St. Anna Klinik

What St. Anna Klinik does

St. Anna Klinik is a non-profit acute-care hospital in Stuttgart, Germany, operated by St. Anna gGmbH under the sole ownership of the St. Anna-Stiftung Ellwangen foundation. Founded in 1921 by the Anna-Schwestern religious order and operating from its current Bad Cannstatt site since 1969, the clinic runs two locations — the main hospital in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt and an outpatient eye clinic in Stuttgart-Hedelfingen — with a total of 85 beds and 59 employees. The facility operates under the German Belegkrankenhaus (attending physician hospital) model, where 26 self-employed belegärzte examine patients in their own private practices, admit them to St. Anna Klinik for procedures, and continue post-discharge care.

The clinic is organized into three clinical departments: the Frauenklinik (gynecology/obstetrics, performing roughly 2,300 inpatient procedures annually including laparoscopic and breast surgery), the Augenklinik in Hedelfingen (ophthalmology, performing over 3,000 cataract operations per year plus glaucoma and retina-vitreous surgery), and the Chirurgische Klinik (general/visceral surgery, proctology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and trauma surgery). Supporting services include an in-house physiotherapy department, an Ambulanter Dienst (home nursing service), the Anna's Schlemmermobil meal-delivery catering business, pastoral care, and an on-site pediatric practice and affiliated MVZ outpatient center. A senior care facility (St. Anna-Seniorenheim) is operated as a related entity under the same parent.

Revenue is generated primarily through the German DRG hospital reimbursement system, supplemented by elective private-room upgrades (€42–€100 per day), WiFi/telephone fees, and adjacent services such as the meal-delivery and home-nursing arms. Patient acquisition is driven almost entirely by referrals from the affiliated belegärzte network, with no traditional sales or marketing function. The clinic positions itself on continuity-of-care, Christian values-based medicine, and a personal, family-like atmosphere within a manageable 85-bed footprint.

Name

St. Anna Klinik

Legal name

St. Anna gGmbH

Website

https://st-anna-klinik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Anna Klinik is a non-profit, 85-bed Belegkrankenhaus in Stuttgart, Germany, operating two locations with three clinical departments — gynecology/obstetrics, ophthalmology, and general/visceral surgery — serving patients through a network of 26 affiliated attending physicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Offices of Physicians (62111), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Women’s & Children’s Surgical Care Centers (HLAFAJAM)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Gynecological surgery
• Ophthalmology services
• General surgery clinic
• Inpatient healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services (DRG System): Standard German hospital billing through the DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups) system covered by statutory and private health insurance. This forms the primary revenue stream.
2. Private Room Upgrades (Wahlleistungen): Patients can upgrade to single or double rooms for additional daily fees. These elective amenities include internet, TV, minibar, bathrobe, and cosmetics set.
3. Annas Schlemmermobil (Meal Delivery): Catering service delivering fresh daily meals to patients and external customers in Bad Cannstatt area. Revenue from external meal delivery.
4. Physiotherapy Services: In-house physiotherapy department supporting patient recovery and generating revenue from rehabilitation services.
5. Ambulatory Care Service (Ambulanter Dienst): Home nursing care service supporting patients after discharge, generating revenue from nursing care provided at patients' homes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Anna Klinik is a non-profit acute care hospital (Belegkrankenhaus) operating 85 beds across two Stuttgart locations in Bad Cannstatt and Hedelfingen, with three core clinical departments: Frauenklinik (gynecology and obstetrics performing ~2,300 procedures annually), Augenklinik (ophthalmology performing 3,000+ cataract surgeries annually), and Chirurgische Klinik (general/visceral surgery, orthopedics, trauma, and proctology). Care is delivered through a Belegarztsystem (attending physician model) where 26 affiliated independent physicians admit and treat their own patients through the hospital under the German DRG billing system, with supplementary services in physiotherapy, ambulatory home nursing, pastoral care, and meal delivery.

Product overview

St. Anna Klinik operates as a dual-location acute care hospital in Stuttgart, Germany, with a focus on three main departments: Women's Clinic (Frauenklinik) for gynecology and obstetrics, Eye Clinic (Augenklinik) for ophthalmology, and Surgical Clinic (Chirurgische Klinik) for general surgery, orthopedics, and trauma. The hospital operates under a "Belegarztsystem" (consulting physician system) where independent physicians maintain their own practices while performing procedures at the hospital. Supporting services include outpatient nursing care, physiotherapy, meal delivery (Anna's Schlemmermobil), pastoral care, and a pediatric practice. The hospital has 85 beds, 26 consulting physicians, and is operated by St. Anna gGmbH in Christian trusteeship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anna's Schlemmermobil: Menübringdienst der St. Anna-Klinik, der täglich frisch zubereitete Mittagsmenüs an Haushalte in Bad Cannstatt und Umgebung liefert.

Products and services

• Frauenklinik (Women's Clinic) - Gynecology and Obstetrics Gynecology and obstetrics department specializing in modern gynecological operations with certified specialists. Performs approximately 2,300 stationary procedures annually including uterine and ovarian surgeries, chemotherapy for cancer, laparoscopic procedures, breast disease treatment, and incontinence surgeries. Obstetrics follows B.E.St.® bonding-breastfeeding-development guidelines.
• Augenklinik (Eye Clinic) - Ophthalmology Ophthalmology clinic specializing in cataract surgery (over 3,000 procedures annually), glaucoma surgery, eyelid surgery, retina-vitreous surgery, and treatment of macular diseases. Most procedures are performed outpatient at the Hedelfingen location.
• Chirurgische Klinik (Surgical Clinic) - General Surgery and Orthopedics Surgical department covering visceral surgery (abdominal procedures), proctology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and trauma surgery. Procedures include hernia operations, gallbladder surgery, hemorrhoid treatments, varicose vein treatments, and hand/foot surgery.
• Ambulanter Dienst St. Anna (Outpatient Nursing Service) Home nursing service providing medical treatment care at patients' homes. Offers professional nursing care and support for daily household tasks for patients in the Bad Cannstatt area.
• Physiotherapie (Physiotherapy) Physical therapy department supporting recovery with exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, lymph drainage, respiratory therapy, and postoperative prophylaxis including pneumonia and thrombosis prevention.
• Anna's Schlemmermobil (Meal Delivery Service) Meal delivery service providing freshly prepared daily lunches including soup, main course, salad, and dessert. Delivers 365 days a year to households in and around Bad Cannstatt.
• Seelsorge (Pastoral Care) Pastoral care team offering emotional support, counseling, and spiritual guidance during hospital stays. Services available regardless of religious affiliation.
• Kinderarztpraxis Dr. med. Peter Perlia (Pediatric Practice) Pediatric practice located on the clinic grounds offering medical care for young patients.
• MVZ St. Anna Bad Cannstatt (Medical Care Center) Medical care center offering gynecological services including preventive examinations, diagnostics, and treatment across the spectrum of gynecology and obstetrics.
• Elective Room Upgrades (Wahlleistungen) Optional patient room upgrades including single rooms (€99.95/day with private bathroom or €88.00/day with bathroom outside) and double rooms (€50.76/day with private bathroom or €42.18/day with bathroom outside), plus WiFi/TV access (€3.00/day) and telephone service (€1.75/day base plus €0.15/unit). All prices effective January 1, 2026.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marienhospital StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for radiation therapy (Bestrahlungen) for cancer patients. Gynecological cancer patients requiring radiation are referred to Marienhospital for treatment upon request.
• Gemeinschaft der Anna-Schwestern (Community of Anna Sisters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order that established the clinic. The order, based in Ellwangen/Jagst, transferred operational responsibility to St. Anna gGmbH in 1999 but maintains spiritual guidance and connection through the St. Anna-Stiftung.
• St. Anna-SeniorenheimminorOthersRelated facility operated by St. Anna gGmbH in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, serving elderly care needs in the community alongside the clinic.
• MVZ St. Anna Bad CannstattminorOthersMedical care center (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) affiliated with St. Anna Klinik, offering outpatient specialist care in Bad Cannstatt.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus: Non-profit Stuttgart hospital with a comparable multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient footprint. Operates with a similar mission-driven, foundation-supported structure and competes for the same Stuttgart patient catchment.
• Sana Klinik Bethesda Stuttgart: Stuttgart acute-care hospital operated within the larger Sana Kliniken network, offering overlapping surgical and specialty services. Comparable at the facility level for patient referral competition within Stuttgart.
• Marienhospital Stuttgart: Catholic-affiliated Stuttgart hospital offering comparable multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient services. St. Anna already partners with Marienhospital for radiation therapy, indicating directly overlapping patient populations and service scope.
• Diakonie-Klinikum Stuttgart: A multi-specialty community hospital located in Stuttgart, operating a comparable mix of surgical, gynecological, and internal medicine services. Highly comparable as a Stuttgart-based non-system-affiliated acute care hospital competing for similar patient catchment.
• Karl-Olga-Krankenhaus: Stuttgart-based hospital providing a similar general surgical and internal medicine service mix. Comparable scale and urban German community-hospital operating model make it a direct local competitor for physician referrals and inpatient volume.

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with broad multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient coverage. Comparable in service mix but operates at materially greater scale and capital base, representing a broader competitive threat.
• Universitätsklinikum Tübingen: Academic medical center in nearby Tübingen providing tertiary care across all specialties including gynecology, ophthalmology, and surgery. Competes for the same Baden-Württemberg patient population, particularly for complex cases St. Anna does not handle.
• Schön Klinik: German hospital group focused on specialty and orthopaedic inpatient care. Comparable in surgical and orthopaedic service offerings though operating at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth across Germany.
• Helios Klinikum Stuttgart: Larger private hospital system with a Stuttgart presence offering broad multi-specialty services including surgery, gynecology, and ophthalmology. Operates as a broader incumbent with greater scale, capital base, and service-line breadth than St. Anna.

Regional players

• BG Klinik Stuttgart: Stuttgart-based specialty hospital with a strong trauma surgery and orthopaedics focus, overlapping directly with St. Anna's Chirurgische Klinik services. Serves the same Stuttgart regional catchment with comparable surgical capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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