Gastro Centro

What Gastro Centro does

Gastro Centro (legal name: Gastrocentro) is a privately held multi-specialty medical clinic headquartered at R. Vanor Junqueira Franco, 819 – Centro, Bebedouro, São Paulo state, Brazil. Founded in 2012, the clinic operates a single physical location and bills itself as the largest medical clinic in Bebedouro, offering an integrated portfolio of 8 clinical and surgical specialties — gastroenterology, general surgery, pediatric endocrinology, pediatrics, infectious diseases, gynecology, cardiology, nutrition, vascular surgery, and coloproctology — alongside a dedicated diagnostic unit performing upper digestive endoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible rectosigmoidoscopy, and hepatic elastography using state-of-the-art endoscopic and ultrasound equipment.

The clinic's core technology stack is its medical diagnostic infrastructure, including flexible endoscopic systems for upper GI, colonoscopy, and rectosigmoidoscopy procedures (with biopsy, polyp removal, bleeding cauterization, and stricture dilation capabilities), plus ultrasound-based hepatic elastography equipment for non-invasive liver fibrosis measurement. No software platform, electronic health record, telemedicine, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the technology differentiation rests on equipment and physician expertise, including specialists trained at institutions such as Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto (USP), Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, and UNIFESP.

Gastro Centro operates a direct-to-consumer professional services revenue model. Patients access services by contacting the clinic via phone, WhatsApp, email, or in-person visits. Revenue is generated from medical consultations across specialties and diagnostic examinations, billed through 9 accepted health insurance plans (Unimed, Mediservice, Funcesp, Economus, CASSI, Caixa, CABESP, Bradesco Saúde, Amil) and private pay. Patient acquisition relies on a mix of local brand reputation, a website (gastrocentrobebedouro.com.br), and organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, with WhatsApp serving as the primary bottom-of-funnel scheduling channel. The clinic has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no institutional investors, and no geographic expansion beyond Bebedouro.

Name

Gastro Centro

Legal name

Gastrocentro

Website

https://gastrocentrobebedouro.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gastro Centro is a privately held multi-specialty medical clinic in Bebedouro, Brazil, founded in 2012, offering 8 clinical and surgical specialties and advanced diagnostic exams (endoscopy, colonoscopy, elastography) to local patients via direct appointments and 9 accepted health insurance plans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Specialty Medical Clinic

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG), Outpatient Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (Non-ASC) (HLAFABAL)

Keywords

• Outpatient specialty clinic
• Gastroenterology services
• Diagnostic endoscopy
• Hepatic elastography
• Colonoscopy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bebedouro

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation and Diagnostic Services: Gastro Centro generates revenue through patient consultations across 8 medical specialties and diagnostic examinations including endoscopy, colonoscopy, and hepatic elastography. Services are billed through health insurance plans (convênios) and potentially private pay.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gastro Centro is an outpatient medical clinic in Bebedouro, Brazil that provides patient consultations across eight medical specialties (gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious diseases, gynecology, cardiology, pediatric endocrinology, nutrition, vascular surgery, and coloproctology) and conducts diagnostic examinations including upper digestive endoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible rectosigmoidoscopy, and hepatic elastography. Services are delivered on-site at a single clinic facility using modern diagnostic equipment and are accessed either via self-pay or through nine accepted health insurance plans.

Product overview

Gastro Centro is a medical clinic offering a unified healthcare service platform with 8 medical specialties and diagnostic examinations. The clinic provides primary care in Gastroenterology and General Surgery, along with subspecialties including Pediatric Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition, Vascular Surgery, and Coloproctology. The diagnostic unit offers endoscopic procedures (Upper Digestive Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible Rectosigmoidoscopy) and Hepatic Elastography. All services are delivered through a modern, comfortable infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment under a coordinated clinical team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gastroenterologia / Cirurgia Geral (Gastroenterology / General Surgery) Medical specialty service for clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, with surgical treatment of the digestive system, offered to patients in Bebedouro and surrounding regions.
• Endocrinologia Pediátrica / Pediatria (Pediatric Endocrinology / Pediatrics) Specialty care for hormonal dysfunctions in children and adolescents from the neonatal period through age 20, integrating pediatric and endocrinology expertise.
• Infectologia (Infectious Diseases) Specialty service for diagnosis and treatment of infectious and parasitic diseases including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, toxoplasmosis, STIs, syphilis, tuberculosis, dengue, and measles, for patients in the Bebedouro region.
• Nutrição (Nutrition) Nutritional diagnosis and personalized diet planning service that investigates health status, eating habits, and lifestyle through measurements of weight, height, body fat, and muscle mass.
• Angiologia - Cirurgia Vascular (Vascular Surgery) Specialty evaluation and treatment of vascular problems including varicose veins, thrombosis, and ulcers, offering clinical management, sclerotherapy, and laser treatment using Ethera MX equipment.
• Coloproctologia (Coloproctology) Surgical specialty service for diseases of the large intestine, rectum, and anus, including colonoscopy for preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic purposes.
• Endoscopia Digestiva Alta (Upper Digestive Endoscopy) Flexible endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum that allows visualization of the upper digestive tract mucosa, biopsy collection, minor surgeries, treatment of esophageal varices, stricture dilation, and foreign body removal.
• Colonoscopia (Colonoscopy) Full examination of the colon and rectum using a flexible tube with a camera, enabling direct visualization of the internal colon and rectal wall, biopsy collection, polyp removal, bleeding cauterization, and stricture dilation.
• Retossigmoidoscopia Flexível (Flexible Rectosigmoidoscopy) Endoscopic examination of the lower segment of the large intestine, including the sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal region, used for diagnosis of rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, and tumors.
• Elastografia Hepática (Hepatic Elastography) Non-invasive ultrasound-based examination that measures the degree of liver fibrosis (scarring), indicated for patients with suspected or diagnosed hepatitis B and C, alcohol-related liver disease, and fatty liver disease.

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Dasa (Diagnósticos da América): Dasa is Brazil's largest diagnostic medicine company, offering laboratory and imaging services including endoscopy and elastography at scale. Comparable to Gastro Centro for its diagnostic modalities (blood, imaging, endoscopy) and the way it serves physician referrals and self-pay patients, though Dasa operates a national network rather than a single-site clinic.
• Grupo Fleury: Fleury is one of Brazil's leading diagnostic medicine brands, offering clinical analysis, imaging, and specialty diagnostics. Comparable to Gastro Centro for its diagnostic portfolio (including gastroenterology-related testing) and accepted health insurance plans, but with national footprint and brand recognition.
• Hapvida NotreDame Intermédica: Hapvida NDI is one of Brazil's largest healthcare operators offering health plans, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Comparable to Gastro Centro for its multi-specialty outpatient model and emphasis on insurance-driven patient flow, though at a national, vertically integrated scale.
• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein runs a flagship hospital in São Paulo plus a network of outpatient units offering specialty consultations and high-end diagnostics. Comparable to Gastro Centro for its multi-specialty outpatient offering and diagnostic capabilities, though at significantly larger scale and brand prestige.
• Hospital Sírio-Libanês: Sírio-Libanês operates a premium hospital plus outpatient centers in São Paulo and Brasília, with multi-specialty consultations and advanced diagnostics. Comparable to Gastro Centro for its specialty clinic offering and diagnostic capabilities, though at significantly higher price point and brand prestige.
• Rede D'Or São Luiz: Rede D'Or is the largest private hospital network in Brazil, with extensive outpatient and diagnostic service lines. Comparable to Gastro Centro for offering multi-specialty outpatient care and accepted insurance plans, but operates across multiple states with significant institutional infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Laboratório Bronstein / Lamina Medicina Diagnóstica (Dasa): Bronstein/Lamina is a diagnostic chain operating in Rio de Janeiro and other regions, offering imaging and laboratory tests including gastroenterology diagnostics. Comparable to Gastro Centro for diagnostic services and insurance-paid volumes, though focused on imaging/lab rather than full multi-specialty care.
• Diagnostika (Sabin Medicina Diagnóstica): Sabin is a Brazilian diagnostic medicine group offering clinical analysis, imaging, and specialty diagnostics across multiple cities. Comparable to Gastro Centro for diagnostic services and insurance reimbursement model, but operates a multi-site regional network rather than a single clinic.
• Centro de Diagnóstico e Tratamento Digestivo (CDTD) - regional examples: CDTD and similar regional gastro-specialty clinics in Brazil operate endoscopy, colonoscopy, and hepatic elastography services under multi-specialty care models. Direct peer to Gastro Centro's core offering of GI-focused diagnostics combined with broader specialty consultations.

Others

• Amil (UnitedHealth Group Brazil): Amil is a major Brazilian health insurer and provider accepted by Gastro Centro as a convênio. Comparable as a payer counterparty and as a vertically integrated operator with outpatient clinics that overlap Gastro Centro's service lines, though operating as an insurance-led network rather than an independent clinic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/agastrocentrobebedouro
• Instagraminstagram.com/gastrocentrobebedouro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gastro-centro

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Investors

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M&A

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