Hippokrates

What Hippokrates does

Hippokrates (legal entity: Súkromné zdravotnícke centrum Hippokrates, s.r.o.) is a privately-held, family-owned medical center headquartered in a single clinic at Apollo Business Center II, Prievozská 4/A in Bratislava, Slovakia. Founded in 1995 by MUDr. Karol Točík, PhD. — recognized as Slovakia's first private conventional medicine center — the business operates as a polyclinic offering neurology, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, infusion therapy (notably high-dose vitamin C), and a suite of regenerative treatments including oxygen therapy, Bemer EVO vascular therapy, magnetotherapy, and color therapy. Its diagnostic capabilities include electromyography (EMG), sonography of carotid arteries, and specialized tetany syndrome protocols developed over 30+ years of practice. Patient acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the hippokrates.sk website, online booking (medic.bookio.com), phone, and Google reviews (4.3/5 from 120 reviews).

The center monetizes through fee-for-service clinical consultations (initial exam €90, follow-up €80, second opinion €300, physiotherapy €50–€100 per session), therapy sessions and packages, an e-commerce storefront selling a proprietary line of nutritional supplements (Neurofit, Cerebfit, Reumofit, Mg NeuroBalance, Mg TetanyBalance, Hippocollagen, MGcream) priced €13.50–€79, gift vouchers (€100–€1,000), and recurring Hippokrates NeuroCare subscription programs (€490 for 6 months, €790 for 12 months). A contractual relationship with Dôvera health insurance, established in May 2023, extends the neurology service to insured patients. The team comprises approximately nine named professionals — including a medical director, three neurologists, a physiotherapist, a nurse, an operations manager, a marketing/art therapy director, and reception staff — operating Monday through Thursday only. The company has no subsidiaries, no external funding, and no parent entity; management transitioned to the second generation (Michal Točík and his wife) in 2015.

Name

Hippokrates

Legal name

Súkromné zdravotnícke centrum Hippokrates, s.r.o.

Website

https://hippokrates.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hippokrates is a family-owned private medical center in Bratislava, Slovakia, offering neurology, rehabilitation, infusion therapy, and regenerative treatments with a specialization in tetany syndrome, serving self-pay and insured patients through direct-to-consumer appointments, subscription care programs, and a proprietary supplement e-commerce line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Neurology and Rehabilitation Clinic

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

Keywords

• Neurology services
• Tetany treatment
• Rehabilitation physiotherapy
• Infusion therapy
• Private medical clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue from neurological examinations, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, injection therapies, and diagnostic procedures (EMG, ultrasound). Services include initial examinations (€90), follow-ups (€80), second opinions (€300), and specialized treatments.
2. Infusion and Therapy Services: High-dose vitamin C infusions, oxygen therapy, Bemer therapy, magnetotherapy, color therapy, and art therapy offered as individual sessions or packages.
3. E-commerce Product Sales: Sale of nutritional supplements including Neurofit 126, Mg NeuroBalance, Mg TetanyBalance, Cerebfit, Reumofit, Hippocollagen, and MGcream through the e-shop platform.
4. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers (poukážky) in denominations of €100, €200, €300, €500, and €1000 for health services.
5. Health Insurance Contracts: Contractual relationship with Dôvera insurance company for neurology services (since May 2023), providing reimbursement for covered services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hippokrates operates a private medical center in Bratislava providing specialized neurology consultations, tetany syndrome treatment, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, high-dose vitamin C infusion therapy, and regenerative treatments including oxygen therapy, Bemer vascular therapy, color therapy, and art therapy. Diagnostic services include electromyography (EMG) and carotid ultrasound. The center also retails a proprietary line of nutritional supplements (Neurofit, Cerebfit, Reumofit, Mg NeuroBalance, Mg TetanyBalance, Hippocollagen, MGcream, Hipporelaxa bath salts) through its online e-shop and offers long-term NeuroCare subscription programs and gift vouchers.

Product overview

Hippokrates is a private medical center in Bratislava, Slovakia, offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services centered on neurology and rehabilitation. The center provides medical services including neurological examinations and treatments (with specialists in tetany syndrome, migraines, back pain, and dizziness), rehabilitation and physiotherapy, infusion therapies, and various regenerative treatments. The center also operates an e-commerce platform selling proprietary dietary supplements (Neurofit, Cerebfit, Reumofit, Mg NeuroBalance, Mg TetanyBalance, Hippocollagen, MGcream) and health-related products. Services are available through direct appointments, gift vouchers, and the NeuroCare long-term care programs. The center was founded in 1995 and operates as a family business with multilingual staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neurology Services Comprehensive neurological examinations, diagnosis, and treatment for conditions including tetany syndrome, migraines, back pain, dizziness, headaches, and other neurological disorders. Includes initial examinations (€90), follow-up consultations (€80), second medical opinions (€300), and injection therapies using GUNA MD and PEPTYS protocols. Initial examinations are available within approximately 2 working days.
• Tetany Syndrome Treatment Specialized diagnostic and treatment protocols for tetanický syndróm (tetany syndrome), a functional nervous system disorder characterized by increased excitability and muscle spasms. Protocols combine EMG examination, magnesium supplementation (Mg TetanyBalance), injections, and neurological follow-up, developed through 30+ years of clinical expertise at the center.
• Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services including individual 60-minute (€100) and 30-minute (€50) sessions with Tibor Benko, myofascial massage and kinesiotaping (€65 for 45 minutes), electrotherapy, ultrasound, reflex massage, craniosacral therapy, healthy back school, mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and Propriomed exercise programs for post-injury and post-COVID rehabilitation.
• High-Dose Vitamin C Infusion Therapy Customized high-dose vitamin C infusion protocols for immune support, fatigue, allergies, and various health conditions. Each course begins with prior blood testing for creatinine, iron, and ferritin, followed by medical consultation to determine suitability and dosage, and the infusion administration itself. Often combined with Bemer vascular therapy.
• Regeneration Services Recovery and regeneration treatments including oxygen therapy, Bemer EVO physical vascular therapy, color therapy with LED Omega Light (LED PHOTON MASK), and art therapy via video call, designed for immune support, post-illness recovery, fatigue management, and overall wellness optimization.
• Electromyography (EMG) Examination Electromyography examinations used in neurological diagnostics, including tetany EMG (€70), carpal tunnel, tremor, nerve root damage, and polyneuropathy assessments for upper and lower limbs. Performed in-house at the Bratislava facility.
• Sonography of Cerebral Arteries (Carotid USG) Ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries for stroke risk assessment and vascular health evaluation, performed in-house at the Bratislava clinic.
• Art Therapy Experiential art therapy through painting, drawing, and artistic techniques for relaxation, anxiety relief, and personal development. Delivered as a 60-minute online video call session (€60) with Mgr. Sasha Točík Berkyová, MBA, who specializes in social pedagogy and art therapy.
• Oxygen Therapy (Oxygenotherapy) Therapeutic inhalation of concentrated 95% oxygen via nasal cannula using an oxygen concentrator for immune support, energy enhancement, and post-COVID recovery. Often combined with Bemer vascular therapy as part of regenerative programs.
• Bemer EVO Vascular Therapy Physical vascular therapy using the Bemer EVO device, applying electromagnetic stimulation to improve microcirculation and blood flow in the smallest capillaries, reduce pain, and enhance natural healing processes. Often paired with oxygen therapy or vitamin C infusions.
• Color Therapy Light therapy using the LED PHOTON MASK with cold LED light (Omega Light) for supportive treatment and body strengthening as part of the regeneration offering.
• Hippokrates NeuroCare Program Long-term subscription program for ongoing neurological care, offered as a 6-month plan at €490 and a 12-month plan at €790, designed to provide comprehensive continuity for patients with chronic neurological conditions.
• Gift Vouchers (Darčekové poukážky) Gift vouchers (darčekové poukážky) for Hippokrates health services sold in denominations of €100, €200, €300, €500, and €1000, redeemable across the center's service offerings.
• Online and Telephone Consultations Remote medical consultations with neurologists and specialists, including telephone consultations up to 10 minutes (€30) and video-based art therapy sessions, accessible to patients outside Bratislava or those unable to visit in person.
• Hippokrates Neurofit 126 Proprietary neurological support supplement from the Hippokrates brand, packaged in 126-capsule format and priced at €25 per unit, sold through the center's online e-shop.
• Hippokrates Neurofit 540 Proprietary neurological support supplement from the Hippokrates brand in a larger 540-capsule format, priced at €79 per unit, sold through the center's online e-shop.
• Hippokrates Cerebfit 126 Proprietary brain health support supplement from the Hippokrates brand, packaged in a 126-capsule format and priced at €25 per unit, sold through the online e-shop.
• Hippokrates Cerebfit 540 Proprietary brain health support supplement from the Hippokrates brand in a larger 540-capsule format, priced at €79 per unit, sold through the online e-shop.
• Hippokrates Reumofit 126 Proprietary rheumatic support supplement from the Hippokrates brand, packaged in a 126-capsule format and priced at €25 per unit, sold through the online e-shop.
• Hippokrates Reumofit 540 Proprietary rheumatic support supplement from the Hippokrates brand in a larger 540-capsule format, priced at €79 per unit, sold through the online e-shop.
• Mg NeuroBalance Proprietary magnesium supplement for nervous system support and concentration, sold at €29 per unit through the Hippokrates online e-shop.
• Mg TetanyBalance Proprietary magnesium supplement specifically formulated for patients with tetany syndrome, sold at €20 per unit through the Hippokrates online e-shop.
• Hippocollagen Proprietary collagen supplement for connective tissue and joint health, sold at €39 per unit through the Hippokrates online e-shop.
• Hippocollagen Forte (Raspberry) Enhanced proprietary collagen supplement with raspberry flavor, sold at €45 per unit through the Hippokrates online e-shop.
• MGcream Topical magnesium cream for body and mind relief, priced at €35 (discounted from €39), sold through the Hippokrates online e-shop.
• Hipporelaxa Magnesian Bath Salt Living magnesium bath salt marketed under the Hipporelaxa brand for relaxation, packaged as 3x500g and priced at €13.50, sold through the Hippokrates online e-shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Appointments available within 2 working days for neurological examinations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dôvera Health InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2023Contractual relationship established in May 2023 for neurology services. Allows Dôvera-insured patients to receive neurological examinations and treatments covered by their insurance plan at Hippokrates center.
• Global PaymentscoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment service provider for credit card payments and online bank transfers through Global Payments s.r.o. Operates in Czech Republic with branch in Slovakia. Regulated by Czech National Bank under payment services law.
• Medic BookiocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking platform (medic.bookio.com) integrated into the Hippokrates website for patient scheduling with individual specialists.
• Apollo Business Center IIminorOthersCommercial office building where Hippokrates clinic is located. Building management provides parking facilities (paid garage in yellow zone) and building maintenance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Medicover: Medicover is a major private healthcare operator across Central and Eastern Europe with clinics, diagnostics, and specialty care. Comparable to Hippokrates in offering multi-specialty outpatient services to self-pay and insured patients, though at significantly larger scale.
• Canadian Medical Care: Canadian Medical Care is a private premium clinic chain in Prague offering specialist outpatient care, diagnostics, and preventive programs. Comparable to Hippokrates as a self-pay-driven multi-specialty private practice in the CEE region.
• Penta Hospitals: Penta Hospitals operates the largest private hospital network in Slovakia and was cited as a prior employer of Hippokrates' neurologist MUDr. Katarína Plachá. Comparable as a private-sector neurology and specialist care provider in the same Slovak market.
• EUC (European Health Centers): EUC operates a network of private clinics across Slovakia and the Czech Republic offering specialist outpatient services, diagnostics, and rehabilitation — directly comparable to Hippokrates in service mix, patient base, and Slovak market positioning. Both compete for self-pay and insured patients seeking faster specialist access than the public system.
• ProCare: ProCare is one of the largest private outpatient healthcare providers in Slovakia, operating polyclinics with specialist physicians and diagnostics. It competes head-to-head with Hippokrates for self-pay and insured patients seeking specialist neurology and rehabilitation outside the public system.

Broad incumbents

• Helios Kliniken: Helios operates a large network of acute-care hospitals across Germany with neurology and rehabilitation departments. A broad incumbent in the same specialty categories, useful as a benchmark for neurology service economics and operating models at scale.
• Asklepios Kliniken: Asklepios is one of the largest private hospital operators in Europe, with neurology, rehabilitation, and outpatient services. A broad incumbent in the same clinical categories Hippokrates serves, though operating at vastly greater scale and not focused on the same Slovak niche.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Charité is one of Europe's largest university hospitals, with a renowned neurology department. Comparable as a reference point for specialty neurology practice standards, clinical research depth, and academic clinical reputation — though operating at public university hospital scale rather than private-clinic scale.

Emerging players

• Doctolib: Doctolib is Europe's leading online appointment-booking and telemedicine platform, currently integrated with Hippokrates via medic.bookio.com. Comparable as an adjacent digital health infrastructure player shaping how private clinics acquire and manage patients in Europe.

Regional players

• MedLife: MedLife is the largest private healthcare provider in Romania, offering multi-specialty outpatient clinics, diagnostics, and wellness services. Comparable in business model and service mix to Hippokrates, though operating in a different CEE country rather than competing directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hippokrates.sk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/szc-hippokrates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hippokrates