Sandvika Nevrosenter

What Sandvika Nevrosenter does

Sandvika Nevrosenter is a private specialist healthcare center headquartered in Sandvika, Bærum, Norway, operating as part of Volvat Medisinske Senter AS since 2023. Founded in 1999, the center functions as Norway's largest private neurology specialist environment, delivering outpatient neurological, psychiatric, psychological, and neuropsychological consultations alongside a full diagnostic suite including EEG, EMG/neurography, polysomnography (PSG) sleep studies, Doppler ultrasound of carotid arteries, and lumbar puncture. Core clinical services span headache and migraine management, sleep disorders, dementia assessment, Parkinson's disease, post-stroke follow-up, dizziness, epilepsy, MS, and neuropathy, with treatment offerings including botulinum toxin injections, nerve blocks, and CGRP inhibitors for chronic migraine, plus hyperhidrosis treatment.

The center employs 16+ specialists spanning neurology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuropsychology, supported by administrative staff (17 total headcount). Operations are anchored by a team of credentialed specialists with deep Norwegian hospital system backgrounds (OUS Ullevål, Rikshospitalet, Ahus, Sykehuset Innlandet, SSE), and the center holds ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2014 and has produced 22+ scientific publications. The center operates a direct-to-consumer model with no referral requirement, complemented by formalized referral channels with eight major Norwegian health insurers (If, Storebrand, Tryg, Gjensidige, Fremtind, Falck, Euro Accident, Avonova) and a separate B2B service in Spesforum, which produces specialist medical declarations for lawyers, insurance companies, NAV, and courts.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced professional services, with consultation fees ranging from kr 2,060 (psychologist follow-up) to kr 17,300 (neuropsychological assessment), diagnostic examinations from kr 3,100 to kr 12,460, and treatment procedures from kr 950 to kr 4,280. The center treats approximately 10,000 patients annually and is marketed through its website, online booking via Volvat's platform, insurance partnerships, and an annual Hjerneuken (Brain Week) public education event. The center maintains a digital extension through the Brain Twin headache diary app co-developed with Nordic Brain Tech, NTNU, and the National Competence Center for Headache.

Name

Sandvika Nevrosenter

Legal name

Sandvika Nevrosenter AS

Website

https://sandvikanevrosenter.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sandvika Nevrosenter is Norway's largest private neurology specialist center, providing outpatient neurological, psychiatric, and neuropsychological consultations and diagnostics to ~10,000 patients annually, operating as part of Volvat Medisinske Senter AS since 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Neurology and Mental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Neurology (HLAKAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Headache & Migraine Medicine (HLAKAIAE), Sleep Neurology (Neurologic Sleep Disorders) (HLAKAIAJ), Neurodiagnostic Centers (EEG/EMG/NCS) (HLAFAKAK)

Keywords

• Neurology consultations
• Clinical neurophysiology diagnostics
• Psychiatric and psychological services
• Private specialist healthcare
• Headache and migraine treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandvika

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Treatments: Revenue from patient consultations across neurology, psychiatry, psychology and neuropsychology. Consultation fees range from kr 2,060 to kr 17,300 depending on specialty and complexity. Follow-up appointments and phone consultations also generate revenue. Self-pay model with insurance reimbursement possible.
2. Diagnostic Examinations: Revenue from specialized neurological examinations including EEG (kr 3,990-7,950), EMG/neurography (kr 4,500-5,900), PSG sleep studies (kr 12,460), ultrasound (kr 3,100), spinal tap (kr 3,100)
3. Injection Treatments: Revenue from injection-based treatments including migraine botulinum toxin (kr 950), nerve blocks (kr 950), and hyperhidrosis treatment (kr 4,280)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sandvika Nevrosenter provides private specialist medical services in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, psychiatry, psychology and neuropsychology. Patients can book directly without GP referral and receive consultations, advanced diagnostics (EEG, EMG/neurography, polysomnography, carotid Doppler, lumbar puncture) and treatments (migraine botulinum toxin injections, nerve blocks, CGRP inhibitors, hyperhidrosis treatment) on a fee-for-service basis with insurance reimbursement available through major Norwegian insurers.

Product overview

Sandvika Nevrosenter, established in 1999 and part of Volvat since 2023, is Norway's largest private neurological specialist environment offering a comprehensive range of neurological, psychological, and psychiatric services. The core offering includes neurological consultations and diagnostics covering headache/migraine, sleep disorders, dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke follow-up, and dizziness. Diagnostic services encompass EEG, EMG/neurography, spinal puncture, carotid ultrasound, and polysomnography (PSG) sleep studies. Treatment services include botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine and hyperhidrosis, nerve blocks for headache, and CGRP inhibitors. Psychological services span ADHD assessment, neuropsychological evaluation, anxiety/depression treatment, eating disorders, addiction, couple/family therapy, and parental guidance. The center also provides a digital health tool through the Brain Twin headache diary app and cooperates with major Norwegian health insurance providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neurological Consultation and Follow-up
• Headache and Migraine Evaluation
• Dementia Assessment
• Parkinson's Disease Management
• Post-Stroke Follow-up including Carotid Doppler Neurological follow-up care after stroke (kr 5,250) including risk-factor assessment and Doppler ultrasound of carotid arteries.
• Dizziness Evaluation Neurological assessment of dizziness and balance problems as part of the general neurology consultation portfolio.
• EEG Examination Electroencephalography (EEG) recording for evaluation of brain function disturbances, including standard 20-minute EEG (kr 3,990) and sleep-deprived EEG (1 hour 20 minutes, kr 7,950). Used in the work-up of epilepsy and other brain function disorders.
• EMG Examination and Neurography Nerve conduction study with optional extended electromyography (EMG) examination (kr 4,500 standard; kr 5,900 extended) for assessment of nerve and muscle conditions including neuropathies.
• Polysomnography (PSG) Sleep Study Full polysomnography sleep study (kr 12,460) conducted at the patient's home with EEG electrodes, measuring sleep stages, brain activity, breathing, heart rate, body movements, leg movements, snoring, and blood oxygen levels. Used for diagnosing sleep disorders.
• Carotid Ultrasound (Doppler) Ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries (kr 3,100) to detect calcifications or narrowing, typically bundled into the post-stroke follow-up package.
• Spinal Puncture (CSF Sampling) Lumbar puncture procedure (kr 3,100) to obtain a cerebrospinal fluid sample for neurological diagnostic purposes.
• Migraine Botulinum Toxin Injection Treatment Botulinum toxin injections (kr 950, medication cost additional) for chronic migraine prevention, administered quarterly by neurologists at the center.
• Nerve Block for Headache (Greater Occipital Nerve) Local anesthetic injection (kr 950) for acute headache relief, particularly Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) blocks administered by the neurology team.
• Hyperhidrosis Treatment Botulinum toxin injection treatment (kr 4,280) for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), administered by neurologists experienced in the procedure.
• CGRP Inhibitor Migraine Therapy Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibody medications prescribed by center neurologists for prevention of chronic migraine.
• Psychologist Consultation (First Visit and Follow-up) 45-minute psychologist sessions (kr 2,060) addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples therapy, family therapy, eating disorders and addiction.
• Psychiatrist Consultation (First Visit and Follow-up) Psychiatrist first visit (45 minutes, kr 3,680) and follow-up (30 minutes, kr 2,810, or video, kr 3,630) covering ADHD assessment, medication management and follow-up for adult patients.
• Neuropsychological Assessment Comprehensive cognitive function testing and evaluation up to 4 hours (kr 17,300) for suspected brain dysfunction including memory and concentration difficulties.
• ADHD Assessment Comprehensive ADHD evaluation for children, adolescents and adults, conducted jointly by the psychologist and psychiatrist team.
• Couples Therapy Relationship counseling services for couples experiencing partnership challenges, delivered by the center's psychologists with dedicated online booking for parterapi.
• Family Therapy Family counseling services addressing family dynamics and relationships, delivered by the center's psychologists.
• Parental Guidance Counseling Counseling for parents facing challenges with children's behavior, development, or family dynamics, delivered as part of the psychologist service.
• Anxiety and Depression Treatment Psychological and psychiatric treatment for anxiety disorders and depressive conditions, delivered through psychologist and psychiatrist consultations.
• Addiction Treatment Psychological and psychiatric treatment for alcohol and medication dependency issues.
• Eating Disorder Treatment Psychological treatment for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders, delivered by the center's psychologists.
• Second Opinion Consultation Specialist second opinion consultation up to 120 minutes (kr 7,900) requiring booking two appointments, for patients seeking an independent neurological or psychiatric assessment.
• Brain Twin Headache Diary App Norwegian-language app (iOS and Android) for daily registration of headache and medication use, developed by Nordic Brain Tech in collaboration with NTNU and the National Competence Center for Headache; recommended by the center's neurologists to track headache symptoms between consultations.
• Specialist Medical Declarations (Spesforum) Specialist expert medical opinions prepared by the center's specialists (and an extended network of 32 medical specialists) for lawyers, insurance companies, NAV and the courts in personal injury and disability cases, delivered through the Spesforum forum.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~10,000 patients examined and treated annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volvat Medisinske Senter AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sandvika Nevrosenter became part of Volvat in 2023. Volvat is Norway's leading private healthcare provider with multiple locations. Booking system, administrative support, and cross-referrals within the Volvat network.
• If Vertikal HelsecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian health insurance company. Patients contact If first to assess coverage, then If sends pre-approval and referral to Sandvika Nevrosenter for neurological and psychiatric services.
• StorebrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian health insurance company. Patients must first contact Storebrand for coverage assessment before receiving referral to Sandvika Nevrosenter.
• TrygcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian health insurance company. Patients contact Tryg for coverage assessment, then receive referral to Sandvika Nevrosenter for approved treatments.
• GjensidigecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian health insurance company. Patients meld skade (report claim) to Gjensidige, who assess and approve coverage before referring to Sandvika Nevrosenter.
• FremtindcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian health insurance company (spun off from SpareBank1). Patients file claims through Fremtind's portal before receiving referral to Sandvika Nevrosenter.
• FalckminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational health and safety company operating in Norway. Patients can report claims through Falck for coverage assessment and referral to Sandvika Nevrosenter.
• Euro AccidentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic insurance company. Patients file claims through Euro Accident's Swedish platform for coverage assessment before referral to Sandvika Nevrosenter.
• AvonovaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian occupational health services company. Employees with health insurance through Avonova can report claims and receive referral to Sandvika Nevrosenter.
• Volvat Sandvika Nevrosenter (Internal)coreOthersMarte Swakhoven, Director of all specialist centers at Volvat, oversees Sandvika Nevrosenter. Center collaborates with other Volvat facilities including Majorstuen for psychology services and Nimi Storo for chiropractic services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Curato: Norwegian private specialist clinic offering neurology and psychiatry consultations with insurance billing. Specifically competes in the private neurology specialty segment in Norway.

Broad incumbents

• Capio (Ramsay Santé): European private hospital and specialist care operator with Norwegian presence. Operates multi-specialty centers at greater scale across Europe, overlapping with Sandvika Nevrosenter's specialty consultation offering.
• Medicover: European private healthcare provider with diagnostic and specialty clinics across multiple countries. Overlaps with Sandvika Nevrosenter's diagnostic-driven neurology service model.

Direct peers

• Medi3: Norwegian private multi-specialty clinic with locations in Ålesund, Bergen, and Oslo. Provides specialist consultations and diagnostics with insurance coverage, comparable to Sandvika Nevrosenter's model.
• Dr. Dropin: Norwegian D2C private healthcare provider offering GP, mental health, and specialty consultations with short wait times and online booking. Closest behavioral peer in D2C specialty access model.
• Volvat Medisinske Senter: Parent company and Norway's leading private healthcare provider operating multiple specialty centers (Majorstuen, Nimi Storo). Acts as internal direct peer through cross-referrals within the same network.
• Aleris Helse: Largest Norwegian private healthcare chain offering multi-specialty consultations, diagnostics, and surgery. Competes for self-pay and insured patients across Norway with similar D2C booking and insurer partnerships.

Regional players

• Synlab Norway: European medical laboratory and diagnostics network with Norwegian coverage. Adjacent comparison for the neurodiagnostic and laboratory services component of Sandvika Nevrosenter.
• Unilabs Norway: European medical diagnostics provider with Norwegian operations offering EEG, EMG, and laboratory testing. Comparable in the neurodiagnostic testing layer that complements Sandvika Nevrosenter's offering.

Others

• Helse Bergen / Norwegian public specialist hospitals: Public hospital neurology departments (e.g., Ullevål, Rikshospitalet, Ahus) act as the alternative for complex neurological care. Their longer wait times are the core pain point Sandvika Nevrosenter's private model addresses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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