Tagesklinik am Friesenplatz
Köln, Germany
Treatment & access
- Treatments offeredKetamine infusion therapy (off-label, for treatment-resistant depression) · deep TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) · Lithium augmentation · High-frequency individual psychotherapy (4 x 50 min per week) · Group psychotherapy and psychoeducation · EMDR and MBSR · Art, music and body therapy · Light therapy · Pharmacotherapy with therapeutic drug monitoring
- Access routeprivate_pay
- Price informationPrices are not published on the provider's website. The clinic is a Beihilfe-eligible private acute hospital recognized by the Association of Private Health Insurers (§ 4 Abs. 4 MB/KK) and applies to the patient's insurer for cost coverage before admission; according to the clinic's cost page, statutory (GKV) insured patients can only be admitted as self-payers.
- Phone+49 221 933306-0
- Websitehttps://tagesklinik-friesenplatz.de
About this provider
Tagesklinik am Friesenplatz is a private day clinic for psychiatry and psychotherapy in central Cologne, led by Dr. med. Christian Voß. It offers 30 day-treatment places across three small wards (maximum ten patients each) and specializes in depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and trauma-related disorders and burnout. Treatment combines high-frequency individual psychotherapy (four 50-minute sessions per week) with group, art, music and body therapy, plus biological options including off-label ketamine infusions (offered since January 2018), deep TMS, lithium augmentation and light therapy. Patients spend nights and weekends at home. The clinic describes itself as having Germany's most extensive experience and routine with ketamine infusion treatment.
Services & programs
- Ketamine infusion treatmentOff-label intravenous ketamine for treatment-resistant depression, offered since January 2018 and only within an overall day-clinic treatment plan. Standard dose is 0.5 mg ketamine per kg body weight, given evenly over 45 minutes via perfusor, with continuous ECG, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate and blood pressure monitoring; a registered nurse sits with the patient throughout and a physician is within immediate reach. About one hour of supervised rest follows; no driving on infusion days. Not published; the clinic requests cost coverage from the patient's insurer before treatment begins
- Day-clinic (partial inpatient) treatmentMultimodal programme starting with a roughly one-hour specialist pre-examination, followed by physical and laboratory work-up, individual and group psychotherapy, nonverbal therapies and social-work support. Intensive treatment of depression typically lasts around twelve weeks, rarely more than sixteen; shorter crisis interventions of about four to six weeks are possible. Not published
- deep TMS and other reserve proceduresDeep transcranial magnetic stimulation, lithium augmentation and ketamine infusions are held available as additional options for severely ill patients who need them. Not published
Programs & studies
| Program | Kind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ketamine infusion series | ketamine_iv | active |
| Intensive day-clinic programme | day_clinic | active |
| Post-discharge follow-up appointments | aftercare | active |
Pricing
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ketamine infusion / day-clinic treatment | Not published |
| Treatment for statutory (GKV) insured patients | Not published |
Facilities & languages
- Facilities
- 30 day-clinic places on three wards in two buildings, maximum 10 patients per ward
- Ward specialized in women's mental health (Station C)
- Rest room with screened loungers and a sports room for therapy-free periods
- Upscale restaurant catering for lunch and shared breakfast
- Emergency equipment on site (intubation, ventilation, defibrillation, emergency medication)
- LanguagesWebsite and patient information are provided in German.
- TeamLed by Dr. med. Christian Voß, specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy and sole owner of the VOSS Humanmedizin group. Multiprofessional team of specialist physicians, psychotherapists, nurses, creative therapists and a social worker; during every ketamine infusion an examined nurse is permanently present and a physician can intervene within seconds.
Common questions
Does health insurance cover the treatment?
The clinic is a Beihilfe-eligible acute hospital recognized by the Association of Private Health Insurers (§ 4 Abs. 4 MB/KK). It applies to private insurers or the Beihilfe office for cost coverage before admission. According to the clinic's cost page, statutory (GKV) insured patients can only be admitted as self-payers; prices are provided on request with cost transparency before treatment.
How do I start treatment?
Contact usually begins with a roughly one-hour pre-examination (Voruntersuchung) by a specialist physician at the clinic, who assesses the condition and advises on the right setting. The clinic can be reached by phone at 0221 933306-0.
Is this inpatient or outpatient treatment?
It is a day clinic ('a hospital without beds'): patients attend during the day and spend nights and weekends at home. Ketamine infusions are offered exclusively as part of a day-clinic (partial inpatient) treatment plan, not as a standalone outpatient service.
What does a ketamine infusion involve?
After a physical work-up (including ECG and, where needed, cardiology or ophthalmology review), 0.5 mg/kg ketamine is infused over 45 minutes under continuous monitoring with a nurse permanently at the bedside. About an hour of rest follows; driving and operating machinery are not allowed that day. Benzodiazepines should be paused for at least 24 hours before an infusion.
Who is not eligible for ketamine treatment?
The clinic does not offer ketamine to people with a history of psychotic symptoms or an addiction disorder. Conditions that could cause complications, such as heart disease, high blood pressure or glaucoma, are excluded before treatment.
Verification
- License / registryPublic trial registry (ClinicalTrials.gov / EU CTIS)
- Sourcehttps://tagesklinik-friesenplatz.de
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