynecologic Oncology & Women’s Cancer Centers (HLAFAJAK), Gynecologic Oncology (HLAKAFAF)

Keywords

• General hospital services
• Oncology treatment center
• Emergency medical care
• Inpatient outpatient care
• Specialized surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services Revenue: The hospital generates revenue through providing medical services to patients. As a general hospital within the German healthcare system, revenue comes from statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV) reimbursements for inpatient and outpatient treatments, emergency services, and diagnostic procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ev. Bethesda Hospital is a 413-bed multi-specialty general hospital in Duisburg, Germany, providing acute, emergency, and specialized medical care across departments including emergency medicine, general/visceral surgery, anesthesiology and intensive care, gastroenterology, pulmonology/thoracic oncology, orthopedics/trauma surgery, radiology, cardiology, and oncology. It operates the first certified oncological center in Duisburg with multiple DKG-certified tumor sub-centers (colorectal, gynecological, lung, pancreatic, breast) and a hereditary tumor center, serving over 15,000 inpatients and a comparable number of outpatients annually.

Product overview

Ev. Bethesda Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical services through its specialized clinics and centers. The hospital operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture with core clinical departments (Akut- und Notfallmedizin, Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Gastroenterologie, Pneumologie, Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Radiologie, Kardiologie, Onkologie) forming the foundation, supplemented by specialized certified centers including the Onkologisches Zentrum BETHESDA Duisburg (first certified oncological center in Duisburg), Darmkrebszentrum, Gynäkologisches Krebszentrum, Lungenkrebszentrum, Pankreaskrebszentrum, Senologie-Brustzentrum, Endometriosezentrum, and Zentrum für hereditäre Tumore. Additional modules include family care services, radiology equipment, and sleep laboratory diagnostics. The hospital serves over 15,000 inpatients annually plus an equal number of outpatients, with 413 beds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Onkologisches Zentrum BETHESDA Duisburg: The first and only certified oncological center in Duisburg, part of Klinikum Niederrhein. Serves patients with various cancer diseases.

Products and services

• Klinik für Akut- und Notfallmedizin (Acute and Emergency Medicine) Hospital's emergency medicine department providing acute and emergency medical care to patients presenting at the hospital.
• Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie (General and Visceral Surgery) General and visceral surgery department offering surgical treatments for abdominal and soft tissue conditions, including a section for hereditary tumor diseases.
• Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin (Anesthesiology and Intensive Care) Anesthesiology and intensive care department with intensive care station services for perioperative and critical care patients.
• Klinik für Gastroenterologie (Gastroenterology) Gastroenterology department specializing in endoscopic procedures and diagnosis/treatment of digestive system disorders.
• Klinik für Pneumologie, Thorakale Onkologie und Beatmungsmedizin (Pulmonology, Thoracic Oncology, and Respiratory Medicine) Pulmonology department providing thoracic oncology care and respiratory medicine, including a sleep laboratory for sleep disorder diagnostics.
• Klinik für Radiologie (Radiology) Radiology department offering non-invasive and invasive diagnostic services and therapy for referred inpatients and outpatients.
• Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery) Orthopedics and trauma surgery department providing musculoskeletal care and treatment for injuries and degenerative conditions.
• Sektion Kardiologie (Cardiology) Cardiology section providing cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment with outpatient clinics.
• Onkologisches Zentrum BETHESDA Duisburg (Certified Oncological Center) The first and only certified oncological center in Duisburg, providing comprehensive cancer care including multiple tumor-specific sub-centers.
• Darmkrebszentrum BETHESDA Duisburg (Colorectal Cancer Center) DKG-certified colorectal cancer center providing specialized diagnosis and treatment for bowel cancer.
• Gynäkologisches Krebszentrum BETHESDA Duisburg (Gynecological Cancer Center) DKG-certified gynecological cancer center specializing in women's cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Lungenkrebszentrum BETHESDA (Lung Cancer Center) DKG-certified lung cancer center providing specialized thoracic oncology care as part of the oncological center.
• Pankreaskrebszentrum BETHESDA Duisburg (Pancreatic Cancer Center) DKG-certified pancreatic cancer center providing specialized treatment for pancreatic malignancies.
• Senologie – Brustzentrum (Breast Center) Certified breast center specializing in breast health and breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, with Breast Care Nurse, self-help groups, and counseling services.
• Zentrum für hereditäre Tumore (Hereditary Tumor Center) Center for hereditary tumors providing genetic risk assessment and specialized care for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes, featuring therapy dog FEODORA for patient support.
• Endometriosezentrum (Endometriosis Center) Certified endometriosis center providing specialized care for endometriosis patients. (Department relocated to Sana Kliniken Duisburg effective December 20, 2025.)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Sana Kliniken DuisburgmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2025The hospital's Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe) was transferred to Sana Kliniken Duisburg (Zu den Rehwiesen 9-11, 47055 Duisburg) as of December 20, 2025, indicating a strategic partnership for continuity of maternity services in the region.
• Evangelisches Klinikum Niederrhein (EVKLN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBETHESDA is part of the EVKLN hospital network (Evangelisches Klinikum Niederrhein), which includes multiple hospitals (Evangelisches Krankenhaus Dinslaken, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Duisburg-Nord, Herzzentrum Duisburg, Johanniter Krankenhaus Oberhausen), medical care centers, medical centers, and nursing homes. The network operates under unified management with shared services including quality management, hospital hygiene, corporate communications, and Smart Hospital digitalization initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: Hamburg-based private hospital group operating ~170 facilities across Germany. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty general hospital chain with DRG exposure, certified centers, and network-level shared services — analogous to BETHESDA's role within EVKLN.
• Universitätsklinikum Essen: University hospital in the greater Ruhr area (~30 km from Duisburg) operating as a maximum-care provider with strong oncology. Comparable on DKG-certified cancer center structure and serves an overlapping regional referral base, competing for complex oncology cases.
• Helios Kliniken: Germany's largest private hospital operator (Fresenius subsidiary) running 80+ acute-care hospitals nationwide. Closest analog to EVKLN's multi-site general/specialty hospital model and the most relevant peer for benchmarking DRG revenue, digitalization, and oncology service line economics in the German inpatient market.
• Marienhaus Klinikum: Catholic-affiliated non-profit hospital network operating ~30 facilities across western Germany. Closest structural analog to BETHESDA as a church-owned (confessional) non-profit general hospital with similar governance and DRG exposure.

Direct peers

• Sana Kliniken: Private hospital group operating numerous German acute-care facilities, including the Duisburg site that absorbed BETHESDA's OB/GYN department. Most direct regional competitor on inpatient DRG services and women's health/oncology, sharing the same Duisburg catchment.
• Klinikum Duisburg: The municipal/ academic-affiliated general hospital directly competing in the same Duisburg catchment for inpatient DRG cases. Most direct local head-to-head competitor on emergency medicine, general surgery, and oncology.

Regional players

• Klinikum Dortmund: Large municipal maximum-care hospital in the eastern Ruhr area. Comparable multi-specialty provider serving an adjacent but partially overlapping catchment; relevant for benchmarking complex oncology and emergency service volumes.
• BG Klinikum Duisburg: Trauma and orthopedic specialty hospital in the same Duisburg market. Comparable on orthopedics/trauma surgery service line, relevant peer for the Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie at BETHESDA.
• Malteser Kliniken Rhein-Ruhr: Catholic charitable hospital group with facilities across North Rhine-Westphalia including the Ruhr area. Comparable confessional non-profit operator with shared service structures and similar DRG/payer mix dynamics.

Others

• Evangelisches Klinikum Niederrhein (EVKLN) - network level: Parent network of BETHESDA comprising multiple hospitals in Duisburg, Dinslaken, and Oberhausen. Relevant for intra-network capacity allocation, shared-service benchmarking, and understanding BETHESDA's competitive positioning within its own verbund.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@evklinikumniederrhein
• Facebookfacebook.com/BethesdaDU
• Instagraminstagram.com/evklinikumniederrhein
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ev.-krankenhaus-bethesda-zu-duisburg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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