Pritzwalk worried: the only gynecologist's practice will soon close forever!

Pritzwalk worried: the only gynecologist's practice will soon close forever!

Medical care for women in Pritzwalk faces a major challenge: the city's only gynecologist's practice, headed by the experienced gynecologist Dr. Marita Becker, will close on November 30th. This decision has directly affected around 600 patients per quarter, as the search for a successor has so far failed. How maz-online.de reported, Dr. Becker gave up the practice for personal reasons.

A gap in gynecological care

The KMG clinic management company, which runs the practice, is working intensively to find suitable successors, but there are currently no interested parties. This could have serious consequences in the region, where neurologists and general practitioners are also needed. Other gynecological practices in the area, for example in Meyenburg, Perleberg or Wittstock, are already overloaded and are no longer accepting new patients. Kathrin Czerny's Wittenberg practice, which looks after around 2,600 patients per quarter, is an example of the high demand in the area.

At a time when medical care is particularly under pressure, the city administration of Pritzwalk is helpful and offers support in finding practice rooms and staff. However, the question remains as to how the affected women can be cared for until a new specialist arrives.

The importance of practice

Dr. Becker was always committed to the well-being of her patients. Her approach, which allows women of all ages to feel at ease in their intimate areas, is appreciated by many. She accompanied her patients in all situations of life, whether it was about health concerns or the joy of a pregnancy. Their range of services was tailored to the different phases of life. How kmg-kliniken.de highlights, both acute and chronic gynecological diseases were treated and individual advice was offered.

New providers on the horizon

However, given the closure of the practice, there are bright spots: General practitioner Christian Wuthe plans to open a new practice on Marktstrasse in the first quarter of 2026. The Prignitz-Ruppin eye day clinic, which opened in the summer, could also bring a breath of fresh air to local healthcare. It remains to be seen whether these initiatives will be enough to close the gap that has arisen.

In summary, it can be seen that the loss of the only gynecologist's practice in Pritzwalk represents a problematic situation for many women. The challenges of finding a successor and the existing congestion in the area are significant issues that need to be addressed in the coming weeks and months.