Universitätsfrauenklinik Tübingen

Name

Universitätsfrauenklinik Tübingen

Legal name

Universitätsklinikum und Medizinische Fakultät Tübingen - Universitäts-Frauenklinik

Website

https://uni-frauenklinik-tuebingen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Women's Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Gynecologic Oncology & Women’s Cancer Centers (HLAFAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ), Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy) (HLAKAJAF)

Keywords

• Women's healthcare services
• Academic gynecological oncology
• Obstetric and perinatal care
• Fertility treatment services
• Clinical research women's health

Headquarters

HQ city

Tübingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: As a university hospital clinic, revenue is generated through medical services billed to statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV). Services include inpatient hospital care, outpatient treatments, diagnostic services, and surgical procedures covered by German healthcare insurance systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universitätsfrauenklinik Tübingen is a university women's hospital department providing comprehensive clinical care across obstetrics, gynecological oncology, breast cancer, fertility, endometriosis, pelvic floor disorders, and prenatal diagnostics, integrated with translational research through the Forschungsinstitut für Frauengesundheit. The clinic delivers approximately 3,500 births and 9,000 surgical procedures annually from 119 inpatient beds, supported by Germany's first certified breast center, a Level I Perinatal Center, and a certified Gynecological Cancer Center. New initiatives include a world-premiere AI-supported next-generation operating theater for digitalization and automation of surgical procedures.

Product overview

Universitätsfrauenklinik Tübingen operates as a comprehensive academic women's health system comprising specialized clinical centers and research facilities under the Department for Women's Health. The portfolio includes the main University Women's Clinic serving as the flagship facility, the pioneering Breast Center (Germany's first certified center), the Gynecological Oncology Center (ZgynO), the Mother-Child Center (Level I Perinatal Center), the Fertility Center (Kinderwunschzentrum), and dedicated centers for Endometriosis, Dysplasia/Colposcopy, and Pelvic Floor disorders. The institution also includes the Forschungsinstitut für Frauengesundheit (FFG) research institute for translational research. An Ambulatory Surgery Center provides minimally invasive procedures. This integrated structure enables seamless connection between international-class clinical care, specialized treatment centers, and cutting-edge research for rapid translation of scientific findings into patient care.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Universitäts-Brustzentrum Tübingen (University Breast Center) Germany's first certified breast center and one of the largest and most modern in Europe. Offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic options for breast cancer, including preventive care, surgical procedures, and follow-up treatment, serving women diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Zentrum für gynäkologische Onkologie (ZgynO) Gynecological oncology center providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine (endometrial) cancer, uterine sarcomas, and vulvar/vaginal cancer, certified by the German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft).
• Mutter-Kind-Zentrum (Mother-Child Center) University Perinatal Center Level I providing care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Includes delivery room, postpartum care, family rooms, and connection to neonatology, handling approximately 3,500 births annually.
• Kinderwunschzentrum (Fertility Center) Fertility treatment center offering consultation on fertility treatments since the late 1970s, providing information evenings and comprehensive treatment options for couples seeking fertility assistance.
• Forschungsinstitut für Frauengesundheit (FFG) Research Institute for Women's Health focusing on prevention and translational research, public education, and scientific outreach. Research areas include experimental and translational gynecological oncology, senology, malformations, fertility, regenerative medicine, and medical technology.
• Ambulantes OP-Zentrum (Ambulatory Surgery Center) Outpatient surgery center for minimally invasive procedures including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, curettage, conizations, and laser therapies for both benign and malignant gynecological conditions.
• Pränataldiagnostik (Prenatal Diagnostics) Comprehensive prenatal diagnostic services for expectant mothers, including ultrasound examinations and other prenatal testing methods.
• Beckenbodenzentrum (Pelvic Floor Center) Center for treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, offering specialized consultations and treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Endometriosezentrum (Endometriosis Center) Specialized center for diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outside the uterus.
• Dysplasiezentrum (Dysplasia/Colposcopy Center) Center for diagnosis and treatment of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar dysplasias - changes in tissue of the cervix, vagina, and external genitalia.
• Next-Generation AI-Supported Operating Theater World premiere of next-generation operating room with AI-supported systems driving digitalization and automation of surgical procedures at the Universitäts-Frauenklinik.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500 births annually with high patient satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zentrum für Klinische Studien (ZKS) TübingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe women's clinic operates a Studienzentrale (study center) affiliated with ZKS Tübingen. ZKS supports and coordinates clinical trials at the university hospital, ensuring quality standards according to GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines. The clinic conducts clinical studies in oncology including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other gynecological conditions.
• KKS-Netzwerk e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ZKS Tübingen is a member of the KKS-Netzwerk (Network of Coordinating Centers for Clinical Studies), which comprises 20 university locations and 15 surgical regional centers (CHIR-Net). Members collaborate to conduct clinical studies with uniform high quality standards.
• Zentrum für seltene Erkrankungen (ZSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Center for Rare Diseases at UKT for patients with rare gynecological conditions requiring specialized multidisciplinary care.
• Center for Pediatric Clinical Studies (CPCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for clinical studies involving pediatric patients, particularly relevant for the Mutter-Kind-Zentrum's neonatal care.
• Institut für Klinische Epidemiologie und angewandte Biometrie (IKEAB)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoint consultation and collaboration for statistical planning of clinical trials, providing methodological expertise for study design and analysis.
• Babyfreundliche Klinik (BFHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified baby-friendly hospital initiative promoting breastfeeding support and mother-infant bonding practices in obstetric care.
• Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft (German Cancer Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body for the Gynäkologisches Krebszentrum (Gynecological Cancer Center), setting standards for comprehensive cancer care in ovarian and uterine cancers.
• Onkologisches Zentrum TübingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration of breast center and gynecological oncology within the comprehensive cancer center structure at UKT for multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen - Medical FacultycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration with the Medical Faculty for research, teaching, and academic medicine. The Forschungsinstitut für Frauengesundheit bridges clinical care and research for rapid translation of scientific findings.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universitätsklinikum Freiburg – Klinik für Frauenheilkunde: Freiburg University Women's Hospital provides certified breast and gynecologic oncology care, obstetrics, and reproductive medicine within a German public university hospital setting. Directly comparable in service mix and academic positioning.
• Universitätsspital Zürich – Klinik für Geburtshilfe und Gynäkologie: Switzerland's largest university hospital runs a comprehensive women's clinic with certified breast center, gynecologic oncology, and fertility services. Comparable as a DACH-region academic women's hospital with research-driven specialty care.
• Karolinska University Hospital – Women's Health Theme: Karolinska's Women's Health division operates as an academic specialty center covering obstetrics, reproductive medicine, and gynecologic oncology with research integration. Comparable as a top-ranked European academic women's hospital.
• Medizinische Universität Wien – Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde: Vienna General Hospital's university women's clinic delivers comprehensive obstetrics, breast and gynecologic oncology, and reproductive medicine as a public academic center. Comparable scope and integrated research-clinical model.
• LMU Klinikum – Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe (München): University women's hospital at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München offering certified breast and gynecologic oncology centers, Level I perinatal care, and fertility services. Closely comparable in service breadth, academic status, and high surgical volume.
• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) – Klinik für Gynäkologie: UKE's Department of Gynecology is one of northern Germany's leading academic women's health centers, with certified cancer and breast center status and reproductive medicine. Comparable scope, academic integration, and certified oncology offering.
• Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg – Universitätsfrauenklinik: Heidelberg University Women's Hospital operates a certified breast center and gynecologic oncology program with research integration via the Heidelberg medical faculty. Highly comparable as a German public university women's clinic with strong oncology and obstetrics.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Klinik für Gynäkologie): Germany's largest university hospital with a comprehensive Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Directly comparable as a public academic women's hospital delivering high-volume obstetrics, certified breast and gynecologic oncology, and reproductive medicine in a research-integrated setting.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic – Obstetrics & Gynecology Institute: Cleveland Clinic's OB/GYN Institute is a large US academic specialty provider covering gynecologic oncology, reproductive medicine, and maternal-fetal medicine. Comparable as a research-integrated, brand-led women's health provider competing for international referrals.
• Mayo Clinic – Obstetrics and Gynecology: Mayo Clinic's OB/GYN department is a US-based academic specialty provider offering high-complexity gynecologic oncology, fertility, and obstetric care in a research-integrated setting. Comparable as a top-ranked global brand in women's health, though broader and non-public.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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