About Hospital

• The Sachsenhausen Hospital, Frankfurt, is one of the oldest and largest hospitals in Germany.
• In 1895, Prof. Dr. Carl von Noorden, a world-renowned expert in metabolic diseases, and Dr. Eduard Lampe founded the first diabetes clinic in Europe in Schifferstraße in the Sachsenhausen district of Frankfurt.
• In 1905, it became a general hospital and in 1960 it merged with the Frankfurt University Clinic, which made it one of the largest hospitals in Germany.It is also home to numerous medical research facilities.
• At present the Sachsenhausen Clinic is an ultramodern and innovative clinic with 211 beds and five specialized departments.
• For many Frankfurt residents on both banks of the Main, it is a hospital which for many young as well as older people is more than a place where they receive good medical care. However, the area served by the hospital goes far beyond the borders of Frankfurt.
• In the field of bariatric surgery and obesity treatment, the Sachsenhausen Clinic is one of the leading clinics in Germany,

Clinics and departments

The hospital's departments include:

• Obesity Surgery Center
• Reflux Treatment Center
• Gynaecology Department
• General and Abdominal
• Surgery Department
• Interventional radiology
• Internal Medicine

Other departments include emergency care, surgery, pediatric care, oncology, cardiology, rehabilitation, and health services. Sachsenhausen Hospital is home to a world-renowned psychiatric research facility and serves as the primary healthcare provider for patients with mental illness in Frankfurt.

Awards and Recognition

• In 2002, Sachsenhausen Hospital was awarded the prestigious Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin Prize for its pioneering work on heart disease prevention and treatment.
• Sachsenhausen Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany is the first hospital in the world to be awarded the prestigious “Joint Gold Award for Healthcare Excellence” from World Health Organization (WHO) and Federation of European Medical Associations (FEMSA).
• The Joint Gold Award is an international distinction granted to healthcare institutions that demonstrate excellence in patient care and deliver high quality services. To be eligible for the award, a healthcare institution must meet stringent criteria including being registered with WHO and FEMSA, having a good safety record, and demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement.
• Sachsenhausen Hospital has treated many famous patients, including Adolf Hitler. 
• Sachsenhausen Hospital was awarded the German Quality Award for Healthcare in 2009 and 2013.

Accreditation and Certification

• In 2008, the hospital was awarded Level III accreditation from the German Accreditation Organization (DGKV). This certification confirms that Sachsenhausen Hospital meets all the standards set by DGKV for quality medical care.
• It has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) since 1978.
• The Sachsenhausen Hospital is also registered as a general hospital with the German Federal Health Agency (Bundesgesundheitsamt, BGA).
• In addition to its JCI accreditation, the Sachsenhausen Hospital Frankfurt also has an accreditation from the European Healthcare Accreditation System (EHAS).
• It also holds additional accreditations from other organizations, such as the German Quality Award Foundation (DQAF) and the German Association for Medical Engineering (VDMA).