Imperial Hospital de Caridade

What Imperial Hospital de Caridade does

Imperial Hospital de Caridade is a multi-specialty tertiary hospital headquartered at Rua Menino Deus, 376 – Centro, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Founded in 1789 by the Irmandade Senhor dos Passos, it is the oldest hospital in the state of Santa Catarina, with a clinical staff of 193 specialist physicians covering 28+ medical specialties that include cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology, orthopedics, traumatology, pneumology, pediatrics, oncology, gastroenterology, gynecology/obstetrics, and dermatology. Its physical platform comprises 207 inpatient beds across 15 nursing wards, 40 ICU beds (including a dedicated cardiac unit), 8 surgical theaters (one configured as a robotic surgery suite), a 24/7 Pronto Atendimento emergency department, a dedicated pediatric emergency unit exceeding 200 m², a Hemodynamics lab equipped for cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology, and an outpatient Imperial Centro Médico serving scheduled consultations and follow-ups.

The hospital operates a fee-for-service revenue model, billing through Brazil's public health system (SUS, via referral only) and a broad panel of private health insurance providers (convenios) including Porto Saúde, Sul América, Bradesco Saúde, Cassi, Omint, Mediservice, Life Empresarial, and others; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution to patients runs through four direct channels: 24/7 emergency walk-in, scheduled outpatient consultations via the Imperial Centro Médico (in person, online booking through Tuotempo, and WhatsApp scheduling), inpatient hospitalization, and the dedicated pediatric emergency service. Marketing relies on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, a blog hosted at blog.hospitalbaiasul.com.br, and email newsletters, with the careers function channeled to baiasulhospital.gupy.io.

Operationally, Imperial Hospital de Caridade functions as a flagship asset within the Hospital Care "HUB Florianópolis" since its 2021 integration with Grupo Baía Sul, alongside partner facilities Hospital Baía Sul, Clínica Imagem, and Clínica e Maternidade Santa Helena. The hospital was the first in Santa Catarina to deploy the Versius robotic surgery platform (CMR Surgical, UK) on June 2, 2022, performs heart transplants (first in Florianópolis, April 30, 2008), and operates under a GOLD QMENTUM international quality accreditation. Governance remains anchored by the historic Irmandade Senhor dos Passos brotherhood, whose stewardship since 1765 underlies the institution's cultural-heritage status and 235-year operating history.

Name

Imperial Hospital de Caridade

Legal name

Imperial Hospital de Caridade

Website

https://hospitaldecaridade.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1789

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Imperial Hospital de Caridade is a 235-year-old multi-specialty hospital in Florianópolis, Brazil, providing 24-hour emergency care, inpatient services, and outpatient consultations across 28+ medical specialties to private insurance and SUS patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Cardiac care
• Robotic surgery
• Pediatric emergency

Headquarters

HQ city

Florianópolis

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital Care Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including emergency care, surgeries, hospitalizations, and outpatient consultations. Revenue generated through public health system (SUS) reimbursements and private health insurance billings (convenios).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Imperial Hospital de Caridade operates a multi-specialty hospital providing 24-hour emergency care, inpatient hospitalization (207 beds, 40 ICU beds), surgical services (8 operating theaters), and outpatient consultations across 28 medical specialties. The hospital also delivers advanced cardiac care including heart transplants, hemodynamic procedures, and a robotic surgery program using the Versius system, serving patients covered by private health insurance and Brazil's public SUS system in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.

Product overview

Imperial Hospital de Caridade operates as a multi-specialty hospital with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core hospital provides 24-hour emergency and inpatient care with 207 beds and 8 surgical theaters, supported by 28 medical specialties. Key modules include a dedicated robotic surgery program using the Versius system, Imperial Centro Médico for outpatient consultations, a pediatric emergency department, a high-complexity center with dedicated ICU and surgical floors, and hemodynamic/interventional cardiology services. The hospital also provides an electronic medical records request system and integrates with an online appointment scheduling platform. The institution positions itself as a cardiac care center of excellence, offering services from prevention through complex cardiovascular procedures including transplants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24h Emergency and Inpatient Hospital Services Full-service hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, 207 inpatient beds across 15 wards including 40 ICU beds, and 8 surgical theaters for procedures ranging from low to high complexity, serving patients in Florianópolis and Santa Catarina.
• Medical Specialties (28 Specialties) Comprehensive medical specialty services including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics, urology, neurology, oncology, gastroenterology, gynecology/obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, and additional specialties, delivered by 193 specialist physicians.
• Robotic Surgery Program (Versius System) Minimally invasive robotic surgery program using the Versius system from CMR Surgical (UK), with applications in gastrointestinal, colorectal, gynecological, urological, and general surgery procedures.
• Imperial Centro Médico (Outpatient Clinics) Medical office complex offering outpatient consultations in cardiology, surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, and other specialties with a focus on personalized patient care, with appointments scheduled via WhatsApp or online platform.
• Pediatric Emergency (Pronto Atendimento Pediátrico) Dedicated pediatric emergency service with over 200m² of modern facilities, offering clinical observation, hospitalization support, and life support capabilities for children and adolescents.
• Hemodynamics Service Cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures using fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, and aneurysms.

Quantifiable outcome

• First heart transplant in Florianópolis performed April 30, 2008
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospital CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Imperial Hospital de Caridade integrated with Hospital Care group in 2021, becoming part of the HUB Florianópolis along with Hospital Baía Sul, Clínica Imagem, and Clínica e Maternidade Santa Helena. This positions the institution among major healthcare groups in Brazil and creates one of the largest healthcare groups in Santa Catarina.
• Hospital Baía SulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital within the Hospital Care network in Florianópolis. Hospitals work in an integrated manner sharing resources, expertise, and providing comprehensive healthcare services to the region.
• Clínica ImagemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiagnostic imaging partner within the Hospital Care network offering radiology and imaging services. Located at SC-401, 121 - Itacorubi, Florianópolis.
• Irmandade Senhor dos PassoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brotherhood of Senhor Jesus dos Passos has maintained and administered the Imperial Hospital de Caridade since its founding. The brotherhood is also responsible for the Capela Menino Deus, Casa de Apoio, Cemetery, and religious activities including the Procissão do Senhor dos Passos (recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil).
• Fundação Senhor dos PassosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation working in partnership to preserve the historical recognition of the institution as a link between Santa Catarina's historical past and future cultural preservation.
• Health Insurance Providers (Convenios)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with multiple health insurance providers including Porto Saúde, Sul América, Bradesco Saúde, Cassi, Omint, Mediservice, Life Empresarial, Paraná Clínicas, Geap, Celos, Marina do Brasil, Base Aérea de Florianópolis, Fusex, and others to provide healthcare services to insured patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hospital Vita Curitiba: Southern Brazilian high-complexity private hospital with similar multi-specialty, robotic surgery, and cardiac program profile. Comparable as a regional-tier private hospital operator, though it serves Paraná rather than Santa Catarina.
• Hospital Universitário Professor Polydoro Ernani de São Thiago (HU-UFSC): Public academic teaching hospital affiliated with the Federal University of Santa Catarina, also located in Florianópolis. Competes with IHC for SUS-funded complex cases and physician talent in the same regional market.

Emerging players

• Hospital Pequeno Príncipe: Largest pediatric hospital in Brazil, located in Curitiba. Comparable to IHC's pediatric emergency service (Pronto Atendimento Pediátrico) as a specialty pediatric reference and competitor for pediatric cardiac and complex cases in the southern region.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Brazil's leading high-complexity private hospital and benchmark for quality (ONA Level 3, JCI accreditation). Comparable in cardiac surgery, robotic surgery programs, multi-specialty coverage, and premium brand positioning, though it operates nationally at much larger scale.
• Hospital Sírio-Libanês: São Paulo-based premier private hospital with similar high-complexity, multi-specialty, and premium positioning. Comparable as a benchmark for cardiac, transplant, and complex surgical program standards that IHC aspires to regionally.
• Rede D'Or São Luiz: Brazil's largest private hospital network with national footprint. Comparable as a multi-state high-complexity operator with similar payer relationships (convenios), robotic surgery programs, and cardiac specialty positioning, but at vastly greater scale than IHC.
• Hospital Moinhos de Vento: Porto Alegre-based high-complexity hospital under the Associação Hospitalar Moinhos de Vento. Comparable as a southern Brazilian reference hospital with similar cardiac and high-complexity programs targeting premium private patients in the same regional macro-region.
• Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição: Large Brazilian hospital group (Grupo Hospitalar Conceição) operating across southern Brazil with high-complexity services. Comparable as a multi-specialty, high-bed-count hospital serving both SUS and private patients in the same southern region.

Direct peers

• Hospital Baía Sul: Co-located partner hospital within Hospital Care's HUB Florianópolis; shares the same Grupo Baía Sul ownership, network integration, executive leadership, and referral ecosystem, making it the most direct operational comparable to IHC.
• Hospital e Maternidade Santa Helena: Also integrated into Hospital Care's HUB Florianópolis network alongside IHC and Hospital Baía Sul; shares the same parent group, payer contracts, and operational synergies, making it a directly comparable peer within the same network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ImperialHospitalDeCaridade
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imperial-hospital-de-caridade
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospitaldecaridade

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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