Hospital Metropolitano

What Hospital Metropolitano does

Hospital Metropolitano is a private multi-specialty hospital headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, operating under the legal entity Hospital-Metropolitano S.A.S with its digital services managed by Conclina CA. Founded around 1989 (35+ years of operation), the hospital employs 501–1,000 staff and delivers care across more than 40 specialties organized into departments of internal medicine, surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency, and intensive care. Its physical footprint includes 26 emergency cubicles, 6 operating theaters in the Hospital del Día, 20 neonatal incubators, 3 birth suites, and a transplant unit. The hospital is anchored by a portfolio of branded service lines: MetroVida (integrated cancer center with PET scan, radiotherapy, and oncology specialists), Metromaternidad (maternity with 2D/3D fetal imaging), MetroNeuro (neurological diagnostics), Chequeos Médicos (preventive screenings), and Cirugía Robótica Da Vinci (robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery with 461+ reported procedures).

The hospital's technology stack combines advanced clinical hardware — Da Vinci robotic surgery, PET with AI-enhanced imaging, MRI/CT/X-ray/ultrasound diagnostics — with software platforms for service delivery and patient engagement. MetroVirtual provides separate patient and physician portals for appointment scheduling, telemedicine consultations, and laboratory results access; MetroCiencia is an indexed scientific journal for clinical research publication; MetroBlog and MetroNews serve as content marketing channels. The hospital holds Joint Commission International accreditation, Planetree Person-Centered Care certification, ERAS Society membership, EPIHC ethics certification, and Carbon Neutrality certification, and is ranked in IntelLat's Best Hospitals and Clinics of Latin America. It operates an American Heart Association International Training Center delivering BLS/ACLS certifications.

Hospital Metropolitano's business model is a hybrid of direct patient services revenue and insurance-billed care, with pay-as-you-go pricing through multiple Ecuadorian insurance providers (aseguradoras). Patient segments span general care, oncology, maternity, preventive medicine, and bariatric surgery. The hospital also generates reputational and talent pipeline value through formal medical education partnerships with four Ecuadorian universities (Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, and Universidad de las Américas) for rotating internships, postgraduate residencies, and a 2025 research methodology course. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the Quito facility and the MetroVirtual telemedicine channel; geographic scope is currently limited to Ecuador with no evidence of international facility expansion.

Name

Hospital Metropolitano

Legal name

Hospital-Metropolitano S.A.S

Website

https://hospitalmetropolitano.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hospital Metropolitano is a private multi-specialty hospital in Quito, Ecuador, offering comprehensive healthcare across 40+ specialties — including robotic surgery, oncology, maternity, and emergency care — to the general Ecuadorian population through direct services, insurance partnerships, and the MetroVirtual telemedicine platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Multi-specialty hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Cancer treatment center
• Maternity healthcare services
• Robotic surgery programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Healthcare Services: Direct medical services including emergency care, surgeries, consultations, diagnostic tests, hospitalizations, and specialized treatments provided to patients.
2. Insurance Agreements: Partnerships with insurance companies (aseguradoras) for coverage of medical services, processing claims through insurance providers.
3. Medical Education Programs: Postgraduate medical residencies, rotating internships, and continuing medical education courses offered in partnership with universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hospital Metropolitano is a private multi-specialty hospital in Quito, Ecuador providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare across 40+ specialties including emergency care, robotic surgery, oncology, maternity, diagnostics, and intensive care. Core branded offerings include the Da Vinci robotic surgery program (461+ procedures), MetroVida comprehensive cancer care, Metromaternidad maternity services, preventive health checkups, and the MetroVirtual telemedicine platform for patients and physicians. Supporting units include radiology, radiotherapy, transplant, ICU, blood bank, pharmacy, at-home laboratory collection, and an AHA-accredited international training center.

Product overview

Hospital Metropolitano is a multi-specialty hospital in Quito, Ecuador, offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical services organized around several core brands and specialized units. The core offerings include MetroVirtual (telehealth/patient and physician portals), MetroVida (comprehensive cancer care including PET scan and radiotherapy), Metromaternidad (maternity services), and Chequeos Médicos (preventive health screenings). The hospital also provides robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system, bariatric surgery, emergency and ICU services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, blood bank, and pharmacy. Supporting services include MetroCiencia (indexed medical journal), an AHA-accredited international training center, personalized care plans, and educational programs including postgraduate residencies and rotating internships. The hospital operates an at-home laboratory sample collection service (Laboratorio en Tu Casa) and features specialized units for transplants, pain management, and rehabilitation. Facilities include 6 operating theaters in the Hospital del Día, an elite patient floor, a pediatric floor, and neonatology with 20 incubators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MetroVida: Integrated cancer treatment center offering comprehensive cancer care combining science, technology, and specialist knowledge.
• Metromaternidad
• MetroVirtual
• MetroBakery
• MetroNeuro
• MetroCiencia
• MetroBlog
• MetroNews

Products and services

• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery (Cirugía Robótica Da Vinci) Robotic-assisted surgical system for minimally invasive procedures offering greater precision, safety, and faster patient recovery. Available to patients across multiple surgical specialties.
• MetroVida Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Integrated cancer care program combining science, technology, and specialist knowledge, including PET scan-based diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and oncology specialist services. Designed for patients requiring cancer diagnosis, treatment, and long-term monitoring.
• Metromaternidad Maternity Services Maternity service focused on mother and baby safety, providing prenatal care, delivery, and postpartum support with advanced 2D/3D fetal monitoring ultrasound, three birth suites, and neonatal intensive care.
• Chequeos Médicos (Preventive Medical Checkups) Medical checkup and preventive health screening services designed for early disease detection, health risk assessment, and improved treatment outcomes and quality of life.
• Cirugía Bariátrica (Bariatric Surgery) Bariatric weight-loss surgery for obesity management including eligibility assessment and post-surgical support, delivered through a specialized Bariatric Surgery Unit.
• MetroVirtual Servicios Virtuales Pacientes (Patient Telemedicine Portal) Online portal enabling patients to access medical records, laboratory results, schedule appointments, and conduct telemedicine consultations with hospital providers.
• MetroVirtual Servicios Virtuales Médicos (Physician Services Portal) Online portal for physicians enabling clinical management, telemedicine practice, and professional collaboration tools within and beyond the Hospital Metropolitano network.
• MetroNeuro Neurological Diagnostics Specialized neurology diagnostic service providing electrodiagnosis and neurophysiology studies within the Diagnostic Service department.
• Servicio de Diagnóstico por Imagen (Imaging Diagnostics) Medical imaging service offering X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound diagnostics for patients across the hospital's clinical departments.
• Unidad de Radioterapia (Radiotherapy Unit) Specialized radiotherapy unit delivering radiation therapy as part of the hospital's cancer treatment capabilities.
• Unidad de Trasplantes (Transplant Unit) Organ transplantation service unit providing transplant procedures as part of the hospital's specialized medical units.
• UCI - Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (Intensive Care Unit) Intensive care unit for critically ill patients equipped with advanced monitoring and life-support technology.
• Emergencia (24/7 Emergency Department) 24/7 emergency department with 26 emergency cubicles serving urgent medical care needs.
• Banco de Sangre (Blood Bank) Hospital blood bank service supplying blood products to support surgical and critical care procedures.
• Farmacia (Hospital Pharmacy) On-site hospital pharmacy providing inpatient and outpatient medication dispensing and pharmaceutical care.
• Laboratorio en Tu Casa (At-Home Laboratory Collection) At-home blood sample collection service available by appointment, operating daily from 07:00 to 19:00, with samples processed by the Hospital Metropolitano laboratory.
• Centro de Entrenamiento Internacional AHA (American Heart Association Training Center) American Heart Association-accredited international training center providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification courses for healthcare professionals, with credentials valid for two years.
• Plan de Cuidado Personalizado (Personalized Care Plan) Patient-centered individualized care plan program aligned with Planetree Person-Centered Care certification, allowing patients to participate in care decisions and care team shift changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 461 robotic surgeries performed using Da Vinci system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad San Francisco de QuitocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for rotating medical internship program. Students in their final year of medical school complete a one-year rotating internship across multiple specialties including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, and community health. Annual capacity of 8 students per institution.
• Universidad Internacional del EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for rotating medical internship program offering clinical training opportunities for medical students in Ecuador.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for rotating medical internship program providing medical students with hands-on hospital experience in various departments.
• Universidad de las Américas (UDLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for postgraduate medical education and clinical research programs. UDLA provides academic recognition for medical research courses and training programs. The hospital provides clinical facilities for medical resident training in specialties including pathology, surgery, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited International Training Center providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification courses. The hospital trains its patient-facing staff and offers courses to healthcare professionals with internationally recognized AHA credentials valid for two years.
• Hospital y Maternidad Isidro AyoraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating hospital for pediatric and gynecological rotations in the medical internship program, providing additional clinical training sites for interns.
• MetroCiencia JournalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndexed scientific journal for publishing clinical research from the hospital. Best research works from hmetroPapers competition may be published in this journal, promoting medical research and knowledge sharing.
• Insurance Companies (Aseguradoras)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with insurance providers for coverage of medical services, allowing insured patients to access hospital services through their insurance plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: A globally recognized JCI-accredited private hospital in Bangkok, a benchmark for international-accreditation-driven medical tourism. Comparable thematically as a model for how a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital can leverage international accreditations and multi-language service into inbound international patient volumes.

Broad incumbents

• Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá: A leading JCI-accredited, university-affiliated private hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, offering similar comprehensive multi-specialty services and academic-medicine partnerships. Comparable as a benchmark for a JCI-accredited teaching hospital that Hospital Metropolitano aspires to emulate in the Andean region.
• Clínica del Country: A premium private multi-specialty hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, with comparable tertiary, surgical, oncology, and emergency services. Comparable as a Latin American private hospital with similar positioning, accreditations, and premium patient profile.
• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: A top-tier JCI-academic private hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, recognized as one of Latin America's leading medical centers. Comparable as an aspirational benchmark for advanced technology (robotic surgery, oncology, transplant), teaching-hospital status, and Latin America rankings.
• Christus Muguerza Hospitales: A network of private hospitals in Mexico affiliated with a faith-based health system, offering multi-specialty services with academic partnerships. Comparable as a private, mission-driven, multi-specialty hospital group with comparable scale and educational/research orientation.
• Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires: A JCI-accredited, university-affiliated private hospital in Argentina offering comprehensive multi-specialty care, advanced surgical platforms, and integrated digital-health records. Comparable as a Latin American private academic hospital with sophisticated technology stack and telemedicine.
• Auna (Grupo Auna): A Latin American private healthcare network operating hospitals and outpatient centers in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Comparable as a multi-country private hospital operator in the same Andean/Latin American regulatory and reimbursement environment.

Direct peers

• Hospital Alcívar: A long-established private hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador (and Quito presence), providing similar multi-specialty acute care, emergency, surgical, and outpatient services to insured and self-pay patients in Ecuador. Direct competitor in the Ecuadorian private hospital market.
• Hospital Clínica Kennedy: A major private hospital in Guayaquil with comprehensive multi-specialty services, emergency care, surgical units, and ICU — directly comparable to Hospital Metropolitano in scale, private-pay model, and Ecuadorian health-system positioning.
• Hospital de los Valles: A private, multi-specialty hospital located in Quito, Ecuador, offering comparable tertiary services including emergency care, surgery, intensive care, and outpatient specialties. Directly competes with Hospital Metropolitano for the same Quito-based patient base and insurer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HospitalMetropolitanoEC

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

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