Instituto Radion

What Instituto Radion does

Instituto Radion (legally Instituto de Oncologia e Radioterapia de Curitiba Ltda.) is a private radiotherapy and radiosurgery center headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, operating from a 1,600 m² facility located adjacent to Hospital Pilar. Founded in 2016 by Dr. José Carlos Gasparin Pereira and a physician group with roots dating to 1995, the institute provides external beam radiotherapy (3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT), brachytherapy (LDR, HDR, permanent seed implants), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and an exclusive-in-Brazil 4D pulmonary radiosurgery service for adult and pediatric cancer patients. The clinical body comprises six radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and nursing staff, with multiple physicians holding international training at MD Anderson, Gustave Roussy, Karmanos, Beaumont, Washington University in St. Louis, AC Camargo, and the University of Pittsburgh.

The institute's technology platform is anchored on two identical Elekta Synergy linear accelerators (machines-irmãs) with Agility multileaf collimators, two HDR brachytherapy systems, the IBA Dolphin Patient QA & Monitoring system for automated session-level dosimetry certification, and the Oncentra Prostate treatment planning system — the first Brazilian deployments of the latter three. The dual-linac configuration provides treatment continuity during maintenance, and the institute operates as a reference center for precision radiotherapy in Paraná.

Instituto Radion generates revenue through three channels: reimbursement from 30+ private health insurance plans (convênios), government payment under Brazil's public SUS system, and direct private-pay billing. Distribution is hybrid: a partner-physician referral network anchored on oncologists, urologists, and gynecologists (with deep ties to Hospital Erasto Gaertner where several Radion physicians also serve), supplemented by direct patient acquisition via WhatsApp, phone, the institute website, and content marketing across oncology awareness campaigns. The institute employs approximately 10 staff and operates a single-site model in Curitiba.

Name

Instituto Radion

Legal name

Instituto de Oncologia e Radioterapia de Curitiba Ltda.

Website

https://institutoradion.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Instituto Radion is a private radiotherapy and radiosurgery center in Curitiba, Brazil, operating two Elekta Synergy linear accelerators and advanced brachytherapy systems to deliver precision cancer treatment for adult and pediatric patients reimbursed through private insurance, SUS, and private pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiation Therapy Isotopes & Sources (Brachytherapy seeds, sealed sources for oncology) (EUAKAIAD), Radiation Dose Management & Analytics (HLACALAH), Radiation Safety, Dosimetry & Regulatory Compliance (Nuclear Medicine) (HLAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Radiotherapy services
• Radiosurgery treatment
• Brachytherapy procedures
• Oncology care
• External beam radiation

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance (Convênio) Reimbursements: The institute accepts more than 30 health insurance plans, billing patients and their insurance providers for radiotherapy and radiosurgery treatment sessions, procedures, and consultations.
2. Private Pay Patients: Direct billing to private (out-of-pocket) patients for radiotherapy and radiosurgery treatments not covered by insurance.
3. Public Healthcare System (SUS): The institute provides radiotherapy services under Brazil's public healthcare system (SUS), receiving government reimbursement for covered treatments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Instituto Radion is a specialized radiotherapy and radiosurgery center delivering external beam radiotherapy (3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT), brachytherapy (HDR, LDR, permanent seed implants), and stereotactic radiosurgery/SBRT to adult and pediatric cancer patients. Treatments are delivered using two identical Elekta Synergy linear accelerators supplemented by HDR brachytherapy systems, the Dolphin dosimetry QA platform, and the Oncentra Prostate planning system at a 1,600 m² facility in Curitiba, Brazil.

Product overview

Instituto Radion offers a comprehensive radiotherapy and radiosurgery treatment portfolio centered around two main service lines: Teleterapia (External Beam Radiotherapy) and Braquiterapia (Internal Radiotherapy/Brachytherapy). The institution operates two identical Elekta Synergy Full linear accelerators ('máquinas-irmãs') as its core treatment delivery platform, supplemented by HDR brachytherapy systems and the Dolphin Patient QA system for quality assurance. Advanced treatment techniques include 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, and stereotactic radiosurgery, including an exclusive 4D Pulmonary Radiosurgery service. The Oncentra Prostate planning system supports prostate brachytherapy treatments. All services are delivered by a specialized clinical team including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and technicians at their 1,600 m² facility in Curitiba, Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• External Beam Radiotherapy (Teletherapy) External beam radiotherapy service delivering targeted radiation from outside the body using Elekta Synergy linear accelerators with advanced techniques including 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, and VMAT for adult and pediatric cancer patients.
• Brachytherapy (Internal Radiotherapy) Internal radiation therapy placing radioactive sources inside or near the tumor, offered in LDR, HDR, and permanent implant modalities for cancers of the cervix, prostate, breast, and oral cavity.
• Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) delivering high doses of radiation in 1-5 sessions of 2 minutes to 1 hour each, with extreme precision for small or well-localized tumors in the brain, lung, liver, and other sites.
• 4D Pulmonary Radiosurgery Exclusive 4D pulmonary radiosurgery technique that uses the patient's own respiratory movement to activate and deactivate the radiation beam, achieving ablative results with high-dose radiation delivered in just 1 to 5 sessions.
• HDR Prostate Brachytherapy with Oncentra Prostate High-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy using the Oncentra Prostate planning system with 3D anatomy-based optimization to automatically calculate needle placement positions and integrate ultrasound imaging, treatment planning, needle implantation, and dose delivery in real time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment continuity guaranteed even during maintenance due to two identical Elekta Synergy machines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospital Erasto GaertnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Radion has deep ties with Hospital Erasto Gaertner, a leading oncology hospital in Curitiba. Several Radion physicians serve at or trained at Hospital Erasto Gaertner (including Dr. Carlos Pereira Neto as Chief of Brachytherapy, Dr. José Carlos Gasparin, and Dr. Eder Babygton as preceptor/coordinator of the radiotherapy residency). The institute collaborates on patient care and training.
• Referring Oncologists and PhysicianscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA network of referring oncologists and specialist physicians across Paraná and Brazil refer cancer patients to Instituto Radion for radiotherapy and radiosurgery. The institute provides clinical collaboration, treatment outcomes reporting, and a dedicated partner physician program with 11 differentiating factors.
• Elekta (Equipment Manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationElekta is the manufacturer of the Synergy linear accelerators and related technology used at Instituto Radion. The institute was the first in Brazil to operate two identical Elekta Synergy machines and uses Elekta's Agility multileaf collimator and related planning systems.
• 30+ Health Insurance Providers (Convênios)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe institute accepts reimbursement from over 30 health insurance plans, enabling broad patient access to its radiotherapy services through third-party payer coverage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hospital Erasto Gaertner: A leading oncology hospital in Curitiba with its own radiotherapy department and brachytherapy service. Direct competitor for radiotherapy cases in the same city, while simultaneously being a clinical referral partner for Instituto Radion.
• CETRO (Centro de Tratamento em Radioterapia e Oncologia): Brazilian radiotherapy treatment center operating across multiple sites with linear accelerator-based EBRT and brachytherapy. A direct peer in advanced radiotherapy services with a multi-regional footprint.
• Oncoville: Brazilian radiotherapy center offering IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, and brachytherapy. Direct competitor in the advanced radiotherapy segment with comparable technology positioning and insurance plan coverage.
• Instituto de Radioterapia de Curitiba (IRC): Curitiba-based radiotherapy clinic offering external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy. A direct local competitor for both private and SUS radiotherapy cases in the same metropolitan market as Instituto Radion.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Top-tier São Paulo hospital with a comprehensive cancer center offering advanced radiotherapy, IGRT, VMAT, and radiosurgery. Competes for high-acuity cases and is well-capitalized to acquire next-generation technology.
• A.C. Camargo Cancer Center: One of Brazil's largest specialty oncology hospitals, offering comprehensive radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and brachytherapy. Overlaps with Radion in advanced radiation oncology but operates at much larger scale and broader service scope.
• Grupo Oncoclínicas: Brazil's largest oncology specialty group with a network of clinics offering radiotherapy and medical oncology across multiple states. Competes through scale, multi-site presence, and integrated oncology care.
• INCA (Instituto Nacional de Câncer): Brazil's national cancer institute operating high-complexity radiotherapy and brachytherapy services, primarily via SUS. A reference center for protocol development and a competitor for public-system oncology volumes.
• Hospital Sírio-Libanês: Premier São Paulo private hospital with a high-end oncology and radiotherapy center. Competes for complex radiotherapy and radiosurgery cases from across Brazil, particularly patients willing to travel for premium care.
• Hospital de Amor (Barretos): Large oncology hospital network with multiple radiotherapy centers across Brazil. Provides high-volume, technology-enabled radiotherapy services and competes for both private and SUS-funded cases at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RadionRadioterapia
• Instagraminstagram.com/institutoradion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instituto-radion

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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