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General hospital · Haarlem
Spaarne Gasthuis
Wait times over the norm30%
44 of 146 over the norm
Result€24 m
2025, margin 3.8%
Solvency53%
sector average 36% (2024)
Parking per hour€2
Haarlem (Zuid)
Locations
- Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. HaarlemVondelweg, 2026BW Haarlem
- Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie HoofddorpSpaarnepoort, 2134TM Hoofddorp
- Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. HaarlemBoerhaavelaan, 2035RC Haarlem
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
Spaarne GasthuisAll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HysterectomyGynaecology | 222 days | 58 of 58 | 64 days42–89 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Incontinence or prolapse surgery (women)Gynaecology | 189 days | 59 of 61 | 71 days48–117 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Enlarged prostate surgeryUrology | 124 days | 50 of 57 | 61 days43–99 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| VasectomySurgery / Urology | 96 days | 27 of 29 | 43 days28–63 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Total hip replacementOrthopaedics | 90 days | 45 of 61 | 64 days42–90 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Total knee replacementOrthopaedics | 90 days | 32 of 60 | 84 days45–117 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Peripheral nerve release (incl. carpal tunnel)Neurosurgery | 66 days | 15 of 19 | 46 days32–64 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| CircumcisionUrology / Surgery | 63 days | 24 of 35 | 50 days31–74 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Weight loss surgerySurgery | 61 days | 9 of 14 | 52 days29–88 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Meniscus or knee ligament surgerySurgery / Orthopaedics | 60 days | 31 of 55 | 50 days33–75 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Cataract surgeryOphthalmology | 59 days | 35 of 56 | 49 days30–84 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Kidney stone lithotripsyUrology | 51 days | 21 of 22 | 27 days14–37 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Eyelid surgeryOphthalmology | 50 days | 13 of 30 | 54 days39–89 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Breast reconstructionPlastic surgery | 42 days | 6 of 42 | 79 days52–130 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Dupuytren's contracture surgeryPlastic surgery | 30 days | 8 of 45 | 66 days42–96 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Knee arthroscopyOrthopaedics | 30 days | 14 of 46 | 42 days27–63 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Surgery for benign anal conditionsSurgery / Dermatology | 10 days | 3 of 55 | 49 days33–80 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Gallbladder removalSurgery | 10 days | 5 of 63 | 43 days30–64 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Umbilical hernia repair in adultsSurgery | 10 days | 3 of 50 | 53 days34–97 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Groin hernia repairSurgery | 10 days | 2 of 65 | 49 days28–91 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
Outpatient clinic: first appointment
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paediatrics (general)Paediatrics | 70 days | 52 of 65 | 35 days21–57 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Plastic surgery (general)Plastic surgery | 55 days | 57 of 63 | 24 days10–42 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Dermatology (general)Dermatology | 39 days | 35 of 66 | 35 days28–70 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Respiratory medicine (general)Respiratory medicine | 35 days | 44 of 68 | 28 days13–42 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Foot and ankle problemsOrthopaedics | 35 days | 33 of 49 | 21 days11–50 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| RehabilitationRehabilitation | 30 days | 16 of 40 | 36 days21–43 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Urology (general)Urology | 30 days | 28 of 66 | 32 days20–60 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Rheumatology (general)Rheumatology | 29 days | 16 of 60 | 47 days29–90 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Neurology (general)Neurology | 29 days | 7 of 67 | 64 days48–90 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Neurosurgery (general)Neurosurgery | 29 days | 15 of 41 | 42 days22–63 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| EndocrinologyInternal medicine | 27 days | 11 of 49 | 48 days29–67 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Back problemsOrthopaedics | 26 days | 22 of 42 | 24 days13–42 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Gastroenterology (general)Gastroenterology | 25 days | 5 of 66 | 98 days50–148 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| NephrologyInternal medicine | 22 days | 17 of 51 | 33 days19–50 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Internal medicine (general)Internal medicine | 21 days | 12 of 68 | 42 days24–61 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Shoulder problemsOrthopaedics | 18 days | 24 of 48 | 20 days14–29 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Ophthalmology (general)Ophthalmology | 16 days | 12 of 58 | 59 days21–90 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Vascular surgerySurgery | 15 days | 22 of 62 | 18 days10–30 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| AllergyInternal medicine | 14 days | 3 of 23 | 72 days34–143 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Gynaecology (general)Gynaecology | 14 days | 4 of 68 | 72 days45–114 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Cardiology (general)Cardiology | 11 days | 11 of 68 | 28 days16–45 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Medical oncologyInternal medicine | 10 days | 26 of 49 | 9 days6–15 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, hoofdlocatie Hoofddorp |
| Hip problemsOrthopaedics | 5 days | 9 of 51 | 14 days7–24 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Orthopaedics (general)Orthopaedics | 5 days | 10 of 59 | 14 days7–30 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Knee problemsOrthopaedics | 5 days | 6 of 51 | 14 days7–31 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Groin herniaSurgery | 3 days | 8 of 52 | 17 days7–28 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| ProctologySurgery | 3 days | 2 of 47 | 25 days13–48 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Surgery (general)Surgery | 3 days | 11 of 66 | 14 days7–27 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Geriatric medicineGeriatric medicine | 3 days | 3 of 63 | 28 days16–45 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Pain managementAnaesthesiology | 0 days | 1 of 65 | 58 days23–90 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| Breast clinicSurgery | 0 days | 1 of 59 | 3 days2–5 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
Tests
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GastroscopyGastroenterology | 28 days | 33 of 61 | 26 days15–40 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
| ColonoscopyGastroenterology | 28 days | 29 of 61 | 28 days17–42 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Hip or leg MRIRadiology | 7 days | 8 of 64 | 20 days10–33 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Shoulder or arm MRIRadiology | 7 days | 6 of 59 | 20 days13–34 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Back MRIRadiology | 7 days | 8 of 62 | 20 days13–33 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Neck MRIRadiology | 7 days | 7 of 60 | 22 days13–33 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Brain MRIRadiology | 7 days | 9 of 61 | 21 days11–35 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| Ultrasound scanRadiology | 3 days | 6 of 66 | 13 days8–17 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| MammogramRadiology | 2 days | 10 of 62 | 5 days2–10 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| CT scanRadiology | 1 days | 1 of 63 | 14 days9–22 days | Spaarne Gasthuis Noord, loc. Haarlem |
| X-rayRadiology | 0 days | 1 of 61 | 1 days0–1 days | Spaarne Gasthuis, loc. Haarlem |
Quality per treatment
Report year 2025, as the hospital reported it, beside the median of all hospitals.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic aneurysm or dissection repairsnumber per year | 114 | 69 |
| Died within 30 days after repair of a ruptured aneurysmlower is better | 30.8% | 24.2% |
| Died within 30 days after repair of an intact aneurysmlower is better | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Uncomplicated recovery after planned repair (textbook outcome)higher is better | 75.1% | 76.0% |
Stroke
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke patientsnumber per year | 801 | 570 |
| Median minutes from arrival to clot-busting treatmentlower is better | 29 | 29 |
Bladder cancer
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Bladder removals for bladder cancernumber per year | 23 | 42 |
| Urologists performing bladder removalsnumber of specialists | 4 | 3 |
| Severe complications within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 30.4% | 15.0% |
| Died within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 4.0% | 0.9% |
Breast implants
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (reconstruction)lower is better | 7.3% | 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 | 10.8% | 3.3% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (cosmetic)lower is better | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Breast cancer
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 465 | 216 |
| Surgical oncologists treating breast cancernumber of specialists | 6 | 4 |
| Plastic surgeons treating breast cancer patientsnumber of specialists | 7 | 3 |
| Median days from diagnosis to start of treatmentlower is better | 34 | 32 |
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Started dialysis with a working fistula or PD catheterhigher is better | 52.4% | 64.2% |
Bowel cancer
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Colon cancer resectionsnumber per year | 111 | 78 |
| Rectal cancer resectionsnumber per year | 36 | 30 |
| Died within 90 days of rectal surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Complicated recovery after colon surgerylower is better | 13.2% | 11.6% |
| Complicated recovery after rectal surgerylower is better | 28.6% | 20.2% |
| Died within 90 days of colon surgerylower is better | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Median days from diagnosis to treatment (colon)lower is better | 45.5 | 36.8 |
Diabetes
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes patients treated by the paediatriciannumber per year | 186 | 99 |
| Diabetes patients treated by the internistnumber per year | 3,085 | 1,350 |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 48.9% | 47.8% |
| Internist: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 46.4% | 42.3% |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Internist: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 4.5% | 5.3% |
Peripheral arterial disease
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Certified vascular surgeonsnumber of specialists | 6 | 4 |
| Vascular interventional radiologistsnumber of specialists | 5 | 4 |
Gallbladder removal (gallstones)
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Readmitted for a complication within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 1.3% | 2.8% |
Hip fracture
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip fractures treatednumber per year | 509 | 293 |
| Mobility score after 3 months, fully mobile before (1 = best)lower is better | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| ADL help needed after 3 months, independent before (0 = none)lower is better | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Gynaecological cancer
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Debulking operations for ovarian cancernumber per year | 0 | 60 |
| Operations for endometrial cancernumber per year | 65 | 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 | 3.6% | 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 | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Carotid artery proceduresnumber per year | 48 | 48 |
| Died within 30 days of the procedurelower is better | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Bleeding within 30 dayslower is better | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Neurological event within 30 dayslower is better | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 72.4% | 79.8% |
Slipped disc or spinal stenosis
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Hip replacement
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacementsnumber per year | 639 | 421 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing hip revisionsnumber of specialists | 8 | 4 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing hip replacementsnumber of specialists | 10 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Average hip score gain (OHS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 21.6 | 18.6 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Revision within 1 year (adjusted)lower is better | 1.3% | 0.9% |
Incontinence or prolapse in women
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Much or very much better after surgeryhigher is better | 93.9% | 90.8% |
Cancer care (general)
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney cancer operationsnumber per year | 50 | 54 |
| Colon resectionsnumber per year | 208 | 131 |
| Rectal resectionsnumber per year | 59 | 46 |
| Resections of liver metastasesnumber per year | — | 36 |
| Thyroid cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 10 | 18 |
| Gynaecologic oncologists in FTEnumber of specialists | — | 2.6 |
Knee replacement
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total knee replacementsnumber per year | 450 | 310 |
| Partial knee replacementsnumber per year | 166 | 79 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing knee revisionsnumber of specialists | 4 | 3 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing knee replacementsnumber of specialists | 9 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Average knee score gain (OKS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Revision within 3 years (adjusted)lower is better | 1.0% | 1.3% |
Lung cancer
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Lung resectionsnumber per year | 64 | 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 | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Died within 90 days of chemoradiotherapylower is better | — | 1.1% |
Weight loss surgery
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with a first weight-loss operationnumber per year | 638 | 416 |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 94.2% | 96.3% |
| Severe complications within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Lost over a quarter of body weight after 1 year (sleeve)higher is better | 83.8% | 71.5% |
| Lost over a quarter of body weight after 1 year (bypass)higher is better | 85.1% | 90.0% |
Surgery for children
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Groin and scrotal operations in childrennumber per year | 109 | 43 |
| Operations for pyloric stenosisnumber per year | — | 15 |
Emergency department
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with severe multiple injuries receivednumber per year | 26 | 33 |
Cataract surgery
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Better sight after surgery (at least 1 line gained)higher is better | 97.3% | 94.5% |
| Within 0.5 dioptre of the target strength after 4-6 weekshigher is better | 77.1% | 77.7% |
Spinal fusion
| Indicator | Spaarne Gasthuis | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Annual accounts
Figures of Stichting Spaarne Gasthuis, from its public annual accounts.
| Year | Revenue | Costs | Result | Margin | Equity | Solvency | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025filed 28 May 2026 | €624 m | €599 m | €24 m | 3.8% | €218 m | 52.6% | €118 m |
| 2024filed 28 May 2025 | €596 m | €581 m | €14 m | 2.3% | €195 m | 48.4% | €91 m |
| 2023filed 30 May 2024 | €562 m | €549 m | €10 m | 1.8% | €181 m | 45.1% | €63 m |
| Sector average, General hospital (2024) | |||||||
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2% | — | 36% | — |
Staff
| Year | Care staff | Sick leave | Long-open vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,348 | 6.6% | 126 |
| 2024 | 3,165 | 6.3% | 116 |
| 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
- Leonardus Petrus Hubertus Jacobus AartsVoorzitter Raad van Bestuur · since 1 February 2023
- Henri Albert Marten Kroeselid raad van bestuur · since 1 November 2023
- Daphne Christien Thijssen - TimmerLid raad van bestuur · since 1 April 2024
Supervisory board
- Johannes Antonius Maria KremerVoorzitter Raad van Toezicht · since 1 April 2025
- Françoise Josephine Henriette DingsLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 October 2018
- Ties Garmt TiessenLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 January 2019
- Robertus Alexandre Eduard Mattheus Tollenaarlid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 June 2020
- Alida Petronella de Jonghlid raad van toezicht · since 1 April 2024
Proxies and others
- Monique Paula Harriette TillemansGevolmachtigde · since 8 February 2024
- Thijs Jan GiezenGevolmachtigde · since 8 February 2024
- Marco Ike Henzeafdelingshoofd inkoop · since 5 November 2024
Parking
Haarlem (Zuid)
€2 an hour. The first 15 minutes free. Daily maximum €15.
€1.00 per half hour; in some cases a contribution toward parking costs.
Read on the hospital's website, 2 November 2026.