Institutul National de Geriatrie si Gerontologie Ana Aslan

What Institutul National de Geriatrie si Gerontologie Ana Aslan does

Institutul National de Geriatrie si Gerontologie "Ana Aslan" is a Romanian public healthcare institution founded in 1952 as the world's first Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, operating under the Romanian Ministry of Health. It provides specialized geriatric medicine, rehabilitation, and longevity-focused care primarily to elderly patients (60+) through three facilities: the Caldarusani headquarters in Bucharest (246 beds, 27 geriatricians, 63 nurses, 38 nursing assistants serving 6,000+ inpatients annually), the Otopeni clinic on a 33-hectare natural park site (334 beds, 26 geriatricians, 80 nurses, 45 nursing assistants serving 7,000+ inpatients annually), and the Ambulatoriul de Specialitate on Strada Spatarului (12 medical specialties, 10,000+ outpatient consultations annually). Across all sites the institute deploys 500+ professionals and serves over 20,000 patients per year.

The institute's clinical portfolio centers on the proprietary Ana Aslan Treatment Method — a two-week structured cure combining either Gerovital H3 (a procaine-and-vitamins formulation developed 1946-1956, positioned as the first medication specifically for delaying aging) or Aslavital (a 1960 procaine-based therapy with activator and anti-atherogenic factor) with comprehensive geriatric assessment, physical rehabilitation, and wellness programming. Diagnostic capabilities span radiology, ultrasound (including echocardiography and Doppler), ENT endoscopy, ophthalmology, functional explorations (ECG, EEG, spirometry), and a newly added ABUS breast imaging service. Treatment modalities include electrotherapy, TECAR, high-intensity laser, shockwave, magnetotherapy, polarized light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, balneotherapy at Techirghiol, and pelvic floor rehabilitation via the Emsella chair. The institution also operates in-house research laboratories (RMFB, Medical Analysis, Radiology/Imaging, CPIAAM infection prevention) and publishes the Romanian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

The business model is anchored in Romania's national health insurance system (CNAS), which reimburses inpatient, outpatient, day-hospitalization, and paraclinical services for insured citizens, supplemented by private-pay medical services for non-covered treatments and additional procedures. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Patient acquisition runs through CNAS coverage, family-physician and specialist referrals, an online appointment platform (Evexia), and the institute's patient portal. Strategic positioning is reinforced by ANMCS quality accreditation, Category I M competence classification, and partnerships including the ERASMUS+ QuoL65+ project (EUR 60,000 EU grant, 2023-11, with Romanian and Italian yoga partners) and a 2024 scientific collaboration protocol with the Romanian Academy of Scientists.

Name

Institutul National de Geriatrie si Gerontologie Ana Aslan

Legal name

Institutul Național de Gerontologie și Gerontologie "Ana Aslan"

Website

https://ana-aslan.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Institutul National de Geriatrie si Gerontologie "Ana Aslan" is a Romanian public healthcare institution founded in 1952 providing specialized geriatric medicine, rehabilitation, and proprietary anti-aging treatments (Gerovital H3, Aslavital) to elderly patients across three facilities with 580 beds and 500+ professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geriatric Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Medical Wellness & Longevity (Health Screening, Biohacking, Anti-aging Programs) (THAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Geriatric medical services
• Anti-aging treatment
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Longevity research
• Elderly healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Healthcare Services: Government-funded healthcare institution operating under Romania's national health insurance system. Services covered by CNAS (Casa Nationala de Asigurari de Sanatate) including clinical services, paraclinical services, laboratory tests, and radiology investigations
2. Private Pay Medical Services: Fee-for-service medical treatments and procedures for patients without insurance coverage or seeking additional services not covered by national health insurance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The institute is a public healthcare institution providing specialized geriatric medicine, anti-aging treatment (Gerovital H3 and Aslavital), continuous hospitalization, ambulatory specialty consultations, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging services for elderly patients (60+) across three facilities in Bucharest and Otopeni. It also conducts clinical research in gerontology and longevity medicine.

Product overview

Institutul Ana Aslan operates as a multi-facility medical institution offering a comprehensive geriatric and longevity healthcare ecosystem. The institution provides three main service channels: continuous/day hospitalization (primarily at Central Sediu and Otopeni with 580 combined beds), specialized outpatient clinics (12 specialties), and rehabilitation services. The product portfolio centers on the proprietary Ana Aslan Treatment Method incorporating branded products Gerovital H3 and Aslavital, supplemented by comprehensive diagnostic services (radiology, ultrasound, ENT, ophthalmology, functional explorations), physical therapies (electrotherapy, TECAR, magnetotherapy, laser, shockwave), and rehabilitation programs. The institute recently launched ABUS breast imaging and participates in the Erasmus+ QuoL65+ project for elderly quality of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geriatric Consultation (Consultatia de Geriatrie) Comprehensive geriatric consultation including detailed anamnesis, complete clinical examination, and Gerovital tolerance test, structured over the two-week Ana Aslan treatment method.
• Radiological Investigations (Investigatii Radiologice) Radiological examinations using X-ray technology for diagnostic imaging, including radiographs, radioscopies, and barium transit examinations.
• Ultrasound Investigations (Investigatii Ecografice) Ultrasound investigations including abdominal, cardiac (echocardiography), and Doppler studies to detect changes in organ structure/function and examine blood flow.
• ENT Investigations (Investigatii ORL) ENT consultations covering pathology of the throat, ears, mouth, and nose, including laryngoscopy, nasal and laryngeal endoscopy, audiometry, and impedance testing.
• Ophthalmological Investigations (Investigatii Oftalmologice) Complete ophthalmological consultations including diopter measurement, visual acuity, ocular motility, examination of globe, iris, lens, retina, and intraocular pressure measurement.
• Functional Explorations (Explorari Functionale) Functional explorations including ECG for cardiac activity, EEG for brain activity, and spirometry for pulmonary function testing.
• Gerovital H3 Anti-Aging Treatment Proprietary anti-aging treatment developed by Prof. Dr. Ana Aslan, containing procaine and essential vitamins for cellular regeneration, reducing chronic fatigue, improving memory and cognitive processes.
• Aslavital Anti-Aging Treatment Comprehensive therapy for seniors containing procaine plus an activating and antiatherogenic factor, designed to improve physiological functions and prevent aging-related conditions.
• Recovery and Rehabilitation Services (Servicii de Recuperare si Reabilitare) Complete rehabilitation services including personalized kinesiotherapy, modern physiotherapy, therapeutic massage, balneotherapy with Ana Aslan products, occupational therapy, nutritional counseling, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.
• Continuous and Day Hospitalization (Spitalizare Continua/Zi) Continuous hospitalization and day hospitalization services, including the two-week 'Ana Aslan' treatment cure, at the Central headquarters (246 beds) and Otopeni facility (334 beds).
• Specialty Outpatient Clinic (Ambulatoriu de Specialitate) Specialized outpatient clinic offering 12 medical specialties including geriatrics, internal medicine, recovery medicine, urology, ophthalmology, ORL, dermatology, and covering over 10,000 patients annually.
• Techirghiol Balneotherapy (Balneoterapie Techirghiol) Balneotherapy treatments at the Techirghiol location including mineral water baths and mud wraps for detoxification, rheumatic pain reduction, and circulation stimulation.
• Emsella Chair Treatment (Fotoliul Emsella) Non-invasive treatment chair for pelvic floor rehabilitation using high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology.
• Personalized Programs (Programe Personalizate) Customized programs adapted to individual patient needs including the 'Relaxare cervicala' program combining cervical massage and personalized physical exercises for tension and pain relief.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (Oxigenoterapie Hiperbara) Advanced treatment using high-pressure oxygen to stimulate tissue healing, improve circulation, recommended for post-stroke recovery, chronic fatigue, and cognitive function improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ patients treated annually across all locations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Grupul Național de Studiu și Practică Yoga (GNSPY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Project coordinator for ERASMUS+ QuoL65+ initiative. Partnership agreement signed 28.11.2023. Focus on developing body awareness, breathing, emotions, and thinking competencies for elderly with reduced opportunities.
• Sarva Yoga InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Italian partner in ERASMUS+ QuoL65+ project. Three-country consortium (Romania and Italy) aiming to improve quality of life for elderly (65+) with reduced opportunities due to health, income, and social barriers in Bucharest and Rome.
• Academia Oamenilor de Știință din RomânianotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration protocol signed between Romanian Academy of Scientists and INGG 'Ana Aslan' for scientific cooperation in gerontology and geriatrics research.
• UMF 'Carol Davila' BucureștinotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical university partner represented in the institute's Board of Administration for educational and research collaboration.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Emeis (formerly Orpea): Europe's largest operator of nursing homes, assisted living, and post-acute care facilities. Comparable to INGG Ana Aslan as a major European geriatric and long-term care provider, though operating as a private commercial platform with much broader geographic reach across France, Germany, and Benelux.
• Korian Group: Leading European senior care operator with nursing homes, specialty clinics, and home care services. Comparable to INGG Ana Aslan in serving the elderly care continuum, but as a publicly listed, multi-country platform with home-care and hospital operations alongside residential care.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. operator of senior living communities offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Comparable in elderly-care focus and resident-service model, though operating at much greater scale and on a fully private, for-profit basis rather than INGG's public institutional structure.

Direct peers

• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Geriatrics Department): Germany's largest university hospital with a dedicated geriatrics department providing inpatient and outpatient care, research, and training. Highly comparable as a public/academic specialty geriatric institution focused on age-related medicine, rehabilitation, and clinical research.
• Karolinska Institutet – Aging Research Center: Swedish medical university with a dedicated aging research center combining clinical geriatrics, epidemiology, and biomedical research. Comparable as a public research-driven institution conducting gerontology research alongside clinical care, with strong academic publishing similar to INGG's Romanian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
• National Institute on Aging (NIA/NIH): U.S. federal institute leading research on aging and Alzheimer's disease. Comparable as the world's most prominent government-funded geriatric research institution; though much larger and research-focused, it shares the public-mission DNA and authority position in global gerontology that INGG Ana Aslan held when founded.
• Oxford Institute of Population Ageing: University of Oxford research institute focused on demographic, social, and biomedical aspects of population ageing. Comparable as a public research-oriented institution with international authority in gerontology, similar to INGG's founding role in geriatric research and its ongoing academic publishing.

Regional players

• Regina Maria (Rețeaua de Sănătate): Romania's largest private healthcare network offering hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic imaging. Comparable as a Romanian healthcare operator competing for the same patient base in Bucharest, but positioned as a premium private-pay alternative to INGG's public-sector CNAS-funded model.
• MedLife: Romania's largest private healthcare group with hospitals, labs, and clinics nationwide. Comparable as a Romanian healthcare provider with similar inpatient and outpatient offerings, but operating on a commercial model with private insurance and out-of-pocket revenue streams unlike INGG's CNAS-dependent model.

Emerging players

• Aviv Clinics: Operates the Aviv Young@sht program combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cognitive training, and physical fitness for age-related decline. Comparable to INGG Ana Aslan's longevity/wellness positioning with proprietary protocols (similar to Gerovital H3), but anchored in modern evidence-based science and premium private-pay clientele.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institutul-national-de-geriatrie-si-gerontologie-ana-aslan

Compliance2 records

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Profiles8 records

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