Klinik für Neurologie - Universitätsklinikum Essen

What Klinik für Neurologie - Universitätsklinikum Essen does

Klinik für Neurologie is a public university neurology department within Universitätsklinikum Essen, a state-owned hospital (AöR) of North Rhine-Westphalia, located at Hufelandstraße 55, Essen. The department operates 79 inpatient beds across two general wards (Neuro1, Neuro3), a private ward, an epilepsy monitoring unit (EZE), a 22-bed Stroke Unit/Intermediate Care station, and a 10-bed neurological intensive care unit with ventilation capacity. It provides 24/7 neurological emergency care through ZNA-Nord and offers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services through more than 15 specialized centers and clinics covering stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuro-oncology, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, headache, dizziness, back pain, dementia/brain health, vascular neurology, and functional neurological disorders.

The clinic integrates clinical care with translational research across 12 research groups and 8 DFG- or EU-funded collaborative consortia (including FOR 2879 ImmunoStroke, SFB 1280, TRR 289, TRR 240, FOR 5429 MeMoSLAP, and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie CEN network). Diagnostic and research infrastructure includes 7T and 3T MRI, transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, neurosonology, EEG, EMG, and evoked potentials, with privileged access to the Erwin L. Hahn Institute for MRI. Multiple medical society certifications (DSG, ESO, DGKN, GRC, DMSG, DGM, DGfE, DMG) and Stern/Focus Top Mediziner rankings underpin its reputation.

The clinic operates as a non-profit public department within the German statutory healthcare system, billing under DRG (inpatient) and EBM/GOÄ (outpatient) frameworks. Patient acquisition is driven primarily by physician referrals, emergency admissions, second opinions, and self-referrals to specialty centers, supplemented by a Doctolib channel for headache and dizziness appointments and a monthly virtual Patientenforum. The leadership team is led by Director Prof. Dr. Christoph Kleinschnitz, with a multidisciplinary senior faculty overseeing stroke, MS, pain, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular diseases, and experimental neurology.

Name

Klinik für Neurologie - Universitätsklinikum Essen

Legal name

Klinik für Neurologie am Universitätsklinikum Essen

Website

https://neurologie.uk-essen.de

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Klinik für Neurologie at Universitätsklinikum Essen is a public university neurology department providing 24/7 inpatient, emergency, and specialized outpatient neurological care across 18+ centers and 79 beds, serving patients throughout the Ruhr region and North Rhine-Westphalia while integrating translational research with clinical practice.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

University Hospital Neurology Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Neurology (HLAKAIAA), Neurodiagnostic Centers (EEG/EMG/NCS) (HLAFAKAK), Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH), Movement Disorders (Parkinson’s, Tremor, Dystonia) (HLAKAIAC), Neuromuscular Medicine (ALS, Myasthenia, Neuropathy) (HLAKAIAD), Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology (Dementia/Memory Disorders) (HLAKAIAH)

Keywords

• University neurology services
• Stroke care center
• Neuroimmunology treatment
• Movement disorders care
• Neurological clinical research

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Klinik für Neurologie is a university hospital department providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of the full spectrum of neurological diseases. It operates 79 beds across multiple specialized wards and runs 18 dedicated outpatient centers and clinics covering stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, headache, neuromuscular diseases, neuro-oncology, pain, and dementia, while integrating translational neuroscience research directly into clinical care.

Product overview

Klinik für Neurologie am Universitätsklinikum Essen is a university neurology department offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care. The facility operates 79 beds across multiple wards (Neuro1, Neuro3, private ward, epilepsy unit, stroke unit/IMC with 22 beds, and neurological ICU with 10 ventilation beds). The clinic provides specialized medical services through 18 dedicated centers and outpatient clinics covering epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, headache, vertigo, back pain, neuromuscular diseases, stroke, neuro-oncology, dementia/brain health, and functional neurological disorders. Additional services include clinical studies, patient education forums, and medical teaching programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Westdeutsches Kopfschmerzzentrum: West German Headache and Dizziness Center - specialized center for headache and dizziness disorders
• Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum
• Zentrum für Neuromuskuläre Erkrankungen
• Epilepsiezentrum Essen
• Zentrum für Bewegungsstörungen
• Zentrum für Gehirngesundheit und Prävention (ZGP-E)
• Schwindel-Zentrum Essen
• Rückenschmerz-Zentrum Essen
• Zentrum für Vaskuläre Neurologie

Products and services

• Ataxie-Ambulanz (Ataxia Outpatient Clinic) Specialized outpatient clinic for diagnosis and management of hereditary, inflammatory, and metabolic ataxias affecting the cerebellum.
• Botulinumtoxin-Ambulanz (Botulinum Toxin Outpatient Clinic) Outpatient clinic providing botulinum toxin injections for treatment of dystonia, spasticity, cramps, pain, and malpositioning.
• Epilepsiezentrum (Epilepsy Center) Comprehensive epilepsy center offering diagnosis, EEG monitoring, medication management, and surgical consultation, certified by the German Society for Epileptology (DGfE).
• Funktionelle Neurologische Störungen Sprechstunde (Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic) Outpatient clinic for functional neurological disorders including functional movement disorders, dissociative seizures, phobic dizziness, and sensory disturbances.
• Klinische Geriatrie (Clinical Geriatrics) Geriatric care unit providing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical and mental conditions in elderly patients, including palliative care and rehabilitation.
• Klinische Neuroonkologie (Clinical Neuro-Oncology) Neuro-oncology department treating benign and malignant brain, spinal cord, and meningeal tumors, including brain metastases and paraneoplastic syndromes, with access to early-phase clinical trials via Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum.
• Multiple Sklerose Ambulanz (Multiple Sclerosis Outpatient Clinic) Specialized MS outpatient clinic offering comprehensive multiple sclerosis care including diagnosis, immunotherapy, relapse treatment, and symptom management. Recognized as MS Schwerpunktzentrum by the German MS Society.
• Poliklinik (General Neurology Outpatient Clinic) General neurology outpatient clinic providing ambulatory treatment for general neurological complaints, requiring referral from a neurologist or general practitioner.
• Privatambulanz (Private Outpatient Clinic) Private outpatient clinic offering direct appointments with senior physicians for privately insured patients, bypassing the general referral process.
• Rückenschmerz-Zentrum Essen (Back Pain Center) Interdisciplinary back pain center providing comprehensive treatment in cooperation with neurosurgery, orthopedics, anesthesiology, psychosomatics, and psychiatry departments.
• Schwindel-Zentrum Essen (Dizziness Center) Specialized dizziness center for diagnosis and treatment of vertigo and balance disorders.
• Vaskuläre Spezialsprechstunde (Vascular Specialty Clinic) Specialized vascular outpatient clinic offering comprehensive consultation and diagnostics for neurovascular diseases.
• Westdeutsches Kopfschmerzzentrum (West German Headache Center) Western German headache center treating all forms of headaches including migraine and other primary headache disorders; runs large randomized clinical trials.
• Zentrum für Bewegungsstörungen (Movement Disorders Center) Movement disorders center treating Parkinson syndromes, tremor diseases, dystonia, restless legs syndrome, and spasticity.
• Zentrum für Gehirngesundheit und Prävention (ZGP-E) (Brain Health and Prevention Center) Brain health and prevention center offering preventive examinations for individuals at elevated dementia risk, with connections to early therapeutic approaches; partially funded by the Brost Foundation.
• Zentrum für Neuromuskuläre Erkrankungen (Neuromuscular Diseases Center) Neuromuscular diseases center providing diagnosis and treatment for over 800 different neuromuscular conditions affecting the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, and muscles; certified by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Muskelkranke (DGM).
• Zentrum für Universitäre Schmerzmedizin (University Pain Medicine Center) University pain medicine center providing comprehensive pain treatment services integrating clinical pain research with patient care across neurology, neuroscience, psychology, biology, and computer science.
• Zentrum für Vaskuläre Neurologie (Vascular Neurology Center) Vascular neurology center specializing in stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases, operating in conjunction with the certified Stroke Unit and ESO Stroke Centre.
• Stroke Unit / Intermediate Care Station Specialized stroke monitoring unit with 22 beds providing acute stroke care and intermediate care services, certified by DSG and ESO.
• Neurologische Intensivstation (Neurological Intensive Care Unit) Neurological intensive care unit with 10 ventilation beds for critical neurological patients.
• Klinische Studien (Clinical Studies / Clinical Trial Programs) Clinical trial programs offering patients voluntary access to innovative medications and therapy methods, including studies in stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuro-oncology, pain research, and cerebellar disorders.
• Patientenforum Neurologie (Patient Education Forum) Monthly virtual patient education forum offering free Zoom-based information events on various neurological topics for patients and relatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• DGKN Anerkannte Ausbildungsstätte for Ultrasound, EEG, EMG, and EP — formal training certification
• +9 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum (WTZ) — West German Tumor CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Clinical Neuro-Oncology department operates in close collaboration with the West German Tumor Center, one of the largest tumor centers in Germany. This partnership enables neuro-oncology patients to access the latest drug therapies, clinical trials, and interdisciplinary treatment concepts combining brain tumor research with comprehensive oncological care.
• Erwin L. Hahn Institut für MagnetresonanztomographiecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe clinic is affiliated with the Erwin L. Hahn Institute for MRI, providing access to ultra-high field 7T MRI technology. The Experimental Neurology group and Translational Pain Research group conduct studies at the institute, enabling advanced neuroimaging research that would not be possible with standard clinical MRI systems.
• Westdeutsches Kopfschmerzzentrum und Schwindel-Zentrum EssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA specialized center within the clinic dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of headache and dizziness disorders. Conducts large randomized clinical trials and provides specialized care with international expertise.
• Westdeutsches Kopfschmerzzentrum (via Doctolib)coreTechnology or IntegrationAppointments for the West German Headache Center and Dizziness Center are exclusively managed through the Doctolib online booking platform, enabling patients to self-schedule appointments digitally.
• Rückenschmerz-Zentrum EssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary back pain center operating in close cooperation with the Departments of Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Anaesthesiology, Psychosomatics, and Psychiatry. Physical therapy, medical training therapy, and pain psychotherapy form the three central pillars of treatment.
• Zentrum für Neuromuskuläre Erkrankungen (neuromuskulaer.uk-essen.de)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated center for the diagnosis and treatment of over 800 neuromuscular diseases, combining expertise from neurology, neurophysiology, genetics, and related fields. Works closely with the German Society for Muscular Diseases (DGM) and offers clinical trials including genetic therapies.
• Zentrum für Gehirngesundheit und Prävention (ZGP-E)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for brain health and prevention focused on early detection and preventive examination of individuals at elevated risk for dementia. Provides comprehensive diagnostics and connects patients to early therapeutic approaches. Funded in part by the Brost Foundation.
• Zentrum für Vaskuläre Neurologie (neurovaskulaer-essen.uk-essen.de)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated center for vascular neurology providing specialized care and research in stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, operating in conjunction with the certified Stroke Unit and ESO Stroke Centre.
• Essener Zentrum für Seltene Erkrankungen (EZSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Dagmar Timmann-Braun serves on the steering committee of the Essen Center for Rare Diseases, specifically for Hereditary Ataxias and Neuropathies. This partnership facilitates research and care for patients with rare neurological conditions.
• FOR 2879 ImmunoStroke Research ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research group investigating thrombo-inflammation mechanisms in stroke recovery. Prof. Christoph Kleinschnitz serves as spokesperson. The project investigates how Kallikrein-Kinin system-mediated thrombo-inflammation affects long-term stroke recovery.
• SFB 1280 Extinction Learning (DFG Collaborative Research Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The Experimental Neurology group investigates cerebellum contribution to extinction learning as part of this collaborative center. Prof. Dagmar Timmann-Braun serves as co-speaker. Third funding period approved.
• TRR 289 Treatment Expectation (DFG Collaborative Research Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond funding period approved by DFG. Prof. Ulrike Bingel's group and Prof. Dagmar Timmann-Braun's group contribute projects investigating the role of expectations in treatment effects and cerebellum contribution to placebo/nocebo effects.
• FOR 5429 MeMoSLAP (DFG Research Unit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The project 'Modulation of brain networks for memory and learning by transcranial electrical brain stimulation' investigates whether focalized tDCS based on individual cerebellar anatomy enhances cerebellar-dependent motor learning.
• Transregio 240 Platelets (DFG Collaborative Research Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestigates platelet molecular, cellular, and systemic functions in health and disease. The Thrombo-Inflammation group studies the influence of platelets on regeneration and functional recovery after stroke.
• CRC 296 Local Control of Thyroid Hormone Action — Locotact (DFG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism to investigate local transport and action of thyroid hormones in ischemic stroke.
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network — CEN (Cerebellum & Emotional Networks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Horizon 2020 funded consortium bringing together researchers from across Europe to address the cerebellum's contribution to emotional control, particularly fear and anxiety. Prof. Dagmar Timmann-Braun serves as deputy network coordinator. Prof. Stettner's Poliklinik für Immunologie neuroinfektiologischer Erkrankungen is also involved.
• Bingellab (bingellab.de / treatment-expectation.de)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Ulrike Bingel's research lab focused on expectation effects in medical treatments. The lab is affiliated with both the clinic and the Erwin L. Hahn Institute for MRI, and contributes to the TRR 289 Treatment Expectation consortium. Website: www.bingellab.de and www.treatment-expectation.de
• NeuroScienceLab (neurosciencelab.uk-essen.de)coreTechnology or IntegrationShared research platform across multiple groups including Vascular Neurology, Demenz and Altersforschung (Prof. Hermann), Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology (Prof. Stettner), and Thrombo-Inflammation (Prof. Kleinschnitz). Provides infrastructure for neuroscience research at the Universitätsklinikum Essen.
• Deutsche Heredo-Ataxie Gesellschaft (DHAG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Dagmar Timmann-Braun has been a member of the medical advisory board since 1997 and serves on the steering committee of the Essen Center for Rare Diseases. The clinic serves as a recruitment center for the SCAIFIELD project on spinocerebellar ataxias.
• Zentrum für Universitäre Schmerzmedizin (schmerzmedizin.uk-essen.de)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Pain Medicine Center led by Prof. Ulrike Bingel, integrating clinical pain research with patient care. Combines neurology, neuroscience, psychology, biology, and computer science expertise in an interdisciplinary approach.
• Landesärztekammer Nordrhein / Landesapothekerkammer NordrheinminorOthersProfessional regulatory bodies overseeing medical and pharmaceutical professional standards in the North Rhine region.
• Medical Faculty of University of Duisburg-EssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe clinic is integral to the medical faculty, providing teaching and research. Medical students from semester 5 onward receive neurology training through lectures, practical courses, and clinical rotations. PJ Tertial placements are coordinated through the faculty dean's office.
• Skills-Lab des Lehr-Lernzentrums (University of Duisburg-Essen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical skills training facility where medical students in clinical semesters receive structured training in physical examination techniques using simulation patients, complementing bedside teaching in the neurology clinic.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Helios Kliniken: Largest private hospital operator in Germany with multiple neurology departments across its network; not a university research competitor but a broad incumbent that competes for routine neurology referrals and employer-of-choice status for staff neurology positions.

Direct peers

• Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Klinik für Neurologie: Aachen university hospital neurology department operating in the same North Rhine-Westphalia region with similar stroke, ICU, and subspecialty center structure, competing for regional referrals and clinical trial catchment.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Klinik für Neurologie: Germany's largest university hospital neurology department with similar comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and translational research infrastructure across all major neurology subspecialties, and is the most directly comparable German university neurology competitor for referrals, KOL talent, and DFG funding.
• Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Klinik für Neurologie und Neurophysiologie: Freiburg university hospital neurology department with comprehensive stroke, neuro-oncology, and movement disorders services, comparable in academic scope and tertiary referral role.
• Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Neurologische Universitätsklinik: Tübingen university hospital neurology department with strong translational neuroscience and neuro-oncology programs, comparable in scale and academic positioning to Essen.
• Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Klinik für Neurologie: Dresden university hospital neurology department with similar full-spectrum neurology service and translational research profile, competing for DFG collaborative research center funding.
• niversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie: Hamburg university hospital neurology department with a comparable full-spectrum inpatient/outpatient and translational research model, competing for talent, DFG grants, and tertiary referrals in northern Germany.
• Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Neurologische Klinik: Major university hospital neurology department with comprehensive stroke, MS, neuro-oncology, and movement disorders programs at comparable scale, and is a peer in DFG-funded collaborative research and clinical trial enrollment.
• Universitätsklinikum Göttingen, Klinik für Neurologie: Major northern German university hospital neurology department with a similar focus on stroke, MS, and neuromuscular disease, competing for DFG-funded research and clinical trial enrollment.
• Klinikum der Universität München (LMU Klinikum), Neurologische Klinik: Munich university hospital neurology department with parallel breadth across stroke, MS, neuro-oncology, and movement disorders, and serves as a direct peer for KOL recruitment and industry-sponsored trial activity.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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