Helios Klinikum Krefeld

Helios Klinikum Krefeld is a modern hospital located at Lutherplatz 40 in Krefeld, Germany. It is part of the Helios Kliniken network and serves as an academic teaching hospital for the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) in Aachen. The hospital offers top-level medical care (Maximalversorgung), providing comprehensive medical services for patients from the region. The hospital has 1,193 beds and employs approximately 2,816 staff members. Its structure includes various departments and specialties, allowing for the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Helios Klinikum Krefeld is managed by Helios Kliniken (majority) and the city of Krefeld (minority). Key management positions are held by: Alexander Holubars (managing director), Thomas Haarmeier (medical director), and Elke Schmidt-Schreiner (nursing director). The hospital has a rich history dating back to 1848 when it was founded as a general municipal hospital. Over the years, it has been expanded and modernized to meet the growing medical demands. Today, it is an important medical and educational center, collaborating with RWTH Aachen in research and medical student education. Helios Klinikum Krefeld is part of the larger Helios group, which is a private healthcare provider in Europe. The Helios group includes numerous hospitals, clinics, and medical centers in Germany and other countries, providing healthcare to millions of patients each year.