Elisabeth Hospital

What Elisabeth Hospital does

Elisabeth Krankenhaus Recklinghausen is a multi-specialty acute-care hospital founded in 1899 and headquartered on Röntgenstr. 10 in Recklinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The hospital operates 17 clinical departments spanning general and visceral surgery, anesthesiology and intensive care, vascular surgery, geriatrics/neurology, internal medicine/gastroenterology, cardiology, palliative medicine, plastic surgery, radiology, trauma surgery/orthopedics, orthopedics/spine surgery, and a central emergency department (Zentrale Notaufnahme). Distinctive clinical assets include a Cardiac Arrest Center, Chest Pain Unit, Heart and Vascular Center (Herz- und Gefäßzentrum) network, Geriatric Trauma Center (AltersTraumaZentrum), and Geriatric Dizziness Center (AltersSchwindelZentrum), supported by cardiac catheterization labs, electrophysiology suites, a 12-bed intensive care unit (constructed 2001), and modern operating theaters (constructed 2003).

The hospital is legally organized as Elisabeth Krankenhaus GmbH, a private limited company wholly owned by the Catholic nonprofit St. Franziskus-Stiftung foundation headquartered in Münster. Revenue is generated primarily through reimbursements from statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV) under the German DRG system, with no direct patient pricing. Patient acquisition is direct via emergency presentation, physician referrals, and self-referral to specialty clinics, supported by an integrated care network that includes the wholly-owned Haus Klara short-term/day care facility, Service Wohnen (40 barrier-free senior apartments), and Hospiz zum heiligen Franziskus, plus a joint-venture nursing home (Caritashaus Reginalda, 80 beds) operated with Caritasverband. Strategic ancillary partnerships include the HGZ cardiovascular network, Hospiz- und Palliativförderverein, FACT-Gruppe, a nursing school, and a therapy center (now branded emeis). Leadership comprises Managing Director Ulrike Much, Medical Director Dr. med. O. Müller-Klönne, and Nursing Director Andreas Schellig. The hospital has served the Recklinghausen region for over 125 years and currently shows no private equity or venture capital involvement.

Name

Elisabeth Hospital

Legal name

Elisabeth Krankenhaus GmbH

Website

https://ekonline.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Elisabeth Krankenhaus Recklinghausen is a multi-specialty acute-care hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating 17 clinical departments with specialized cardiac, geriatric, and emergency services. Wholly owned by the Catholic St. Franziskus-Stiftung foundation, it serves regional patients under the German DRG reimbursement system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

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

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB), Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD), Specialty Palliative Care (e.g., oncology, CHF/COPD, dementia) (HLADAHAJ)

Keywords

• Acute hospital services
• Cardiology care
• Geriatric medicine
• Emergency medical services
• Surgical specialties

Headquarters

HQ city

Recklinghausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance (GKV): Core revenue from German statutory health insurance system (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) for inpatient and outpatient medical services
2. Private Health Insurance (PKV): Revenue from private health insurance patients for medical services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elisabeth Krankenhaus Recklinghausen is a multi-specialty acute care hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medical services across 15+ clinical departments including general and visceral surgery, anesthesiology/intensive care, vascular surgery, geriatrics/neurology, internal medicine/gastroenterology, cardiology, palliative medicine, plastic surgery, radiology, trauma surgery/orthopedics, and spine surgery. It operates specialized centers such as the Heart and Vascular Center (Herz- und Gefäßzentrum), Cardiac Arrest Center, Geriatric Trauma Center (AltersTraumaZentrum), and Geriatric Dizziness Center (AltersSchwindelZentrum), along with a Chest Pain Unit, as part of the St. Franziskus-Stiftung Catholic foundation network.

Product overview

Elisabeth Krankenhaus Recklinghausen is a multi-specialty hospital offering comprehensive medical services through 17 distinct departments and specialized centers. The hospital operates as part of the St. Franziskus-Stiftung foundation network. Core medical services include Cardiology (with dedicated Heart and Vascular Center), Geriatrics/Neurology (with Trauma Center for Elderly and Dizziness Center), General and Visceral Surgery, Anesthesiology/Intensive Care, Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, Palliative Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Trauma Surgery/Sports Traumatology/Orthopedics, Central Emergency Department, and Orthopedics/Spine Surgery. The hospital extends its care through a health network including the salvea Therapy Center, Service Living (senior apartments), and Hospice care services. The institution was established in 1903 and has expanded through various modernization phases including new intensive care unit (2001), new operating rooms (2003), and continues to serve the Recklinghausen community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Herz- und Gefäßzentrum: Heart and Vascular Center - specialized cardiac care center
• AltersTraumaZentrum
• Cardiac-Arrest-Center
• salvea Recklinghausen

Products and services

• Cardiology (Kardiologie) Cardiology department providing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, non-invasive diagnostics, intensive cardiac care, and a certified Chest Pain Unit for emergency cardiac care.
• Geriatrics/Neurology (Geriatrie/Neurologie) Geriatric and neurology department with specialized centers including the Geriatric Trauma Center (AltersTraumaZentrum) and Geriatric Dizziness Center (AltersSchwindelZentrum), offering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, outpatient clinics, and continuing education.
• General and Visceral Surgery (Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie) General and visceral surgery department offering surgical treatments for abdominal conditions, including gallbladder procedures, with a dedicated Center for Age Surgery (ZAC) and gallstone consultation hours.
• Anesthesiology / Intensive Care Medicine (Anästhesie / Intensivmedizin) Anesthesiology and intensive care medicine department providing anesthesia services for surgical procedures and operating a 12-bed intensive care unit for critical patients.
• Vascular Surgery (Gefäßchirurgie) Vascular surgery department specializing in blood vessel conditions, integrated as part of the Heart and Vascular Center (Herz- und Gefäßzentrum).
• Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology (Innere Medizin/Gastroenterologie) Internal medicine and gastroenterology department offering digestive system treatments and certified diabetes training programs (Diabetes-Schulung).
• Palliative Medicine (Palliativmedizin) Palliative care department providing end-of-life care with a dedicated palliative care station, supported by the Hospiz- und Palliativförderverein Recklinghausen e.V.
• Plastic Surgery (Plastische Chirurgie) Plastic and reconstructive surgery services for patients requiring aesthetic or restorative procedures.
• Radiology (Radiologie) Radiology department providing diagnostic imaging services including X-ray diagnostics, integrated with the Heart and Vascular Center for cardiovascular imaging.
• Trauma Surgery/Sports Traumatology/Orthopedic Surgery (Unfallchirurgie/Sporttraumatologie/Orthopädische Chirurgie) Trauma surgery, sports traumatology, and orthopedic surgery department with the Geriatric Trauma Center (AltersTraumaZentrum), providing consultation hours and specialized trauma care.
• Orthopedics and Neurosurgery / Spine Surgery (Orthopädie und Neurochirurgie / Wirbelsäulenchirurgie) Orthopedic and neurosurgical spine care services including surgical and conservative treatment of spinal conditions.
• Central Emergency Department (Zentrale Notaufnahme) Central emergency department providing 24/7 acute care services for medical emergencies, trauma cases, and acute cardiac events.
• Heart and Vascular Center (Herz- und Gefäßzentrum) Integrated Heart and Vascular Center combining cardiology and vascular surgery expertise for comprehensive cardiovascular care including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, and vascular interventions.
• Cardiac Arrest Center (Cardiac-Arrest-Center) Specialized Cardiac Arrest Center providing post-resuscitation care, treatment protocols, and specialized cardiac arrest management for patients following cardiac events.
• salvea Therapy Center Recklinghausen (emeis Therapiezentrum) Outpatient therapy center offering course programs for rehabilitation, prevention, and wellness as part of the hospital's health network.
• Service Wohnen (Service Living) Senior living service offering 40 barrier-free rental apartments for independent living with optional care services in Recklinghausen Süd.
• Hospiz zum heiligen Franziskus (Hospice) Hospice care services including palliative care, palliative network coordination, and end-of-life care for patients in the Recklinghausen region.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• St. Franziskus-StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Catholic foundation (St. Francis Foundation) based in Münster that operates the hospital. The foundation manages a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities across Germany, providing strategic direction, shared services, and institutional support to member hospitals including Elisabeth Krankenhaus.
• Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Recklinghausen (HGZ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative heart and vascular center network combining cardiology and vascular surgery expertise from Elisabeth Krankenhaus and other regional hospitals. Joint center providing comprehensive cardiovascular care with shared resources and specialized staff.
• Hospiz- und Palliativförderverein Recklinghausen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice and palliative care support association that collaborates with the hospital's palliative medicine department (Palliativmedizin). Provides additional support services and funding for palliative care patients.
• FACT-GruppeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional healthcare network group that Elisabeth Krankenhaus partners with for operational and strategic initiatives.
• Krankenpflegeschule (Nursing School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing school cooperation for training and education of nursing professionals, supporting the hospital's workforce development.
• Hospiz zum Heiligen FranziskusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice facility operated in collaboration with the hospital's palliative care services, providing end-of-life care in the Recklinghausen region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Klinikum Vest GmbH: Public hospital group operating sites in Recklinghausen and Marl, directly overlapping Elisabeth's primary catchment area. Provides the same broad multi-specialty acute and emergency care, making it the closest local competitor for inpatient referrals and specialist staff.
• St. Elisabeth-Gruppe Herne: Catholic hospital group in the Herne/Ruhr area offering comparable multi-specialty acute care with cardiology, geriatrics, and emergency services. Operates as a direct competitor in the same regional market under similar foundation-style governance.
• Marien Hospital Herne – Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Catholic-affiliated hospital in nearby Herne offering comparable multi-specialty services with strong cardiology and geriatrics. Operates in the same eastern Ruhr market with overlapping referral networks and similar foundation-backed governance.
• Knappschaft Kliniken (Ruhr area): Regional hospital operator in the Ruhr area, owned by the Knappschaft statutory health insurance scheme. Directly competes for inpatient volumes in the eastern Ruhr with a comparable multi-specialty service profile.
• St. Franziskus-Hospital Münster: Flagship hospital of the same St. Franziskus-Stiftung Catholic foundation network that owns Elisabeth Krankenhaus. Operates a comparable multi-specialty acute care model with shared governance, IT, and procurement, making it the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken (NRW): Major German private hospital group with multiple sites in NRW offering comparable multi-specialty acute care. Provides scale advantages in recruitment, capex, and digital infrastructure that Elisabeth must compete against as a single-site provider.
• Universitätsklinikum Essen: University hospital in the Ruhr providing tertiary and quaternary care including advanced cardiology. Functions as an upstream referral destination for complex cases that Elisabeth cannot retain in-house.
• Sana Kliniken AG: German private hospital chain with significant NRW footprint offering similar multi-specialty acute care, including cardiology and geriatrics. Comparable as a benchmark for private-operator scale, efficiency, and capital allocation in German hospital services.
• Helios Klinikum (Recklinghausen / region): Helios (Fresenius subsidiary) is Germany's largest private hospital operator with multi-site presence across NRW, including in or near Recklinghausen. Competes for the same patient pool with greater scale, capital access, and standardized clinical protocols.

Regional players

• BG Klinikum Duisburg: Specialty trauma and rehabilitation hospital in the Ruhr region. Comparable for trauma/orthopedic services where Elisabeth also operates (AltersTraumaZentrum), and competes for complex trauma referrals in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/stfranziskusstiftung

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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