What IERA Lisboa Quirónsalud does

IERA Lisboa Quirónsalud is a private assisted reproduction medicine clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, operating as part of the Quirónsalud healthcare group (itself part of Fresenius-Helios). The Lisbon entity was opened in 2018 as the first Quirónsalud-assisted reproduction center in Portugal, but the underlying IERA brand traces back to 1998 in Badajoz, Spain, where it pioneered IVF in the Extremadura region. The clinic offers a comprehensive portfolio of fertility treatments — artificial insemination, IVF/ICSI, egg donation, egg reception, fertility preservation (including oncofertility), and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) — and serves heterosexual couples with infertility, single women, same-sex female couples (ROPA method), and women needing medical fertility preservation. Cumulative outcomes include approximately 5,000 pregnancies supported since 2000 and roughly 200 births per year, representing about 3% of regional births in Extremadura, with success rates improving from 20% to nearly 50% over 25 years.

The service architecture spans the full patient journey, from initial assessment through advanced genetic diagnostics, including specialized offerings such as KIR-HLA-C immunological compatibility testing, laser-assisted embryo biopsy for PGT, and oocyte accumulation for low ovarian reserve. Revenue is generated through professional services — in-person and virtual consultations, treatment cycles, and diagnostic procedures — with quote-based treatment pricing and a legally fixed egg donor compensation of approximately €1,074.26. The clinic operates with 118 employees across Lisbon and Badajoz, leveraging its cross-border Iberian footprint to serve patients from both Portugal and Spain, and supports distribution via online appointment scheduling and virtual consultations.

IERA supplements its clinical operations with strategic partnerships including the Portuguese Fertility Association (patient referrals), the Fundação para a Investigação e Formação em Reprodução Assistida (research/training), Universidade Lusófona (Master's program in embryology), and the Centro de Cirugía de Invasión Mínima Jesús Usón (R&D on cryopreservation and bioactive fertility compounds). The clinic is linked to the affiliated non-profit Fundación Ernesto González Carrera for research and training. The combined positioning — 25-year heritage, first-mover status in Extremadura IVF, and affiliation with Europe's largest hospital group — anchors its competitive identity within the Iberian fertility market.

Name

IERA Lisboa Quirónsalud

Legal name

Instituto Extremeño de Reproducción Asistida, S.L.

Website

https://ieralisboa.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IERA Lisboa Quirónsalud is a private assisted reproduction clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, offering IVF, ICSI, egg donation, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing. Operating as part of the Quirónsalud group, it serves patients across Portugal and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertility Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (621410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC), Prenatal, Newborn & Reproductive Diagnostics (NIPT, IVF/PGT, newborn screening) (HLAAALAJ), Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Telehealth (IVF/IUI, infertility evaluation) (HLALAHAA)

Keywords

• Assisted reproduction services
• In vitro fertilization
• Fertility preservation
• Egg donation program
• Preimplantation genetic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations: In-person and virtual medical consultations for fertility assessment and treatment planning
2. Assisted Reproduction Treatments: IVF, ICSI, egg donation, fertility preservation, and other reproductive treatments
3. Diagnostic Services: Genetic testing, immunological compatibility testing, and other diagnostic procedures
4. Egg Donor Compensation: Fixed compensation for egg donors as defined by Portuguese law (approximately €1,074.26)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IERA Lisboa Quirónsalud is a fertility clinic providing medically assisted reproduction treatments including artificial insemination, IVF/ICSI, egg donation and reception, fertility preservation (egg/embryo cryopreservation), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT/PGD), genetic and immunological compatibility testing, and specialized options such as the ROPA method for same-sex female couples. The clinic complements these treatments with patient support services including virtual consultations, genetic counseling, a psychological support unit, and a fertility calculator tool, delivered through physical clinics in Lisbon, Portugal and Badajoz, Spain.

Product overview

IERA Lisboa Quirónsalud is a comprehensive assisted reproduction medical center offering a unified portfolio of fertility treatments and diagnostic services. The core treatment portfolio centers on assisted reproduction techniques including Artificial Insemination, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF/ICSI), Egg Donation, Egg Reception, and Fertility Preservation. These are complemented by advanced genetic diagnostic services: Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD/PGT-A), Genetic Compatibility Testing, and Immunological Compatibility Testing (KIR-HLA-C), plus Laser-assisted embryo biopsy for PGT. The clinic also provides patient support services including Virtual Consultation, Psychological Support Unit, Genetic Counseling Consultation, and a Fertility Calculator tool. IERA operates as part of the Quirónsalud hospital group, Spain's leading healthcare provider, with locations in both Lisbon, Portugal and Badajoz, Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Circuito do Paciente (Patient Circuit) Structured care pathway guiding patients through all stages of their assisted reproduction treatment journey, from first consultation through follow-up.
• Inseminação Artificial (Artificial Insemination) Assisted reproduction technique involving the direct introduction of sperm into the woman's uterus, offered to couples and single women seeking pregnancy.
• Fertilização in Vitro (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF/ICSI) Advanced assisted reproduction technique where eggs are fertilized by sperm outside the body in laboratory conditions, with the option of ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) for severe male factor infertility.
• Doação de Óvulos (Egg Donation) Treatment using donated eggs from women aged 18-34, fertilized in vitro with the recipient's partner sperm or donor sperm, for women with diminished ovarian reserve or poor egg quality.
• Receção de Óvulos (Egg Reception) Procedure for women who cannot use their own eggs, receiving donated oocytes from qualified donors.
• Preservação da Fertilidade (Fertility Preservation) Services for preserving fertility through oocyte or embryo cryopreservation for medical reasons (e.g., before cancer treatment) or social reasons (delaying motherhood).
• Diagnóstico Genético Pré-implantação (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis - PGD) Genetic testing of embryos before transfer to identify chromosomal abnormalities or specific genetic diseases, improving implantation success rates.
• Teste de Compatibilidade Genética (Genetic Compatibility Test) Testing to assess genetic compatibility between partners to identify risk of transmitting hereditary diseases to offspring.
• Teste de Compatibilidade Imunitária (Immunological Compatibility Test - KIR-HLA-C) Immunological compatibility testing for maternal-fetal tolerance evaluation to improve implantation success in patients with recurrent implantation failure.
• Laser com PGT (Laser with Pre-implantation Genetic Testing) Advanced laser technology applied to embryo biopsy for pre-implantation genetic testing, enabling precise and minimally invasive genetic analysis.
• Acumulação de Ovócitos (Oocyte Accumulation) Strategy for women with low ovarian reserve to accumulate multiple oocytes across cycles for improved IVF outcomes.
• Consulta Virtual (Virtual Consultation) Remote medical consultation via video call for initial assessments, follow-ups, and treatment guidance without requiring physical presence.
• Consulta de Aconselhamento Genético (Genetic Counseling Consultation) Specialized consultation for couples with family history of genetic diseases, recurrent miscarriages, or known genetic conditions to assess reproductive risks.
• Unidade de Apoio Psicológico (Psychological Support Unit) Psychological support service providing emotional assistance and counseling throughout the fertility treatment journey, including psychological assessment questionnaires.
• ROPA Method (Reception of Oocytes from Partner) Treatment specifically designed for female same-sex couples, allowing one partner to provide the eggs and the other to carry the pregnancy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Success rates improved from 20% to nearly 50% over 25 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associação Portuguesa de FertilidadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established between IERA Lisboa Quirónsalud and the Portuguese Fertility Association. Association members can benefit from services at IERA Lisboa, supporting patients in accessing assisted reproduction treatments.
• Fundação para a Investigação e Formação em Reprodução AssistidacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation organizes the X Reunião Corion scientific meeting with IERA, bringing together national and international specialists to discuss advances in fertility, genetics, and uterine pathologies.
• QuirónsaludcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company - Quirónsalud is the leading healthcare group in Spain and Europe (part of Fresenius-Helios). IERA operates as part of the Quirónsalud network with over 180 healthcare centers including 57 hospitals.
• Universidade LusófonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 2nd Edition of Master's program in 'Embriology and Human Reproduction' at Lusófona University in Lisbon.
• Centro de Cirurgia de Invasão Mínima Jesús Usón (CCMIJU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration on research projects including REPROBEB, criopreservation traceability systems, and educational courses in assisted reproduction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IVI-RMA Global: World's largest assisted reproduction group with extensive IVF, ICSI, PGT, and egg-donation programs across Spain and globally. Operates multiple clinics in Spain and is the closest direct competitor in advanced reproductive medicine services on the Iberian Peninsula.
• IVF-Spain: Alicante-based fertility clinic focused on international patients and cross-border treatment, particularly IVF and egg donation. Directly comparable in cross-border Iberian patient acquisition strategy.
• Clínica Tambre: Madrid-based fertility clinic offering IVF, ICSI, egg donation, and PGT with strong brand recognition in Spain. Comparable in advanced-service portfolio and patient demographic.
• Ginemed: Spanish fertility clinic group headquartered in Seville with multiple centers across Spain. Offers a comparable range of ART treatments, donor programs, and PGT services to a similar Iberian patient base.
• Eugin: Major European fertility clinic network (also owned within the Fresenius/Quirónsalud ecosystem) offering IVF, ICSI, egg donation, and fertility preservation. Highly comparable in service mix and target patients, including cross-border medical tourism in Europe.
• ProcreaTec: Madrid-based fertility clinic offering IVF, ICSI, PGT, and fertility preservation with comparable advanced diagnostic capabilities. Targets a similar Spanish patient demographic.

Broad incumbents

• CUF: One of the largest private healthcare groups in Portugal, offering a broad hospital and outpatient portfolio that includes reproductive medicine. Operates as a wider healthcare incumbent in the same Portuguese market where IERA Lisboa competes.
• Hospital de Luz: Major Portuguese private hospital network providing multi-specialty care including fertility services. Comparable as a broader Portuguese healthcare incumbent with reproductive medicine as one service line.

Emerging players

• Reprogenetics / Igenomix: Specialized reproductive genetics lab offering PGT and carrier screening that supplies many fertility clinics including IERA. Comparable in advanced genetic diagnostics within ART, though operates as a lab partner rather than full-service clinic.

Others

• Vitrolife: Global provider of media, consumables, and technologies for IVF labs, with which IERA's lab director collaborates on reproductive genetics conferences. A key supplier/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IERALISBOA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ieraquironsalud1819/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iera-lisboa-quironsalud

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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