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University medical centre · Utrecht
UMC Utrecht
Wait times over the norm54%
28 of 52 over the norm
Result€38 m
2025, margin 2.2%
Solvency45%
sector average 36% (2024)
Parking per hour€3
Utrecht
Locations
- UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. UtrechtLundlaan, 3584EA Utrecht
- Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. UtrechtHeidelberglaan, 3584CX Utrecht
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
UMC UtrechtAll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast reconstructionPlastic surgery | 196 days | 39 of 42 | 79 days52–130 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Meniscus or knee ligament surgerySurgery / Orthopaedics | 93 days | 48 of 55 | 50 days33–75 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Septoplasty (nasal septum surgery)ENT | 93 days | 36 of 61 | 81 days57–146 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Incontinence or prolapse surgery (women)Gynaecology | 91 days | 41 of 61 | 71 days48–117 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Endovenous varicose vein treatmentDermatology | 74 days | 27 of 37 | 57 days42–78 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Umbilical hernia repair in adultsSurgery | 58 days | 27 of 50 | 53 days34–97 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Cardiac catheterisationCardiology | 56 days | 42 of 42 | 21 days15–28 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Cataract surgeryOphthalmology | 54 days | 30 of 56 | 49 days30–84 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Groin hernia repairSurgery | 26 days | 15 of 65 | 49 days28–91 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Coronary artery bypass surgeryCardiothoracic surgery | 23 days | 5 of 12 | 29 days21–46 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Surgery for benign anal conditionsSurgery / Dermatology | 22 days | 8 of 55 | 49 days33–80 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Stroke rehabilitationRehabilitation medicine | 14 days | 5 of 13 | 14 days10–35 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
Outpatient clinic: first appointment
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EndocrinologyInternal medicine | 79 days | 40 of 49 | 48 days29–67 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Paediatrics (general)Paediatrics | 69 days | 51 of 65 | 35 days21–57 days | UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. Utrecht |
| Respiratory medicine (general)Respiratory medicine | 64 days | 61 of 68 | 28 days13–42 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| AllergyInternal medicine | 56 days | 10 of 23 | 72 days34–143 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| ENT (general)ENT | 55 days | 60 of 66 | 21 days12–30 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Urology (general)Urology | 55 days | 47 of 66 | 32 days20–60 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Cardiology (general)Cardiology | 53 days | 56 of 68 | 28 days16–45 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Rheumatology (general)Rheumatology | 52 days | 34 of 60 | 47 days29–90 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Dermatology (general)Dermatology | 49 days | 43 of 66 | 35 days28–70 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Paediatric neurologyPaediatrics | 49 days | 27 of 35 | 37 days22–47 days | UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. Utrecht |
| Plastic surgery (general)Plastic surgery | 46 days | 53 of 63 | 24 days10–42 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Orthopaedics (general)Orthopaedics | 45 days | 50 of 59 | 14 days7–30 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Gynaecology (general)Gynaecology | 45 days | 16 of 68 | 72 days45–114 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| RehabilitationRehabilitation | 40 days | 28 of 40 | 36 days21–43 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Fertility problemsGynaecology | 39 days | 16 of 55 | 60 days38–80 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| NephrologyInternal medicine | 35 days | 27 of 51 | 33 days19–50 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Pain managementAnaesthesiology | 35 days | 21 of 65 | 58 days23–90 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Paediatric cardiologyPaediatrics | 32 days | 18 of 34 | 31 days18–55 days | UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. Utrecht |
| Paediatric orthopaedicsPaediatrics | 30 days | 7 of 27 | 41 days30–57 days | UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. Utrecht |
| Surgery (general)Surgery | 29 days | 53 of 66 | 14 days7–27 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Neurology (general)Neurology | 28 days | 6 of 67 | 64 days48–90 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Neurosurgery (general)Neurosurgery | 28 days | 14 of 41 | 42 days22–63 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Paediatric internal medicinePaediatrics | 28 days | 13 of 30 | 30 days17–55 days | UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. Utrecht |
| Sports medicineSports medicine | 28 days | 14 of 26 | 26 days11–43 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Vascular surgerySurgery | 27 days | 43 of 62 | 18 days10–30 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Gastroenterology (general)Gastroenterology | 26 days | 6 of 66 | 98 days50–148 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Geriatric medicineGeriatric medicine | 25 days | 28 of 63 | 28 days16–45 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Internal medicine (general)Internal medicine | 24 days | 16 of 68 | 42 days24–61 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery | 22 days | 22 of 57 | 31 days15–59 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Back problemsOrthopaedics | 14 days | 14 of 42 | 24 days13–42 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Knee problemsOrthopaedics | 14 days | 25 of 51 | 14 days7–31 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Suspicious skin lesionDermatology | 7 days | 12 of 48 | 13 days7–38 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Ophthalmology (general)Ophthalmology | 1 days | 1 of 58 | 59 days21–90 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
Tests
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MammogramRadiology | 13 days | 53 of 62 | 5 days2–10 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
| Bone density scan (DEXA)Radiology | 8 days | 11 of 60 | 18 days12–38 days | UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. Utrecht |
| Ultrasound scanRadiology | 8 days | 15 of 66 | 13 days8–17 days | UMC Utrecht Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, loc. Utrecht |
| X-rayRadiology | 1 days | 27 of 61 | 1 days0–1 days | Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, loc. Utrecht |
Quality per treatment
Report year 2025, as the hospital reported it, beside the median of all hospitals.
Tonsil or adenoid removal
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (tonsils)lower is better | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (adenoids)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic aneurysm or dissection repairsnumber per year | 104 | 69 |
| Died within 30 days after repair of a ruptured aneurysmlower is better | 21.4% | 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 | 53.6% | 76.0% |
Stroke
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke patientsnumber per year | 450 | 570 |
| Median minutes from arrival to clot-busting treatmentlower is better | 31 | 29 |
Bladder cancer
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Bladder removals for bladder cancernumber per year | 71 | 42 |
| Urologists performing bladder removalsnumber of specialists | 5 | 3 |
| Severe complications within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 14.1% | 15.0% |
| Died within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 2.8% | 0.9% |
Breast implants
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (reconstruction)lower is better | 7.1% | 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 | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (cosmetic)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Breast cancer
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 17 | 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 | 15.5 | 32 |
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Started dialysis with a working fistula or PD catheterhigher is better | 64.7% | 64.2% |
Bowel cancer
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Colon cancer resectionsnumber per year | 46 | 78 |
| Rectal cancer resectionsnumber per year | 28 | 30 |
| Died within 90 days of rectal surgerylower is better | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Complicated recovery after colon surgerylower is better | 19.7% | 11.6% |
| Complicated recovery after rectal surgerylower is better | 18.2% | 20.2% |
| Died within 90 days of colon surgerylower is better | 4.2% | 2.2% |
| Median days from diagnosis to treatment (colon)lower is better | 49 | 36.8 |
Diabetes
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes patients treated by the paediatriciannumber per year | — | 99 |
| Diabetes patients treated by the internistnumber per year | 1,442 | 1,350 |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | — | 47.8% |
| Internist: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 62.2% | 42.3% |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | — | 5.9% |
| Internist: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 4.1% | 5.3% |
Coronary angioplasty (PCI)
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Died within 30 days of angioplasty (PCI)lower is better | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Died within 1 year of angioplasty (PCI)lower is better | 6.4% | 5.1% |
| Unplanned repeat procedure on the same vessel within 1 yearlower is better | 3.5% | 2.6% |
Peripheral arterial disease
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Certified vascular surgeonsnumber of specialists | 7 | 4 |
| Vascular interventional radiologistsnumber of specialists | 8 | 4 |
Gallbladder removal (gallstones)
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Readmitted for a complication within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 2.7% | 2.8% |
Gynaecological cancer
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Debulking operations for ovarian cancernumber per year | 170 | 60 |
| Operations for endometrial cancernumber per year | 163 | 64 |
| Tumour fully removed at primary debulking (ovary)higher is better | 94.1% | 90.8% |
| Complicated recovery after ovarian debulking (adjusted)lower is better | 11.5% | 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 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Median days from first visit to debulking surgerylower is better | 44 | 35.2 |
Carotid artery surgery
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Carotid artery proceduresnumber per year | 70 | 48 |
| Died within 30 days of the procedurelower is better | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Bleeding within 30 dayslower is better | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Neurological event within 30 dayslower is better | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 72.1% | 79.8% |
Slipped disc or spinal stenosis
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Hip replacement
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacementsnumber per year | 78 | 421 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing hip revisionsnumber of specialists | 3 | 4 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing hip replacementsnumber of specialists | 1 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| Average hip score gain (OHS) after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 18.6 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 5.8 |
| Revision within 1 year (adjusted)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.9% |
Head and neck cancer
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 days of tumour removallower is better | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Cancer care (general)
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney cancer operationsnumber per year | 36 | 54 |
| Colon resectionsnumber per year | 116 | 131 |
| Rectal resectionsnumber per year | 50 | 46 |
| Resections of liver metastasesnumber per year | 108 | 36 |
| Thyroid cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 80 | 18 |
| Gynaecologic oncologists in FTEnumber of specialists | 5 | 2.6 |
Knee replacement
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total knee replacementsnumber per year | 23 | 310 |
| Partial knee replacementsnumber per year | 0 | 79 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing knee revisionsnumber of specialists | 2 | 3 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing knee replacementsnumber of specialists | 3 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Average knee score gain (OKS) after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 15.3 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 4.9 |
| Revision within 3 years (adjusted)lower is better | 0.0% | 1.3% |
Liver surgery
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Liver resectionsnumber per year | 107 | 50 |
| Uncomplicated recovery after liver surgery (adjusted)higher is better | 82.7% | 84.4% |
Lung cancer
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Lung resectionsnumber per year | 36 | 64 |
| Lung cancer patients given curative radiotherapynumber per year | 306 | 174 |
| Died within 90 days of stereotactic radiotherapylower is better | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Died within 30 days of lung surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Complicated recovery after lung surgerylower is better | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| Died within 90 days of chemoradiotherapylower is better | 0.0% | 1.1% |
Melanoma
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| New patients with inoperable melanoma (stage III/IV)number per year | 84 | 67 |
| Alive 1 year after diagnosis (stage III/IV)higher is better | 69.8% | 62.3% |
| Alive 2 years after diagnosis (stage III/IV)higher is better | 60.3% | 48.2% |
Surgery for children
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Groin and scrotal operations in childrennumber per year | 215 | 43 |
| Operations for pyloric stenosisnumber per year | 21 | 15 |
Oesophageal and stomach cancer
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Oesophageal cancer resectionsnumber per year | 72 | 48 |
| Stomach cancer resectionsnumber per year | 20 | 22 |
| Complicated recovery after oesophageal surgery (adjusted)lower is better | 34.1% | 23.5% |
| Complicated recovery after stomach surgery (adjusted)lower is better | 20.7% | 15.3% |
| Died within 30 days of oesophageal surgery (adjusted)lower is better | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Died within 30 days of stomach surgery (adjusted)lower is better | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Median days until oesophageal surgerylower is better | 46 | 34 |
Emergency department
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with severe multiple injuries receivednumber per year | 404 | 33 |
Cataract surgery
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Better sight after surgery (at least 1 line gained)higher is better | 91.4% | 94.5% |
| Within 0.5 dioptre of the target strength after 4-6 weekshigher is better | 62.4% | 77.7% |
Spinal fusion
| Indicator | UMC Utrecht | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 4.8% | 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 Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, from its public annual accounts.
| Year | Revenue | Costs | Result | Margin | Equity | Solvency | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025filed 29 May 2026 | €1.8 bn | €1.7 bn | €38 m | 2.2% | €570 m | 44.7% | €281 m |
| 2024filed 30 May 2025 | €1.7 bn | €1.7 bn | €31 m | 1.8% | €532 m | 44.1% | €480 m |
| 2023filed 31 May 2024 | €1.6 bn | €1.6 bn | €59 m | 3.6% | €517 m | 43.9% | €466 m |
| Sector average, University medical centre (2024) | |||||||
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2% | — | 36% | — |
Staff
| Year | Care staff | Sick leave | Long-open vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 476 | 5.1% | 66 |
| 2024 | 5,637 | 5.1% | 80 |
| 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
- Johannes Wilhelmus Remco van LunterenPubliekrechtelijk bestuurder · since 1 November 2021
- J.C.E. KurstenPubliekrechtelijk bestuurder · since 1 January 2022
- Hilders C.G.J.M.Publiekrechtelijk bestuurder · since 1 August 2024
Supervisory board
- Kregting, A.Publiekrechtelijk lid toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 December 2016
- J.H. van GelderPubliekrechtelijk lid toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 October 2020
- B.A. ThePubliekrechtelijk lid toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 June 2021
- D. Del CanhoPubliekrechtelijk lid toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 May 2022
- H.M.T. BroedersPubliekrechtelijk lid toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 June 2023
- M. MaarsenPubliekrechtelijk lid toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 September 2023
- G.L. LeusinkPubliekrechtelijk lid toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 October 2024
Proxies and others
- E.J. LuteDirecteur informatievoorzieningen en financiën · since 1 August 2024
Parking
Utrecht
€3 an hour. The first 30 minutes free. Daily maximum €18.
Rate applies day and night; week card €30.00; P+R Utrecht Science Park as an alternative.
Read on the hospital's website, 2 November 2026.