Instituto Medico Europeo de la Obesidad

What Instituto Medico Europeo de la Obesidad does

Instituto Médico Europeo de la Obesidad (IMEO) is a private Spanish medical clinic founded in 1998 that specializes in the treatment of obesity and overweight, operating as IMCOB18 S.L. Headquartered in Madrid with a satellite clinic in Seville, the company employs over 25 specialized professionals and self-reports having treated more than 17,000 patients over 25+ years. IMEO serves adult patients with overweight, obesity, and obesity-related metabolic conditions using a multidisciplinary model that combines surgeons, nutritionists, psychologists, physiotherapists, and aesthetic specialists, and self-positions as a leading reference center for obesity treatment in Spain and Europe.

IMEO's service portfolio spans surgical, endoscopic, and non-surgical interventions. Surgical procedures include Manga Gástrica (gastric sleeve), Bypass Gástrico, and the proprietary ByManga® technique that combines the advantages of sleeve and bypass. Endoscopic offerings include the Método Apollo Reforzado and the exclusive iBalón Secuencial — a sequential two-stage intragastric balloon protocol. Non-surgical options include standard Balón Gástrico, Banda Gástrica, GLP-1 pharmacological treatment, and the Programa Silueta diet and aesthetic program. Supporting diagnostics include a genetic obesity study, EIS interstitial electrical analysis, and TANITA body composition scanning. All surgical procedures are performed at Hospital Viamed Santa Elena under a partnership arrangement rather than at the clinic itself. The company also operates IMEO Academy, an international training program for surgeons in bariatric and endoscopic techniques.

IMEO operates a direct-to-consumer, self-pay business model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided upon consultation request, with financing options offered to patients. Treatment packages are structured as multi-year programs (e.g., 24-month comprehensive plans) that include pre-operative tests, surgical fees, hospital charges, and ongoing nutritional, psychological, and medical follow-up. Patient acquisition is driven by a content-marketing-led approach combining a blog on obesity topics, social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, patient testimonials, and direct phone/contact-form inquiries. Online scheduling is facilitated through a Calendly integration. The company has no public funding rounds, no institutional investors, no disclosed revenue, and no M&A activity in the available data.

Name

Instituto Medico Europeo de la Obesidad

Legal name

INSTITUTO MÉDICO DE LA CIRUGÍA DE LA OBESIDAD (IMCOB18 S.L.)

Website

https://imeoobesidad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMEO is a private Spanish medical clinic specializing in obesity treatment, offering surgical, endoscopic, and pharmacological interventions alongside multidisciplinary support. Founded in 1998, it operates in Madrid and Seville and has treated over 17,000 patients with a team of 25+ specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric Surgery & Obesity Treatment Services

NAICS

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Weight Loss Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAFAB)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery services
• Obesity medical treatment
• Endoscopic gastric procedures
• Weight loss surgery
• Multidisciplinary obesity care

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bariatric Surgery Services: Revenue from surgical procedures including gastric sleeve (Manga Gástrica), gastric bypass, and other bariatric operations performed in Hospital Viamed Santa Elena. Includes pre-operative tests, medical fees, hospital charges, and post-operative follow-up.
2. Endoscopic Treatments: Revenue from non-surgical procedures including gastric balloon (iBalón Secuencial), Method Apollo, and endoscopic treatments.
3. Medical Consultations: Revenue from multidisciplinary consultations including nutrition, psychology, and medical follow-up services.
4. Pharmacological Treatment: Revenue from GLP-1 pharmacological obesity treatments and ongoing medication management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Instituto Médico Europeo de la Obesidad (IMEO) is a specialized obesity treatment clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of surgical and non-surgical weight loss interventions. Core services include bariatric procedures (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, ByManga®), endoscopic treatments (Método Apollo Reforzado, iBalón Secuencial), and complementary medical, nutritional, psychological, and pharmacological (GLP-1) support programs delivered through a multidisciplinary team.

Product overview

IMEO (Instituto Médico Europeo de la Obesidad) is a specialized obesity clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of surgical and non-surgical weight loss treatments. The core offerings include surgical procedures such as Manga Gástrica (gastric sleeve), ByPass Gástrico, and ByManga® (combined approach), as well as endoscopic procedures like Método Apollo Reforzado and iBalón Secuencial. The clinic also provides non-surgical options including Balón Gástrico, Banda Gástrica, pharmacological treatments (GLP1), and the Programa Silueta for diet and aesthetic treatments. Additional services include advanced genetic studies for obesity, diabetes surgery, and international surgeon training through IMEO Academy. All treatments are supported by multidisciplinary follow-up including nutritionists, psychologists, physiotherapists, and aesthetic specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ByManga®: Treatment combining advantages of Gastric Sleeve with benefits of Gastric Bypass.
• IMEO Academy
• iBalón Secuencial
• Método Apollo Reforzado

Products and services

• Manga Gástrica (Gastric Sleeve) Laparoscopic micro-surgery that reduces the stomach by approximately two-thirds for adult patients with obesity. The most effective bariatric treatment with a strong restrictive effect; includes pre-operative tests, hospital fees, and 24 months of nutritional and medical follow-up.
• Balón Gástrico (Gastric Balloon) Endoscopically inserted intragastric balloon kept in place for 6 months to 1 year, with nutritional and medical follow-up. For patients with overweight or moderate obesity who want a non-surgical weight loss option.
• Método Apollo Reforzado Proprietary endoscopic stomach reduction procedure without external scars, using EndoSleeve with Apollo suturing. Indicated for patients seeking a non-surgical, scarless, long-term weight loss solution.
• ByPass Gástrico (Gastric Bypass) Surgical procedure that reduces both stomach and intestine. Indicated for patients with morbid obesity who need a more aggressive combined restrictive and malabsorptive intervention.
• ByManga® Proprietary combined bariatric procedure integrating the advantages of gastric sleeve with the benefits of gastric bypass in a single operation. Indicated for patients needing a more comprehensive solution than sleeve alone.
• Cirugía de la Diabetes (Type II Diabetes Surgery) Laparoscopic bariatric microsurgery with a high cure rate for Type II Diabetes. For obese patients with type 2 diabetes seeking metabolic resolution as a primary outcome.
• Banda Gástrica (Gastric Band) Long-term adjustable gastric band implantation with 24-month follow-up, typically resulting in 15 to 25 kilos of weight loss. For patients seeking a reversible restrictive bariatric option.
• iBalón Secuencial (Sequential Gastric Balloon) Exclusive IMEO sequential intragastric balloon program: first 500cc balloon for 6 months followed by a second 700cc balloon, extending treatment to one year to maximize sustained weight loss. For patients seeking an extended non-surgical weight loss protocol.
• Programa Silueta Personalized diet and aesthetic treatment program for patients who want to lose between 5 kg and 28+ kg through non-bariatric methods. Combines nutritional planning with aesthetic body-contouring treatments.
• Estudio Genético de Obesidad (Obesity Genetic Study) Advanced genetic test that analyzes personal genetic markers influencing appetite control, metabolism, and weight regulation, enabling personalized obesity treatment recommendations.
• Tratamiento Farmacológico Obesidad GLP-1 Pharmacological obesity treatment using GLP-1 medications (e.g., semaglutide-based therapies) with ongoing medical management. For patients seeking non-surgical, medication-based weight loss under physician supervision.
• IMEO Academy - Formación a Cirujanos International training program (IMEO Academy) for surgeons and healthcare professionals in advanced bariatric and endoscopic surgical techniques, including the Apollo EndoSleeve method. Aimed at surgeons worldwide seeking continuing medical education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of patients lost all excess weight within 5 years after gastric sleeve surgery
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hospital Viamed Santa ElenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMEO performs all surgical procedures at Hospital Viamed Santa Elena, a leading reference hospital in Spain. This partnership ensures access to well-equipped surgical facilities with latest technologies, high safety standards, and comprehensive hospital support services for patients.
• Viamed Salud GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViamed group of hospitals and medical centers, including multiple hospitals across Spain. IMEO operates within the Viamed ecosystem, sharing patient records and coordination systems with other Viamed facilities including Centro Médico Viamed Menéndez Pidal, Hospital Fátima, and multiple centers in Seville.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Centro Médico Teknon: Quirónsalud-affiliated private hospital in Barcelona offering bariatric and metabolic surgery as part of broader specialty care; comparable in Spain for high-end obesity surgery patients.
• Cleveland Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Institute: Internationally recognized multidisciplinary bariatric center offering surgical, endoscopic, and medical weight management — comparable to IMEO in outcome-driven, multidisciplinary positioning and academic/training activities.
• Quirónsalud Obesity Units: Spain's largest private hospital group runs bariatric and metabolic surgery units across its network; competes with IMEO on access to hospital-grade obesity care across Spain.
• Hospital HM Sanchinarro: Madrid-based private hospital network that performs bariatric surgery within a broader multi-specialty portfolio; competes with IMEO's surgical offering from an incumbent hospital position in Madrid.

Regional players

• Obesity Control Center: Specialty bariatric surgery practice in Mexico serving medical tourism patients; comparable as a competing premium bariatric destination for international obesity patients.
• Euroespes (Centro Médico Euroespes): Spanish clinical research and specialty medicine center with personalized genomic and obesity programs; comparable to IMEO's genetic-testing-led personalized obesity offering at a smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Clínica Doctor Catania: Madrid-based bariatric clinic offering gastric sleeve, bypass, and endoscopic obesity treatments — overlaps directly with IMEO's core procedure portfolio and Madrid patient base.
• New Life Bariatric Surgery (Mexico/US): Bariatric specialty clinic offering gastric sleeve, bypass, and Apollo-style endoscopic techniques with international patient flow; comparable in service mix and proprietary endoscopic procedures to IMEO.
• Beverly Hills Physicians: Multi-specialty private practice group offering bariatric surgery, gastric balloon, and GLP-1 medical weight loss — directly comparable in positioning across surgical + non-surgical + pharma obesity services.
• Clínica Obésitas: Spain-based bariatric surgery clinic offering gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures with multidisciplinary follow-up — directly comparable Spanish specialty obesity competitor to IMEO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/imeo_es
• Facebookfacebook.com/instituto.medico.europeo.obesidad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-imeo

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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