Alfried Krupp Hospital, Essen

• The Alfried Krupp Hospital is an extensive medical center based in Essen, Germany,  founded in the year 1872.
• With a capacity of 573 beds, approximately 28,067 medical cases are treated in specialized departments of the hospital every year.
• The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art central sterile goods supply (CSSD) system, advanced navigation, surgical, and monitoring systems.
• The 150-year history of the Alfried Krupp showcases the depth of accomplishment the hospital has garnered in treating national as well as international patients.
• The clinics and centers in the Alfried Krupp Hospital are regularly assessed by external experts and several certificates provided by the authorities further help expand the quality of the services.
• In order to review the effectiveness of the quality management system, the hospital conducts internal audits every year.
• All the patients are provided with utmost care and also have the opportunity to take part in an internal patient survey wherein suggestions can be conveyed for improvement of services.

• Approximately 2,200 employees take care of the medical services at the hospital with rich medical technology, administration and a day-care center.
• There are a total of 19 medical departments avialble at Essen Rüttenscheid, which specialize in anesthesia, general & visceral surgery, vascular medicine, gynecology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), hematology & oncology, cardiology, nephrology, neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, plastic surgery, radiology & neuroradiology, radiation oncology, trauma surgery & urology.
• An interpreting service is available for non-native speakers and foreign-speaking staff is also available.
• The central emergency rooms are the first point of contact for all patients who need immediate treatment without an appointment in the hospital, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• The team at the outpatient center manages all patient appointments including preliminary examinations, consultations, and any subsequent follow-up and control examinations.

• Alfried Krupp Hospital has 573 beds and includes wheelchair-friendly access to most of the facilities.
• In addition to first-class medical care, the hospital also offers low-allergen rooms for patients and visitors who have special needs due to allergies. 
• The physiotherapy department at the hospital has its own swimming pool and prayer room for Christian patients.
• The cafeterias offer freshly prepared meals and a wide range of cold and warm drinks every day. 

Alfried Krupp Hospital

Alfried-Krupp-Strasse 21, 45131 Essen

• The hospital is at a distance of 7.4 km from Essen/Mülheim Airport. The drive takes about 13 minutes. Taxis or shuttles are easily available from the airport to the hospital.
• The closest transit stops are Messe Ost/Gruga and Essen/Messe W.-Süd/Gruga.
• Hotels, ATMs, and pharmacies are available near the hospital.