Hormon Zentrum Zürich AG

Name

Hormon Zentrum Zürich AG

Legal name

Hormon Zentrum Zürich AG

Website

https://hozz.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Endocrinology and Diabetology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Diabetes (General) (HLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL), Type 1 Diabetes Care (HLAKADAB), Type 2 Diabetes Care (HLAKADAC), General Nutrition Coaching (HSADAFAA)

Keywords

• Endocrinology services
• Diabetology care
• Thyroid treatment
• Metabolic disorder care
• Obesity treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: The primary revenue stream comes from medical consultations and treatments for endocrinology, diabetology, and metabolic disorders. Services are billed according to Swiss health insurance tariff structures (TARMED/TG). Patients pay co-pays according to Swiss basic insurance requirements, with the remainder covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hormon Zentrum Zürich AG operates a specialized endocrinology and diabetology medical practice offering diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, obesity, adrenal and pituitary gland conditions, and gynecological endocrinology. The practice delivers consultations across two physical locations (Kreuzplatz, Zürich and Horgen), operates a dedicated Obesity Center providing nutritional, exercise, behavioral therapy and incretin mimetic medication (Wegovy, Mounjaro), and supports patients with online appointment booking and online medication reordering via Medicosearch.ch.

Product overview

Hormon Zentrum Zürich AG operates as a specialized endocrinology and diabetology medical practice offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services. The practice provides core medical services including diabetes management, thyroid health, osteoporosis prevention, nutritional counseling, cholesterol management, adrenal and pituitary gland services, osteology, andrology, gynecological endocrinology, and chronic disease management. The practice also maintains a specialized Obesity Center offering comprehensive weight management through nutritional counseling, exercise therapy, behavioral therapy, medication (incretin mimetics), and bariatric surgery guidance. Patient-facing digital services include online appointment booking and medication ordering via Medicosearch.ch. The practice operates from two locations (Kreuzplatz and Horgen) and is recognized as a SIWF-certified training facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diabetes Management Specialized diabetes care focusing on targeted control and monitoring of blood sugar levels to ensure optimal health outcomes for individuals with diabetes, including insulin therapy management and lifestyle optimization.
• Thyroid Health Services Comprehensive thyroid gland diagnostics and treatment addressing metabolism, energy levels, and overall thyroid health, with referral pathways to Schilddrüsenzentrum Hirslanden for surgery and thermal ablation.
• Osteoporosis Prevention Bone health assessment and preventive care focusing on maintaining bone density and skeletal strength, leveraging Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Christian Kasperk's osteology expertise.
• Nutritional Counseling Personalized dietary advice and nutrition planning to help patients achieve and maintain personal health goals through individualized nutrition strategies, in partnership with Ernährungsberatung Zürich.
• Cholesterol Management Assessment and management of cholesterol levels to maintain healthy cholesterol and reduce associated cardiovascular health risks.
• Adrenal Gland Services Diagnosis and treatment of adrenal gland disorders, supporting stress response and hormone production functions, with referral to Urologie-Zentrum Hirslanden for surgical cases.
• Pituitary Gland Services Care for pituitary gland (hypophysis) conditions, regulating various hormones within the body for hormonal balance and overall health, with neurosurgery referral pathways to Hirslanden Clinic.
• Osteology Medical specialty focused on bone health, playing a crucial role in preventing and treating bone diseases and maintaining skeletal health, anchored by Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Christian Kasperk's expertise.
• Andrology Male reproductive health services treating erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and infertility through targeted treatments and lifestyle advice, with referral to Uroviva-Team and Urologie-Zentrum Hirslanden.
• Gynecological Endocrinology Care focused on hormonal aspects of the female reproductive system, addressing complex hormonal processes affecting reproductive health, with referral to Gyné invitro and 360° Kinderwunschsprechstunde for fertility cases.
• Chronic Disease Management Long-term medical care and management for chronic metabolic and endocrine conditions, including lifestyle modifications and preventive measures to improve patient quality of life.
• Obesity Center (Adipositaszentrum) Comprehensive obesity treatment program offering personalized nutritional counseling, exercise therapy, behavioral therapy, medication (incretin mimetics such as Wegovy or Mounjaro), and bariatric surgery guidance with interprofessional care.
• Online Medication Ordering Registered patients can conveniently reorder previously prescribed medications online through Medicosearch.ch for practice pickup within 4-5 working days or home delivery (excluding cold-chain items).
• Online Appointment Booking Patient-facing online system allowing appointment scheduling at both practice locations (Kreuzplatz and Horgen) at any time.
• BIA Measurements (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Bioelectrical impedance analysis for body composition assessment, performed and documented by medical staff as part of metabolic and weight management care.
• Ultrasound Diagnostics Medical ultrasound imaging services for diagnostic purposes within the endocrinology practice, supporting thyroid and other endocrine evaluations.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ernährungsberatung ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutritional counseling partner for the Obesity Center, providing personalized dietary advice and nutrition strategies for patients undergoing weight management treatment.
• Therapie KreuzplatzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy partner providing psychological support and behavioral therapy services for obesity and metabolic disorder patients.
• Oviva PsychotherapiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychotherapy partner offering psychological counseling services integrated into the comprehensive obesity treatment program.
• Viszera-MedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partner specializing in visceral medicine, supporting comprehensive care for metabolic and digestive-related conditions.
• Neurochirurgen der Klinik HirslandencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeurosurgery partners Prof. Dr. med. René Bernays and Prof. Dr. med. Robert Reisch at Hirslanden Clinic for pituitary gland disease patients requiring surgical intervention.
• Schilddrüsenzentrum HirslandencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThyroid center at Hirslanden Clinic for thyroid disorder patients requiring surgery or thermal ablation. All surgical cases are presented at the interdisciplinary thyroid board. Prof. Oliver Dudeck handles thermal ablation; Dr. Ingrid Schweizer handles surgical procedures.
• Zentrum für Urologie Zürich an der Klinik HirslandencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrology center for adrenal tumor patients requiring specialized care and surgical treatment.
• Gyné invitrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFertility clinic in Küsnacht (Team Dr. med. Michael Singer) for reproductive health and fertility issues requiring endocrinology expertise.
• 360° KinderwunschsprechstundecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner360-degree fertility consultation service (Team Dr. med. Florian Götze) for fertility treatment with endocrinology support.
• Urologie-Zentrum HirslandencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrology center at Hirslanden for andrology patients requiring specialized male reproductive health services.
• Uroviva-TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUroviva urology team for andrology and male reproductive health consultations and treatments.
• Endo-Diab-Net Nordwest- und ZentralschweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network for structured continuing education in diabetology/endocrinology. The practice is a SIWF-recognized training facility in association with this network for physicians training to become endocrinology/diabetology specialists.
• Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital Zurich, a leading academic medical center, for complex cases, research collaboration, and specialist referrals.
• Universitätsspital BaselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital Basel for complex endocrinology cases, research, and specialist medical collaboration.
• See-Spital HorgencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLake hospital where the second practice location is housed. The hormone center utilizes the hospital infrastructure and facilities, creating synergies for patient care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Inselspital Bern: Large Swiss academic hospital where Dr. Martin Hilpert previously served as senior registrar in endocrinology/diabetology; offers comparable tertiary endocrinology services and competes for specialist referrals across the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
• Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ): Large academic teaching hospital and HOZZ strategic partner offering endocrinology and diabetology services at scale; competes for complex cases while also serving as a referral source and continuing-education hub.
• Universitätsspital Basel: Major academic medical center and HOZZ strategic partner providing full-spectrum endocrinology care; serves as both competitor for complex patients and key referral partner.
• Spital Uster: Regional hospital where Dr. Christine Anna Schmid previously served as Oberärztin Endokrinologie; provides outpatient endocrinology services comparable in scope to HOZZ within the Zurich canton secondary-care market.
• Hirslanden Klinik Zürich: Leading Swiss private hospital group and HOZZ strategic partner with multiple specialty centers (thyroid center, neurosurgery, urology) that intersect with HOZZ's endocrinology offerings and that channel referrals in both directions.

Direct peers

• DiaMon-Institut und Praxis Dr. Villiger: Specialist endocrinology and diabetology practice in Baden-Dättwil that has historically employed several of HOZZ's physicians (founder Dr. Faulenbach and Dr. Schmid) and operates a comparable FMH-certified specialist model in the Swiss German market.
• Endonet Basel: Swiss specialist endocrinology practice in Basel where Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Kasperk previously worked (2021-2023) prior to joining HOZZ; runs a comparable FMH specialist endocrinology/diabetology service model in northwestern Switzerland.

Regional players

• Kantonsspital Winterthur: Major regional hospital in the broader Zurich economic area where Dr. Farhad Ahmad previously trained; operates an endocrinology/diabetology outpatient service that competes for patients on the periphery of HOZZ's Greater Zurich catchment.

Emerging players

• Oviva: Digital obesity and metabolic health platform offering app-based nutritional and behavioral therapy; HOZZ is a clinical referral partner for the Adipositaszentrum and Oviva competes for the same obesity patient cohort via digital channels.

Others

• See-Spital Horgen: Lake hospital hosting HOZZ's second location at Asylstrasse 19, Horgen (opened November 2024); provides infrastructure and synergies and acts as a referral source for general internal medicine cases that require specialist endocrine input.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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