Eco Clínica

What Eco Clínica does

Eco Clínica is a private diagnostic imaging center headquartered in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil, founded on May 10, 1983 by Dr. Enéas Paulo Allet da Rocha. The company is currently family-owned by the Caporal family, with Dr. Mário Tadeu Caporal serving as the founding technical leader (Responsável Técnico) following the death of the original co-founder in 1995. Dr. Caporal's sons Dr. Fábio and Dr. Rodolfo Caporal work as radiologists within the company, and Silvana Caporal leads administrative operations. Eco Clínica operates four physical clinic units across the Amurel region of southern Santa Catarina: Tubarão (the original 1983 headquarters on Av. Marcolino Martins Cabral), Braço do Norte (1994), Capivari de Baixo (2002), and Jaguaruna (2018, a 1,400-square-meter medical complex). The Capivari de Baixo unit is undergoing expansion with a new structure targeted for completion in late 2024 or H1 2025. The company was the first in the Amurel region to offer mammography, bone densitometry, and ultrasonography, and introduced 4D obstetric ultrasound to the region in 2005.

The company delivers a comprehensive fee-for-service diagnostic imaging portfolio: general and specialized ultrasound (including Doppler and 4D obstetric), digital X-ray, digital mammography, bone densitometry, computed tomography, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and image-guided invasive procedures (breast, thyroid, hepatic, renal, skin, and prostate biopsies plus ultrasound-guided infiltrations for musculoskeletal conditions performed by Dr. Guilherme Nandi). Underlying technology consists of state-of-the-art imaging hardware with a netPACS online patient results portal. A multidisciplinary medical team spanning radiology, ultrasonography, obstetrics, gynecology, fetal medicine, and cardiology delivers exams across all four units.

Eco Clínica serves three primary patient segments under a transaction-fee revenue model: private/payor patients paying out of pocket, health insurance (convênio) holders covered under in-network agreements with Unimed, Bradesco Saúde, Cassi, Saúde Caixa, SC Saúde, Elosaúde, and Saúde Conceição, and public healthcare (SUS) patients served via contracts with more than 20 municipal health secretariats in southern Santa Catarina. Patients access services via WhatsApp, telephone, and in-person booking, with the clinic supplementing volume through community health campaigns (Outubro Rosa, Novembro Azul, Saúde do Militar) and partnerships with SESI, ABEPOM, Rede Feminina, and local unions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; patients are directed to contact individual units directly.

Name

Eco Clínica

Legal name

Eco Clínica

Website

https://ecoclinicasc.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eco Clínica is a family-owned diagnostic imaging center in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil, operating four clinic units across the Amurel region and providing fee-for-service imaging procedures to private patients, health insurance holders, and SUS public healthcare recipients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging services
• Medical ultrasound examinations
• Digital mammography screening
• Bone densitometry services
• Computed tomography imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Tubarão

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic imaging services: Eco Clínica generates revenue through fee-for-service diagnostic imaging procedures including ultrasound, digital X-ray, mammography, bone densitometry, computed tomography, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and invasive procedures such as biopsies and punctures. Revenue is collected via health insurance (convênios) and private/payor patients. The clinic accepts a broad range of health insurance plans and municipal public health contracts (SUS, prefecture secretaries).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eco Clínica operates a fee-for-service medical diagnostic imaging center delivering a comprehensive range of imaging examinations across four physical units in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil. Core services include general and specialized ultrasound (including 4D obstetric), digital X-ray, digital mammography, bone densitometry, echocardiography, electrocardiography, computed tomography, and image-guided invasive procedures such as biopsies, punctures, and ultrasound-guided joint infiltrations. Patients access services directly, via health insurance convênios, or through SUS municipal contracts.

Product overview

Eco Clínica is a medical diagnostic imaging center providing a comprehensive portfolio of imaging services across multiple locations in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil. The core offering consists of specialized diagnostic imaging examinations including General and Specialized Ultrasound (with Doppler and 4D obstetric capabilities), Digital X-Ray, Digital Mammography, Bone Densitometry, Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram, and Computed Tomography. Additional services include image-guided invasive procedures, biopsies, and punctures. The company also offers a patient portal (netPACS) for online examination results retrieval. Services are delivered through four units located in Tubarão (headquarters), Braço do Norte, Jaguaruna, and Capivari de Baixo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultrassom Geral e Especializado (General and Specialized Ultrasound) Comprehensive ultrasound services including general ultrasound, Doppler studies, obstetric ultrasound (including 4D), transvaginal ultrasound, and specialized imaging for various body parts and conditions. Performed by a multidisciplinary medical team using equipment with advanced resolution.
• Tomografia Computadorizada (Computed Tomography) Computed tomography services including angio-CT, full abdomen, spine, chest, extremities, and specialized studies for brain, lung, and bone evaluation, delivered by qualified radiologists and technicians using advanced technology.
• Mamografia Digital (Digital Mammography) Digital mammography for breast cancer screening and diagnosis, including focal compression, prosthesis mammography, and magnification studies, delivered using advanced technology with experienced radiology staff.
• Raio X Digital (Digital X-Ray) Digital X-ray services for chest, abdomen, and bone imaging using low-dose ionizing radiation, performed by a team of technicians and radiologists to deliver safe and reliable diagnostic results.
• Densitometria Óssea (Bone Densitometry) Bone densitometry for measuring bone mineral density and assessing osteoporosis risk, including whole-body composition analysis, using modern mineral density measurement equipment.
• Ecocardiograma (Echocardiogram) Echocardiogram using ultrasound technology to evaluate heart anatomy and physiology, diagnose heart diseases and malformations, performed by the cardiology team.
• Eletrocardiograma (Electrocardiogram) Electrocardiogram (ECG) to evaluate heart rhythm and detect electrical conduction abnormalities in cardiac activity.
• Exames Invasivos, Punções e Biópsias (Invasive Exams, Punctures and Biopsies) Image-guided invasive procedures including breast nodule biopsy, thyroid biopsy, hepatic biopsy, renal biopsy, skin biopsy, and prostate biopsy, performed by qualified and experienced professionals focused on patient safety.
• Infiltração Guiada por Ultrassom (Ultrasound-Guided Infiltration) Ultrasound-guided injection therapy for treating joint pain, tendinous conditions and inflammatory disorders using real-time image guidance for precise medication delivery. Performed by Dr. Guilherme Nandi for osteoarthritis, synovitis, bursitis, tendinopathies, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of breast cancer mortality by 15% to 45% through early mammography screening (per scientific literature cited on website)

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnimedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national health insurance provider accepted at Eco Clínica for diagnostic imaging services across all four clinic units.
• Bradesco SaúdecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Brazilian health insurance plan accepted at Eco Clínica units for covered diagnostic imaging procedures.
• CassicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking sector health insurance provider (Banco do Brasil employees) with partnership for diagnostic imaging services at Eco Clínica.
• Saúde CaixacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaixa Econômica Federal employee health plan accepted at Eco Clínica for diagnostic imaging services.
• SC SaúdecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSanta Catarina state health plan accepted at Eco Clínica units for diagnostic imaging services.
• ElosaúdecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance provider accepted at Eco Clínica for covered diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Saúde ConceiçãocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional health insurance plan accepted at Eco Clínica units for diagnostic imaging services.
• ABEPOM (Associação Beneficente dos Militares Estaduais de Santa Catarina)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerABEPOM promotes health and wellness events for military personnel. Eco Clínica participated in the 'Saúde do Militar' (Military Health) event on November 29, where Dr. Mário Caporal gave a health education talk. ABEPOM invited Eco Clínica to participate, making it a marketing and community health partnership.
• Multiple Municipal Health Secretariats (Prefeitura de Tubarão, Jaguaruna, Capivari de Baixo, and others)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEco Clínica has service agreements with over 20 municipal health secretariats across southern Santa Catarina (Armazém, Capivari de Baixo, Grão Pará, Gravatal, Imaruí, Jaguaruna, Orleans, Pedras Grandes, Pescaria Brava, Rio Fortuna, Sangão, Santa Rosa de Lima, São Ludgero, São Martinho, Treze de Maio, Tubarão) to provide diagnostic imaging services to public healthcare (SUS) patients.
• SENACminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partnership for community events and health awareness campaigns.
• SES / SESIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with SES/SESI (Sesi) for health and wellness community events such as the annual Outubro Rosa breast cancer awareness campaign.
• Rede Feminina de Combate ao CâncerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Rede Feminina organizations in multiple municipalities (Tubarão, São Ludgero) for breast cancer awareness campaigns (Outubro Rosa) and community health events.
• Laboratório Santa CatarinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaboratory partner for health events, providing testing services such as blood glucose (glicemia) during community health campaigns like Outubro Rosa.
• Laboratório Santa Catarina, Farmácia Usimed, Inticlin, Instituto Mix, SESI, Vida Cotidiana, and othersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple local business and service partners that collaborated to deliver free health services during the annual Outubro Rosa awareness event at Eco Clínica in Tubarão, including beauty services, health screenings, and health education.
• Sindicato do Comércio, Sindicato dos Motoristas, Sindicato Rural, and other unionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion health plan partnerships providing diagnostic imaging services to union members through corporate health benefit agreements.
• CEMED (Centro de Especialidades Médicas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMED is Eco Clínica's affiliated medical specialty center. Both entities operate collaboratively, sharing staff and participating jointly in community events. Dr. Mário Caporal's end-of-year party andarraial (traditional festival) were jointly organized with CEMED, and staff from both entities participate in shared celebrations and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fleury: Fleury is a premium Brazilian diagnostic medicine company concentrated in São Paulo, offering imaging and laboratory services. Comparable business model to Eco Clínica (physician-led diagnostic imaging, multi-modality platform), though at vastly larger scale and focused on the premium segment.
• Alliar: Alliar was a Brazilian diagnostic imaging chain that merged with DASA in 2022 to form one of Brazil's largest imaging groups. Its pre-merger positioning as a multi-region imaging-focused chain makes it highly comparable to Eco Clínica's operating model of multi-modality imaging centers.
• Hermes Pardini: Hermes Pardini is a major Brazilian diagnostics chain originally rooted in Minas Gerais, offering imaging and laboratory services nationally. It shares Eco Clínica's multi-modality diagnostic orientation and Brazilian market context, though at substantially greater scale.
• DASA: DASA is the largest diagnostic medicine company in Brazil, operating a broad network of imaging and laboratory brands across multiple regions. It competes with Eco Clínica in the same Brazilian diagnostic imaging category and acquired Alliar in 2022, demonstrating the consolidation pressure facing regional players.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM7EzJDSELhwR5fjrLhxt8w
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecoclinicaoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoclinicaoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eco-cl%C3%ADnica

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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