What Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s. does

Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s. is a specialized cardiovascular hospital headquartered in Třinec, Czech Republic, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGEL a.s., the largest private healthcare provider in Central Europe. Founded in 1895 as a factory hospital for the Třinec Ironworks and privatized in 1993, it was rebranded under the AGEL group in 2021. The hospital operates as one of only ten Czech centers designated by the Ministry of Health as a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center for adults — a status held since 2010 and rarely granted to non-university facilities — and has held Joint Accreditation Commission (SAK) accreditation continuously since 2002.

The facility delivers a complete cardiovascular care continuum under one roof: invasive and interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery (including TAVI, Mitral Tendyne, and TricValve procedures), vascular and minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology, ECMO critical care, electrophysiology with pulse-field ablation (Farapulse/Varipulse), and rehabilitation. Technology stack includes the NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT scanner, 3D-printed patient-heart models and Microsoft HoloLens AR/VR for pre-surgical planning, a Telemedicine Center with remote heart-failure monitoring, and the MAIA AI system for colonoscopy. Procedure volumes include 1,003+ catheter ablations in a single year, ~14,000 cardiac surgeries over 20 years, and 24 Tendyne mitral-valve implants (highest volume facility in Czech Republic).

Revenue is generated primarily through reimbursement from Czech public health insurers (VZP and others) for covered cardiovascular services, supplemented by patient co-payments for above-standard services (e.g., nutrition counseling) and EU grants for technology investments. Patient acquisition is largely referral-driven from physicians and partner hospitals across the Moravian-Silesian Region, reinforced by annual medical conferences (Kardioden with 500+ attendees), the AGEL group referral network, and direct appointments. Effective January 1, 2026, the hospital merged with Kardiologické centrum AGEL in Pardubice and Kardiologie na Bulovce in Prague, expanding its footprint to three modern cardiovascular facilities nationally, and operates additional outpatient clinics in Hlučín, Karviná, Bystřice, and Ostrava.

Name

Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s.

Legal name

Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s.

Website

https://nemocnicetrinecpodlesi.agel.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s. is a Czech Ministry of Health–designated Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center in Třinec, serving insured patients from across the Moravian-Silesian Region with interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and rehabilitation under the AGEL group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiovascular Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK), Cardiology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAB)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular hospital services
• Interventional cardiology
• Cardiac surgery
• Vascular surgery procedures
• Cardiac rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Třinec

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Health Insurance Reimbursement: As a healthcare provider in the Czech Republic, the hospital primarily generates revenue through reimbursement from public health insurance companies (VZP and other health insurers) for covered medical services provided to insured patients
2. Specialized Healthcare Services: Revenue from specialized cardiovascular procedures including interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and complex vascular procedures covered under public health insurance
3. Patient Co-payments and Additional Services: Revenue from above-standard services, patient co-payments for certain treatments not covered by insurance, and additional services like nutrition counseling
4. EU Subsidies and Grants: Funding from European Union programs for healthcare technology investments, modernization projects, and staff training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s. is a specialized cardiovascular hospital providing comprehensive cardiac and vascular care from diagnosis through rehabilitation under one roof. The hospital delivers interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular and mini-invasive surgery, interventional radiology, intensive care with ECMO support, sports cardiology, telemedicine services, and rehabilitation. It is one of only ten Ministry of Health-designated comprehensive cardiovascular centers in the Czech Republic.

Product overview

Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s. is a specialized hospital focused on cardiovascular care, part of the AGEL group. The hospital operates as a network of specialized departments including Kardiologické oddělení (Cardiology), Kardiochirurgické oddělení (Cardiac Surgery), Centrum cévní a miniinvazivní chirurgie (Vascular Surgery), Intervenční radiologie (Interventional Radiology), and Telemedicínské centrum (Telemedicine). Additional services include Anesteziologicko-resuscitační oddělení (ICU), Neurologická ambulance (Neurology), Gastroenterologická ambulance, Urologická ambulance, Centrum sportovní kardiologie (Sports Cardiology), Rehabilitační oddělení (Rehabilitation), and various specialty clinics. The hospital serves as a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center accredited by the Czech Ministry of Health, offering both inpatient and outpatient care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kardiologické oddělení (Cardiology Department) Specialized cardiology department providing diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases including coronary interventions, electrophysiology, and cardiac device implantation for patients with heart conditions.
• Kardiochirurgické oddělení (Cardiac Surgery Department) Cardiac surgery department performing open-heart surgeries, TAVI procedures, and hybrid interventions for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
• Centrum cévní a miniinvazivní chirurgie (Vascular and Mini-invasive Surgery Center) Vascular and mini-invasive surgery center providing laparoscopic, endovascular, and hybrid procedures for patients with vascular diseases.
• Intervenční radiologie (Interventional Radiology Department) Interventional radiology department performing endovascular procedures, embolizations, and vascular interventions using advanced imaging for patients with vascular conditions.
• Anesteziologicko-resuscitační oddělení (ICU/Anesthesiology Department) Intensive care and anesthesiology department providing critical care, ECMO therapy, and resuscitation services for critically ill patients including those with severe cardiac or respiratory failure.
• Telemedicínské centrum (Telemedicine Center) Telemedicine center utilizing modern technologies for remote patient monitoring, 3D printing, virtual reality, and extended reality applications in cardiology for cardiac patients.
• Centrum sportovní kardiologie (Sports Cardiology Center) Sports cardiology center providing cardiac screening for athletes to prevent sudden cardiac death and detect hidden heart conditions including post-COVID cardiac issues.
• Rehabilitační oddělení (Rehabilitation Department) Rehabilitation department including cardiac rehabilitation with virtual reality therapy and specialized exercise programs for post-treatment patient recovery.
• Neurologická ambulance (Neurology Outpatient Clinic) Neurology outpatient clinic for diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease.
• Ambulance pracovně lékařských služeb (Occupational Health Services) Occupational health services providing workplace health assessments and occupational medicine for employees and employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waiting times not exceeding 4 weeks for key cardiac examinations and treatments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGEL a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AGEL a.s. is the parent company and sole shareholder of Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí a.s. The hospital is part of AGEL group, the largest private healthcare provider in Central Europe. AGEL provides centralized management, marketing, purchasing, and strategic direction across its network of healthcare facilities.
• Kardiologické centrum AGEL PardubicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Superspecialized cardiology center focused on diagnosis and interventional treatment of coronary heart disease, diagnostic of acquired and congenital heart defects, cardiac pacing and electrophysiology. Became part of Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí effective January 1, 2026 through merger.
• Kardiologie na Bulovce (Praha)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Reputable cardiology center with long tradition providing invasive and non-invasive diagnostics and interventional treatment of heart diseases. Became part of Nemocnice AGEL Třinec-Podlesí effective January 1, 2026 through merger.
• Nemocnice AGEL Ostrava-VítkovicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Partnership for photon CT center operation in Ostrava. The hospital invested 100+ million CZK in NAEOTOM Alpha photon CT technology at the Vítkovice facility, expanding diagnostic services to the broader region.
• Fakultní nemocnice BrnominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2021Collaboration in organizing world's first course on 3D printing in cardiology with Prusa Research, combining expertise from both university hospitals.
• Fakultní nemocnice OstravaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2021Collaboration with Faculty Hospital Ostrava's oncology clinic for innovative CyberKnife treatment of cardiac pain in ischemic heart disease - world first procedure.
• Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého v OlomouciminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2020Partnership in organizing 'Srdce a sport' conference and sports cardiology center, bringing together medical expertise and academic research.
• ADRA (Adra, o.p.s.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2017Volunteer organization providing volunteers (students and adults) for the hospital's volunteer program 'Setkavárna u kávy, čaje nebo čokolády'. Volunteers spend time with patients talking, playing chess, reading, and listening to help patients enjoy their time in hospital and distract from illness.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with broad cardiovascular and cardiac surgery services across its network. Comparable as a major private cardiology provider operating under a similar publicly-reimbursed model.
• Schoen Klinik: Germany's leading private hospital group focusing on specialty medicine including cardiology. Comparable as a private, specialty-oriented hospital operator at much larger scale, providing a benchmark for what a focused specialty hospital network can scale to.
• Medicover: Pan-European private healthcare provider operating hospitals and clinics across multiple countries including the Czech Republic. Comparable as a large private healthcare network with cross-border scale, though broader in scope than cardiovascular focus.

Direct peers

• IKEM (Institut klinické a experimentální medicíny): Czech Republic's leading cardiovascular and transplant specialty center and the most established Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center. Directly comparable as a high-volume cardiac hospital operating in the same country under similar reimbursement, serving an overlapping referral base for complex cardiovascular cases.
• Fakultní nemocnice v Motole: Major Prague university hospital with one of the Czech Republic's other designated Comprehensive Cardiovascular Centers. Direct Czech cardiovascular peer with academic backing that competes for complex case referrals in the same national pool.
• Penta Hospitals International: Largest private hospital operator in Central Europe competing with AGEL for cardiology and specialty volumes, with overlapping sites in Czech Republic and Slovakia and a similar private-network business model serving publicly insured patients.
• Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice v Praze (VFN): Prague general university hospital operating one of the country's other designated Comprehensive Cardiovascular Centers. Comparable as another Czech tertiary cardiology provider competing for the same high-acuity patient pool and physician talent.
• St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein: Dutch tertiary cardiovascular specialty hospital renowned for interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and arrhythmia care. Closely comparable European specialty cardiovascular hospital at similar scale and acuity mix, though operating in a different national reimbursement regime.

Regional players

• Krajská zdravotní: Czech network of regional hospitals including Masaryk Hospital in Ústí nad Labem with cardiovascular capabilities. Comparable as a Czech regional hospital operator overlapping in catchment geography but broader in service mix.

Others

• Fresenius Helios: Largest private hospital group in Europe with extensive cardiovascular services across Germany and Spain. Indirect peer providing a scale benchmark for what cardiovascular-focused private hospital operations can become within a larger healthcare group like AGEL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nemocnicetrinecpodlesi

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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