Villa Westend - A place of stories and visions
The ophthalmology practice of Dr. Mareen Schmidt and Dr. Sebastian Schmidt welcomes you in a unique setting: the historically significant Beletage of the Villa Westend in Frankfurt am Main. Surrounded by the green oases of Grüneburgpark and Palmengarten, this house has always been a place that Creativity, knowledge and vision is home to the company. In these rooms, where today the most modern Retinal, macular and laser medicine two of the most famous German creative artists once lived here: the Struwwelpeter creator Heinrich Hoffmann and the composer Engelbert Humperdinck (Hansel and Gretel). We invite you to experience the combination of an inspiring past and innovative ophthalmology for yourself.
An eye for the essentials: From Hoffmann to Schmidt
Heinrich Hoffmann, the famous children's book author and psychiatrist, was himself a Frankfurt doctor who lived and worked in the Villa Westend. He owned the Precise eye for the peculiarities of the human character - a gift that can only be sharp look is possible. This spirit of Care and humanity This tradition lives on in our practice. Dr. Mareen Schmidt & Dr. Sebastian Schmidt follow this principle by integrating state-of-the-art technology into the historic rooms., scientifically based ophthalmology offers. It connects Many years of experience (over 10,000 intraocular interventions) with innovative precision diagnostics - always with the focus: The focus is on people.
Where creativity meets clarity
Villa Westend is ideally located between the Goethe University, the Grüneburgpark and the Palm garden - a neighborhood that stands for its combination of intellectual life and natural beauty. This environment reflects our vision: State-of-the-art diagnostics and proven therapies for the Lifelong preservation of your eyesight to use. Just as Humperdinck enchanted the world with his music, Dr. Schmidt relies on Highest precision and Proven therapies like the IVOM eye injections and gentle Laser medicine, to maintain your personal vision.
Literary context
Heinrich Hoffmann: The doctor with an eye for detail lived in the Villa Westend
Before he became the world-famous author of the „Struwwelpeter“ was Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann (1809-1894) was a respected Frankfurt doctor and psychiatrist who lived and worked in the Villa Westend. His ability to observe and record the small but crucial details of human behavior made his stories so timeless. This spirit of Care and a precise look This practice is now offered by Dr. Mareen Schmidt & Dr. Sebastian Schmidt. The treatment of Retinal and macular diseases requires the utmost precision and a keen eye for the smallest changes - in the spirit of the famous predecessor in these historic rooms.
Engelbert Humperdinck: Harmony, precision and sound - at the Villa Westend
Another temporary resident of the villa was the composer Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921), whose work „Hansel and Gretel“ is still one of the most frequently performed operas today. His music is a masterpiece of Harmony, complexity and precise interplay of the individual elements. These high standards of perfection and coordination reflect the philosophy of our ophthalmology practice: we combine Many years of clinical experience with state-of-the-art diagnostics and scientifically based therapies such as the Laser medicine, to ensure optimum visual function - the Harmony of seeing - for our patients.
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Dr. med. Mareen Schmidt
As your Ophthalmologist Frankfurt, Dr. med. Mareen Schmidt combines many years of clinical experience as a senior physician at the Clinic for Retinal Diseases in Frankfurt am Main with more than 10,000 intraocular procedures (IVOM, laser, cataract surgery and vitreous surgery) with state-of-the-art diagnostics at the highest level. Her aim is to provide scientifically sound and proven ophthalmology that focuses on the individual. In her practice in Frankfurt's Westend district, she takes the time to provide a precise diagnosis and a personal consultation based on trust.
Dr. med. Mareen Schmidt was awarded the BDOC seal of approval awarded. The „BDOC Seal of Quality for Eye Surgery“ was developed by the BDOC as a quality certificate for eye surgery and is awarded exclusively to experienced eye surgeons.
The vision
Using the latest diagnostics and proven therapies to preserve your vision for life.
Dr. Mareen Schmidt's goal
A trusting doctor-patient relationship and preserving your eyesight with the utmost care.
Check-ups, laser medicine, interdisciplinary ophthalmology
Dr. med. Sebastian Schmidt
With over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology, specialist Dr. Sebastian Schmidt combines extensive clinical and academic experience with state-of-the-art precision diagnostics at the highest level. Following the successful establishment and long-term management of his own eye centers, his particular expertise lies in interdisciplinary diagnostics, eye check-ups, and laser medicine. His aim is holistic, in-depth ophthalmology that puts the patient first.
In his practice in Frankfurt's Westend district, he consciously takes his time – also for the precise analysis of complex medical conditions and for a trusting, personal consultation on equal terms.
The vision
Forward-looking, guideline-based preventive care concepts and interdisciplinary collaboration – for high-quality, holistic patient care.
Dr. Sebastian Schmidt's goal
Strengthen and preserve your eyesight through modern ophthalmology.
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Dr. Sebastian Schmidt
Check-ups, laser medicine, interdisciplinary ophthalmology
Dr. Mareen Schmidt
Retina, macular therapy, laser medicine, prevention & more
Location & Contact
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Dr. med. Mareen Schmidt & Dr. med. Sebastian Schmidt,
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- Villa Westend Medical Center
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Grüneburgweg 95 I Corner of Liebigstraße
60323 Frankfurt am Main
Arrival by car & parking
Address for the GPS:
Grüneburgweg 95 (corner of Liebigstraße), 60323 Frankfurt am Main.
Parking recommendations:
We recommend the following parking garages in the immediate vicinity:
Palmengarten parking garage: (Entrance via Siesmayerstraße). From there, it's about a 5-7 minute walk to the practice.
Campus Westend parking garage: (Entrance via Theodor-W.-Adorno-Anlage). Perfectly located for reaching the practice on foot in just a few minutes.
Arrival by local public transport
By bus (line 75):
Use the Bus route 75 and get off at the stop Eppsteiner Straße From there, it's only about a 2-3 minute walk (approx. 200 meters) along Grüneburgweg to the practice at the corner of Liebigstraße. Alternatively, you can use the bus stop. University Campus Westend to use.
By subway (U6 / U7):
Drive to the station Westend. Take the exit towards Feuerbachstraße/Liebigstraße. If you follow Liebigstraße straight ahead to the north, you will walk directly towards Villa Westend on Grüneburgweg (approx. 7-minute walk).
Alternative via the Palm Garden:
From the subway station Westend or the bus stop Palmengartenstrasse You can reach us after a short, pleasant walk past the Palm Garden.