Leeuwarden Medical Center (MCL) is a top clinical hospital in Leeuwarden and Harlingen, for acute, highly complex and basic care in Friesland. The hospital is focused on research, education, innovation and provides exceptional care for each individual patient.

The MCL, like 26 other top clinical hospitals, is a member of the Samenwerkende Topklinische Hospitals (STZ). The hospital is a leader in healthcare, training, research and good employment practices. In order to keep the level of our care high, we continuously conduct scientific research from the MCL Academy . We pass this knowledge on to doctors and nurses in training, making the MCL a popular training place for MBO, HBO and university students. In addition, our training and research ensure continuous innovation and improvement of treatments. For example, the MCL is specialized in minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery and robotic surgery), in which the patient loses less blood, has less pain and recovers more quickly.