Great Lakes Medical Imaging

What Great Lakes Medical Imaging does

Great Lakes Medical Imaging (GLMI) is a private outpatient diagnostic imaging practice headquartered in Williamsville, New York, founded in 2003 and operating across five locations in Western New York (Williamsville, Niagara/Cambria, Cheektowaga, and two Orchard Park sites). The company provides a full multi-modality diagnostic imaging platform including MRI (wide-bore 3.0T, open 1.2T, wide-bore 1.5T), PET/CT, nuclear medicine, low-dose CT, X-ray/fluoroscopy, ultrasound, bone densitometry, 3D and digital mammography, breast MRI and biopsy, venous disease treatment, and interventional radiology procedures such as uterine fibroid treatment. GLMI is the only outpatient facility in Western New York designated as an American College of Radiology (ACR) Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence and serves as the official imaging provider for the Buffalo Bills (NFL) and Buffalo Sabres (NHL), with athletes and sports-related musculoskeletal imaging cited as a recurring use case. The company also operates as UB Radiology through a partnership with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, directing radiology resident training at its facilities.

The practice follows a fee-for-service, direct-to-consumer healthcare model: patients self-refer or are referred by physicians throughout Western New York, with appointment access available by phone, text-based scheduling at (716) 333-7773, and a Royal Solutions Group patient portal. A Fujifilm RIS-based physician portal supports referring-provider order entry and results delivery, and billing is processed through ImaginePay. The company's go-to-market combines distributed outpatient access, physician referral relationships, and brand-led community marketing anchored by its professional sports team affiliations and ACR Center of Excellence designation.

Revenue is generated entirely through professional services for diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures, with no disclosed pricing, payer mix, or revenue figures in the source material. The company has expanded capacity via a new state-of-the-art Williamsville center opened August 28, 2023, and is currently hiring across technical and administrative roles. Ownership and any institutional investor involvement are undisclosed; GLMI operates as an independent private medical imaging practice without a parent company or holding structure identified in the input.

Name

Great Lakes Medical Imaging

Legal name

Great Lakes Medical Imaging

Website

https://greatlakesmedicalimaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Great Lakes Medical Imaging is a private, multi-modality outpatient diagnostic imaging practice operating five centers in Western New York, serving general patients, professional sports teams (Buffalo Bills, Sabres), and the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine as its only outpatient ACR Center of Excellence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA), Breast Imaging Centers (Mammography/Tomosynthesis) (HLAFAKAD)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging services
• Outpatient radiology center
• MRI scanning services
• Interventional radiology procedures
• Breast imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Fee-for-service revenue from comprehensive diagnostic imaging procedures including MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, and nuclear medicine scans performed at outpatient facilities
2. Interventional Radiology Procedures: Revenue from minimally invasive interventional radiology procedures including fibroid treatment and other image-guided interventions performed in outpatient setting
3. Breast Care Services: Comprehensive breast care including mammography, breast MRI, ultrasound, and biopsy services
4. Veins and Venous Disease Treatment: Treatment services for venous disease and vein conditions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Great Lakes Medical Imaging operates five outpatient diagnostic imaging centers in Western New York, providing MRI (including a 1.2T Open MRI and Wide Bore 3.0T), CT, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, X-ray/fluoroscopy, bone densitometry, and 3D/digital mammography. Specialized service lines include interventional radiology for minimally invasive image-guided procedures (fibroid treatment, venous disease) and a breast care center offering mammography, breast MRI/ultrasound, biopsy, and a breast cancer risk assessment with genetic testing. The company serves as the official imaging provider for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres and operates under Western New York's only outpatient ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence designation.

Product overview

Great Lakes Medical Imaging (GLMI) operates as a unified medical imaging services platform offering comprehensive diagnostic imaging across five Western New York locations. The portfolio centers on core imaging services including MRI (wide bore 3.0T, open 1.2T, and 1.5T), PET/CT, nuclear medicine, X-ray/fluoroscopy, ultrasound, bone densitometry, and low dose CT. These are complemented by three specialized service lines: Interventional Radiology for minimally invasive procedures, the Breast Care Center providing mammography, ultrasound, MRI, biopsy, and genetic risk assessment, and Veins/Vascular services. The company is distinguished as Western New York's only outpatient ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, serving as the official imaging provider for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wide Bore 3.0T Magnet MRI High-field 3.0 Tesla MRI scanning with a wide bore for enhanced patient comfort and superior image quality, offered to patients referred for MRI imaging at GLMI's Western New York outpatient centers.
• OPEN 1.2T High Field MRI Open high-field MRI specifically designed for claustrophobic patients, providing a more comfortable experience without compromising diagnostic quality. Offered at GLMI's WNY locations.
• Wide Bore High Field MRI (1.5T) 1.5 Tesla wide bore MRI combining high-field image quality with enhanced patient comfort, offered to patients needing diagnostic MRI.
• PET/CT Scan Combined PET and CT imaging for comprehensive diagnostic assessment of various medical conditions, including oncology, neurological, and cardiac evaluations.
• Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic imaging using radioactive tracers to evaluate organ function and detect abnormalities, offered to patients referred for advanced functional imaging.
• X-ray / Fluoroscopy Traditional X-ray imaging and fluoroscopy for bones, chest, and other anatomical structures, available to walk-in and scheduled patients.
• Bone Densitometry DEXA scan for measuring bone mineral density and assessing osteoporosis risk, offered to patients referred for bone health evaluation.
• Ultrasound Diagnostic ultrasound imaging for various clinical applications including abdominal, vascular, and obstetric imaging.
• Low Dose CT Scan Computed tomography imaging with reduced radiation dose for safer diagnostic evaluation, offered to patients referred for CT imaging.
• Interventional Radiology Minimally invasive image-guided procedures performed in an outpatient setting, including uterine fibroid treatment and other interventions, offered to patients seeking alternatives to surgery.
• Veins and Venous Disease Services Diagnostic and treatment services for venous conditions and vascular disease, including image-guided venous interventions performed in an outpatient setting.
• Sports Injuries Imaging Services Specialized diagnostic imaging for athletic injuries including fractures and soft tissue damage, offering accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for athletes and active individuals.
• 3D and Digital Mammography Advanced breast imaging including 3D tomosynthesis for early detection of breast cancer, offered to women for screening and diagnostic mammography.
• Breast Ultrasound Supplemental ultrasound imaging for comprehensive breast evaluation, used as an adjunct to mammography for diagnostic breast assessment.
• Breast MRI Dedicated MRI imaging for detailed evaluation of breast tissue, offered to women for supplemental breast cancer screening and diagnostic assessment.
• Breast Biopsy Minimally invasive breast biopsy procedures for tissue sampling and definitive diagnosis of suspicious breast findings identified on imaging.
• Breast Care Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing Program Program for assessing breast cancer risk and providing genetic testing services, offered to women seeking personalized breast cancer risk evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced re-injury risks through advanced imaging for targeted recovery planning

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Buffalo BillsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLMI is proud to be the official imaging provider for the Buffalo Bills NFL team. When professional athletes need fast, accurate results, they come to GLMI. The company's expertise in musculoskeletal imaging helps diagnose complex athletic injuries, providing the team with diagnostic excellence for player health management.
• Buffalo SabrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLMI has been selected by the Buffalo Sabres as their provider for imaging services. This partnership demonstrates the team's trust in GLMI's diagnostic expertise for professional athletes.
• Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (University at Buffalo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLMI has partnered with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences as UB Radiology to direct the training of radiology residents at affiliate hospitals and outpatient offices. This partnership provides access to highly trained radiologists and supports medical education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• US Radiology Specialists: National network of subspecialty outpatient imaging centers supported by a teleradiology practice; directly comparable multi-site outpatient imaging model with similar modality mix.
• RadNet: Largest U.S. outpatient diagnostic imaging platform with hundreds of centers offering MRI, CT, PET/CT, mammography and interventional services; comparable multi-modality outpatient model to GLMI but operating nationally rather than regionally.

Direct peers

• SimonMed Imaging: Large outpatient imaging provider offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography and interventional services in outpatient settings; closely comparable service portfolio and direct-to-consumer orientation.
• Touchstone Medical Imaging: Outpatient imaging provider operating multi-modality centers including MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray; directly comparable outpatient diagnostic imaging model.
• Akumin: Outpatient diagnostic imaging chain operating fixed-site centers with MRI, CT, PET and other modalities; directly comparable business model and modality mix to GLMI, though larger and multi-region.
• Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI): Outpatient imaging network delivering MRI, CT, PET/CT, mammography and image-guided procedures across multiple sites; directly comparable outpatient multi-modality model.

Regional players

• Catholic Health: Buffalo-area health system providing inpatient and outpatient imaging including MRI, CT, mammography and women's imaging; competes with GLMI for Western New York patients and referring physicians.
• Kaleida Health: Major Buffalo-area integrated delivery network operating hospital-based and outpatient imaging in the same Western New York market as GLMI; competes directly for local referrals and payer contracts.
• Rochester Regional Health: Integrated health system serving the broader Western and Finger Lakes New York region with diagnostic imaging services; competes with GLMI for physician referrals in the Upstate NY geography.

Emerging players

• UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: Western New York academic orthopedic and sports medicine practice affiliated with the University at Buffalo; comparable as a regional referral source/partner for sports-related diagnostic imaging similar to GLMI's sports franchise work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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