BudgetState Hospitals / Hospitals
General hospital · Venlo
VieCuri
Wait times over the norm64%
59 of 92 over the norm
Result€4.0 m
2025, margin 1.0%
Solvency23%
sector average 36% (2024)
Parking per hour€2.46
Venlo
Locations
- Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, Polikliniek Peel en Maas, loc. PanningenJohn F. Kennedylaan, 5981WZ Panningen
- Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. VenloTegelseweg, 5912BL Venlo
- Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. VenrayMerseloseweg, 5801CE Venray
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
VieCuriAll 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 | 169 days | 52 of 61 | 81 days57–146 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Total knee replacementOrthopaedics | 137 days | 52 of 60 | 84 days45–117 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Spinal fusion (not for slipped disc or stenosis)Neurosurgery / Orthopaedics | 131 days | 15 of 20 | 74 days52–133 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Groin hernia repairSurgery | 99 days | 51 of 65 | 49 days28–91 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Breast reconstructionPlastic surgery | 84 days | 23 of 42 | 79 days52–130 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Mohs surgeryDermatology | 81 days | 17 of 23 | 54 days42–83 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Total hip replacementOrthopaedics | 72 days | 36 of 61 | 64 days42–90 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Dupuytren's contracture surgeryPlastic surgery | 67 days | 24 of 45 | 66 days42–96 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Tonsil or adenoid removalENT | 66 days | 38 of 63 | 60 days42–82 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Endovenous varicose vein treatmentDermatology | 65 days | 23 of 37 | 57 days42–78 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| HysterectomyGynaecology | 63 days | 29 of 58 | 64 days42–89 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Surgery for benign anal conditionsSurgery / Dermatology | 60 days | 32 of 55 | 49 days33–80 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Carpal tunnel surgerySurgery / Plastic surgery / Orthopaedics | 57 days | 26 of 37 | 44 days21–59 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Peripheral nerve release (incl. carpal tunnel)Neurosurgery | 56 days | 12 of 19 | 46 days32–64 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Incontinence or prolapse surgery (women)Gynaecology | 56 days | 23 of 61 | 71 days48–117 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Meniscus or knee ligament surgerySurgery / Orthopaedics | 52 days | 29 of 55 | 50 days33–75 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Slipped disc or spinal stenosis surgeryNeurosurgery / Orthopaedics | 47 days | 15 of 44 | 55 days42–71 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Gallbladder removalSurgery | 43 days | 31 of 63 | 43 days30–64 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| VasectomySurgery / Urology | 35 days | 10 of 29 | 43 days28–63 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Enlarged prostate surgeryUrology | 28 days | 5 of 57 | 61 days43–99 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Cardiac catheterisationCardiology | 27 days | 28 of 42 | 21 days15–28 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Coronary angioplasty (PCI)Cardiology | 24 days | 9 of 21 | 26 days14–30 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Tooth extraction without general anaestheticOral and maxillofacial surgery | 21 days | 7 of 34 | 57 days29–64 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Cataract surgeryOphthalmology | 21 days | 10 of 56 | 49 days30–84 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| Grommets (ear tubes)ENT | 19 days | 5 of 61 | 37 days29–51 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
Outpatient clinic: first appointment
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatology (general)Dermatology | 90 days | 58 of 66 | 35 days28–70 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, Polikliniek Peel en Maas, loc. Panningen |
| Geriatric medicineGeriatric medicine | 90 days | 59 of 63 | 28 days16–45 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Respiratory medicine (general)Respiratory medicine | 78 days | 64 of 68 | 28 days13–42 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| Neurology (general)Neurology | 70 days | 36 of 67 | 64 days48–90 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Ophthalmology (general)Ophthalmology | 70 days | 39 of 58 | 59 days21–90 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Pain managementAnaesthesiology | 60 days | 35 of 65 | 58 days23–90 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Paediatrics (general)Paediatrics | 48 days | 41 of 65 | 35 days21–57 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| Gynaecology (general)Gynaecology | 43 days | 14 of 68 | 72 days45–114 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Gastroenterology (general)Gastroenterology | 42 days | 13 of 66 | 98 days50–148 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Rheumatology (general)Rheumatology | 35 days | 20 of 60 | 47 days29–90 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Internal medicine (general)Internal medicine | 30 days | 23 of 68 | 42 days24–61 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Sports medicineSports medicine | 23 days | 11 of 26 | 26 days11–43 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| ENT (general)ENT | 22 days | 37 of 66 | 21 days12–30 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| Medical oncologyInternal medicine | 22 days | 41 of 49 | 9 days6–15 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| Plastic surgery (general)Plastic surgery | 20 days | 27 of 63 | 24 days10–42 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Cardiology (general)Cardiology | 10 days | 5 of 68 | 28 days16–45 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Vascular surgerySurgery | 10 days | 15 of 62 | 18 days10–30 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Urology (general)Urology | 10 days | 11 of 66 | 32 days20–60 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| Orthopaedics (general)Orthopaedics | 10 days | 23 of 59 | 14 days7–30 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, Polikliniek Peel en Maas, loc. Panningen |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery | 10 days | 9 of 57 | 31 days15–59 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Surgery (general)Surgery | 10 days | 23 of 66 | 14 days7–27 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Breast clinicSurgery | 2 days | 15 of 59 | 3 days2–5 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
Tests
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or leg MRIRadiology | 49 days | 56 of 64 | 20 days10–33 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Shoulder or arm MRIRadiology | 49 days | 52 of 59 | 20 days13–34 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Back MRIRadiology | 48 days | 55 of 62 | 20 days13–33 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Brain MRIRadiology | 45 days | 51 of 61 | 21 days11–35 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| Neck MRIRadiology | 43 days | 51 of 60 | 22 days13–33 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| MammogramRadiology | 28 days | 60 of 62 | 5 days2–10 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| ColonoscopyGastroenterology | 27 days | 26 of 61 | 28 days17–42 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| CT scanRadiology | 20 days | 45 of 63 | 14 days9–22 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Bone density scan (DEXA)Radiology | 14 days | 17 of 60 | 18 days12–38 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
| Ultrasound scanRadiology | 14 days | 37 of 66 | 13 days8–17 days | Viecuri Medisch Centrum Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venray |
| GastroscopyGastroenterology | 10 days | 8 of 61 | 26 days15–40 days | Viecuri MC Voor Noord-Limburg, loc. Venlo |
Quality per treatment
Report year 2025, as the hospital reported it, beside the median of all hospitals.
Tonsil or adenoid removal
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (tonsils)lower is better | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (adenoids)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic aneurysm or dissection repairsnumber per year | 78 | 69 |
| Died within 30 days after repair of a ruptured aneurysmlower is better | 30.0% | 24.2% |
| Died within 30 days after repair of an intact aneurysmlower is better | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Uncomplicated recovery after planned repair (textbook outcome)higher is better | 83.5% | 76.0% |
Stroke
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke patientsnumber per year | 629 | 570 |
| Median minutes from arrival to clot-busting treatmentlower is better | 27 | 29 |
Bladder cancer
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Bladder removals for bladder cancernumber per year | 26 | 42 |
| Urologists performing bladder removalsnumber of specialists | 3 | 3 |
| Severe complications within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 19.2% | 15.0% |
| Died within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Breast implants
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (reconstruction)lower is better | 16.7% | 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 | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (cosmetic)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Breast cancer
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 152 | 216 |
| Surgical oncologists treating breast cancernumber of specialists | 4 | 4 |
| Plastic surgeons treating breast cancer patientsnumber of specialists | 4 | 3 |
| Median days from diagnosis to start of treatmentlower is better | 33 | 32 |
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Started dialysis with a working fistula or PD catheterhigher is better | 56.2% | 64.2% |
Bowel cancer
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Colon cancer resectionsnumber per year | 54 | 78 |
| Rectal cancer resectionsnumber per year | 15 | 30 |
| Died within 90 days of rectal surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Complicated recovery after colon surgerylower is better | 25.9% | 11.6% |
| Complicated recovery after rectal surgerylower is better | 53.3% | 20.2% |
| Died within 90 days of colon surgerylower is better | 3.6% | 2.2% |
| Median days from diagnosis to treatment (colon)lower is better | 36 | 36.8 |
Diabetes
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes patients treated by the paediatriciannumber per year | 57 | 99 |
| Diabetes patients treated by the internistnumber per year | 2,277 | 1,350 |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 56.1% | 47.8% |
| Internist: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 48.0% | 42.3% |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 12.3% | 5.9% |
| Internist: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 4.0% | 5.3% |
Coronary angioplasty (PCI)
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Died within 30 days of angioplasty (PCI)lower is better | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Died within 1 year of angioplasty (PCI)lower is better | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Unplanned repeat procedure on the same vessel within 1 yearlower is better | 0.8% | 2.6% |
Peripheral arterial disease
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Certified vascular surgeonsnumber of specialists | 4 | 4 |
| Vascular interventional radiologistsnumber of specialists | 3 | 4 |
Gallbladder removal (gallstones)
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Readmitted for a complication within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 2.8% | 2.8% |
Hip fracture
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip fractures treatednumber per year | 314 | 293 |
| Mobility score after 3 months, fully mobile before (1 = best)lower is better | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| ADL help needed after 3 months, independent before (0 = none)lower is better | 0.8 | 1.3 |
Gynaecological cancer
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Debulking operations for ovarian cancernumber per year | — | 60 |
| Operations for endometrial cancernumber per year | 39 | 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 | 4.2% | 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 | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Carotid artery proceduresnumber per year | 65 | 48 |
| Died within 30 days of the procedurelower is better | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Bleeding within 30 dayslower is better | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Neurological event within 30 dayslower is better | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 79.1% | 79.8% |
Slipped disc or spinal stenosis
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Hip replacement
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacementsnumber per year | 411 | 421 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing hip revisionsnumber of specialists | 6 | 4 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing hip replacementsnumber of specialists | 8 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Average hip score gain (OHS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 18.0 | 18.6 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Revision within 1 year (adjusted)lower is better | 1.3% | 0.9% |
Incontinence or prolapse in women
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Much or very much better after surgeryhigher is better | 93.3% | 90.8% |
Cancer care (general)
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney cancer operationsnumber per year | 67 | 54 |
| Colon resectionsnumber per year | 109 | 131 |
| Rectal resectionsnumber per year | 21 | 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 | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total knee replacementsnumber per year | 207 | 310 |
| Partial knee replacementsnumber per year | 83 | 79 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing knee revisionsnumber of specialists | 6 | 3 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing knee replacementsnumber of specialists | 5 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Average knee score gain (OKS) after 12 monthshigher is better | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Revision within 3 years (adjusted)lower is better | 3.8% | 1.3% |
Lung cancer
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Lung resectionsnumber per year | — | 64 |
| Lung cancer patients given curative radiotherapynumber per year | 40 | 174 |
| Died within 90 days of stereotactic radiotherapylower is better | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Died within 30 days of lung surgerylower is better | — | 0.9% |
| Complicated recovery after lung surgerylower is better | — | 12.6% |
| Died within 90 days of chemoradiotherapylower is better | 0.0% | 1.1% |
Surgery for children
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Groin and scrotal operations in childrennumber per year | 30 | 43 |
| Operations for pyloric stenosisnumber per year | — | 15 |
Emergency department
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with severe multiple injuries receivednumber per year | 63 | 33 |
Cataract surgery
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Better sight after surgery (at least 1 line gained)higher is better | 90.3% | 94.5% |
| Within 0.5 dioptre of the target strength after 4-6 weekshigher is better | 85.7% | 77.7% |
Spinal fusion
| Indicator | VieCuri | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation within 30 dayslower is better | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Spinal fluid leak during surgerylower is better | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Deep wound infectionlower is better | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| More muscle weakness right after surgerylower is better | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Annual accounts
Consolidated figures of Stichting Viecuri, Medisch Centrum voor Noord-Limburg, from its public annual accounts.
| Year | Revenue | Costs | Result | Margin | Equity | Solvency | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025filed 30 May 2026 | €401 m | €392 m | €4.0 m | 1.0% | €81 m | 23.4% | €45 m |
| 2024filed 28 May 2025 | €378 m | €374 m | €1.2 m | 0.3% | €77 m | 24.5% | €39 m |
| 2023filed 19 June 2024 | €350 m | €355 m | −€7.9 m | -2.2% | €76 m | 26.9% | €28 m |
| Sector average, General hospital (2024) | |||||||
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2% | — | 36% | — |
Staff
| Year | Care staff | Sick leave | Long-open vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130 | 5.9% | 22 |
| 2024 | 181 | 6.6% | 57 |
| 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
- IJsbrand Cornelis SchoutenVoorzitter Raad van Bestuur · since 1 January 2017
- Nastasja Alexandra Johanna Cornelissen - KolorzLid Raad van Bestuur · since 1 June 2021
Supervisory board
- Maas Jan HeinemanVoorzitter Raad van Toezicht · since 1 November 2018
- Dennis Johannes ZonneveldLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 June 2021
- Josephus Wilhelmus Maria VerbugtLid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 June 2021
- Mireille Johanna Cornelia Anna de Wee ; Lid Raad van Toezicht · since 1 July 2022
Proxies and others
- Roy Anna Matheus HeesenStrategisch inkoper · since 1 October 2022
- Wouter Michiel Johannes JanssenStrategisch inkoper · since 1 October 2022
- Jovan NikolicStrategisch inkoper · since 1 January 2024
- Anouke Jannette Reuvers - JansenDirecteur Bedrijfsvoering · since 1 February 2025
- Sandra Catharina Hendrika van LipzigStrategisch inkoper · since 1 September 2025
Parking
Venlo
€2.46 an hour. The first 20 minutes free. Daily maximum €9.50.
€0.41 per 10 minutes; day rate applies from 4 hours; free pass (€50 deposit) for patients who come at least 3 times a week.
Read on the hospital's website, 2 November 2026.