Central Diagnostic Clinic

What Central Diagnostic Clinic does

Central Diagnostic Clinic (CDC) is a Mumbai-based multi-specialty diagnostic provider founded in 1984, operating four physical branches across the city's south-central neighborhoods of Null Bazaar, Agripada, Mazgaon, and Ghodapdeo/Byculla. Its service portfolio spans pathology, radiology, cardiology, neurology, pulmonary function testing, physiotherapy, audiometry, and bone densitometry, with digital X-ray deployed since 2009. The clinic holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is actively pursuing NABL accreditation to formalize laboratory quality standards.

CDC serves a dual customer base: retail walk-in patients seeking routine diagnostics, and institutional clients reached through corporate wellness programs and pre-insurance medical checkups. Its B2B channel is anchored by referral partnerships with multiple Indian insurers, including LIC, GIC, Apollo Munich, Religare, and Max Life, which provide recurring insured patient volume. The business model is fee-for-service per test, supplemented by packaged health checkups and corporate contracts.

More recently, CDC has extended its offering into clinical research via a Simply Serum sub-brand, industrial and maritime health services, and medical tourism for inbound international patients. The business is currently undergoing an internal restructuring to adopt formal corporate work practices, signaling preparation for operational scale beyond the founder-operator model.

Name

Central Diagnostic Clinic

Legal name

Central Diagnostic Clinic

Website

https://cdcindia.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Diagnostic Clinic is a Mumbai-based multi-specialty diagnostic provider founded in 1984, operating four branches that offer pathology, radiology, cardiology, and ancillary services to retail patients, corporate clients, and insurance partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) & Multi-Specialty Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Pulmonary Function & Respiratory Diagnostic Centers (PFT/Spirometry) (HLAFAKAJ), Neurodiagnostic Centers (EEG/EMG/NCS) (HLAFAKAK), General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA)

Keywords

• Diagnostic testing services
• Clinical pathology services
• Medical imaging services
• Corporate wellness programs
• Preventive health screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Testing Services: Revenue from comprehensive pathology (hematology, clinical pathology, microbiology, histopathology, serology, immunology), radiology (X-ray, sonography, CT, MRI referrals, dental radiography including OPG, cephalogram, IOPA), and cardiology services (ECG, TMT, 2D ECHO). Services provided at 4 clinic locations with online report access.
2. Corporate Wellness Programs: B2B revenue stream from企业提供员工健康服务 including pre-employment checkups, industrial health services, annual health checkups, wellness and lifestyle management programs, pre-insurance medical evaluations. Services tied up with insurance companies for LIC and GIC policies.
3. Specialized Medical Services: Specialized services including physiotherapy, pulmonary function tests, audiometry, neurology services (EEG, EMG, sleep studies, BERA), shipping/wellness clinic for seafarers, and medical tourism services for international patients.
4. Preventive Health Services: Preventive healthcare including prenatal screening, thalassemia screening, allergy testing, diabetes management guidance, and cancer screening consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Central Diagnostic Clinic is a multi-branch diagnostic clinic in Mumbai offering comprehensive pathology (hematology, microbiology, histopathology, clinical pathology, serology, immunology), radiology (X-ray, sonography, CT/MRI referrals, dental radiography), and cardiology services (ECG, TMT, 2D ECHO). It also provides physiotherapy, pulmonary function tests, neurology diagnostics (EEG, EMG), audiometry, pre-employment and pre-insurance medical checkups, corporate wellness programs, medical tourism coordination, and seafarer medicals across four Mumbai branches with online appointment booking and digital report access.

Product overview

Central Diagnostic Clinic (CDC) is a multi-branch diagnostic healthcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic and wellness services across four Mumbai locations. The core offering centers on laboratory medicine (pathology, microbiology, immunology, serology, clinical pathology) and radiology (X-ray, CT, MRI, sonography, dental radiography) supported by specialized cardiology (ECG, TMT, 2D ECHO), neurology (EEG, EMG), pulmonary function testing, and audiometry services. The Simply Serum sub-brand handles biological/clinical research and pharma initiatives. Corporate wellness services include pre-employment checkups, industrial health, annual health checkups, and lifestyle management programs. Patient-facing digital services include an online reports portal and appointment booking system. The company also serves seafarers through its Shipping Wellness Clinic and international patients via Medical Tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Simply Serum: Biological & Clinical Research initiative established in 2010, aspiring to enter pharma domain with life saving drugs, vaccines, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, biotechnology and medical devices. Fulfilling emerging needs, undertaking CRO projects in assistance with CDC.

Products and services

• Pathology / Laboratory Medicine Comprehensive clinical laboratory services across hematology, clinical pathology, microbiology, histopathology (including F.N.A.C.), serology, and immunology for disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and prevention.
• Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic imaging services including plain and contrast X-ray, sonography, CT, MRI referrals, and dental radiography (OPG, Cephalogram, IOPA) using high-energy radiation for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Cardiology Diagnostics Cardiac diagnostic testing including ECG, TMT (stress testing), and 2D echocardiography for heart disease diagnosis, monitoring, and clinical evaluation.
• Pulmonary Function Test Respiratory evaluation measuring lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange to identify pulmonary impairment and guide treatment.
• Physiotherapy (RehabFit) Allied health services using mechanical force and movements, manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy to remediate impairments and promote mobility and function.
• Neurology Diagnostics Nervous system diagnostics including EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, sleep studies, and BERA tests for neurological evaluation.
• Audiometry Testing Hearing acuity testing using audiometer to measure intensity and pitch, including variations in sound and tonal purity.
• Shipping Wellness Clinic (Seafarer Medicals) Specialized medical examination services for seafarers and offshore workers including full body checkup, eye tests, audiometry, spirometry, ECG, and drug testing to meet maritime certification requirements.
• Medical Tourism International patient services coordinating travel assistance, hotel accommodations, health checkup packages, physician consultations, and treatment planning with CDC's hospital network in India.
• Pre-Employment Checkups Medical assessments determining candidate fitness for employment, including clinical examination, lung function testing, audiometry, and ophthalmological tests sold to corporate HR departments.
• Pre-Insurance Medical Checkups Medical examinations requested by health insurers before policy issuance to assess applicant risk, conducted under partnerships with LIC, GIC, CIGMA, Apollo Munich, Religare Health, and Max Life.
• Industrial Health Services Occupational health services ensuring workplace safety, eliminating health hazards, and reducing industrial fatigue, delivered in compliance with the Factories Act 1948.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Management Programs Intervention programs promoting positive lifestyle and behavior change for employee health improvement, sold as corporate wellness packages.
• Annual Health Checkups Regular preventive health assessments detecting conditions early including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, BMI, and disease-specific screenings.
• Alignment Therapy Posture alignment therapy using gravity and body weight to improve alignment and balance, eliminating causes of pain and physical limitation.
• Online Reports Portal Web-based CDC Softmed patient portal allowing patients to view, download, and access diagnostic reports and test results online.
• Portable DR X-Ray Mobile X-ray service bringing diagnostic imaging directly to patients who cannot travel, particularly elderly or housebound patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• ELISA machine analyzes 72 samples per hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Simply SerumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Simply Serum, established in 2010 as a clinical research initiative, is affiliated with CDC for rare peculiar tests. Aspiring to enter pharma domain with life-saving drugs, vaccines, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and biotechnology. Undertaking CRO projects in assistance with CDC.
• CIGMAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth and wellness company partnership for insurance-related diagnostic services.
• Apollo Munich Health InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance company partnership for pre-insurance medical examinations and diagnostic services.
• Religare Health InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance company partnership for diagnostic services related to insurance underwriting.
• Max Life InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife insurance company partnership for pre-policy medical examinations.
• LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance partner for pre-insurance medical checkups. CDC performed pre-insurance medical examinations for LIC and GIC in 2011, marking a breakthrough for the organization.
• GIC (General Insurance Corporation of India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral insurance corporation partnership for pre-insurance medical evaluations completed in 2011.
• Maharashtra InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for paramedical training and career guidance, directing interested individuals to paramedical education programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Tata 1mg Labs: Digital-first diagnostics and pharmacy platform with home-collection, transparent online pricing, and integrated e-pharmacy. Represents the disruptive digital model CDC must increasingly compete against.
• Healthians: Tech-enabled home-diagnostics startup offering transparent pricing, doorstep sample collection, and online reports. Competes for the same price-conscious Mumbai consumer that CDC targets via walk-ins.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolis Healthcare: National NABL-accredited diagnostic chain with extensive service menu spanning pathology, radiology, and wellness. Competes across the same test categories as CDC but with far broader geographic coverage and institutional contracts.
• SRL Diagnostics (Agilus Diagnostics): Pan-India NABL and CAP accredited diagnostic chain (formerly SRL, now Agilus) offering full pathology and radiology services. Competitor for institutional contracts, hospital lab outsourcing, and B2C pathology in Mumbai.
• Dr. Lal PathLabs: Largest listed Indian diagnostic chain with national footprint, NABL accreditation, and home-collection infrastructure. Direct competitive pressure on CDC for pathology and preventive health packages.
• Apollo Diagnostics: Diagnostic arm of Apollo Hospitals Group, leveraging hospital brand equity and integrated care pathways. Competes for the same corporate wellness and pre-insurance medical segments in Mumbai.
• Thyrocare Technologies: One of India's largest diagnostic chains (now part of PharmEasy) focused on low-cost pathology at national scale. Competes with CDC on price-sensitive routine tests via aggregator and home-collection models.

Direct peers

• Suburban Diagnostics: Mumbai-headquartered multi-branch diagnostic chain offering pathology, radiology, and wellness services. Closest geographic peer — also a regional chain serving similar Mumbai neighborhoods and competing for the same patient and corporate-wallet segments.
• Neuberg Diagnostics: Multi-city Indian diagnostic chain with strong presence in western India, offering integrated pathology and radiology services with international lab partnerships (e.g., Anand Diagnostic, Supratech). Comparable service breadth to CDC at a larger scale.

Regional players

• Vijaya Diagnostic Centre: Large regional diagnostic chain headquartered in Hyderabad with deep South India footprint, comprehensive radiology and pathology services. Comparable regional-chain model to CDC but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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