Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping

What Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping does

Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping is a Bolivian nonprofit foundation founded in 1989 and headquartered in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It operates an integrated multi-service platform anchored by three medical centers in Santa Cruz (Paraíuso in the central district, Los Chacos in the northeast industrial zone since 1993, and 15 de Diciembre in the north at the 7th ring since 1991), collectively offering 26+ medical specialties, a Level III reference laboratory with molecular biology (PCR) capabilities, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, optics, ambulatory ophthalmic surgery, endoscopy, biopsy, nursing, and vaccination services. The foundation's technology base is conventional medical equipment — 32-slice CT, OCT, digital mammography, digital X-ray, full cardiology unit (Holter, MAPA, echocardiogram, stress test, Eco Doppler), and molecular biology panels (HPV, STI, dengue, Zika, chikungunya, TB, respiratory, meningitis) — with no disclosed AI/ML components.

The business model is transaction-fee plus retail across multiple verticals. Healthcare revenue is generated per consultation (Bs.20–Bs.150), per imaging study (mammography Bs.250, X-ray Bs.90–Bs.110, OCT and CT scan varying by type), per surgery (cataract Bs.4,200–Bs.9,000, pterygion Bs.2,000, chalazion Bs.700, evisceration Bs.2,800), and through pharmacy and optics retail with home delivery within the 4th ring. Adjacent revenue streams include a training center (Centro de Capacitación Kolping) offering ballet, musical instruments, school tutoring, and Portuguese language courses at Bs.30–Bs.400/month, and two accommodation assets — Casa Kolping in Santa Cruz (rooms Bs.200–Bs.420/night, event salons, restaurant) and Hotel Qhawarina in Sucre (3-star hotel, rooms Bs.230–Bs.690, opened March 2005). Customer segments are the general population of Santa Cruz and Bolivia, low-income and vulnerable populations reached through a 15+ year social work program conducting health campaigns (notably the 'Veo Veo' eyeglasses campaign with Banco Nacional de Bolivia, which has delivered 7,000+ glasses since 2019), and business travelers and event organizers across the two cities. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the three centers, home delivery, and phone/WhatsApp booking; the foundation also runs international ophthalmic brigades, most recently to Ecuador's Hospital Franklin Tello in June 2024, performing 58 surgeries.

Name

Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping

Legal name

Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping

Website

https://fcmakolping.org.bo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping is a Bolivian nonprofit founded in 1989 that operates three multi-specialty medical centers, a Level III laboratory, pharmacy, optics, ophthalmic surgery, endoscopy, and biopsy services across Santa Cruz, plus two hotels and a training center, serving the general population of Bolivia and vulnerable communities through social work campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Location & Enterprise Practice Operations (HLACADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD), Training, Workshops & Certification Events (MPAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Multi-specialty medical services
• Clinical diagnostics laboratory
• Ophthalmology care
• Healthcare training education
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

HQ country

Bolivia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Specialty Services: Fee-for-service consultations across 26+ medical specialties including cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, traumatology, and more. Consultation prices range from Bs.20 to Bs.150. Reconsultation discounts available within 7 days.
2. Laboratory Services: Clinical laboratory services (Level III) including hematology, blood chemistry, serology, hormones, tumor markers, urinalysis, parasitology, bacteriology, molecular biology (PCR), pathology, and cytology. Sample collection Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Saturday 08:00-11:00. Urgency results in 1-2 hours.
3. Pharmacy Sales: Retail pharmacy sales across three locations (Paraísmo, Los Chacos, 15 de diciembre) plus home delivery within 4th ring. Over 20 years of service. Medications from multiple quality laboratories at competitive prices.
4. Optics and Eyewear: Sale of prescription glasses, lenses (Blue Block, anti-reflective, bifocal, progressive), and eyewear products at two branches (Paraísmo and Los Chacos). Over 22 years of service. Personalized attention with variety of quality brands.
5. Ophthalmic Surgeries: Ambulatory ophthalmic surgeries including cataract (Bs.4,200-Bs.9,000), pterygion (Bs.2,000), chalazion (Bs.700), evisceration (Bs.2,800). Includes pre-surgical tests and intraocular lens for cataracts. Annual and quarterly health campaigns bring surgeries to municipalities.
6. Accommodation and Event Spaces: Casa Kolping (Santa Cruz) offers rooms (Bs.200-Bs.420/night), event salons (Bs.320-Bs.950/day), restaurant (Bs.20 lunch). Rural campsite cabin rentals (Bs.350-Bs.450). Hotel Qhawarina (Sucre, 3-star) offers rooms (Bs.230-Bs.690) and event salons (Bs.300-Bs.800/day).
7. Training and Education Courses: Centro de Capacitación Kolping offers ballet, musical instruments, singing, school tutoring (primary and secondary), and Portuguese language courses. Monthly fees from Bs.30 to Bs.400. Classes available year-round, personalized and group formats.
8. Diagnostic Imaging: Imaging services including ultrasound, digital mammography (Bs.250), digital X-rays (Bs.90-Bs.110), CT scan (price varies by type), OCT ocular tomography, audiometry (Bs.130-Bs.150), ECG (Bs.130-Bs.200), EEG (Bs.350).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping operates a vertically integrated multi-service platform in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, encompassing three medical centers delivering 26+ specialty consultations, a Level III reference laboratory with molecular biology (PCR), diagnostic imaging (32-slice CT, OCT, digital mammography, X-ray), pharmacy, optical, ambulatory ophthalmic surgeries, vascular medicine, biopsy/histopathology, and home delivery services. Beyond healthcare, the foundation runs a training center (ballet, music, tutoring, Portuguese), social-work outreach campaigns across Bolivian municipalities and Ecuador, and two hospitality venues (Casa Kolping Santa Cruz and Hotel Qhawarina Sucre) with event salons and restaurants.

Product overview

Fundación Centro Multifuncional Adolfo Kolping is a non-profit foundation offering an integrated multi-service platform comprising three medical centers (Paraís o, Los Chacos, and 15 de Diciembre), a Level III reference laboratory, pharmacies, optical services, diagnostic imaging, electromedicine, nursing, digestive endoscopy, vaccination, ophthalmological surgeries, vascular medicine, biopsies, home healthcare services, a training/education center, social work programs, and two hospitality facilities (Casa Kolping in Santa Cruz and Hotel Qhawarina in Sucre). The portfolio is unified under the Kolping brand, serving as a comprehensive social welfare organization providing accessible healthcare, education, and accommodation services primarily in Santa Cruz department and Sucre, Bolivia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa Kolping: Accommodation and event facilities in Santa Cruz, Bolivia featuring rooms, restaurant, and event halls for seminars and meetings.
• Hotel Qhawarina

Products and services

• Centro Médico Kolping Paraíso Main medical center in central Santa Cruz offering 26 medical specialties, imaging, ultrasound, pharmacy, and optical services for the general population.
• Centro Médico Kolping Los Chacos Medical center in the northeast zone providing general medicine, pediatrics, dentistry, gynecology, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, traumatology, pharmacy, nursing, ultrasound, ECG, optics, laboratory, and vaccination services.
• Centro Médico Kolping 15 de Diciembre Medical center in the north zone providing general medicine, pediatrics, dentistry, gynecology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, traumatology, pharmacy, nursing, ultrasound, biopsy, Papanicolaou-colposcopy, HPV molecular testing, X-ray, and vaccination.
• Laboratorio Kolping Level III reference laboratory offering clinical laboratory (hematology, blood chemistry, serology, hormones, tumor markers, urinalysis, parasitology, bacteriology), molecular biology/PCR (HPV, STIs, dengue, Zika, chikungunya, TB, respiratory panels), pathology, cytology, and home sample collection.
• Farmacia Kolping Retail pharmacy operating at three medical center locations with home delivery at no extra charge up to the 4th ring road, providing medications from multiple quality laboratories.
• Óptica Kolping Optical service at two branches offering prescription glasses and lenses (Blue Block, anti-reflective, bifocal, progressive) with personalized attention and multiple quality brands.
• Imagenología y Electromedicina Diagnostic imaging and electromedicine including 32-slice CT scanner (80+ tomography types), OCT ocular tomography, digital mammography, ultrasound, digital X-ray, audiometry, ECG, EEG, and a digital cardiac unit (Holter, M.A.P.A., echocardiogram Doppler, stress test, Eco Doppler).
• Enfermería Nursing services including injectable medications, IV placement, catheter placement and removal, pregnancy tests, wound care, stitch removal, blood pressure and glucose monitoring, nebulizations, and nail extraction.
• Endoscopia Digestiva Digestive endoscopy service performed by Dr. Eduardo Ballón, Monday to Friday 14:00-16:00, at Bs.600 per procedure with results and histopathological study.
• Vacunación (PAI) Expanded Immunization Program (PAI) offering free vaccines against six high-lethality childhood diseases (diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles) plus influenza vaccines (VAXIGRIP TETRA) for adults and children.
• Cirugías Oftalmológicas Ambulatory ophthalmic surgeries including cataract surgery (intracapsular Bs.4,200; phacoemulsification Bs.9,000 with intraocular lens), pterygion (Bs.2,000), chalazion (Bs.700), and evisceration (Bs.2,800), with pre-surgical tests and municipal health campaigns.
• Medicina Vascular Vascular medicine service treating vascular, arterial, venous and lymphatic pathologies including telangiectasia treatment, laser-radiofrequency, lymphatic drainage, diabetic foot care, venous/arterial ulcer treatment, arteriovenous fistula, and pacemaker implantation.
• Biopsias Biopsy diagnostic service including cervical, breast, excisional/incisional skin, gastric, nasal, oral, thyroid aspiration, thyroid by side, and core biopsy with histopathological study, delivering results within 7 days.
• Servicios a Domicilio Home healthcare delivery service bringing pharmacy medications, laboratory sample collection, and optical products to patients' homes, with pharmacy delivery free of charge up to the 4th ring road.
• Centro de Capacitación Kolping Training center offering classical ballet (from age 3), musical instruments (guitar, violin, organ, accordion, flute, charango, zampoña, ukulele, melodica), singing, school leveling (primary and secondary), and Portuguese language courses in person and virtual formats.
• Trabajo Social Social work program with over 15 years of experience providing free and reduced-cost medical consultations, ophthalmic surgeries, and health campaigns across Bolivian municipalities and international brigades.
• Casa Kolping Santa Cruz Accommodation facility in central Santa Cruz with rooms (Bs.200–Bs.420/night), event salons (10–110 persons, Bs.320–Bs.950/day), restaurant (Bs.20 lunch), and rural campsite (cabin rentals Bs.350–Bs.450) located 40 minutes from the city.
• Hotel Qhawarina Sucre 3-star hotel in Sucre offering rooms (Bs.230–Bs.690), event salons (50–100 persons, Bs.300–Bs.800/day), restaurant Munaypata with panoramic terrace, conference facilities, and part of Bolivia's hotel chamber.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ glasses delivered to children across Bolivia through the 'Veo Veo' campaign since 2019
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Hospital Franklin Tello (Nuevo Roca Fuerte, Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Host hospital for international ophthalmic solidarity brigade. Kolping's medical team of ophthalmologists (Dr. Franz Aroja, Aldo Fernández, Lic. Valeria Machua) traveled from Santa Cruz to perform 58 successful surgeries (cataracts and pterygion removal) over 3 days. The hospital director Dr. Guzmán Bernabéu Lorenzo coordinated local support. This was the second brigade to this remote Amazon community.
• Government entities, unions, and institutional partnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The social work area collaborates with various government institutions, unions, and entities to conduct joint health campaigns reaching diverse zones of Santa Cruz city and rural municipalities. Work focuses on providing access to medical services for populations that need it most, without distinction of race, age, or sex.
• Banco Nacional de Bolivia (BNB)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership since 2019 with Banco Nacional de Bolivia for the 'Veo Veo' campaign, providing free glasses and ophthalmological consultations to children in need. Initially targeted children with special needs, expanded in 2020 to include all children. Approximately 4,000 glasses delivered in 2019 to Potosí, Chuquisaca, La Paz, and Cobija; approximately 3,000 glasses delivered in 2021.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital San Juan de Dios Santa Cruz: Established Catholic hospital in Santa Cruz, part of the international San Juan de Dios network. Comparable as a multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient provider in the same Santa Cruz market, though operating at broader hospital scale rather than Kolping's ambulatory clinic model.
• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Brazilian flagship integrated hospital and diagnostics platform. Comparable to Kolping as a comprehensive multi-specialty medical operation with reference laboratory, diagnostic imaging and educational/training arms, but operating at far larger scale and serving a private-pay patient mix.
• Caja Nacional de Salud (CNS): Bolivia's largest public social-security health system, operating its own network of hospitals and outpatient clinics nationwide. Comparable as a Bolivia-wide provider of multi-specialty ambulatory care that competes for the same patient population, though at vastly larger scale and via public financing.

Direct peers

• Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá: Colombian nonprofit foundation operating a flagship hospital and integrated healthcare platform. Directly comparable as a Latin American social-purpose foundation running an enterprise-scale multi-specialty medical center, reference lab and outreach programs under a unified brand.
• Clínica Foianini: Well-known private multi-specialty clinic based in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Directly comparable to Kolping's Centro Médico Paraíso in offering 20+ specialties, diagnostic imaging and surgical services to the same Santa Cruz population, though operating as a for-profit clinic rather than a foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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