What Aspetar does

Aspetar is a specialized orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Doha, Qatar, founded in 2007 and operated by the government-owned Aspire Zone Foundation. It delivers an integrated platform spanning sports medicine, orthopaedic surgery, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, scientific support, and clinical services, anchored by facilities such as the Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory (stem cell therapy), the Riadh Movement Analysis Laboratory, hydrotherapy pools, and an altitude training dormitory with 25 normobaric rooms. Its service portfolio includes the National Sports Medicine Programme (NSMP) embedded across all 18 Qatar Stars League clubs and Qatari national teams, the Aspetar Sports Injury & Illness Prevention Programme (ASPREV), concussion management protocols, video consultation, and an international athlete programme that welcomed more than 700 elite athletes from 71 countries in 2025.

The hospital combines clinical care with a significant research and education franchise — 1,660 scientific publications across 300+ peer-reviewed journals in 2025, the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal, the Aspetar World Conference on Sports Medicine, and fellowship/training programmes at the Sports Surgery Training Centre. Aspetar monetizes through a mix of subscription-style institutional contracts (NSMP, club and federation medical partnerships), event-based professional services (medical coverage for 100+ sporting events annually, including FIFA tournaments and Diamond League meetings), international medical tourism for elite athletes, and educational programmes. The customer base spans professional athletes, sports clubs (PSG, Tottenham Hotspur), national federations (Algeria, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan), continental governing bodies (AFC through June 2029, FIFA, IOC, IHF), and government health systems (PHCC partnership).

The institution's competitive position rests on an unusually deep regulatory and accreditation portfolio — first-in-world Diamond Accreditation from Accreditation Canada for two consecutive cycles, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, IOC Research Centre, AFC Medical Centre of Excellence, IHF Reference Centre, and GCC Health Ministers reference centre — combined with one of the largest longitudinal injury surveillance datasets in professional football and a high-visibility brand among elite athletes. As a non-traded government entity under Aspire Zone Foundation, Aspetar is not subject to public market disclosure and operates without external private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Aspetar

Legal name

Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital

Website

https://aspetar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Aspetar is a government-owned specialized orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Doha, Qatar, serving elite athletes, sports clubs (PSG, Tottenham), national federations (Qatar, Algeria, Iraq, Jordan), and the AFC. It combines clinical care, regenerative medicine, research, and education under FIFA, IOC, and AFC accreditation, treating 700+ international athletes annually from 71 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Aspetar generates revenue through providing medical services to athletes including consultations, surgeries, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and comprehensive health assessments. The hospital serves both domestic athletes through the NSMP programme and international athletes seeking specialized sports medicine care.
2. Sports Medicine Event Coverage: Revenue from providing medical coverage services at sporting events including emergency response, on-site treatment, and coordination with host facilities. Aspetar served as official medical partner for 100+ events in 2025 including FIFA Arab Cup and FIFA U-17 World Cup.
3. International Athlete Services: Revenue from treating international athletes seeking specialized sports medicine treatment. In 2025, Aspetar welcomed more than 700 elite athletes from 71 countries, with the largest share coming from Europe and neighboring countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aspetar is a specialized orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital providing integrated clinical services including sports medicine, orthopaedic surgery, rehabilitation, scientific support, diagnostic imaging, and regenerative therapies. It delivers these services to elite athletes, national teams, professional clubs, federations, and international patients through direct hospital care, embedded club medical teams, event coverage, and telemedicine. The hospital also operates research, medical education, and clinical guideline publication programmes, and serves as a designated FIFA, IOC, AFC, and IHF Centre of Excellence.

Product overview

Aspetar is a specialized orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital offering a comprehensive integrated platform of medical services. The core offerings include Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rehabilitation, Scientific Support, Diagnostic Services, and Clinical Support Services. Key specialized facilities include the Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory (stem cell therapy), Riadh Movement Analysis Laboratory, Altitude Training Facilities with 25 normobaric rooms, and Hydrotherapy Pools. The hospital operates several specialized programmes including the National Sports Medicine Programme (serving 23,000+ athletes), Sport Concussion Programme, and Injury Prevention Programme (ASPREV). Aspetar also publishes the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal, provides clinical guidelines including ACL and Hamstring protocols, and hosts the biennial Aspetar World Conference on Sports Medicine. Digital services include Video Consultation, the Aspetar Guest Portal for international patients, and an eLearning platform for professional education. The institution serves over 100 sporting events annually and provides medical coverage partnerships with international sports federations and clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Medicine Services Comprehensive sports medicine services including outpatient services, musculoskeletal care, injury prevention, and treatment for athletes of all levels.
• Orthopaedic Surgery Surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic treatments, knee and shoulder surgery, and visiting surgeon programs for sports-related injuries.
• Rehabilitation Evidence-based rehabilitation services focused on returning patients to pre-injury lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible, including ACL rehabilitation and hamstring injury protocols.
• Scientific Support Scientific support services including altitude training, physiological testing, performance optimization, and research-driven athlete management.
• Diagnostic and Evaluation Services Comprehensive diagnostic services including medical imaging, laboratory tests, and comprehensive athlete health evaluations.
• Clinical Support Services Clinical support including the Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory for stem cell therapies, imaging services, and specialized clinical laboratory testing.
• Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory (Stem Cell Therapy) Stem cell and regenerative medicine laboratory for collecting, processing, testing, and storing stem cells to accelerate healing of muscle and joint injuries without major surgery.
• Athletes Screening Comprehensive health screening programs for athletes including complete medical examinations and cardiac assessments performed within a single day.
• Video Consultation Telemedicine consultation services allowing remote medical consultations with Aspetar specialists.
• National Sports Medicine Programme (NSMP) Comprehensive sports medicine programme coordinating care for over 23,000 registered athletes in Qatar, including prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-competition protocols.
• Event Medical Coverage Comprehensive medical coverage services for sporting events including on-site emergency response, injury management, and off-site hospital support for advanced diagnostics and treatment.
• International Athletes Services Specialized services for international athletes including medical treatment, rehabilitation, and performance optimization programs.
• Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal Peer-reviewed sports medicine journal published in print and electronic formats, covering sports science, sports medicine, sports injury surgery, rehabilitation, radiology, sports psychology, and sports pharmacy.
• Riadh Assessment and Movement Analysis Laboratory Advanced movement analysis laboratory for assessing athlete biomechanics and gait patterns using state-of-the-art technology.
• Altitude Training Facilities Altitude dormitory and 25 normobaric rooms providing five-star accommodation for altitude training and acclimatization programs.
• Hydrotherapy Pools Aquatic therapy facilities for rehabilitation and recovery, part of the comprehensive rehabilitation services.
• Sports Surgery Training Centre First surgical training center in the region for orthopaedic and sports injury surgery training.
• Aspetar World Conference on Sports Medicine International sports medicine conference attracting over 1,000 participants from 75+ countries, featuring scientific sessions on injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and regenerative therapies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 809 injury risks identified across 18 league clubs, with 72% related to individual players, addressed through 354 targeted interventions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Asian Football Confederation (AFC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Official Medical Partner for all AFC major club competitions and national team championships until June 2029. Aspetar will provide medical expertise and support for Asian football competitions, building on its role during AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and participation as Medical Centre of Excellence.
• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing medical partnership providing player injury treatment and rehabilitation services. Neymar underwent successful ankle surgery at Aspetar. Players like Lionel Messi, Achraf Hakimi have been welcomed.
• Tottenham Hotspur FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partnership providing rehabilitation services for club players. Harry Winks completed rehabilitation programme at Aspetar.
• Algerian Football FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial medical partner for over 16 years. Provides comprehensive medical support for national team players including Ismaël Bennacer and other stars. Extended partnership ahead of World Cup 2026.
• Iraqi Football AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial medical partner for Iraq national team (Lions of Mesopotamia) ahead of and during FIFA World Cup 2026. Seven specialized experts from Aspetar accompany the team during the tournament.
• Qatar Stars LeagueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial medical partner providing centralized sports medicine services across all 18 league clubs through the NSMP. Aspetar embeds medical teams in each club for comprehensive athlete care.
• Qatar Olympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Qatar's Olympic athletes and sports development initiatives.
• Qatar Athletics FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial medical partner for athletics events including Diamond League Doha Meeting, providing on-site medical coverage and hospital support for athletes.
• International Olympic Committee (IOC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated as IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health. Collaboration on research and athlete welfare initiatives.
• Sport Club Internacional (Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundbreaking international agreement signed April 2023 for knowledge exchange and research collaboration in sports medicine. Brazilian players undergo assessment and rehabilitation at Aspetar.
• Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for Primary Care Sports Medicine partnership. PHCC Family Physicians receive clinical training at Aspetar, creating a legacy of qualified Primary Care Sports Medicine physicians in Qatar.
• FIFAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIFA Medical Centre of Excellence designation since 2009. Aspetar was the official medical provider during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
• Jordanian Football AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical support for Jordan national team including fitness assessments, rehabilitation, and comprehensive examinations for players preparing for World Cup 2026.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): U.S. specialty orthopedic hospital and the global benchmark for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Closely comparable to Aspetar in clinical scope (orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, sports medicine, research) and elite athlete clientele.
• The Steadman Clinic: Orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Vail, Colorado, treating Olympic and professional athletes across surgery, rehabilitation, and biologic therapies. Directly comparable to Aspetar in elite-athlete focus and orthobiologic offering.
• Fortius Clinic: London-based specialist orthopedic and sports medicine hospital serving professional athletes and clubs (Premier League, rugby). Comparable to Aspetar in orthopedics, sports medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation delivery model.
• Isokinetic Medical Group: FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence network with sites in Italy and the UK, focused on orthopedic surgery and sports rehabilitation for elite athletes. Directly comparable to Aspetar's FIFA-accredited clinical model and elite athlete clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Quirónsalud (Hospital Quirónsalud): Spain's largest private hospital network with significant orthopedic and sports medicine capacity serving professional football clubs (e.g., Real Madrid-affiliated physicians). Comparable to Aspetar in serving elite European sports organizations but broader in specialty scope.
• Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine: Sports medicine center within Mayo Clinic's broader hospital system. Comparable surgical, rehabilitation, and research capabilities to Aspetar, but as part of a much larger multi-specialty institution rather than a focused sports hospital.
• Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine: Sports medicine program within Cleveland Clinic's broader orthopedic and hospital system. Overlaps with Aspetar's orthopedics and rehabilitation services, though offered as part of a wide multi-specialty portfolio.

Others

• Aspire Academy: Sibling organization within Aspire Zone Foundation. While not a clinical peer, Aspire Academy develops the elite athletes that Aspetar treats, making it a key ecosystem partner and pipeline source for Aspetar's clinical and research activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aspetar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ASPETARQatar
• Facebookfacebook.com/Aspetar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspetar
• Instagraminstagram.com/aspetar

Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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