Evangelisches Klinikum Gelsenkirchen

Evangelisches Klinikum Gelsenkirchen (EVK) is a hospital serving the Ruhr region, with a commitment to caring for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. It combines medical expertise, modern technology and dedicated nursing across all stages of life. As an academic teaching hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, the EVK also trains future physicians.

The hospital brings together 17 clinics, covering acute and emergency medicine, general and visceral surgery, anaesthesia and intensive care, cardiology, neurology, oncology, radiology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, palliative care and other specialties. Its centres focus on areas including breast and bowel care, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, pancreatic disease, cancer treatment, wound care and hygiene. Services extend from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation, pain management, palliative care and follow-up. Patients and families can also access pastoral support, psychological care, visitor and stay information, and social and discharge planning.

Located on Munckelstraße in Gelsenkirchen, the EVK provides information about medical conditions and treatment options, alongside career, training and educational opportunities. Its approach emphasizes attentive, coordinated care for the diverse communities of the Ruhr.