Centre d'Imagerie Médicale Paris Centre

What Centre d'Imagerie Médicale Paris Centre does

Centre d'Imagerie Médicale Paris Centre (Groupe IMPC) is a Paris-based, physician-owned diagnostic and interventional radiology group founded in 1994 and structured as a Société Civile de Médecins (SCM MACARNI). The group operates 8 imaging centers across Paris arrondissements 2, 9, 10, 15, and 20, complemented by a partner clinic in Longjumeau (Essonne) and an embedded EOS 3D imaging site inside Centre Hospitalier Lariboisière. Services span MRI, CT scanning, digital mammography with 3D tomosynthesis, ultrasound, conventional radiography, EOS 3D skeletal imaging, bone densitometry, interventional radiology (infiltrations, PRP injections, arthrography), thyroid cytoponction, breast biopsy, and hysterosalpingography. Clinical delivery is organized around 7 specialty poles: osteoarticular/sports imaging, women's and children's imaging (via CIFE sub-brand), cardiovascular, neuroimaging/maxillofacial, interventional musculoskeletal, oncology, and interventional oncology.

The group employs 12 internationally recognized referent radiologists with subspecialty credentials (several holding praticien attaché roles at Hôpital Necker and Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou) and reports approximately 150,000 examinations per year, including 15,000 MRI scans and 5,000 interventional procedures at the flagship Bachaumont center. Technology backbone includes 2 MRI machines and 1 latest-generation CT scanner at Bachaumont, a proprietary multi-site archiving system that consolidates patient records across all centers, and the DIAMViewer DICOM application for referring physicians. Doctolib integration handles online appointment scheduling. The group is GDPR and CCPA compliant, with a designated DPO.

The revenue model is professional services billing for diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, reimbursed primarily through the French Sécurité Sociale national health insurance system with co-payments. End customers are predominantly individual patients (direct-to-consumer via Doctolib and physician referrals), with the osteoarticular/sports pole serving institutional clients including French Olympic teams, INSEP, PSG, Paris Opera, Stade Français, and Racing Club de France, and the pediatric pole collaborating with Hôpital Necker. The business is privately held, with no disclosed external investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Centre d'Imagerie Médicale Paris Centre

Legal name

IMPC

Website

https://impc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe IMPC is a Paris-based physician-owned radiology group operating 8 diagnostic and interventional imaging centers across the city, employing 12 specialist radiologists and performing roughly 150,000 examinations per year across MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound, and sports medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Medical Imaging

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ), Image Exchange, Sharing & Patient/Provider Portals (DICOM/Web) (HLACALAI)

Keywords

• Diagnostic medical imaging
• Interventional radiology services
• Mammography and breast imaging
• MRI and CT scanning
• Sports medicine imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris 75002

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Imaging Services: Diagnostic and interventional radiology services reimbursed through the French national health insurance system (Sécurité Sociale). Services include MRI, CT scans, mammography, ultrasound, X-rays, infiltrations, and specialized procedures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe IMPC operates eight diagnostic and interventional radiology centers across Paris, delivering MRI, CT, ultrasound, digital and 3D mammography, X-ray radiography, EOS 3D imaging, bone densitometry, and image-guided infiltrations and PRP injections. Services are organized around seven specialty poles and supported by a multi-site secure archiving system and online patient portals for appointments and results.

Product overview

Groupe IMPC operates as a multi-site medical imaging center network in Paris with 8 centers offering comprehensive diagnostic and interventional radiology services. The core offerings include MRI (various types), CT scanning, ultrasound, mammography (2D and 3D/tomosynthesis), X-ray radiography, interventional procedures (infiltrations, PRP injections), EOS 3D imaging, bone densitometry, hysterosalpingography, fine needle aspiration, and breast biopsy. The network is organized around 7 specialty poles: Osteo-articular/Sports Imaging, Interventional Musculoskeletal Radiology, Women's and Children's Imaging, Cardiovascular, Neuro-imaging/Maxillofacial, Oncology, and Interventional Oncology. The CIFE (Centre d'Imagerie de la Femme et de l'Enfant) sub-brand focuses specifically on women's, maternal, and pediatric imaging. Services are supported by multi-site patient portals for online appointment booking, result access, and physician imaging viewer access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIFE (Centre d'Imagerie de la Femme et de l'Enfant): Specialized imaging center dedicated to women's, mother's and children's health including mammography, obstetrical ultrasound, pediatric imaging, breast MRI and pelvic MRI
• Centre d'Imagerie Ostéo-articulaire et Interventionnelle
• EOS Imaging Center

Products and services

• MRI (IRM) Diagnostic Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging service offering brain, lumbar, pelvic, breast, knee, inner ear, brachial plexus, pediatric, cervical spine, and prostate MRI examinations, using magnetic fields rather than X-rays for detailed body imaging.
• CT Scanning (Scanner) Computed Tomography scanning including arthrography, angio-CT, brain CT, thoracic CT, lung CT, abdomino-pelvic CT, cardiac CT (coroscanner), calcium scoring, dental CT, dacryoscanner, and combined thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT examinations.
• Ultrasound (Echographie) Ultrasound imaging including abdominal, pelvic, hip, pediatric, and obstetric ultrasound using sound waves to visualize internal structures without radiation.
• Mammography (2D and 3D Tomosynthesis) Breast imaging offering 2D digital mammography and 3D digital breast tomosynthesis, including screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound complement, and ACR BIRADS-classified assessment.
• X-ray Radiography Conventional radiography using X-rays to visualize bones and certain organs for diagnosing fractures, lung conditions, and structural abnormalities.
• Infiltrations and PRP Injections Interventional pain management offering joint infiltrations (spine, knee, shoulder, ankle, wrist), PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections, and image-guided procedures for osteoarticular conditions.
• EOS 3D Skeletal Imaging Low-dose 3D EOS radiology for spine, lower limbs, and full skeleton imaging at the Lariboisière Hospital center, offering reduced radiation versus conventional X-rays.
• CIFE - Women's and Children's Imaging Center Specialized center dedicated to women's, maternal, and pediatric imaging, offering mammography, breast MRI, obstetrical ultrasound, pediatric ultrasound, gynecological imaging, and senology at 80 rue Montmartre and 136 bis rue Blomet.
• Bone Densitometry (Ostéodensitométrie) Bone mineral density measurement for osteoporosis diagnosis and monitoring.
• Hysterosalpingography (Hystérographie) Imaging examination of the uterine cavity and fallopian tube patency using X-rays and iodinated contrast medium.
• Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration (Cytoponction Thyroïdienne) Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy for thyroid nodule evaluation.
• Breast Biopsy (Biopsie Mammaire) Tissue sampling of breast abnormalities detected on mammography or ultrasound for diagnostic evaluation.
• Online Patient Results Portal Secure online portal where patients access examination results, imaging reports, and medical records after receiving login credentials.
• Online Appointment Scheduling Online appointment booking system for scheduling examinations across the eight IMPC centers, integrated with Doctolib.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Centre du Canal CarpienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized center for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment using echo-surgery techniques. Patients requiring carpal tunnel treatment are referred to this partner facility.
• Centre de Traitement de la DouleurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPain treatment center specializing in pulsed radiofrequency procedures. Referrals provided for patients requiring specialized pain management interventions.
• Centre Imagerie Mère Femme Enfant (CIFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized imaging center dedicated to women's health, pregnancy, and pediatric imaging. Operates as an integrated part of IMPC group with shared medical expertise and resources.
• Institut de la FemmecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's Institute providing comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical imaging services. Specialized in endometriosis diagnosis and treatment coordination.
• Clinique de l'YvetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner clinic in Longjumeau (Essonne) offering MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, and radiography services for patients in the southern suburbs of Paris.
• Centre des Varices PelviennesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelvic varicose veins treatment center partnering with CIFE for multidisciplinary management of pelvic pain, including diagnostic imaging and interventional treatments.
• Centre Hospitalier LariboisièrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitals hosting IMPC EOS imaging services. IMPC operates its 3D EOS radiology center within the Lariboisière Hospital facility in Paris.
• DoctolibcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking platform used across all IMPC centers. Enables patients to schedule appointments online and receive reminders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Doctolib: Leading French healthcare appointment-booking platform that is both a partner (IMPC uses Doctolib for online scheduling) and an ecosystem participant; relevant as the digital backbone for French outpatient imaging demand.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): French national sports performance institute that is a customer of IMPC for athlete imaging; included as a stakeholder rather than direct competitor — relevant to understanding IMPC's sports medicine ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Elsan: Major French private hospital group operating imaging departments across its network. Comparable as an operator of diagnostic imaging at scale, though as part of a broader hospital portfolio rather than a focused radiology group.
• Ramsay Santé: Leading European private healthcare operator with significant imaging services across France. Comparable as a multi-site operator of diagnostic imaging, although imaging is part of a broader hospital and outpatient portfolio.
• Vidi (Vidi Capital / réseau Vidi): One of the largest private radiology networks in France, operating multi-site imaging centers across multiple regions. Directly comparable to IMPC as a multi-center private radiology group, but with broader geographic reach and PE backing.
• RadNet: Largest outpatient imaging network in the United States, operating multi-modality centers. Comparable as a multi-site radiology platform at scale, providing an international benchmark for imaging-network economics.

Emerging players

• Affidea: European imaging network operating diagnostic centers across multiple countries. Comparable in modality mix (MRI, CT, ultrasound) and multi-site operating model, though at larger geographic scale.
• Imagerie Médicale de la Clinique du Sport: Paris-based imaging center specializing in musculoskeletal and sports imaging. Comparable to IMPC's sports medicine pole with overlapping clientele of athletes and orthopedic referrers.

Direct peers

• Centre d'Imagerie Médicale de l'Hôpital Américain de Paris: Private hospital-affiliated imaging center in Paris offering diagnostic and interventional radiology with similar modalities and a premium private-pay patient mix in the Paris market.
• Simago: French network of independent radiology centers offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray services. Directly comparable in business model and multi-site structure, though with a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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