Friedrichshafen Hospital

Friedrichshafen Hospital, commonly referred to as “Klinikum Friedrichshafen,” operates as Klinikum Friedrichshafen GmbH. It is one of the two acute-care hospital sites that make up the Medizin Campus Bodensee (MCB) clinical network, together with Klinik Tettnang, positioning it as a key provider for the Lake Constance region and adjacent catchment areas. Operationally, the hospital operates as a general acute care facility, providing a range of specialist services rather than focusing on a single area. It offers both elective and emergency care across multiple clinical disciplines. Clinically, the hospital encompasses a diverse array of core surgical, medical, and diagnostic services. The reported departments include general and visceral surgery, trauma surgery, orthopedics and endoprosthetics, vascular surgery and medicine, and urology, including pediatric urology and urologic oncology. Additional specialties cover plastic-aesthetic and hand surgery, anesthesiology with intensive care, emergency medicine, and pain therapy. The hospital also provides diagnostic and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, acute and emergency medicine, cardiology, angiology, and pneumology, along with internal intensive care. Other areas of focus include general internal medicine, with gastroenterology, oncology, and palliative care, as well as neurology and pediatrics, including dedicated coverage for neonatology and pediatric psychosomatics. This comprehensive scope underscores the hospital's role as a multi-department provider rather than a narrowly specialized clinic. The Friedrichshafen site in oncology features several specialized certified centers, including a breast cancer center, a colorectal cancer center, a prostate cancer center, a vascular center, and a stroke unit. The broader MCB quality framework clearly states that it relies on established certification systems, including DIN norm-related approaches and professional society certifications. These certified centers undergo regular internal and external quality audits. Specific certifications include breast cancer (awarded by DKG since 2006) and colorectal cancer (awarded by DKG since 2015). Women’s health and perinatal services are prominent features of the hospital's profile. The gynaecology and obstetrics clinic prides itself on providing high-level specialized care for women from the Bodenseekreis and surrounding areas. It highlights its advanced surgical capabilities, including minimally invasive techniques and the use of a da Vinci robotic surgery system for complex procedures. The hospital also places a strong emphasis on childbirth services. It offers structured parental education programs, which include courses on birth preparation, postnatal recovery, infant care, and related support. Additionally, organized labor ward tours are available and scheduled regularly, with prior registration required. From a patient logistics and campus perspective, the site offers clear guidance for arrivals and parking. It includes paid parking options in a large outdoor lot and a parking garage, both using a barrier-free “ticketless” system that relies on license plate scanning and automated duration calculations, with multiple payment methods available. The information aimed at international audiences positions the overall MCB network as a technologically advanced clinical center that operates two hospitals and provides a wide range of expert medical services. Additionally, the hospital's orientation materials highlight the principles of interdisciplinary, cross-location medical support and family-friendly, holistic care.