Dr. Mareen Schmidt’s ophthalmology practice welcomes you to a unique setting in the historically significant Beletage of Villa Westend in Frankfurt. Surrounded by the green spaces of Grüneburgpark and the Palmengarten, this building has long been a place that fosters creativity, knowledge, and vision. Today, advanced treatments in retinal, macular, and laser medicine are offered in rooms once home to two of Germany’s most famous cultural figures: Heinrich Hoffmann, creator of Struwwelpeter, and composer Engelbert Humperdinck, known for Hänsel and Gretel. We invite you to experience the blend of inspiring history and cutting-edge eye care firsthand.
Heinrich Hoffmann, a well-known children’s author and psychiatrist, worked as a doctor in Frankfurt and lived in the Villa Westend. He had a keen eye for the unique traits of human character, a skill that requires sharp observation. This spirit of care and humanity continues in our practice. Dr. Mareen Schmidt upholds this tradition by offering the latest scientific advances in ophthalmology within these historic rooms. With over 10,000 intraocular procedures performed, she combines extensive experience with innovative precision diagnostics, always focusing on the patient as a person.
Villa Westend is perfectly located between Goethe University, Grüneburgpark, and the Palmengarten, an area known for its blend of intellectual life and natural beauty. This setting reflects our mission: to use advanced diagnostics and proven treatments to preserve your vision throughout your life. Just as Humperdinck enchanted the world with his music, Dr. Schmidt relies on precise techniques and trusted therapies like IVOM eye injections and gentle laser treatments to maintain your personal clarity of sight.
Before becoming the world-famous author of “Struwwelpeter,” Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann (1809–1894) was a respected physician and psychiatrist in Frankfurt. He lived and worked in the Villa Westend. His talent for observing and capturing small but crucial details of human behavior made his stories timeless. Today, this careful attention and sharp observation continue in the practice of Dr. Mareen Schmidt. Treating retinal and macular diseases demands great precision and a keen eye for subtle changes, following the example of the renowned predecessor in these historic rooms.
The composer Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921) once lived temporarily in the villa. His opera “Hänsel und Gretel” remains one of the most frequently performed works today. Humperdinck’s music is a masterpiece of harmony, complexity, and precise interplay between its elements. These high standards of perfection and coordination reflect the philosophy of our ophthalmology practice. We combine extensive clinical experience with advanced diagnostics and evidence-based therapies such as laser medicine to restore and maintain the optimal function of vision—the harmony of seeing—for our patients.
As your ophthalmologist in Frankfurt, Dr. med. Mareen Schmidt combines extensive clinical experience as a senior physician at the Clinic for Retinal Diseases with over 10,000 intraocular procedures, including IVOM, laser treatments, cataract surgeries, and vitreous body operations. She employs the latest advanced diagnostic methods to provide top-quality care. Dr. Schmidt is committed to scientifically proven and effective eye medicine that prioritizes the individual patient. In her practice located in Frankfurt’s Westend, she dedicates ample time to accurate diagnosis and offers trustworthy, personalized consultations.
Dr. med. Mareen Schmidt wurde das BDOC-Gütesiegel verliehen. Das „BDOC-Gütesiegel Augenchirurgie“ wurde vom BDOC als Qualitätszertifikat für Augenchirurgie entwickelt und wird ausschließlich an versierte Augenoperateure verliehen.
Use the latest diagnostics and proven treatments to preserve your vision for a lifetime.
Build a trusting relationship between doctor and patient while carefully protecting your eyesight.
