Fundacion Zambrano

What Fundacion Zambrano does

Fundación Zambrano is a private non-profit ophthalmological institution founded in 1990 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, by Dr. Alberto Zambrano to deliver high-complexity eye surgery and visual-health care regardless of patient ability to pay. The foundation operates a main surgical center at Callao 1046 (Buenos Aires) with two operating rooms, a laser room, and an injection room, supported by a satellite clinic — Instituto Zambrano in Ramos Mejía (opened 2022) — and a pediatric operating room at Clínica Bazterrica (2021). Its clinical portfolio spans the full ophthalmology spectrum: vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy), phacoemulsification cataract surgery, LASIK and EVO Visian ICL refractive surgery, corneal transplantation (penetrating, endothelial, lamellar), corneal crosslinking, glaucoma valve implantation and trabeculectomy, blepharoplasty, and pediatric specialties including retinoblastoma. Diagnostic capability is anchored in OCT, digital angiography, wide-field retinography, computerized visual field, and corneal topography. In 2024 the institution reported 10,463 surgeries and treatments and 24,500+ patients served.

The foundation runs a multi-tier medical education program — a 4-year Ophthalmology Residency (announced 2024), 18-month Surgical and Clinical Fellowships in Retina and Vitreous, 12-month Clinical Fellowships in Cornea and Glaucoma, Observerships, and a joint Postgraduate Retina course with Universidad Católica Argentina — drawing trainees from Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Spain. The revenue model blends fee-for-service payments from health-insurance providers (OSDE, MEDIFE, Swiss Medical, PAMI, and 20+ others) and private patients, training-program tuition, social-action subsidies funded by donations, and charitable contributions (including the Pallets de Vida art auction supporting a second operating room). Social-action programs (Ver para Aprender since 2003, Ayudas Quirúrgicas since 2004, Diabetes y Salud Visual with LAPDI, Sembrando Salud, and territorial campaigns across multiple Argentine provinces) extend subsidized or free care to vulnerable populations. Operations are led by founder Dr. Alberto Zambrano as President and Medical Director, with his son Jerónimo Zambrano serving as Executive Director, and a medical staff of 30+ subspecialists. The institution holds no external equity, venture, or private-equity investors.

Name

Fundacion Zambrano

Legal name

Fundación Jorge Zambrano

Website

https://fundacionzambrano.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fundación Zambrano is a Buenos Aires-based non-profit high-complexity ophthalmology center founded in 1990, providing surgical, diagnostic, and subspecialty eye care, physician fellowship and residency training, and subsidized services to underserved populations across Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Retinal surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Ophthalmology training
• Eye diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue from consultations, diagnostic studies, and surgical procedures for patients with health insurance coverage (OSDE, MEDIFE, Swiss Medical, PAMI, etc.) and private patients
2. Medical Training Programs: Fellowship programs (18-month Surgical Retina, 12-month Clinical Retina/Cornea/Glaucoma) and 4-year Ophthalmology Residency generating revenue from training fees; physicians from Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Spain trained
3. Social Assistance Subsidies: Partial and total surgical subsidies for patients without economic resources, funded through social programs and donations
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Donations from patients, benefactors, and organizations supporting social programs; art auction events (Pallets de Vida) for funding second operating room construction

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación Zambrano is a private non-profit high-complexity ophthalmology center providing specialist consultations, advanced diagnostic studies, and surgical procedures (vitreoretinal, cataract, refractive/LASIK, corneal transplantation, glaucoma, and anterior segment surgery) to patients in Argentina. The foundation also operates formal ophthalmology training programs (residency and sub-specialty fellowships) for physicians from Argentina, Latin America, and Spain, alongside social action programs that deliver free or subsidized eye care to underserved populations across multiple provinces.

Product overview

Fundación Zambrano is a private, non-profit ophthalmological institution of high complexity providing a unified healthcare offering centered on eye surgery and visual health. The organization operates as a single core center (Fundación Zambrano in Buenos Aires) with a satellite clinic (Instituto Zambrano in Ramos Mejía), supported by dedicated social programs (Ver para Aprender, Ayudas Quirúrgicas, Diabetes y Salud Visual, Campañas en Territorios). Its service portfolio includes ophthalmological consultations, diagnostic studies (OCT, angiography, visual field, corneal topography, etc.), and surgical procedures (vitrectomy, cataract surgery, LASIK, ICL, corneal transplant, glaucoma surgery). The institution also offers medical training through fellowship programs (Retina and Vitreous, Cornea, Glaucoma), an ophthalmology residency, observerships, and a postgraduate course with Universidad Católica Argentina. The Acción Social programs extend the institution's reach to underserved populations through school-based vision care, surgical subsidies, and community campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Instituto Zambrano: Separate ophthalmological clinic opened in Ramos Mejía, Province of Buenos Aires, offering specialized care in Cornea, Retina and Vitreous, Refractive, Ocular Surface, Cataracts, Uveitis and Dry Eye.

Products and services

• Centro Oftalmológico de Alta Complejidad (High-Complexity Ophthalmology Center) Main ophthalmology center in Buenos Aires providing specialist consultations, advanced diagnostic studies, and surgical procedures (retina, cataract, cornea, glaucoma, refractive, anterior segment, pediatric, and oculoplastic) to patients in Argentina.
• Instituto Zambrano Satellite ophthalmology clinic of Fundación Zambrano located in Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires Province, providing ophthalmology consultations and procedures to patients in the western Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
• Vitrectomy (Vitreoretinal Microsurgery) Minimally invasive vitreoretinal surgery (25G/27G) for retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreous hemorrhage, diabetic tractional retinal detachment, and other vitreoretinal pathology. Indicated for adult patients referred for high-complexity retinal surgery.
• Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery Modern cataract surgery using phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation to restore vision in adult patients with cataracts.
• LASIK Refractive Surgery Excimer-laser-based refractive surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism in adult patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• EVO Visian ICL Implantation Implantation of EVO Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) for correction of refractive errors in adult patients who are not candidates for corneal laser refractive surgery or who have higher refractive errors.
• Corneal Transplantation Corneal transplant surgery (penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty techniques) for adult and pediatric patients with corneal opacities, advanced keratoconus, endothelial decompensation, and other corneal diseases.
• Corneal Crosslinking Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) to halt progression of keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia in adult and pediatric patients.
• Ahmed Valve Implantation for Glaucoma Implantation of Ahmed glaucoma drainage valve for adult and pediatric patients with refractory or advanced glaucoma uncontrolled by medication or other surgery.
• Trabeculectomy Filtering glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy with antimetabolites) to lower intraocular pressure in patients with medically uncontrolled glaucoma.
• Intrastromal Corneal Rings (Anillos Intraestromales) Implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (Intacs / Anillos Intraestromales) to regularize the cornea in patients with keratoconus or post-LASIK ectasia.
• Blepharoplasty Eyelid surgery (functional and cosmetic blepharoplasty) for adult patients with dermatochalasis, ptosis, and other eyelid conditions.
• Argon Laser Photocoagulation Argon laser photocoagulation for treatment of retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and other retinal vascular conditions.
• Transscleral Diode Laser Cyclophotocoagulation Transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation to reduce aqueous humor production in adult patients with refractory or end-stage glaucoma.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Diagnostic Study High-resolution optical coherence tomography of retina, optic nerve, and anterior segment for diagnosis and monitoring of retinal, glaucoma, and corneal disease.
• Digital Angiography Diagnostic Study Digital fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography for diagnosis and treatment planning of retinal vascular, choroidal, and macular disease.
• Computerized Visual Field Examination

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,463 surgeries and treatments in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fundación RiverminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration for Jasy Pora Guaraní community outreach in Puerto Iguazú, Misiones. Joint campaign with shared fundraising goals of $3,000,000 for travel expenses.
• LAPDI (Liga Argentina de Protección al Diabético)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Monthly campaigns for diabetic retinopathy prevention including fundus examination, glycemia detection, cardiovascular risk factor control, and consultations with nutritionist and diabetologist. Over 100 appointments per campaign. Conducted four campaigns in 2022 with integrated care in one location.
• Fundación Ruta 40minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Ver para Aprender school visits to rural schools in San Juan and Jujuy provinces. 10 schools visited in 2022, examining 428 students and delivering 57 pairs of glasses. Teachers trained for future visual screening.
• Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos DíasminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Donated Wide-Field Retinograph equipment used in diabetic retinopathy screening campaigns for color fundus imaging.
• ONG Pura VidaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Pallets de Vida art auction initiative where artists donate works on wooden pallets to raise funds. Proceeds support second operating room construction. 60+ artists including Milo Lockett, Maxi Bagnasco, Nicola Costantino participated.
• ONG Cuerpo y AlmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Annual medical outreach campaigns to Chaco and Santiago del Estero, visiting Nueva Pompeya and Monte Quemado with multi-specialty medical teams. 500+ patients examined per campaign, performing cataract and pterygium surgeries. Complex cases referred to Fundación Zambrano for free treatment.
• Programa SemillasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Sembrando Salud neighborhood campaigns offering free ophthalmologic attention in vulnerable areas. Microcredit program for purchasing prescribed glasses at partner optical shops.
• Clínica BazterricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Pediatric ophthalmologic surgery center partnership for high-complexity treatments in children and adolescents with retinoblastoma and other pediatric conditions. Team led by Dr. Adriana Fandiño.
• Universidad Católica ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Postgraduate Retina Course offered jointly by Fundación Zambrano and UCA. Additional joint courses with universities for medical training and superior formation programs.
• Fundación AcindarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Supported Ver para Aprender program in schools of Villa Constitución (Santa Fe) and La Tablada (La Matanza). Reached 1,555 students in 19 educational institutions and 4 homes, examined 273 children, referred 51 for medical care, and provided 113 free glasses.
• Universidad AustralminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Multicenter international study on ciclosporin for prevention and treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy.
• Clínica del Sol Arenales (Radiocirugía Esterotáxica)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Joint research on efficacy and safety of ocular tumor treatment (melanomas) with stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Hospital Santa LucíaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Clinical research on ultrabiomicroscopy application in patients treated with intraocular silicone oil, directed by Dr. Daniel Grigera.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clínica de Ojos Córdoba: Argentine ophthalmology clinic in Córdoba referenced in the training history of Fundación Zambrano's head of retina surgery. Comparable as a domestic specialty eye care provider competing for Argentine ophthalmology patients.
• IMO - Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular: Barcelona-based private ophthalmology center of excellence offering high-complexity medical and surgical eye care across all subspecialties. Directly comparable as a private, training-oriented ophthalmology center of similar scope and reputation, though operating in Spain rather than Argentina.
• Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires: Argentine ophthalmology center mentioned as a prior employer of Fundación Zambrano retina faculty. Direct Argentine peer offering ophthalmologic consultations and surgery in Buenos Aires.
• Hospital de la Ceguera (APEC): Mexico City-based ophthalmology specialty hospital referenced as training site for Fundación Zambrano fellows. Comparable as a Latin American specialty eye hospital combining high-complexity surgery, residency training, and outreach.
• Instituto Barraquer: Barcelona-based ophthalmology center founded in 1941, globally recognized for high-complexity eye surgery and ophthalmologist training. Closely comparable as a specialty eye hospital combining clinical care, residency/fellowship training, and research, and referenced indirectly via Fundación Zambrano faculty who trained there.
• Clínica Barraquer: Colombia-based ophthalmology center linked to the Barraquer ophthalmology tradition. Comparable as a Latin American specialty eye care and training institution with similar scope to Fundación Zambrano.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires: Large private Buenos Aires hospital with ophthalmology services and an ophthalmology residency, where Fundación Zambrano's head of retina previously served as chief resident. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering specialty eye care within a general hospital.
• Wills Eye Hospital: US-based specialty ophthalmology hospital and residency program. Comparable as an internationally recognized incumbent combining high-complexity eye surgery, training, and research at much larger scale.
• Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires: Large Buenos Aires academic hospital system with a comprehensive ophthalmology department. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering ophthalmology within a wider specialty hospital portfolio rather than as a dedicated eye center.

Regional players

• Hospital Santa Lucía: Public specialty ophthalmology hospital in Buenos Aires, partnered with Fundación Zambrano on clinical research. Comparable as a regional ophthalmology provider serving a similar patient population in the same metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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