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General hospital · Gouda
Groene Hart Ziekenhuis
Wait times over the norm65%
65 of 100 over the norm
Result€9.9 m
2025, margin 3.1%
Solvency37%
sector average 36% (2024)
Parking per hour€2.50
Gouda
Locations
- Groene Hart ZiekenhuisBleulandweg, 2803HH Gouda
- Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. BodegravenWillem de Zwijgerstraat, 2411VT Bodegraven
- Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. SchoonhovenOranjeplaats, 2871TL Schoonhoven
- Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. ZuidplasDoortocht, 2914KA Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel
Wait times
Latest report: 27 October 2026. Over the norm first. The colour measures a wait against the Treeknorm, the position against the other hospitals: position 1 is the shortest.
Over the norm, every fortnight
Groene Hart ZiekenhuisAll hospitals
Waits against the norm, by kind
within the Treeknormover it, up to one and a half timesmore than one and a half timesnot reported
Treatments
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septoplasty (nasal septum surgery)ENT | 290 days | 59 of 61 | 81 days57–146 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Groin hernia repairSurgery | 156 days | 59 of 65 | 49 days28–91 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Surgery for benign anal conditionsSurgery / Dermatology | 137 days | 51 of 55 | 49 days33–80 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Dupuytren's contracture surgeryPlastic surgery | 114 days | 36 of 45 | 66 days42–96 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Cataract surgeryOphthalmology | 95 days | 49 of 56 | 49 days30–84 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Incontinence or prolapse surgery (women)Gynaecology | 84 days | 39 of 61 | 71 days48–117 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Tonsil or adenoid removalENT | 78 days | 46 of 63 | 60 days42–82 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Total knee replacementOrthopaedics | 73 days | 27 of 60 | 84 days45–117 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| HysterectomyGynaecology | 67 days | 32 of 58 | 64 days42–89 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Spinal fusion (not for slipped disc or stenosis)Neurosurgery / Orthopaedics | 54 days | 6 of 20 | 74 days52–133 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Total hip replacementOrthopaedics | 52 days | 21 of 61 | 64 days42–90 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Grommets (ear tubes)ENT | 51 days | 46 of 61 | 37 days29–51 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Meniscus or knee ligament surgerySurgery / Orthopaedics | 50 days | 27 of 55 | 50 days33–75 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Slipped disc or spinal stenosis surgeryNeurosurgery / Orthopaedics | 49 days | 17 of 44 | 55 days42–71 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Gallbladder removalSurgery | 46 days | 34 of 63 | 43 days30–64 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Knee arthroscopyOrthopaedics | 41 days | 22 of 46 | 42 days27–63 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
Outpatient clinic: first appointment
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports medicineSports medicine | 150 days | 26 of 26 | 26 days11–43 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| NephrologyInternal medicine | 134 days | 49 of 51 | 33 days19–50 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| EndocrinologyInternal medicine | 133 days | 46 of 49 | 48 days29–67 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Bodegraven |
| Internal medicine (general)Internal medicine | 133 days | 64 of 68 | 42 days24–61 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Bodegraven |
| Gastroenterology (general)Gastroenterology | 120 days | 43 of 66 | 98 days50–148 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery | 100 days | 53 of 57 | 31 days15–59 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Pain managementAnaesthesiology | 84 days | 47 of 65 | 58 days23–90 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Zuidplas |
| Incontinence in womenGynaecology | 77 days | 27 of 44 | 67 days49–91 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Fertility problemsGynaecology | 77 days | 39 of 55 | 60 days38–80 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Gynaecology (general)Gynaecology | 77 days | 36 of 68 | 72 days45–114 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Bodegraven |
| Neurosurgery (general)Neurosurgery | 66 days | 32 of 41 | 42 days22–63 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Cardiology (general)Cardiology | 53 days | 56 of 68 | 28 days16–45 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Neurology (general)Neurology | 49 days | 19 of 67 | 64 days48–90 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| ImmunologyInternal medicine | 46 days | 15 of 25 | 38 days29–60 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Slipped disc in the neckNeurology | 46 days | 8 of 34 | 59 days48–94 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Slipped disc in the backNeurology | 46 days | 10 of 37 | 57 days46–92 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Slipped disc in the backNeurosurgery | 46 days | 12 of 22 | 46 days23–62 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Slipped disc in the neckNeurosurgery | 46 days | 10 of 19 | 46 days39–67 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Paediatric neurologyPaediatrics | 44 days | 25 of 35 | 37 days22–47 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Sleep centreOther | 43 days | 6 of 24 | 70 days43–125 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Ophthalmology (general)Ophthalmology | 42 days | 23 of 58 | 59 days21–90 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Zuidplas |
| Paediatrics (general)Paediatrics | 29 days | 23 of 65 | 35 days21–57 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Dermatology (general)Dermatology | 28 days | 15 of 66 | 35 days28–70 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| AllergyInternal medicine | 24 days | 4 of 23 | 72 days34–143 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Medical oncologyInternal medicine | 21 days | 39 of 49 | 9 days6–15 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Respiratory medicine (general)Respiratory medicine | 20 days | 26 of 68 | 28 days13–42 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Geriatric medicineGeriatric medicine | 15 days | 14 of 63 | 28 days16–45 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Zuidplas |
| Rheumatology (general)Rheumatology | 14 days | 4 of 60 | 47 days29–90 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Urology (general)Urology | 14 days | 12 of 66 | 32 days20–60 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Orthopaedics (general)Orthopaedics | 13 days | 26 of 59 | 14 days7–30 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Zuidplas |
| ENT (general)ENT | 10 days | 13 of 66 | 21 days12–30 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Zuidplas |
| Breast clinicSurgery | 10 days | 53 of 59 | 3 days2–5 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Plastic surgery (general)Plastic surgery | 10 days | 14 of 63 | 24 days10–42 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Zuidplas |
| Surgery (general)Surgery | 10 days | 23 of 66 | 14 days7–27 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, loc. Zuidplas |
Tests
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColonoscopyGastroenterology | 115 days | 59 of 61 | 28 days17–42 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| GastroscopyGastroenterology | 95 days | 59 of 61 | 26 days15–40 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Bone density scan (DEXA)Radiology | 56 days | 50 of 60 | 18 days12–38 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Sleep apnoea testingENT / Respiratory medicine / Neurology | 43 days | 20 of 40 | 45 days25–70 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| CT scanRadiology | 14 days | 29 of 63 | 14 days9–22 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Ultrasound scanRadiology | 14 days | 37 of 66 | 13 days8–17 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Hip or leg MRIRadiology | 14 days | 22 of 64 | 20 days10–33 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Shoulder or arm MRIRadiology | 14 days | 17 of 59 | 20 days13–34 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Back MRIRadiology | 14 days | 17 of 62 | 20 days13–33 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Neck MRIRadiology | 14 days | 17 of 60 | 22 days13–33 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Brain MRIRadiology | 14 days | 19 of 61 | 21 days11–35 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| MammogramRadiology | 12 days | 49 of 62 | 5 days2–10 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| Abnormal cervical smearGynaecology | 7 days | 2 of 46 | 17 days14–30 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
| X-rayRadiology | 0 days | 1 of 61 | 1 days0–1 days | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis |
Quality per treatment
Report year 2025, as the hospital reported it, beside the median of all hospitals.
Tonsil or adenoid removal
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (tonsils)lower is better | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (adenoids)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic aneurysm or dissection repairsnumber per year | 57 | 69 |
| Died within 30 days after repair of a ruptured aneurysmlower is better | 26.7% | 24.2% |
| Died within 30 days after repair of an intact aneurysmlower is better | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Uncomplicated recovery after planned repair (textbook outcome)higher is better | 86.9% | 76.0% |
Stroke
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke patientsnumber per year | 444 | 570 |
| Median minutes from arrival to clot-busting treatmentlower is better | 30 | 29 |
Breast implants
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (reconstruction)lower is better | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (cosmetic)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (reconstruction)lower is better | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (cosmetic)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Breast cancer
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 218 | 216 |
| Surgical oncologists treating breast cancernumber of specialists | 3 | 4 |
| Plastic surgeons treating breast cancer patientsnumber of specialists | 4 | 3 |
| Median days from diagnosis to start of treatmentlower is better | 31 | 32 |
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Started dialysis with a working fistula or PD catheterhigher is better | 42.9% | 64.2% |
Bowel cancer
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Colon cancer resectionsnumber per year | 79 | 78 |
| Rectal cancer resectionsnumber per year | 13 | 30 |
| Died within 90 days of rectal surgerylower is better | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Complicated recovery after colon surgerylower is better | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| Complicated recovery after rectal surgerylower is better | 25.4% | 20.2% |
| Died within 90 days of colon surgerylower is better | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Median days from diagnosis to treatment (colon)lower is better | 36 | 36.8 |
Diabetes
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes patients treated by the paediatriciannumber per year | 69 | 99 |
| Diabetes patients treated by the internistnumber per year | 1,622 | 1,350 |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 47.8% | 47.8% |
| Internist: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 45.4% | 42.3% |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Internist: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 4.0% | 5.3% |
Peripheral arterial disease
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Certified vascular surgeonsnumber of specialists | 3 | 4 |
| Vascular interventional radiologistsnumber of specialists | 4 | 4 |
Gallbladder removal (gallstones)
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Readmitted for a complication within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 3.0% | 2.8% |
Hip fracture
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip fractures treatednumber per year | 209 | 293 |
| Mobility score after 3 months, fully mobile before (1 = best)lower is better | 5 | 2.6 |
| ADL help needed after 3 months, independent before (0 = none)lower is better | 6 | 1.3 |
Gynaecological cancer
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Debulking operations for ovarian cancernumber per year | — | 60 |
| Operations for endometrial cancernumber per year | 58 | 64 |
| Tumour fully removed at primary debulking (ovary)higher is better | — | 90.8% |
| Complicated recovery after ovarian debulking (adjusted)lower is better | — | 6.9% |
| Complicated recovery after keyhole hysterectomy (adjusted)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Died within 30 days of ovarian debulking (adjusted)lower is better | — | 0.0% |
| Median days from first visit to debulking surgerylower is better | — | 35.2 |
Carotid artery surgery
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Carotid artery proceduresnumber per year | 43 | 48 |
| Died within 30 days of the procedurelower is better | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Bleeding within 30 dayslower is better | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Neurological event within 30 dayslower is better | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 79.8% | 79.8% |
Slipped disc or spinal stenosis
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Hip replacement
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacementsnumber per year | 421 | 421 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing hip revisionsnumber of specialists | 7 | 4 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing hip replacementsnumber of specialists | 7 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Average hip score gain (OHS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 19.4 | 18.6 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Revision within 1 year (adjusted)lower is better | 1.3% | 0.9% |
Incontinence or prolapse in women
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Much or very much better after surgeryhigher is better | 88.5% | 90.8% |
Cancer care (general)
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney cancer operationsnumber per year | — | 54 |
| Colon resectionsnumber per year | 141 | 131 |
| Rectal resectionsnumber per year | 44 | 46 |
| Resections of liver metastasesnumber per year | — | 36 |
| Thyroid cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 12 | 18 |
| Gynaecologic oncologists in FTEnumber of specialists | — | 2.6 |
Knee replacement
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total knee replacementsnumber per year | 328 | 310 |
| Partial knee replacementsnumber per year | 61 | 79 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing knee revisionsnumber of specialists | 6 | 3 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing knee replacementsnumber of specialists | 6 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Average knee score gain (OKS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Revision within 3 years (adjusted)lower is better | 2.3% | 1.3% |
Surgery for children
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Groin and scrotal operations in childrennumber per year | 40 | 43 |
| Operations for pyloric stenosisnumber per year | — | 15 |
Emergency department
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with severe multiple injuries receivednumber per year | 24 | 33 |
Cataract surgery
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Better sight after surgery (at least 1 line gained)higher is better | 96.1% | 94.5% |
| Within 0.5 dioptre of the target strength after 4-6 weekshigher is better | 74.3% | 77.7% |
Spinal fusion
| Indicator | Groene Hart Ziekenhuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Annual accounts
Figures of Stichting Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, from its public annual accounts.
| Year | Revenue | Costs | Result | Margin | Equity | Solvency | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025filed 27 May 2026 | €317 m | €307 m | €9.9 m | 3.1% | €84 m | 37.4% | €48 m |
| 2024filed 26 May 2025 | €292 m | €285 m | €6.5 m | 2.2% | €74 m | 34.7% | €45 m |
| 2023filed 30 May 2024 | €270 m | €262 m | €5.6 m | 2.1% | €68 m | 32.4% | €28 m |
| Sector average, General hospital (2024) | |||||||
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2% | — | 36% | — |
Staff
| Year | Care staff | Sick leave | Long-open vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,563 | 6.1% | 8 |
| 2024 | 1,534 | 6.0% | 20 |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
Care staff: the average number of people in care. Sick leave: the care staff's sickness absence. Long open: vacancies open for three months or more.
Board and supervision
As the register lists them with the annual accounts for 2025.
Board of directors
- Lodewijk Bernardus de BeukelaarVoorzitter Raad van Bestuur · since 1 September 2019
- Jochem Marten OostingBestuurder · since 13 May 2024
Supervisory board
- Hendrik Nicolaas HagoortLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 January 2018
- Jan Kees CapponLid Raad van Toezicht; · since 28 August 2018
- Maarten Frank HoesCommissaris · since 1 January 2022
- Dirkje Maria Cornelia PronkLid Raad van Toezicht · since 17 September 2022
- Arron Jamieson BellLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 January 2023
- Johanna Clasina Wilhelmina VlugLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 January 2024
Proxies and others
- Tessa RijswijkGevolmachtigde · since 1 January 2025
Parking
Gouda
€2.50 an hour. The first 20 minutes free. Daily maximum €12.50. For patients or regular visitors: €6 a day.
Each further hour €2.00; per the hospital's FAQ page, patients pay at most €6.00 per day.
Read on the hospital's website, 2 November 2026.