Founded in 2007 by medicine journalist Ulrike Mechentel* , Mechentel medizin quickly established itself as a medical publisher addressing german and french medical experts, especially in Switzerland and Austria.
The companies headquarters, together with its integrated news agency, are located at the outskirts of the metropolitan area surrounding Düsseldorf. Publication activities are focussed on surveys and state-of-the-art reviews of international medical research in human and veterinary medicine. In addition, Mechentel medizin provides services for other publishers.