Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern

What Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern does

Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern GmbH is a private hospital located at Kreuzgasse 35 in Graz, Austria, founded in 1885 by the Franciscan Kreuzschwestern order and incorporated as a GmbH in 2000 under the parent association Kreuzschwestern Europa Mitte GmbH. The facility operates three state-of-the-art operating theaters plus two procedure rooms, an on-site CT/MR Zentrum Graz-Geidorf equipped with a Dual Source CT scanner and three MRI systems (Siemens Skyra 3T and two 1.5T machines), and dedicated institutes for anesthesiology/intensive care/pain medicine, gastroenterology and endoscopy, ambulatory rehabilitation and physiotherapy (opened 2024), and diagnostic imaging. A complete renovation and new construction was completed in 2023 and a Gesundheitszentrum was affiliated in 2024.

The clinic serves approximately 10,000 inpatients annually through a Belegarzt (affiliated physician) model that aggregates 180+ specialists across 15 disciplines, including general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and urology. Patients may be admitted with supplementary private insurance, social insurance reimbursed via PRIKRAF, or on a self-pay basis, with the clinic maintaining direct billing relationships with nine private insurers (AWP, Allianz, DONAU, ERGO, Generali, Merkur, MuKi, UNIQA, Wiener Städtische) and four social insurance carriers (ÖGK, BVAEB, SVS, KFA). Pricing is transaction-based and publicly disclosed, comprising per-diem nursing fees (€327.24/day for double rooms), tiered surgical technical fees (TP1 €369.14 to TP8 €5,906.21), and procedure-specific fees such as cataract (€1,608.88) and colonoscopy (€621.95).

Revenue mechanics are anchored in the Belegarzt referral channel rather than direct consumer marketing, complemented by an "Aktion Saubere Hände" Gold certification from Charité Berlin (2025, first private clinic in Austria to reach this tier). Distribution is exclusively regional (Styria, Austria), and the clinic operates as a non-listed, parent-affiliated GmbH with a disclosed headcount band of 101–250 employees.

Name

Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern

Legal name

Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern GmbH

Website

https://kreuzschwestern-graz.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern is a private hospital in Graz, Austria, operating three ORs and a CT/MR imaging center, serving ~10,000 inpatients annually through a network of 180+ affiliated specialists across 15 disciplines, billed via all major Austrian private and social insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Inpatient surgical care
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Ambulatory rehabilitation therapy
• Gastroenterology endoscopy procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

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. Stationary Patient Care: Inpatient treatment including nursing care, accommodation (single/double rooms), surgical procedures, and post-operative care. Billed through direct settlement with insurance companies or patient self-pay.
2. Surgical/Technical Fees: Technical fees categorized into TP1-TP8 groups ranging from €369 to €5,906 for operations, plus specific procedure fees (cataract €1,608.88, colonoscopy €621.95).
3. Nursing Care Fees: Daily nursing fees: €327.24 for double room, €128.43 single room supplement, €108.48 for accompanying person. Additional €435.81 for non-social insured patients in double room.
4. Diagnostic Imaging Services: CT and MRI diagnostic services through the CT/MR Zentrum, with direct billing to all insurance providers.
5. Outpatient/Ambulatory Services: Endoscopic examinations, physiotherapy, and specialist consultations for private patients.
6. Direct Insurance Settlement: Direct billing agreements with Austrian private health insurers (AWP, Allianz, DONAU, ERGO, Generali, Merkur, MuKi, UNIQA, WIENER STÄDTISCHE) and social insurance (ÖGK, BVAEB, SVS, KFA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern is a private hospital in Graz, Austria, providing inpatient treatment, day-clinic procedures, and outpatient examinations across 15 medical disciplines (general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, and others) supported by over 180 affiliated specialist physicians. Core services include on-site CT and MR diagnostic imaging, endoscopy (colonoscopy, gastroscopy), anesthesiology and pain medicine, ambulatory rehabilitation and physiotherapy, and surgical procedures performed in three operating theaters and two procedure rooms, with hotel-like single and double-room accommodation and direct billing to Austrian private and social health insurers.

Product overview

Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern is a private hospital in Graz offering a comprehensive range of inpatient, day clinic, and outpatient medical services. The clinic operates as an integrated healthcare facility combining stationary hospital care with specialized medical institutes including CT/MR imaging center, gastroenterology and endoscopy, anesthesiology and pain medicine, and ambulatory rehabilitation and physiotherapy. The clinic features three state-of-the-art operating rooms and two procedure rooms. Medical services span 13 disciplines including general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, and more. The clinic collaborates with over 180 specialists across 15 specialist areas. Technology offerings include Radsoft.iAccess online portals for patients and physicians to access CT/MR findings and images.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CT/MR Zentrum Graz On-site diagnostic imaging center offering Dual Source CT, 3-Tesla Siemens Skyra MRI, and 1.5-Tesla MRI (Siemens Avanto, Siemens Amira) for inpatients and outpatients, with billing to all Austrian private and social insurers.
• Stationary Hospital Care Inpatient (24-hour) treatment and care for patients admitted by their Belegarzt of choice across 15 medical disciplines, with optional single or double room accommodation.
• Day Clinic Services Same-day clinical procedures (stays under 24 hours), including colonoscopies and cataract operations, performed in the clinic's procedure rooms.
• Outpatient Examinations Ambulatory examinations delivered through the clinic's medical institutes for private patients and referrals.
• Endoscopic Procedures (Gastroenterology) Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including gastroscopy (with/without sedation), colonoscopy, and ERCP, with image documentation, delivered via the Institut für Gastroenterologie und Endoskopie.
• Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine Services Perioperative anesthesia, intensive care, and pain medicine (chronic, post-operative, neuropathic, tumor, and age-related pain) delivered by the Institut für Anästhesiologie, Intensiv- und Schmerzmedizin.
• Ambulatory Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Outpatient rehabilitation and physiotherapy services including orthopaedic and neurological individual therapies, gait training, Bobath therapy, Schroth scoliosis therapy, pelvic floor training, kinesio taping, lymphatic drainage, and massage, delivered by the Institut für ambulante Rehabilitation und Physiotherapie.
• Radsoft.iAccess Patient Portal Online portal allowing patients to view and download their CT/MR findings and images from the clinic's CT/MR Zentrum.
• Radsoft.iAccess Physician Portal (Zuweiserportal) Online portal for referring physicians to view and review their patients' imaging results from the CT/MR Zentrum.
• Café Service On-site café serving a daily lunch buffet, snacks, and homemade pastries to patients, visitors, and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~10,000 inpatients treated annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kreuzschwestern Europa Mitte GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern is operated by Kreuzschwestern Europa Mitte GmbH, the association of commercial and operational areas of the Kreuzschwestern Europa Mitte. The Franciscan Sisters of the Holy Cross (Kreuzschwestern) are an international Franciscan religious community founded by P. Theodosius Florentini. The organization operates healthcare and social facilities guided by principles of compassion, mindfulness, and dignity.
• CT/MR Zentrum Graz-GeidorfcoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site diagnostic imaging center operated as a separate entity within the clinic facility. Offers CT and MRI imaging services for inpatients and outpatients. Short dial number (0316) 3077 for CT and MR appointments. MR-Institut für Bildgebende Diagnostik der Kreuzschwestern under direction of Prim. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Ranner.
• LukasSoftware (Radsoft)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider for CT/MR Zentrum patient and physician portal (Radsoft.iAccess). Enables online viewing of diagnostic findings and images for patients and referring physicians. Supports login via social insurance number or predefined username.
• Bäckerei Viktor KönigminorOthersRegional bakery partner providing baked goods for clinic café and patient meals.
• Bio-Obstgut FattingerhofminorOthersOrganic fruit and juice supplier from Stübing for clinic meals, emphasizing quality and regional organic products.
• Gerhard ArbeiterminorOthersFree-range eggs and pumpkin seed oil (Kernöl) supplier from Ilz for kitchen use.
• Stangl Teigwaren GmbHminorOthersPasta supplier from Lebring for clinic meals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hirslanden Private Hospital Group: Switzerland's largest private hospital group operating 17 facilities with multi-specialty inpatient care, surgical theaters, and direct insurance relationships. Highly comparable in private-pay business model, specialty breadth, and quality positioning, though serving a different (DACH) geography.
• Asklepios Kliniken: Major German private hospital group with broad multi-specialty coverage and inpatient focus. Comparable in clinical service mix and private-pay orientation, though operating at significantly greater scale and with employed physician models rather than the Belegarzt approach.
• Helios Kliniken: One of Europe's largest private hospital operators (part of Fresenius), running ~90 hospitals across Germany and Spain. Comparable as a multi-specialty inpatient care provider with similar service lines (imaging, surgery, rehabilitation) but vastly larger scale.
• Sana Kliniken AG: German private hospital group with multi-site inpatient facilities, strong surgical and rehabilitation focus. Comparable in clinical service lines and private hospital positioning but operates at substantially larger scale across Germany.
• VAMED AG: Austrian-headquartered healthcare operator running hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and care facilities across multiple countries. Larger and more diversified than Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern, with similar Austrian private healthcare roots and comparable inpatient/rehabilitation service portfolio.

Direct peers

• PremiQaMed Privatkliniken: Austrian private hospital group operating multiple private clinics (e.g., Confraternität Josefstadt, Goldenes Kreuz) in Vienna and other regions. Directly comparable to Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern as an Austrian private multi-specialty hospital network with similar Belegarzt-style models, direct insurance billing, and elective surgery focus.
• Sanatorium Hera: Vienna-based private hospital focused on multi-specialty surgical and inpatient care with direct insurance settlement. Directly comparable in service mix (surgery, orthopedics, gynecology) and Austrian private-pay business model.
• Privatklinik Wehrle: Salzburg-based private hospital offering multi-specialty inpatient and day-clinic surgical services. Comparable as a smaller Austrian private clinic with similar specialty coverage, insurance billing, and private-pay focus, though in a different Austrian region.
• Privatklinik Döbling: Vienna-based private hospital offering multi-specialty inpatient care, surgical procedures, and direct insurance billing under the PremiQaMed umbrella. Closely comparable as an Austrian private clinic with Belegarzt model, similar specialty breadth, and parallel revenue model.

Others

• Klinikum Graz: Public university hospital located in the same city as Privatklinik der Kreuzschwestern. Comparable in clinical specialty breadth and technology (imaging, surgical theaters) but operates as a public institution—not a direct competitor for private-pay patients, though it competes for specialist physicians and tertiary referrals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/privatklinik-der-kreuzschwestern-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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