The Ultrasound Centre

What The Ultrasound Centre does

The Ultrasound Centre is a privately held, for-profit diagnostic imaging provider headquartered in Warman, Saskatchewan, founded in 2012 and operating five clinic locations across Saskatchewan (Warman, Stonebridge, Downtown/Queen Street Saskatoon, Rosthern, and Lawson Heights). The company delivers a broad portfolio of diagnostic ultrasound services spanning obstetrics (including nuchal translucency screening), abdominal, abdominal-and-pelvis combined, renal, pediatric, thyroid, soft tissue, musculoskeletal, pelvic, testicular, breast, echocardiogram, carotid Doppler, DVT, and ultrasound-guided pain-therapy injections, plus elastography for liver assessment and walk-in X-ray services at the Stonebridge site. Customers are individual patients referred by physicians or allied healthcare providers (chiropractors, walk-in clinics), who access the network via requisition-form-driven referrals, a centralized phone line, and online booking, supported by a Facebook and Instagram presence.

The business earns the majority of its revenue by billing Saskatchewan Health Authority for insured diagnostic ultrasound services for patients holding valid Canadian provincial health cards (excluding Quebec). A secondary revenue stream comes from out-of-pocket payments by uninsured patients (visitors, expired cards, Quebec residents), who may be reimbursed within six months of obtaining coverage, and walk-in X-ray at Stonebridge provides a separate, appointment-free stream. The clinic accepts any physician's requisition regardless of originating clinic and markets results delivery within approximately one business day.

Underlying technology is primarily conventional diagnostic ultrasound imaging and X-ray equipment, complemented by a partnership with the University of Saskatchewan under the Robotic Ultrasound Medical Access Project that brings telerobotic ultrasound capability (sourced from Europe) to remote and northern Saskatchewan communities, including Indigenous communities. Ownership, investor backing, headcount exact figures, and revenue figures are not disclosed in source data; available signals indicate an independent, privately held regional healthcare services operator with a multi-clinic model concentrated in Saskatchewan.

Name

The Ultrasound Centre

Website

https://theultrasoundcentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ultrasound Centre is a privately held Saskatchewan diagnostic imaging provider operating five clinics that deliver physician-referred ultrasound (obstetrics, MSK, vascular, echo, elastography) plus walk-in X-ray at Stonebridge, billing primarily the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Medical Imaging

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Diagnostic ultrasound services
• Medical imaging services
• Obstetrical ultrasound
• Vascular doppler imaging
• X-ray imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warman

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Provincial Health Insurance Billing: The majority of revenue is derived from billing provincial health insurance (Saskatchewan Health Authority) for diagnostic ultrasound services. Patients with valid Canadian provincial health cards (excluding Quebec) are fully covered.
2. Out-of-Pocket Patient Payments: Patients without a valid health card (e.g., visitors to Canada, patients with expired cards, Quebec residents) pay out of pocket. Patients who obtain a valid health card within 6 months of their exam can be reimbursed for the full amount.
3. Walk-in X-ray Services: X-ray services at Stonebridge are offered on a walk-in basis (no appointment required), providing a separate revenue stream from scheduled ultrasound appointments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ultrasound Centre operates five diagnostic imaging clinics across Saskatchewan, providing a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations (obstetrical, abdominal, pelvic, renal, thyroid, musculoskeletal, vascular, cardiac, pediatric) along with X-ray, ultrasound-guided pain therapy injections, and advanced elastography for liver assessment. Services are delivered by skilled sonographers with dedicated radiologist oversight, and most exams require a physician requisition except X-rays at the Stonebridge location, which accept walk-in patients.

Product overview

The Ultrasound Centre provides a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic ultrasound and imaging services across five clinic locations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The service offering consists of general ultrasound, specialized obstetric ultrasound including nuchal translucency screening, cardiac imaging (echocardiogram), vascular studies (DVT and carotid Doppler), musculoskeletal imaging, breast ultrasound, and advanced elastography for liver assessment. The centre also offers ultrasound-guided pain therapy injections and X-ray services at select locations. Services range from routine abdominal and pelvic imaging to pediatric specialized examinations and are delivered by skilled sonographers with radiologist oversight. Appointments are scheduled for most services, with X-ray available on a walk-in basis at the Stonebridge clinic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Obstetrical Ultrasound Prenatal ultrasound imaging service for monitoring fetal development and maternal health during pregnancy, provided to referred patients.
• Abdominal Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging of the abdominal region for evaluation of organs including liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.
• Abdomen & Pelvis/Renal Combined Ultrasound Combined ultrasound imaging of abdomen and pelvis/renal area for comprehensive evaluation.
• Renal Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging focused on kidney evaluation for assessment of renal function and structure.
• Pediatric Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging specialized for pediatric patients including brain, spine, hips, and pylorus examinations.
• Thyroid and Neck Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging of the thyroid gland and neck region for evaluation of thyroid nodules and abnormalities.
• Soft Tissue (Lumps & Bumps) Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging for evaluation of soft tissue masses, lumps, and bumps throughout the body.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Advanced ultrasound imaging for joints, muscles, and tendons including sports injuries and joint assessments.
• Pelvic Ultrasound Pelvic ultrasound imaging for evaluation of reproductive organs and pelvic structures.
• Testicular Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging of the testicular region for evaluation of testicular abnormalities.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Ultrasound Vascular ultrasound imaging to detect blood clots in deep veins.
• Carotid Doppler Ultrasound Vascular ultrasound imaging of carotid arteries to assess blood flow and detect stenosis.
• Breast Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging of breast tissue for evaluation of masses and abnormalities.
• Echocardiogram Cardiac ultrasound imaging to evaluate heart structure and function.
• Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound Specialized prenatal ultrasound measuring nuchal translucency for Down syndrome screening.
• Ultrasound-Guided Injections Therapeutic injection services using ultrasound guidance for precise pain therapy treatment.
• Elastography Advanced ultrasound technique measuring tissue stiffness for liver disease assessment and other diagnostic applications.
• X-Ray Services X-ray imaging services available on a walk-in basis at the Stonebridge clinic location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results typically delivered to referring physician within approximately 1 business day of exam

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ultrasound Centre is in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan to deliver the Robotic Ultrasound Medical Access Project. This initiative brings telerobotic ultrasound technology (brought from Europe) to remote communities in Saskatchewan, enabling medical services to be provided to underserved areas without physical presence of sonographers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mayfair Diagnostics: Calgary-based private diagnostic imaging practice with multiple clinics offering ultrasound, X-ray, and advanced imaging — similar multi-location outpatient model and broad service portfolio.
• Canadian Diagnostic Centres: Multi-location private diagnostic imaging network in Western Canada offering ultrasound, X-ray, and related services — directly comparable in service mix, payor model, and operating posture to The Ultrasound Centre.
• Insight Medical Imaging: Edmonton-area multi-clinic diagnostic imaging provider offering ultrasound, X-ray, and specialty imaging — comparable in scale, multi-site footprint, and physician-referral GTM.
• True North Imaging: Ontario-based multi-clinic diagnostic imaging network offering ultrasound and X-ray under a similar private, physician-referred model with multiple locations across a single province.

Regional players

• EFW Radiology: Calgary-based private radiology group offering ultrasound and diagnostic imaging across multiple locations — comparable outpatient diagnostic portfolio, primarily Alberta rather than Saskatchewan.

Broad incumbents

• LifeLabs: Canada's largest diagnostic provider offering a broad menu including lab and select imaging services across most provinces — a much larger incumbent with overlapping diagnostic capabilities and national reach.
• Saskatchewan Health Authority Diagnostic Imaging: Public health system operator providing diagnostic imaging services across Saskatchewan hospitals — comparable imaging modalities delivered as part of a much broader public healthcare portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/myultrasoundcentre
• Instagraminstagram.com/theultrasoundcentre
• Xx.com/UltrasoundCentr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ultrasound-centre-warman

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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