Center for Endometriosis Care

What Center for Endometriosis Care does

The Center for Endometriosis Care (CEC) is an independent, privately held medical practice headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in the surgical treatment of endometriosis and related gynecologic conditions. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Robert B. Albee, Jr., the CEC operates as a single-site surgical specialty center led by Medical Director Dr. Ken Sinervo and Partner Dr. José Eugenio-Colón. The practice's core offering is Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis (LAPEX), a minimally invasive technique that physically removes endometriosis lesions from affected tissue while preserving surrounding healthy structures; this technique was pioneered by Dr. Albee in 1990 and the CEC has performed tens of thousands of procedures across both surgeons. Adjunct services include treatment of adenomyosis, fibroids, ovarian remnant syndrome, adhesions, thoracic endometriosis (via VATS), bowel resection, PRP therapy, and a multidisciplinary care model that integrates pelvic floor physical therapy and other specialists. The CEC runs free case reviews, telehealth appointments, and in-person office consultations as patient acquisition channels, with all surgeries physically performed at partner Northside Hospital campuses in the Atlanta metro area. The practice has treated more than 16,000 patients from over 70 countries since inception.

The CEC generates revenue primarily through per-case surgical fees under an out-of-network model. Flat, all-inclusive, non-refundable surgical fees range from $5,000 to a $21,500 cap depending on case complexity and insurance status; patients with preferred insurance plans (BCBS, UMR, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Humana) typically cap at $5,000 out-of-pocket, while self-pay and government-plan patients (Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, etc.) face a flat rate of $11,000–$14,500. Additional revenue streams include office consultations, telehealth appointments (Dr. Eugenio-Colón), and income/asset-based financial assistance discounts. The practice accepts CareCredit and major card networks; hospital, anesthesia, and assistant surgeon fees are billed separately by Northside Hospital and partners. Patient acquisition is driven by an extensive content-marketing engine — a large article library, free case reviews, international patient coordination (including Mercy Medical Angels for transportation), and third-party reputation profiles (RateMDs, Vitals, Healthgrades, Google Reviews). The CEC reports internally tracked patient outcomes — 80–85% continued improvement in pain and quality of life, and a 10–20% recurrence rate following excision — which it uses as a clinical differentiation lever against ablation-focused providers.

Name

Center for Endometriosis Care

Legal name

Kenny R. Sinervo, MD & Associates, LLC

Website

https://centerforendo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Center for Endometriosis Care is an independent Atlanta-based surgical specialty practice that performs laparoscopic excision (LAPEX) and multidisciplinary treatment for endometriosis patients from 70+ countries, operated by two board-certified surgeons under an out-of-network, per-case fee model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Surgical Gynecology

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy) (HLAKAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gynecology (General Non-Obstetric Care) (HLAKAJAL)

Keywords

• Endometriosis excision surgery
• Minimally invasive gynecology
• Gynecologic surgical care
• Multidisciplinary endometriosis treatment
• Laparoscopic excision services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Services: The primary revenue stream comes from surgical procedures performed at Northside Hospital. The CEC is an out-of-network provider, billing patients up to their out-of-pocket maximum which varies by case. Surgical fees are flat, all-inclusive, and non-refundable, ranging from $5,000 to $21,500 maximum depending on case complexity, insurance coverage, and procedures required.
2. Office Consultations: Revenue from in-person office appointments with Dr. Sinervo or Dr. Eugenio-Colon. Standard fees apply to office visits and are separate from surgical fees.
3. Telehealth Appointments: Revenue from telehealth consultations with Dr. Eugenio-Colon, providing remote patient consultations.
4. Financial Assistance Programs: Income- and asset-based discounts provided on a case-specific basis for qualified patients who meet strict criteria. Patients may apply once their surgery is scheduled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Center for Endometriosis Care is a specialty surgical practice offering Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis (LAPEX), a minimally invasive technique that completely removes endometriosis lesions from affected areas without damaging surrounding healthy tissue or organs. The practice delivers multidisciplinary pre-operative planning, in-person and telehealth consultations, and a full range of advanced gynecologic surgical procedures performed at partner Northside Hospital facilities. It serves a global patient base with complementary services such as free case reviews, pelvic floor physical therapy referrals, PRP therapy, and bowel and thoracic endometriosis resection.

Product overview

The Center for Endometriosis Care is a specialized medical practice offering a comprehensive range of endometriosis and gynecologic surgical services. The practice operates as a single-center model centered on LAPEX (Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis), their gold-standard surgical treatment, complemented by minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for related conditions. Services include free case reviews, telehealth consultations, in-person office appointments, and a full spectrum of surgical procedures including hysterectomy, myomectomy, oophorectomy, adhesiolysis, and bowel resection. The practice also provides PRP therapy, physical therapy referrals, patient portal access for records, and travel/lodging coordination resources for international and out-of-town patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAPEX (Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis) Minimally invasive surgical excision that completely removes endometriosis lesions from affected areas without damaging surrounding healthy tissue or organs; the CEC's foundational and gold-standard procedure.
• Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Advanced surgical treatment for endometriosis plus related gynecologic conditions including adenomyosis, fibroids, ovarian remnant syndrome, and adhesions, delivered in an interdisciplinary care setting.
• Free Case Review Complimentary record evaluation by Dr. Sinervo or Dr. Eugenio-Colón that allows prospective patients to explore possible surgery at the CEC before committing to travel.
• Telehealth Appointments Virtual consultations with Dr. Eugenio-Colón for patients who cannot travel to the Atlanta office in person.
• Office Appointments In-person consultations with Dr. Sinervo or Dr. Eugenio-Colón at the Atlanta, GA office.
• Specialized Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Minimally invasive hysterectomy, myomectomy, oophorectomy, ovarian cystectomy, adhesiolysis, appendectomy, presacral neurectomy, salpingectomy, and partial vaginectomy performed for endometriosis and related gynecologic conditions.
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Therapeutic treatment offered as part of the comprehensive approach to endometriosis care to help reduce pain and speed up healing.
• Bowel Resection Surgical removal of affected bowel tissue when endometriosis has invaded the intestines, performed in conjunction with excision of endometriosis.
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) Minimally invasive surgical approach for thoracic endometriosis affecting the diaphragm or lungs.
• Travel and Lodging Coordination Resources Information and resources for patients traveling from overseas or other locations, including hotel recommendations, medical discounts, and transportation assistance information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-85% of patients continue to improve in pain levels, symptom and overall quality of life following excision surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northside HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary surgical facility for all CEC procedures. Located in Atlanta with main campus 5 minutes from CEC offices. Dr Eugenio-Colon also performs surgery at additional Northside Hospital campuses. Northside Hospital may be considered in-network by some insurance plans, allowing patients to use insurance for hospital charges even though CEC is out-of-network.
• Dr. Jeff ArringtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing author who has written educational content for the CEC website about endometriosis treatment approaches, including commentary on hysterectomy vs excision surgery.
• Collaborating SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CEC works with collaborating colleagues and other surgeons who may need to be involved in cases. Includes bowel surgeons (e.g., Dr Macik for bowel resections), pelvic floor physical therapists, and other specialists for multidisciplinary care. These specialists are trained or collaborated with first-hand.
• Mercy Medical AngelsminorOthersTransportation assistance organization providing ground transportation (gas cards, bus/train tickets), commercial air transportation, and volunteer pilot flights for patients who qualify based on financial need and medical necessity. The CEC has no formal affiliation but provides medical paperwork for qualifying patients.
• CareCreditminorOthersHealthcare financing option accepted by the CEC for patient payment plans.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• iCareBetter: Digital marketplace certifying and connecting patients to vetted endometriosis excision specialists. Functions as an upstream referral channel and emerging competitive threat to established specialty centers.

Direct peers

• Boston Center for Endometriosis: Multi-disciplinary academic center within Brigham and Women's Hospital focused on deep-infiltrating endometriosis and pelvic pain. Comparable in clinical approach (excision, multidisciplinary) but academic and in-network, contrasting with CEC's independent OON model.
• Vital Health Endometriosis Center: California-based specialty practice offering advanced excision surgery with a multidisciplinary approach. Comparable niche positioning serving endometriosis patients seeking out-of-network specialist care.
• Seckin Endometriosis Center: NYC-based independent specialty practice founded by Dr. Tamer Seckin, also focused on laparoscopic excision of endometriosis. Closest direct competitor with similar OON model, single-specialty positioning, and global patient draw.
• Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery: Pacific Northwest specialty practice focused on minimally invasive excision of endometriosis. Comparable clinical model and patient niche with regional rather than international orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Center for Endometriosis: Multi-specialty academic medical center with a dedicated endometriosis program within its OB/GYN & Women's Health Institute. Competes for complex excision cases but as part of a broader hospital system.
• Mayo Clinic OB/GYN Endometriosis Program: Academic medical center with a multidisciplinary endometriosis surgical program. Comparable in handling complex/thoracic/bowel cases but embedded in a much larger multi-specialty system.

Others

• Mercy Medical Angels: Non-profit providing free medical transportation, including flights for patients needing distant specialty care. Existing operational partner of the CEC and enabler of its international patient pipeline.
• Endometriosis Foundation of America: Non-profit advocacy and education organization co-founded by Dr. Seckin, focused on disease awareness, research, and surgical training. Adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct clinical competitor; influences patient flow to specialty practices like CEC.

Regional players

• Penn Medicine Center for Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain: Academic specialty program at the University of Pennsylvania offering multidisciplinary endometriosis care including excision surgery. Comparable clinical scope but academic, in-network, and East Coast-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centerforendometriosiscare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/center-for-endometriosis-care

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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