Altonaer Kinderklinik Hamburg

Altonaer Kinderklinik (AKK) is a prominent specialized pediatric hospital based in Hamburg, Germany, with a history dating back to 1859. It stands as one of the largest children's medical centers in the country, providing a comprehensive spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents. The facility encompasses numerous specialized departments, including neonatology, pediatric surgery, orthopedics, and child psychiatry. AKK is notably recognized for its Level 1 Perinatal Center and its specialized center for pediatric rheumatology. As an academic teaching hospital for the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), it plays a vital role in medical training and clinical research. The clinic operates as a non-profit organization (gGmbH) under the ownership of a long-standing charitable association.