Centro Abax

What Centro Abax does

Centro Abax Srl is a private multi-specialty polyclinic headquartered in Cuneo, in the Piedmont region of Italy. The company was founded in 2003 originally as Centro Laser Chirurgico, an ophthalmology-focused outpatient facility, and has since repositioned itself as a polyclinic offering more than 33 medical specialties to individual patients on a direct, out-of-pocket (B2C) basis. It is structured as an Italian società a responsabilità limitata (Srl) with a stated share capital of €10,000 and operates with a headcount in the 11–50 range, suggesting a single-site or small multi-site footprint centered on Cuneo.

The facility's service portfolio spans ophthalmology (cataract and glaucoma surgery), endoscopy, and a broad mix of other clinical specialties. It distinguishes itself on technology: it was reportedly the first center in Italy and Europe to install a new-generation phacoemulsifier (July 2025), operates a dedicated Endoscopy Center (launched July 2024) that uses artificial intelligence for adenoma anomaly detection, and has integrated telemedicine workflows for process automation. Clinical credibility is anchored by hospital directors and university-affiliated specialists, supporting national-level visibility (e.g., the November 2025 International Congress on Glaucoma Surgery hosted on-site) and a partnership with the public Azienda Ospedaliera S. Croce e Carle. Patient acquisition is supported by integration with the Doctolib booking platform.

The revenue model is fee-for-service private healthcare, paid primarily by individual patients (and likely supplementary private insurance), with no disclosed payer concentration or institutional anchor contracts. There is no evidence of subscription, capitated, or B2B employer-sponsored offerings; revenue mechanics therefore resemble a traditional Italian私营 clinica privata with technology-enabled differentiation and academic positioning.

Name

Centro Abax

Legal name

Centro Abax Srl

Website

https://centroabax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro Abax is a private multi-specialty polyclinic in Cuneo, Italy, serving individual patients across 33+ medical specialties with proprietary technology including AI-assisted endoscopy and advanced cataract surgery equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Multi-Specialty Polyclinic

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) (HLAFAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Private polyclinic services
• Outpatient surgery center
• Diagnostic examinations
• Ophthalmology services
• Endoscopy procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuneo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Fees: Revenue from specialist medical consultations across 33+ specialties including ophthalmology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. Patients pay for individual visits and examinations.
2. Diagnostic Procedures: Income from diagnostic examinations such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasound, dermatoscopy, and other imaging services performed at the facility.
3. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from outpatient surgery and day surgery procedures including cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, plastic surgery, and other interventions.
4. Therapeutic Treatments: Income from specialized treatments such as ozonotherapy, botulinum toxin, allergy treatments, and other therapeutic procedures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centro Abax is a private polyclinic in Cuneo, Italy, delivering specialist medical consultations, advanced diagnostic examinations, and outpatient/day surgery across 33+ medical specialties. Core focus areas include ophthalmology (premium cataract and glaucoma surgery), gastroenterology (AI-assisted colonoscopy and gastroscopy), dermatology, ultrasound diagnostics, aesthetic medicine, and a multidisciplinary headache center. The center differentiates through early adoption of advanced medical technology and patient-comfort-focused procedures.

Product overview

Centro Abax is a polyclinic offering private healthcare services in Cuneo, Italy, established in 2003. Originally founded as Centro Laser Chirurgico (Laser Surgical Center) specializing in ophthalmology, it has expanded to a multi-specialty facility covering 33+ medical specialties. The center operates three core service lines: specialist consultations, advanced diagnostics (including AI-enhanced endoscopy and ultrasound), and outpatient/minor surgery including cataract and glaucoma procedures. Key products include ophthalmology services (cataract surgery with premium IOLs, glaucoma surgery), gastroenterology (colonoscopy and gastroscopy with AI detection), dermatology (with Mohs surgery), and headache treatment. The center differentiates through advanced technology including AI-assisted endoscopy, CO2 insufflation for procedures, and state-of-the-art phacoemulsification equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialist Visits (Visite Specialistiche) Medical consultations with specialists across 33+ medical specialties including ophthalmology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurology, allergy, pediatrics, and others, for adult and pediatric patients.
• Diagnostic Examinations (Esami Diagnostici) Advanced diagnostic testing including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasound, dermatoscopy, oxidative stress analysis (FRAS 5), and other diagnostic procedures using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Cataract Surgery (Chirurgia della Cataratta) Premium cataract surgery using phacoemulsification technology with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation to correct presbyopia and astigmatism. Enhanced by next-generation phacoemulsifier.
• Glaucoma Surgery (Chirurgia del Glaucoma) Non-penetrating glaucoma surgery including deep sclerectomy and canaloplasty, with live surgical demonstrations hosted at the center.
• Colonoscopy (Colonscopia) Diagnostic and interventional colonoscopy with CO2 insufflation and AI-assisted adenoma detection (13% higher detection rate, including small adenomas). Includes polypectomy for polyp removal.
• Gastroscopy (Gastroscopia) Diagnostic and interventional upper GI endoscopy using advanced equipment with CO2 insufflation technology for reduced patient discomfort.
• Headache Center (Centro Cefalee) Multidisciplinary migraine and headache treatment program offering neurological consultations, monoclonal antibody prophylaxis, acupuncture, and telemedicine consultations for follow-ups and urgent care.
• Dermatology (Dermatologia) Skin disease diagnosis and treatment including dermatoscopy for mole mapping, pediatric dermatology, trichology, and dermatosurgery including Mohs micrographic surgery.
• Ultrasound Diagnostics (Ecografia) Full range of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, breast, thyroid, and scrotal ultrasound using latest-generation equipment.
• Aesthetic Medicine (Medicina Estetica) Non-invasive aesthetic treatments including hyaluronic acid fillers, botulinum toxin injections, anti-cellulite treatments, and body contouring procedures.
• Ozonotherapy (Ozonoterapia) Therapeutic treatment using ozone (O3) administered via systemic routes (venous, intramuscular, rectal) and peripheral routes (intra-articular, topical) for various conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI-assisted endoscopy increases adenoma detection rate by 13%, even for small adenomas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DoctolibcoreTechnology or IntegrationDoctolib is an online appointment booking platform integrated into the Centro Abax website. Patients can book specialist appointments directly through Doctolib, streamlining the booking process and improving patient access to services.
• Azienda Ospedaliera S.Croce e Carle di CuneocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the main public hospital in Cuneo for pathology analysis. Polyps removed during colonoscopy are sent to the hospital's Complex Structure of Pathological Anatomy for analysis. Additionally, Dr. Alessandro Risso serves as Director Physician in the Gastroenterology department of this hospital.
• Società Italiana di PediatriaminorOthersCentro Abax references the Italian Society of Pediatrics guidelines for children's health advice, including the 10 golden rules for summer vacations published on their blog.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Synlab: Synlab is a European medical laboratory and diagnostic-testing network. It is adjacent rather than a direct operator of surgical clinics, but it competes for laboratory and diagnostic demand that Centro Abax also serves.

Direct peers

• Centro Diagnostico Italiano (CDI): CDI is an Italian outpatient diagnostic and specialist center serving patients directly with imaging, laboratory, and physician services. It is comparable to Centro Abax because both compete for private-pay diagnostic visits and outpatient care.
• Santagostino: Santagostino operates a network of private outpatient clinics in Italy, combining specialist visits, diagnostics, and minor procedures. Its direct-to-consumer, one-stop healthcare model is closely comparable to Centro Abax’s polyclinic offering.

Broad incumbents

• Gruppo San Donato: Gruppo San Donato is a large Italian private hospital group with outpatient, diagnostic, and surgical capabilities. It is a broad incumbent comparable in private healthcare delivery, specialist referrals, and procedure-based revenue.
• Affidea: Affidea operates a broad European network of outpatient diagnostic centers, including imaging and laboratory services. It overlaps with Centro Abax’s diagnostic equipment and patient-facing services, although it is larger and less focused on surgery.
• Humanitas: Humanitas is a major Italian private hospital and outpatient network with specialist consultations, diagnostics, and surgical services. It is a broad incumbent and national referral competitor for Centro Abax’s ophthalmology and outpatient care.
• GVM Care & Research: GVM Care & Research is an Italian private healthcare group operating hospitals, outpatient centers, and surgical facilities. Its scale and procedure mix make it a broad incumbent comparable to Centro Abax’s private multi-specialty and ambulatory-surgery model.

Regional players

• LARC: LARC is a Turin-area provider of outpatient diagnostics, laboratory services, and specialist care. It is a useful regional comparison for Centro Abax’s diagnostic access and private outpatient positioning in northern Italy.
• Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle: Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle is the public general hospital in Cuneo and Centro Abax’s pathology and clinical-referral partner. It is a regional incumbent with overlapping patient care and a relevant comparison for local referral dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentroABAX
• Instagraminstagram.com/centroabax

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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