University Heart Center Freiburg

What University Heart Center Freiburg does

The University Heart Center Freiburg (Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg • Bad Krozingen) is a university-level cardiovascular care provider operating as a department of the public Universitätsklinikum Freiburg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It delivers specialized cardiovascular medicine across two campuses in Bad Krozingen and Freiburg, treating approximately 22,000 inpatients annually through an interdisciplinary model that combines clinical care with academic research. Service lines include cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery (including aortic medicine), cardiology and angiology, congenital heart defects and pediatric cardiology, experimental cardiovascular medicine, anesthesiology and intensive care, diagnostic and interventional radiology, clinical pharmacology, and psychology, supported by an Interdisciplinary Vascular Center (IGZ) and a patient Counseling and Information Center (BIZ).

Underlying infrastructure comprises nine specialized clinics and institutes unified under the department, plus the Meine Uniklinik patient app for digital service access and a community CPR training program for laypeople and first responders. The research backbone is the Institut für Experimentelle Kardiovaskuläre Medizin and the FreiDok plus publication repository, which support development of new diagnostic and therapeutic methods and longitudinal research into environmental and lifestyle factors in cardiovascular disease.

The center's revenue model is professional-services healthcare delivery funded through the German statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance systems under the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) framework, supplemented by state subsidies for academic medical centers and patient co-pays for optional services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the procedure level. Customer segments are adult and pediatric patients requiring cardiovascular care across the Baden-Württemberg catchment area, accessed through self-referral, physician referrals via a dedicated Zuweiser*innen pathway with KIM email routing, and the BIZ consultation channel. As a state-owned entity under the University of Freiburg, there is no private equity, venture capital, or external ownership stake.

Name

University Heart Center Freiburg

Legal name

Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg • Bad Krozingen

Website

https://www.herzzentrum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University Heart Center Freiburg is a public university cardiovascular care provider operating two campuses in Bad Krozingen and Freiburg, Germany, delivering interdisciplinary cardiac surgery, cardiology, pediatric cardiology, and vascular medicine to approximately 22,000 inpatients annually as a department of Universitätsklinikum Freiburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiovascular Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular medicine
• Cardiac surgery services
• Interventional cardiology
• Pediatric cardiology
• University hospital care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Krozingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Service Delivery: The university heart center generates revenue through providing medical services to patients. As part of the University Medical Center Freiburg (Universitätsklinikum Freiburg), it operates as a public hospital receiving funding through the German healthcare system (GKV/PKV), government subsidies for academic medical centers, and patient co-pays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

University Heart Center Freiburg is a university medical center that provides high-performance cardiovascular medicine across two campuses in Bad Krozingen and Freiburg, Germany. The center delivers inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care through specialized clinics covering cardiac and thoracic surgery, cardiology and angiology, congenital heart defects and pediatric cardiology, vascular medicine, anesthesiology, radiology, clinical pharmacology, and psychology. It combines clinical care with research to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic methods for cardiovascular disease, treating approximately 22,000 inpatients annually.

Product overview

University Heart Center Freiburg (Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg) is a university medical center providing high-performance cardiac care across two campuses in Bad Krozingen and Freiburg. The center operates as a unified medical facility comprising multiple specialized clinics and institutes: the Clinic for Heart, Thoracic, Vascular Surgery and Aortic Medicine; the Clinic for Cardiology and Angiology; the Clinic for Congenital Heart Defects and Pediatric Cardiology; and the Institute for Experimental Cardiovascular Medicine. Supporting services include the Interdisciplinary Vascular Center (IGZ), Radiology, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Pharmacology, and Psychology. The center provides approximately 22,000 inpatient treatments annually, combines clinical care with research to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic methods, and offers community education programs including free CPR training courses. A digital patient application (Meine Uniklinik App) enables patients to access services electronically.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinic for Heart, Thoracic, Vascular Surgery and Aortic Medicine (Klinik für Herz-, Thorax-, Gefäßchirurgie und Aortenmedizin) Surgical clinic providing specialized treatment for heart, thoracic, vascular, and aortic conditions for adult patients requiring cardiac and vascular surgical interventions.
• Clinic for Cardiology and Angiology (Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie) Clinic specializing in cardiology and angiology for the diagnosis and interventional treatment of cardiovascular conditions in adult patients.
• Clinic for Congenital Heart Defects and Pediatric Cardiology (Klinik für Angeborene Herzfehler und Pädiatrische Kardiologie) Specialized clinic for the treatment of congenital heart defects and pediatric cardiology, serving pediatric patients and adults with congenital heart disease.
• Interdisciplinary Vascular Center (Interdisziplinäres Gefäßzentrum, IGZ) Interdisciplinary vascular center combining expertise from multiple specialties for comprehensive vascular care across the cardiovascular system.
• Beratungs- und Informations-Zentrum (BIZ) Counseling and information center providing support, guidance, and consultation services for patients and their relatives seeking care at the heart center.
• Meine Uniklinik App Patient mobile application for accessing medical services and information from the University Medical Center Freiburg digitally.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin (DHZB): Standalone German cardiac specialty hospital providing high-acuity cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiology. Most directly comparable peer to UHZ as a German university-affiliated heart center with research mandate.
• Deutsches Herzzentrum München (DHM): University-affiliated cardiac specialty center in Munich covering cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiology. Directly comparable as a German university heart center with a similar specialty inpatient focus.
• Herz- und Diabeteszentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen (HDZ NRW): Specialty hospital in Bad Oeynhausen focused on cardiac and diabetes care, including cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology. Comparable as a German specialty inpatient provider with a strong cardiac and research orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg: Large German university hospital offering a full range of specialties including a strong cardiology and cardiac surgery department. Comparable as a competing regional academic medical center providing advanced cardiac care in the wider German market.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Germany's largest university hospital with extensive cardiovascular medicine and cardiac surgery departments. Comparable as a top-tier German academic medical center providing comprehensive cardiovascular services alongside a research mission.
• Cleveland Clinic – Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute: Globally recognized destination heart center combining clinical care, research, and education. Comparable as a benchmark specialty cardiac institution with a research-driven, high-volume inpatient model.
• Mayo Clinic – Cardiovascular Medicine: US academic medical center with an integrated cardiovascular medicine division spanning cardiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular medicine. Comparable as a high-volume academic cardiac provider combining research with tertiary inpatient care.
• Massachusetts General Hospital – Corrigan Minehan Heart Center: Harvard-affiliated US academic medical center with a dedicated heart center delivering interventional, surgical, and research-driven cardiovascular care. Comparable as a leading academic cardiac specialty destination.

Regional players

• Universitätsspital Zürich – Heart Center: University hospital in Switzerland with a dedicated heart center delivering interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and cardiac imaging. Comparable as a German-speaking, university-affiliated cardiac specialty provider in a neighboring market.
• Inselspital Bern – Universitätsspital: Swiss university hospital with a prominent cardiology and cardiac surgery department. Comparable as a DACH-region academic cardiac provider with research-driven care delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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