Médica Sur

What Médica Sur does

Médica Sur is a publicly traded (S.A.B. de C.V.), privately operated tertiary hospital founded in 1981 and headquartered on a single campus in Tlalpan, Mexico City. It functions as a private university hospital affiliated with UNAM, integrating specialty care, diagnostics, teaching, research, and social-assistance activities across more than 30 medical and surgical specialties — including oncology, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, transplants, gastroenterology, urology, bariatrics, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

The clinical platform is built around high-complexity technology: Gamma Knife radiosurgery, TAVI (the first performed in Mexico's private sector in 2014), a new Hemodynamics Unit, robotic-assisted surgery, advanced MRI and nuclear medicine, plus a CAP-accredited clinical pathology laboratory and the first AABB-certified blood bank in Latin America. The hospital is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and holds JCI, ISO 9001:2015, CSG, CAP, AABB, and SIAC certifications.

Commercially, revenue is generated primarily from professional fees for inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic studies, and surgical procedures, complemented by recurring contracts with 22 national and 25+ international insurance providers (GNP, AXA, Allianz, Mapfre, Bupa, Cigna, MSH International, among others), bundled preventive Check-Up packages sold to individuals and corporations, a dedicated medical-tourism channel supported by an on-site Holiday Inn & Suites, and education/research-related income. Customer acquisition combines an online physician directory and self-serve booking, social media and content marketing (including the 'Diálogos Cardiológicos entre Colegas' podcast), insurance in-network referrals, and academic events and congresses targeting referring physicians.

Name

Médica Sur

Legal name

Médica Sur, S.A.B. de C.V.

Website

https://medicasur.com.mx

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Médica Sur is a publicly traded private university hospital in Mexico City offering more than 30 high-complexity medical specialties, advanced diagnostics, and surgical services to insured, self-pay, corporate, and international medical-tourism patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hospital services - inpatient and outpatient care: Médica Sur generates revenue primarily through fees for medical services including emergency care, hospitalizations, surgical procedures, specialist consultations, diagnostic studies (laboratory, imaging, pathology), and therapeutic interventions across its broad specialty portfolio.
2. Diagnostic services: Revenue from laboratory tests, pathology studies, imaging services (MRI, CT, nuclear medicine), and cardiovascular diagnostic procedures (echocardiograms, Holter, ECG, cardiac catheterization).
3. Insurance and third-party payer contracts: Revenue collected through agreements with national and international insurance companies for covered medical services rendered to policyholders.
4. Specialty packages and preventive care (Check Up): Revenue from bundled preventive health packages (executive check-ups, cardiovascular screening, women's health, pediatric, and geriatric packages) offered to individuals and corporate clients.
5. Medical tourism and international patient services: Revenue from international patients seeking high-complexity medical care, supported by dedicated international medicine/tourism services.
6. Teaching, research, and academic programs: Revenue from medical education and continuous training programs for healthcare professionals, including courses, congresses, and symposia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Médica Sur is a private university hospital that delivers high-complexity inpatient and outpatient medical care across more than 30 specialties and subspecialties, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, transplants, gastroenterology, and urology. It also operates advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, nuclear medicine), a CAP-accredited clinical laboratory, a robotic surgery program, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, TAVI, an emergency department, preventive Check-Up packages, and a medical tourism service for international patients.

Product overview

Médica Sur is a private university hospital offering a broad portfolio of high-specialty medical services organized around specialized centers, diagnostic departments, and integrated care programs. The core offering includes the Centro Oncológico (Cancer Center), the Centro Integral de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento (CIDyT) which serves as a hub for cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and preventive medicine, and the Clínicas de Alta Especialidad (CAE) covering areas such as radiotherapy, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, gastroenterology, endoscopy, neurology/neurosurgery, transplantation, and advanced urology. Diagnostic services are anchored by Imagenología, Laboratorio de Patología Clínica, Resonancia Magnética, and Medicina Nuclear. The hospital also operates a robotic surgery program, the Hemodinamia catheterization unit (including TAVI), and a dedicated cardiac rehabilitation clinic. Extended care is provided through Médica Sur en tu Casa (home healthcare) and a vaccination center. For international and out-of-town patients, it offers Holiday Inn & Suites on-site accommodation and a medical tourism program. Educational and research content is distributed through the podcast 'Diálogos Cardiológicos entre Colegas' and regular ethics and bioethics events. The hospital is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Door-to-balloon time reduced to 85 minutes vs. the 120-minute international optimal benchmark for cardiac emergencies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mayo Clinic Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMédica Sur is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, enabling medical knowledge exchange, clinical collaboration, and access to Mayo Clinic expertise for complex cases. This affiliation provides physicians access to AskMayoExpert, e-consultations, and continuing medical education.
• Joint Commission International (JCI)coreOthersMédica Sur holds accreditation from Joint Commission International, which verifies the hospital meets international standards for quality and patient safety.
• UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMédica Sur operates as a university hospital affiliated with UNAM, offering teaching programs, residencies, and continuing medical education. UNAM provides academic oversight and credentialing for medical training programs.
• Colegio de Postgraduados en Cardiología (affiliated cardiology training)coreOthersMédica Sur is a UNAM-avalaed teaching hospital for the high-specialty course in echocardiography, training the next generation of subspecialist cardiologists.
• Holiday Inn & Suites Médica Sur (on-site hotel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliated Holiday Inn & Suites hotel operates on the hospital campus, providing accommodation for patients' families, international patients, and medical tourists. This enhances the overall care experience and supports medical tourism.
• GNP SeguroscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement for insured patients. GNP Seguros is one of Mexico's largest health insurers, directing significant patient volume to Médical Sur.
• AXAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with AXA for insured patient services at Médica Sur.
• Allianz MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Allianz México for insured patient services.
• Mapfre MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Mapfre México for insured patient services.
• MetLife MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with MetLife México for insured patient services.
• Chubb MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Chubb México for insured patient services.
• Bupa MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Bupa for international insured patient services.
• Cigna InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Cigna International for internationally insured patients.
• GeoBlue (Worldwide Insurance Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with GeoBlue for internationally insured patients.
• MSH InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with MSH International for internationally insured patients.
• Fundación Médica SurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMédica Sur has a corporate foundation focused on social assistance and community health programs.
• BanorteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Banorte for insured patient services.
• InbursaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Inbursa for insured patient services.
• Zurich MéxicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing agreement with Zurich México for insured patient services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hospital Christus Muguerza: Major Mexican private hospital system affiliated with Christus Health (US), operating high-complexity facilities primarily in Monterrey. Comparable in multi-specialty scope, JCI-style accreditation pursuit, and corporate insurance contracts.
• Centro Médico ABC (Hospital ABC): Mexico City-based private non-profit hospital with comparable multi-specialty depth, JCI-equivalent accreditations, and a parallel reputation as a top-tier private hospital in Mexico. Most directly comparable peer given shared Mexico City high-end patient base and university-affiliated teaching status.
• Star Médica: Mexican private hospital chain competing in the same insured, multi-specialty segment. Overlaps with Médica Sur in insurance network participation and outpatient/inpatient service mix across major Mexican cities.
• Hospital San Javier: Private hospital group in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta with comparable multi-specialty offerings and insurance partnerships. Serves as a regional high-end private competitor addressing similar patient demographics.
• Hospital Ángeles (Grupo Empresarial Ángeles): Largest private hospital chain in Mexico, offering similar multi-specialty coverage, insurance network participation, and high-complexity services across multiple campuses. Competes for the same insured patient pool and physician talent.

Regional players

• Hospital Punta Pacífica: Panama-based private hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, targeting medical tourism from North America. Comparable in international accreditations, high-complexity offerings, and medical tourism business model.
• Doctors Hospital (Bahamas): Private hospital in Nassau serving international and local high-complexity patients. Comparable in medical tourism orientation and JCI-style accreditation, though smaller in specialty breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Brazilian high-end private hospital with similar university-affiliation, JCI accreditation, multi-specialty depth, and a parallel strategy of medical tourism and academic medicine. Stronger scale but mirrors Médica Sur's positioning model in Latin America.
• Clínica Universidad de Navarra: Spanish private university hospital combining teaching, research, and high-complexity care. Comparable in the academic-private-hospital hybrid model and international patient focus.
• Baptist Health South Florida: Large US non-profit health system with extensive international patient services and JCI-aligned operations. Comparable in medical tourism infrastructure, multi-specialty breadth, and academic affiliations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/grupomedicasur
• Facebookfacebook.com/MedicaSurOficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medicasur
• Instagraminstagram.com/medica_sur
• Xx.com/MedicaSur

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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