Kinderwunschzentrum Berlin

What Kinderwunschzentrum Berlin does

Ceres Kinderwunschzentrum Berlin (legal entity: Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. med. Reinhard Hannen und Dr. med. Christian F. Stoll) is a Berlin-based fertility clinic founded in 1999 by Dr. Hannen and co-led with Dr. Stoll since 2006. The practice provides comprehensive assisted reproductive medicine services to heterosexual couples, single women, and lesbian couples in the Berlin, Potsdam, and Brandenburg region, including cycle monitoring, hormonal therapy, intrauterine insemination, IVF, ICSI, IMSI, embryoscopy time-lapse monitoring, polarization microscopy (Polar Aide), immunological diagnostics and therapy, social freezing, cryopreservation, and sperm donation. Treatment is delivered at a single site in Berlin-Mitte (Landgrafenstrasse 14) by approximately six core staff plus a broader team of gynecologists, embryologists, medical laboratory assistants, and reception/administration personnel, with appointments booked via Doctolib, phone, or email. The practice is DIN EN ISO 9001 certified and is a member of multiple German and European reproductive medicine professional bodies.

The clinic's differentiating technical stack centers on an in-house IVF laboratory equipped with advanced imaging and selection tools: embryoscopy time-lapse incubators that capture embryo development without disturbing the culture environment, IMSI microscopy at 6,600x magnification for vacuole-aware sperm selection, and Polar Aide polarization microscopy for assessing egg cell quality via zona pellucida light refraction. The lab also performs comprehensive immunological diagnostics (NK cell analysis, KIR typing, thrombophilia screening, TH1/TH2 indices) that are not widely available at competing German fertility centers, and was the first in Berlin-Brandenburg to introduce MSOME semen analysis and IMSI sperm selection.

Revenue is generated from cycle-based treatment fees billed to statutory health insurers (GKV covers 50% of IVF/ICSI costs for eligible married couples, ages 25–40 for the woman, with patient co-pays of approximately €800–€900) and direct patient payments for self-pay, single-women, and lesbian-couple cases (IVF/ICSI at €3,500–€4,500, social freezing at ~€2,300, insemination ~€800). Patient acquisition relies on a bilingual German/English content website, a fertility blog authored by Dr. Stoll, organic social channels, SEO for fertility queries, free in-clinic informational evenings that include lab tours, and Doctolib-driven online scheduling, supplemented by physician referrals and word-of-mouth in the regional market.

Name

Kinderwunschzentrum Berlin

Legal name

Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. med. Reinhard Hannen und Dr. med. Christian F. Stoll

Website

https://wunschkind-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinderwunschzentrum Berlin is a Berlin-Mitte fertility clinic (Gemeinschaftspraxis Hannen/Stoll, est. 1999) serving couples, single women, and lesbian couples in Berlin, Potsdam, and Brandenburg with IVF, ICSI, IMSI, embryoscopy, immunological diagnostics, social freezing, and sperm donation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Treatment

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Clinics (HLAFAJAA), Male Reproductive & Sexual Medicine (Andrology) (HLAKAOAD)

Keywords

• Fertility treatment services
• Assisted reproductive technology
• In vitro fertilization
• Reproductive medicine
• Fertility diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fertility Treatment Services: The practice generates revenue through medical consultation, diagnostic services, and fertility treatments. Services include cycle monitoring, insemination, IVF, ICSI, IMSI, embryoscopy, specialized methods, and social freezing. Revenue is derived from statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursements when coverage criteria are met (married couples, ages 25-40 for woman, no prior sterilization), and direct patient payments for uninsured services or when eligibility criteria are not met.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ceres Kinderwunschzentrum Berlin is a fertility treatment center providing comprehensive reproductive medicine services including fertility diagnostics (spermiogram, hormone profiling, ovarian reserve testing, immunological diagnostics), hormonal therapy, artificial insemination (IUI), IVF, ICSI, IMSI, embryoscopy time-lapse embryo monitoring, social freezing, sperm donation, and second opinion consultations. The practice serves individual patients, heterosexual couples, single women, and lesbian couples seeking fertility treatment, primarily in the Berlin, Potsdam, and Brandenburg region.

Product overview

Ceres Kinderwunschzentrum Berlin is a fertility center offering a comprehensive range of assisted reproductive treatments. The core services include Hormone Therapy, Artificial Insemination (IVF), ICSI, and IMSI, supported by advanced diagnostics such as Embryoscopy (time-lapse monitoring), Spermiogram, Ovarian Reserve Testing, and Immunological Diagnostics. Specialized methods include Laser Assisted Hatching, Polar Aide egg selection, Blastocyst Culture, Cryopreservation, and TESE/MESA procedures. The center also offers Social Freezing for fertility preservation and Sperm Donation services. Patient education is supported through free informational evenings with laboratory tours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) Classic IVF treatment where eggs retrieved after hormonal stimulation are combined with selected sperm cells in a culture dish for fertilization to occur. Indicated for couples with various fertility challenges including unexplained infertility, fallopian tube issues, and endometriosis.
• ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmatic Sperm Injection) Sperm cells are individually selected under high-resolution microscope and directly injected into egg cytoplasm for fertilization. Typically used for reduced sperm quality or previous IVF failure cases.
• IMSI (Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection) Advanced ICSI technique using 6,600x magnification to identify sperm vacuoles and select morphologically optimal sperm cells, reducing DNA damage-related fertility issues. First offered in Berlin/Brandenburg region by Ceres.
• Embryoscopy (Time-Lapse Procedure) Continuous embryo monitoring using specialized incubator with high-tech microscope and camera that captures images at regular intervals, creating time-lapse videos for optimal embryo selection without disrupting the protected incubator environment.
• Hormone Therapy Fertility hormone treatment using FSH, LH, and Progesterone to regulate ovarian function, trigger ovulation, and support embryo implantation using individualized protocols.
• Social Freezing Egg or sperm freezing service using vitrification technology, allowing individuals to preserve fertility for future family planning. Elective treatment for women or men not yet ready for pregnancy.
• Specialized Methods Collection of advanced fertility techniques including Laser Assisted Hatching, Spindleview, Polar Aide, Blastocyst Culture, Embryoglue, Polar Body Analysis, Cryopreservation, and TESE/MESA procedures. These specialized techniques complement standard IVF/ICSI treatment.
• Spermiogram (Semen Analysis) Comprehensive semen analysis evaluating sperm count, motility, and morphology, including special analyses like MSOME and DFI (DNA Fragmentation Index). First offered in Berlin/Brandenburg by Ceres.
• Immunological Diagnostics and Therapy Comprehensive immune system evaluation for fertility including natural killer cell analysis, thrombophilia screening, KIR typing, and immunotherapy treatments such as Intralipid therapy and Immunoglobulin therapy. Uncommon service among German fertility centers.
• Ovarian Reserve Testing Egg cell reserve evaluation using AMH hormone levels, FSH testing, and ultrasound-based antral follicle count (AFC) to assess female fertility potential.
• Sperm Donation Donor sperm service for single women and lesbian couples, available in Berlin where regulations permit this treatment in broader scope than other federal states.
• Artificial Insemination (IUI) Intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedure where prepared sperm is directly placed into the uterus around ovulation time. Often used as first-line treatment for mild fertility issues, single women, and lesbian couples using donor sperm.
• Second Opinion Consultation Expert second opinion consultation for patients seeking advice on fertility treatment options after diagnoses or treatment plans from other providers. Maximum fee of 30 euros per consultation.

Quantifiable outcome

• First pregnancy attempt success rate approximately 32% for artificial insemination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DIR - Deutsches IVF RegisterminorOthersProfessional membership in the German IVF Registry for data submission and benchmarking of fertility treatment outcomes.
• BRZ - Bundesverband Reproduktionsmedizinischer Zentren e.V.minorOthersMembership in the Federal Association of Reproductive Medicine Centers for professional networking and advocacy.
• AGRBM - Arbeitsgemeinschaft Reproduktionsbiologie des MenschenminorOthersProfessional society membership in human reproductive biology association, with laboratory director Ines Wilhelm holding AGRBM specialist recognition.
• Ärztekammer BerlinminorOthersMembership in the Berlin Medical Association as required for medical practice operation.
• ESHRE - European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyminorOthersEuropean professional society membership for reproductive medicine and embryology.
• BVF - Berufsverband der Frauenärzte e.V.minorOthersMembership in the Professional Association of Gynecologists.
• DGGG - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe e.V.minorOthersMembership in the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• DGGEF - Deutsche Gesellschaft für gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Fortpflanzungsmedizin e.V.minorOthersMembership in the German Society for Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine.
• EEF - Europäische Endometriose LigaminorOthersEuropean Endometriosis League membership for specialized endometriosis care.
• GBIT - Gesellschaft für Bioimmuntherapie und Mikronutrition e.V.minorOthersMembership in the Society for Bioimmunotherapy and Micronutrition, relevant for immunological fertility treatments.
• DoctolibcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Doctolib online appointment booking platform enabling patients to schedule consultations directly through the Doctolib website or mobile app.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VivaNeo: European fertility clinic network with multiple German locations offering IVF, ICSI, and fertility preservation. Comparable business model and service portfolio, but with multi-site scale advantages over the single-location Berlin practice.
• Kinderwunschzentrum an der Gedächtniskirche Berlin: Long-established competing fertility clinic in central Berlin offering IVF and reproductive medicine to the same Berlin/Potsdam/Brandenburg catchment. Direct local competitor with overlapping patient base and service offering.
• TFP Kinderwunsch (The Fertility Partnership): Operates a multi-site network of fertility clinics across Germany offering IVF, ICSI, social freezing and reproductive immunology. Directly comparable as a competing German fertility clinic with overlapping service menu and patient segments.
• MVZ PAN Klinik Köln: Reproductive medicine unit within the PAN Klinik in Cologne offering IVF, ICSI and andrology services. Comparable specialist fertility offering with a similar single-center operating model.
• Repromed München: Dedicated fertility clinic in Munich providing IVF, ICSI and reproductive immunology services. Comparable specialist positioning and clinical-service breadth in the German fertility market.

Broad incumbents

• amedes: Large German medical-diagnostics and specialty-care group that includes fertility/endocrinology services within a much broader lab and ambulatory portfolio. Comparable on fertility services but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a dedicated fertility specialist.

Regional players

• Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Reproduktionsmedizin: University fertility program in the Bonn/Rhineland region. Comparable IVF/ICSI service offering but operates in a different geography and is not a direct in-market competitor to the Berlin practice.

Others

• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Reproduktionsmedizin: Academic hospital in Berlin with a reproductive medicine department. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but influences local referral patterns, talent pool, and clinical standards for fertility treatment in the Berlin market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/184459714902056
• Instagraminstagram.com/cereskinderwunschzentrumberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinderwunschzentrum-berlin

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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