Helios St. Elisabeth Hospital Bad Kissingen

9.20

Bad Kissingen, Germany

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Beds	Patients	Departments	Ownership	Clinical trials	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
96%	253	9.2/10	$$$	13	9	1949	225	20960	12 medical units	Private hospital	Conduct clinical trials	Kids, Adults	General	Inpatient, Outpatient	Medium	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Medium, 225 beds

Clinic type

General

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

4.7 on Google

The data collected based on 253 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Zero-Percent Cardiac Mortality

In 2025, the cardiology department achieved a 0.0% mortality rate for heart attack patients undergoing left heart catheterization, significantly outperforming the national quality target of 4.6%.

Fourth-Time Certified Hernia Center

The clinic has been re-certified as a center of competence for hernia surgery for the fourth consecutive time, marking over a decade of specialized excellence since its first award in 2013.

Elite Cardiology Performance

The CardioAngel protocol continues to yield results; in 2025, the hospital reported a 0.0% mortality rate for cardiac insufficiency cases, far below the adjusted German federal target of 2.9%.

Leading Traumatological Safety

As an active member of the German Society for Trauma Surgery's TraumaRegister, the clinic maintains a 0% mortality rate for elective knee and joint procedures, ensuring the highest level of safety in orthopedics.

Advanced Three-Country Cluster

Starting in June 2025, the hospital became part of the first Three-Country Cluster, expanding patient access to specialized vascular surgery and cross-border medical expertise.

Sustainable Climate Commitment

Since 2019, the clinic has implemented a group-wide CO2 reduction strategy, achieving a significant decrease in emissions through 100% green electricity usage and high-efficiency medical technology.

Digital Patient Transparency

The hospital utilizes the G-IQI quality system, making 100% of its treatment outcomes and mortality data publicly available to ensure patients receive evidence-based, transparent medical care.

About the clinic

Helios St. Elisabeth Hospital Bad Kissingen is a historic pillar of medical excellence, situated at the foot of the Rhön Mountains in Germany’s world-renowned spa town. Since its founding, the institution has evolved into the primary provider of comprehensive surgical, therapeutic, and orthopedic care for the entire region. The hospital’s physical environment is designed to mirror the restorative atmosphere of its famous location, featuring high-quality furnishings, spacious communal lounges, and specialized quiet rooms dedicated to rest and prayer. The hospital is distinguished by its highly diverse and expert workforce, comprising over 400 dedicated employees from 24 nations. This international composition is a core strength, enabling the facility to offer tailored services, such as native-language translation for global patients, and to foster a culturally inclusive environment. To ensure the highest clinical standards, the medical staff maintains a prestigious academic partnership with the University of Würzburg, particularly through participation in the interdisciplinary tumor committee, which brings university-level oncology expertise to the local bedside. Furthermore, the hospital serves as a critical educational hub, training the next generation of healthcare providers in collaboration with the DEB School of Physiotherapy and the Hans Weinberger Academy. Clinically, Helios St. Elisabeth Hospital Bad Kissingen excels in both surgical and conservative treatments, with a robust focus on the digestive system, visceral surgery, and proctology. Its orthopedic and neurosurgical departments are equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to manage complex musculoskeletal and spinal pathologies. Women’s health is another cornerstone of the facility, offering comprehensive gynecological consultations and specialized oncological care. Beyond traditional medicine, the hospital provides integrated speech therapy, plastic surgery, and specialized rehabilitation services. This medical rigor is supported by a strict 10-point safety and hygiene concept designed to protect patients, visitors, and staff from infection, and to adhere to the highest contemporary standards of hospital epidemiology. The patient experience at Helios St. Elisabeth goes far beyond clinical intervention, prioritizing holistic well-being and social integration. The facility offers a premium service tier featuring luxury and family rooms, individual consultations with head physicians, and a diverse culinary menu. A proactive social services department works closely with families to organize post-hospital care, including home-care applications and specialized assistive devices. The hospital's culture is deeply rooted in community and social responsibility; it hosts the Green Ladies and Gentlemen volunteer initiative and leads various campaigns focused on environmental awareness, sports, and data protection. Notably, the institution is a vocal advocate for social equity, maintaining active programs to promote cultural diversity and combat racial discrimination within the healthcare sector, ensuring every patient is treated with unwavering dignity and respect.

Primary focus

Departments & Doctors

General, abdominal surgery

Dr. med. Pavol Klobusicky, Ph.D., MBA

general, visceral, oncological surgery and coloproctology

Cardiology

Dr. med. Oliver Zagorski

internal, interventional cardiology, rhythmology, and intensive care

Radiology

Dr. med. Uchenna Mgbor

radiology

Gynecology

Dr. med. Hamdan Alhussein

gynecology and senology

Orthopedics, trauma surgery

Dr. med. Frank Wanka

orthopedics and trauma surgery, sports medicine

Gallery

Helios St. Elisabeth Hospital movie

Helios St. Elisabeth Hospital Bad Kissingen drone flight

Extra services

Visa Support

Parking Space

24/7 medical assistance

Intensive Care Unit

Cafeteria

Location

Kissinger Str. 150, 97688 Bad Kissingen, Germany

FAQ

Is the gynecological service developed at Helios St. Elisabeth Hospital in Bad Kissingen?

The doctors offer a wide range of women's health treatment services, including gentle methods of stress urinary incontinence therapy (the introduction of a tension-free bandage). Other surgical areas treat diseases of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries using laparoscopy.

Will I have rehabilitation after surgery or a stroke?

In internal medicine, patients are treated with respiratory therapy for mobile patients and patients with neurological disorders such as hemiplegia, according to Bobat's concept. In addition, highly effective physiotherapy, acupuncture, and relaxation therapy are available for orthopedic patients.

Can I have proctology surgery at the hospital?

The need for surgical treatment is discussed in cooperation with resident doctors at the pre-hospital appointment, using magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound examination of the rectum. Thanks to minor or non-invasive procedures, such as laparoscopic or endoscopic methods, many operations can be offered.