BudgetState Hospitals / Hospitals
General hospital · Amsterdam
OLVG
Wait times over the norm53%
52 of 98 over the norm
Result€13 m
2025, margin 1.5%
Solvency33%
sector average 36% (2024)
Parking per hour€6
Amsterdam (Oost)
Locations
- Locatie Jan van GoyenkadeJan van Goyenkade, 1075HN Amsterdam
- OLVG WestJan Tooropstraat, 1061AE Amsterdam
- OLVG locatie Oost, AmsterdamOosterpark, 1091AC Amsterdam
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
OLVGAll 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 | 279 days | 58 of 61 | 81 days57–146 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Sleep apnoea treatmentENT / Respiratory medicine | 235 days | 16 of 17 | 42 days28–89 days | OLVG West |
| Incontinence or prolapse surgery (women)Gynaecology | 117 days | 46 of 61 | 71 days48–117 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| HysterectomyGynaecology | 90 days | 44 of 58 | 64 days42–89 days | OLVG West |
| Dupuytren's contracture surgeryPlastic surgery | 86 days | 32 of 45 | 66 days42–96 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Female sterilisationGynaecology | 86 days | 19 of 26 | 48 days35–89 days | OLVG West |
| Enlarged prostate surgeryUrology | 82 days | 36 of 57 | 61 days43–99 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Gallbladder removalSurgery | 75 days | 54 of 63 | 43 days30–64 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Tonsil or adenoid removalENT | 66 days | 38 of 63 | 60 days42–82 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Cataract surgeryOphthalmology | 48 days | 27 of 56 | 49 days30–84 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Slipped disc or spinal stenosis surgeryNeurosurgery / Orthopaedics | 45 days | 14 of 44 | 55 days42–71 days | OLVG West |
| Umbilical hernia repair in adultsSurgery | 35 days | 15 of 50 | 53 days34–97 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Groin hernia repairSurgery | 35 days | 20 of 65 | 49 days28–91 days | OLVG West |
| Grommets (ear tubes)ENT | 34 days | 22 of 61 | 37 days29–51 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Weight loss surgerySurgery | 7 days | 1 of 14 | 52 days29–88 days | OLVG West |
Outpatient clinic: first appointment
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain managementAnaesthesiology | 64 days | 39 of 65 | 58 days23–90 days | OLVG West |
| Gastroenterology (general)Gastroenterology | 56 days | 20 of 66 | 98 days50–148 days | OLVG West |
| ImmunologyInternal medicine | 55 days | 18 of 25 | 38 days29–60 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Cardiology (general)Cardiology | 52 days | 55 of 68 | 28 days16–45 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| NephrologyInternal medicine | 44 days | 36 of 51 | 33 days19–50 days | OLVG West |
| EndocrinologyInternal medicine | 44 days | 24 of 49 | 48 days29–67 days | OLVG West |
| Medical oncologyInternal medicine | 44 days | 48 of 49 | 9 days6–15 days | OLVG West |
| Paediatric orthopaedicsPaediatrics | 41 days | 14 of 27 | 41 days30–57 days | OLVG West |
| Paediatric internal medicinePaediatrics | 41 days | 20 of 30 | 30 days17–55 days | OLVG West |
| Paediatrics (general)Paediatrics | 36 days | 34 of 65 | 35 days21–57 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Paediatric cardiologyPaediatrics | 36 days | 19 of 34 | 31 days18–55 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Geriatric medicineGeriatric medicine | 36 days | 42 of 63 | 28 days16–45 days | OLVG West |
| Fertility problemsGynaecology | 34 days | 12 of 55 | 60 days38–80 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| RehabilitationRehabilitation | 30 days | 16 of 40 | 36 days21–43 days | OLVG West |
| ENT (general)ENT | 30 days | 48 of 66 | 21 days12–30 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| Hearing loss and deafnessENT | 30 days | 27 of 47 | 25 days14–43 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| Dermatology (general)Dermatology | 27 days | 13 of 66 | 35 days28–70 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| Paediatric neurologyPaediatrics | 27 days | 13 of 35 | 37 days22–47 days | OLVG West |
| Internal medicine (general)Internal medicine | 24 days | 16 of 68 | 42 days24–61 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| CataractOphthalmology | 23 days | 28 of 47 | 20 days8–40 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Neurosurgery (general)Neurosurgery | 20 days | 9 of 41 | 42 days22–63 days | OLVG West |
| Vascular surgerySurgery | 20 days | 34 of 62 | 18 days10–30 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Slipped disc in the backNeurosurgery | 20 days | 4 of 22 | 46 days23–62 days | OLVG West |
| Slipped disc in the neckNeurosurgery | 20 days | 3 of 19 | 46 days39–67 days | OLVG West |
| Back problemsOrthopaedics | 13 days | 10 of 42 | 24 days13–42 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Ophthalmology (general)Ophthalmology | 9 days | 6 of 58 | 59 days21–90 days | OLVG West |
| Shoulder problemsOrthopaedics | 9 days | 8 of 48 | 20 days14–29 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| Groin herniaSurgery | 8 days | 17 of 52 | 17 days7–28 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery | 8 days | 7 of 57 | 31 days15–59 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Breast clinicSurgery | 8 days | 51 of 59 | 3 days2–5 days | OLVG West |
| ProctologySurgery | 8 days | 5 of 47 | 25 days13–48 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Surgery (general)Surgery | 8 days | 19 of 66 | 14 days7–27 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Respiratory medicine (general)Respiratory medicine | 7 days | 6 of 68 | 28 days13–42 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| Plastic surgery (general)Plastic surgery | 7 days | 6 of 63 | 24 days10–42 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| Hip problemsOrthopaedics | 3 days | 4 of 51 | 14 days7–24 days | OLVG West |
| Foot and ankle problemsOrthopaedics | 3 days | 3 of 49 | 21 days11–50 days | OLVG West |
| Orthopaedics (general)Orthopaedics | 3 days | 5 of 59 | 14 days7–30 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| Knee problemsOrthopaedics | 3 days | 3 of 51 | 14 days7–31 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
Tests
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scanRadiology | 14 days | 37 of 66 | 13 days8–17 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
| Hip or leg MRIRadiology | 10 days | 14 of 64 | 20 days10–33 days | OLVG locatie Oost, Amsterdam |
| GastroscopyGastroenterology | 10 days | 8 of 61 | 26 days15–40 days | OLVG West |
| ColonoscopyGastroenterology | 10 days | 9 of 61 | 28 days17–42 days | OLVG West |
| X-rayRadiology | 0 days | 1 of 61 | 1 days0–1 days | Locatie Jan van Goyenkade |
Quality per treatment
Report year 2025, as the hospital reported it, beside the median of all hospitals.
Pancreatic cancer
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic head resections (Whipple)number per year | 20 | 44 |
| Severe complications after surgerylower is better | 26.7% | 32.3% |
| Died within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Median wait in days until treatmentlower is better | 22 | 32 |
Tonsil or adenoid removal
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (tonsils)lower is better | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (adenoids)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic aneurysm or dissection repairsnumber per year | 107 | 69 |
| Died within 30 days after repair of a ruptured aneurysmlower is better | 13.3% | 24.2% |
| Died within 30 days after repair of an intact aneurysmlower is better | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Uncomplicated recovery after planned repair (textbook outcome)higher is better | 74.8% | 76.0% |
Stroke
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke patientsnumber per year | 1,416 | 570 |
| Median minutes from arrival to clot-busting treatmentlower is better | 33 | 29 |
Breast implants
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (reconstruction)lower is better | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (cosmetic)lower is better | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (reconstruction)lower is better | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (cosmetic)lower is better | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Breast cancer
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 373 | 216 |
| Surgical oncologists treating breast cancernumber of specialists | 6 | 4 |
| Plastic surgeons treating breast cancer patientsnumber of specialists | 6 | 3 |
| Median days from diagnosis to start of treatmentlower is better | 34 | 32 |
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Started dialysis with a working fistula or PD catheterhigher is better | 74.0% | 64.2% |
Bowel cancer
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Colon cancer resectionsnumber per year | 147 | 78 |
| Rectal cancer resectionsnumber per year | 49 | 30 |
| Died within 90 days of rectal surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Complicated recovery after colon surgerylower is better | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Complicated recovery after rectal surgerylower is better | 26.8% | 20.2% |
| Died within 90 days of colon surgerylower is better | 4.5% | 2.2% |
| Median days from diagnosis to treatment (colon)lower is better | 40 | 36.8 |
Diabetes
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes patients treated by the paediatriciannumber per year | 440 | 99 |
| Diabetes patients treated by the internistnumber per year | 2,580 | 1,350 |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 48.4% | 47.8% |
| Internist: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 42.3% | 42.3% |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Internist: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 5.4% | 5.3% |
Coronary angioplasty (PCI)
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Died within 30 days of angioplasty (PCI)lower is better | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Died within 1 year of angioplasty (PCI)lower is better | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Unplanned repeat procedure on the same vessel within 1 yearlower is better | 2.6% | 2.6% |
Peripheral arterial disease
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Certified vascular surgeonsnumber of specialists | 6 | 4 |
| Vascular interventional radiologistsnumber of specialists | 7 | 4 |
Gallbladder removal (gallstones)
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Readmitted for a complication within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 4.6% | 2.8% |
Hip fracture
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip fractures treatednumber per year | 480 | 293 |
| Mobility score after 3 months, fully mobile before (1 = best)lower is better | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| ADL help needed after 3 months, independent before (0 = none)lower is better | 5.4 | 1.3 |
Gynaecological cancer
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Debulking operations for ovarian cancernumber per year | 0 | 60 |
| Operations for endometrial cancernumber per year | 82 | 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 | 1.9% | 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 | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Carotid artery proceduresnumber per year | 70 | 48 |
| Died within 30 days of the procedurelower is better | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Bleeding within 30 dayslower is better | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Neurological event within 30 dayslower is better | 4.9% | 2.0% |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 75.1% | 79.8% |
Slipped disc or spinal stenosis
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Hip replacement
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacementsnumber per year | 522 | 421 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing hip revisionsnumber of specialists | 5 | 4 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing hip replacementsnumber of specialists | 8 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Average hip score gain (OHS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 17.6 | 18.6 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Revision within 1 year (adjusted)lower is better | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Incontinence or prolapse in women
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Much or very much better after surgeryhigher is better | 83.7% | 90.8% |
Cancer care (general)
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney cancer operationsnumber per year | 60 | 54 |
| Colon resectionsnumber per year | 204 | 131 |
| Rectal resectionsnumber per year | 141 | 46 |
| Resections of liver metastasesnumber per year | 22 | 36 |
| Thyroid cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 27 | 18 |
| Gynaecologic oncologists in FTEnumber of specialists | — | 2.6 |
Knee replacement
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total knee replacementsnumber per year | 443 | 310 |
| Partial knee replacementsnumber per year | 55 | 79 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing knee revisionsnumber of specialists | 6 | 3 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing knee replacementsnumber of specialists | 8 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Average knee score gain (OKS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Revision within 3 years (adjusted)lower is better | 0.8% | 1.3% |
Liver surgery
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Liver resectionsnumber per year | 29 | 50 |
| Uncomplicated recovery after liver surgery (adjusted)higher is better | 78.3% | 84.4% |
Lung cancer
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Lung resectionsnumber per year | 49 | 64 |
| Lung cancer patients given curative radiotherapynumber per year | — | 174 |
| Died within 90 days of stereotactic radiotherapylower is better | — | 0.8% |
| Died within 30 days of lung surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Complicated recovery after lung surgerylower is better | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| Died within 90 days of chemoradiotherapylower is better | — | 1.1% |
Weight loss surgery
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with a first weight-loss operationnumber per year | 318 | 416 |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 94.3% | 96.3% |
| Severe complications within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Lost over a quarter of body weight after 1 year (sleeve)higher is better | 33.3% | 71.5% |
| Lost over a quarter of body weight after 1 year (bypass)higher is better | 87.0% | 90.0% |
Surgery for children
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Groin and scrotal operations in childrennumber per year | 75 | 43 |
| Operations for pyloric stenosisnumber per year | — | 15 |
Emergency department
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with severe multiple injuries receivednumber per year | 48 | 33 |
Cataract surgery
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Better sight after surgery (at least 1 line gained)higher is better | 95.5% | 94.5% |
| Within 0.5 dioptre of the target strength after 4-6 weekshigher is better | 83.2% | 77.7% |
Spinal fusion
| Indicator | OLVG | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Annual accounts
Consolidated figures of Stichting OLVG, from its public annual accounts.
| Year | Revenue | Costs | Result | Margin | Equity | Solvency | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025filed 28 May 2026 | €882 m | €865 m | €13 m | 1.5% | €188 m | 33.3% | €10 m |
| 2024filed 30 May 2025 | €812 m | €803 m | €5.3 m | 0.7% | €175 m | 35.5% | €23 m |
| 2023filed 28 June 2024 | €731 m | €726 m | €1.3 m | 0.2% | €170 m | 36.9% | €5.3 m |
| Sector average, General hospital (2024) | |||||||
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2% | — | 36% | — |
Staff
| Year | Care staff | Sick leave | Long-open vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,842 | 6.8% | 347 |
| 2024 | 4,827 | 6.1% | 310 |
| 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
- Wietske Willemijn VrijlandVoorzitter Raad van Bestuur · since 1 January 2025
- Cornelis Jan Hessel BurenLid Raad van Bestuur · since 1 April 2020
- Cornelis Jan Hessel BurenLid Raad van Bestuur · since 1 April 2020
- Pien Kranendonk - BeltmanLid Raad van Bestuur · since 14 August 2023
- Pien Kranendonk - BeltmanLid Raad van Bestuur · since 14 August 2023
Supervisory board
- Cornelia Herrings - HelderVoorzitter Raad van Toezicht · since 1 January 2025
- Justinus Jacobus Bernardus Maria SpeeLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 January 2018
- Paulien Maria PistorLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 November 2018
- Maria Bernadette KeijserLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 September 2019
- Khadija AribLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 January 2022
- Erik Ruben SwelheimLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 May 2023
Proxies and others
- Arnoldus Cornelis Gemma Gregorius VerheesManager inkoop en logistiek · since 1 June 2015
- Georgina Joanne KayManager Zorgverkoop · since 1 April 2022
- Wietske Willemijn VrijlandGevolmachtigde · since 1 January 2025
Parking
Amsterdam (Oost)
€6 an hour. The first 15 minutes free. Daily maximum €48.
Oosterparking €1.50 per 15 minutes (Mon–Sat 07:00–24:00), Sunday and night €1.50 per hour; leaving within 15 minutes after a drop-off is free.
Read on the hospital's website, 2 November 2026.