RADIOLOGOS ASOCIADOS LTDA

What RADIOLOGOS ASOCIADOS LTDA does

Radiólogos Asociados Ltda is a privately-held outpatient diagnostic imaging center headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia, founded in 1980 by radiologists Dr. Jimmy Cure Vargas and Dr. Antonio Latorre Padaui. The company operates from a single facility at Unidad Médica Villa Country (Calle 78 No 57-215) and serves the Atlántico department and broader Costa Caribe region. It is registered as a Limitada (LTDA) entity, founder-controlled, with no identified institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds. The company is Bureau Veritas-certified since 2010 and operates under Habilitación from the Secretaría de Salud.

The core offering is a comprehensive diagnostic imaging portfolio spanning MRI (1.5 Tesla 16-channel with AI-assisted reconstruction and silent-scan technology), AI-guided CT with cinematic 3D rendering, ultrasound and Doppler, mammography with 3D tomosynthesis, bone densitometry with TBS software, general X-ray, and image-guided biopsies (breast, thyroid, prostate, soft tissue). The company holds the only ExactVu micro-ultrasound installation in the Costa Caribe region for high-resolution prostate cancer diagnostics. Beyond general imaging, the company has built five dedicated specialty units: Materno-Fetal Medicine (Matter), Cardiology (Atrio), Neurophysiology, Breast Imaging, and Prostate Cancer. Each unit is led by a sub-specialist trained at institutions including Mount Sinai Miami, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Universidad de Miami, and Universidad de Barcelona. The company is in-network with major Colombian EPS insurers including Coomeva, Sanitas, and Famisanar, and operates a digital results portal (MedPortal) and WhatsApp-based scheduling.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis across three streams: per-procedure diagnostic imaging, per-visit specialist consultations, and per-test preventive screenings. Pricing is not publicly listed; revenue is collected either directly from patients or through EPS/ARS insurance reimbursement. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-patient at the physical outpatient center, with patient acquisition driven by physician referrals, insurance agreements, word-of-mouth, and a long-tenured brand (45+ years). No public revenue, headcount, or procedure-volume figures are disclosed.

Name

RADIOLOGOS ASOCIADOS LTDA

Legal name

Radiólogos Asociados Ltda

Website

https://radiologosasociados.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Radiólogos Asociados Ltda is a privately-held outpatient diagnostic imaging center in Barranquilla, Colombia, operating since 1980. It offers MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, bone densitometry, and image-guided biopsies, organized into five specialty units (maternal-fetal, cardiology, neurophysiology, breast, prostate), serving Costa Caribe patients via physician referrals and EPS insurer agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), 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

Breast Imaging Centers (Mammography/Tomosynthesis) (HLAFAKAD), Prenatal & Maternal-Fetal Diagnostic Imaging Centers (HLAFAKAL), Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging services
• Medical radiology center
• Maternal-fetal medicine
• Cardiac imaging diagnostics
• Prostate cancer screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Fee-for-service diagnostic imaging procedures including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography, Tomosynthesis, Bone Densitometry, General X-ray, and Biopsies. Revenue is generated per procedure performed, with pricing varying by study type. Some procedures use contrast agents requiring additional preparation (creatinine test for IV contrast).
2. Specialized Medical Consultations: Outpatient specialist consultations in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine (perinatology), neurology/neurophysiology, gynecology, and urology. Revenue generated per consultation visit.
3. Preventive Screening Programs: Preventive screening services including breast cancer screening (mammography, MRI), prostate cancer screening (MRI), coronary calcium scoring, prenatal testing (Non-Invasive Prenatal Tests such as Neobona and Prenatal Care, fetal RHd testing). These generate one-time per-test revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RADIOLOGOS ASOCIADOS LTDA operates a single outpatient diagnostic imaging center in Barranquilla offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography with 3D tomosynthesis, bone densitometry, general and specialized X-ray, and image-guided biopsies. The center is organized around specialized units for maternal-fetal medicine, cardiology, neurophysiology, breast imaging, and prostate cancer, combining advanced imaging equipment (1.5T MRI, AI-guided CT, ExactVu micro-ultrasound) with a sub-specialist medical team to deliver precise, timely diagnoses to patients referred by treating physicians or self-requesting studies.

Product overview

RADIOLOGOS ASOCIADOS LTDA is a diagnostic imaging and specialized healthcare center offering a comprehensive portfolio of imaging services and specialized medical units. The core offering is its Imágenes Diagnósticas service, which provides multiple diagnostic imaging modalities including Resonancia Magnética (MRI), Tomografía (CT), Ecografía (Ultrasound), Radiología General (X-ray), Mamografía/Tomosíntesis (Mammography/3D Imaging), Densitometría Ósea (Bone Densitometry), and Biopsia (Image-guided biopsy). These imaging services are organized into five specialized units: Unidad Matter (Maternal-Fetal Medicine), Unidad Atrio (Cardiology), Unidad de Neurofisiología (Neurophysiology), Unidad de Imágenes Mamarias (Breast Imaging), and Unidad de Cáncer de Próstata (Prostate Cancer). The company also provides preventive health programs and early diagnosis screening services. With over 45 years of experience in Barranquilla, the center combines cutting-edge technology including 1.5T MRI with AI capabilities, CT with AI guidance and cinematic rendering, and ExactVu micro-ultrasound technology with a team of highly trained specialists to deliver precise diagnostics and memorable patient experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Imágenes Diagnósticas (Diagnostic Imaging)
• Resonancia Magnética (MRI)
• Tomografía Axial Computarizada (CT Scan)
• Ecografía y Doppler (Ultrasound and Doppler)
• Radiología General y Especializada (General and Specialized X-Ray)
• Mamografía y Tomosíntesis (Mammography and 3D Tomosynthesis)
• Densitometría Ósea (Bone Densitometry)
• Biopsia (Image-Guided Biopsy)
• Unidad de Imágenes Mamarias (Breast Imaging Unit)
• Unidad Matter (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)
• Unidad Atrio (Cardiology Unit)
• Unidad de Neurofisiología (Neurophysiology Unit)
• Unidad de Cáncer de Próstata (Prostate Cancer Unit)
• Áreas de Especialidad Radiológica (Radiology Specialty Areas)
• Prevención y Diagnóstico Temprano (Early Prevention and Diagnosis)

Quantifiable outcome

• Mammography has demonstrated reduction in breast cancer mortality by up to 30%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bureau VeritasminorOthersBureau Veritas provides quality certification services for Radiólogos Asociados' diagnostic operations. The company has been certified since 2010, demonstrating compliance with international quality standards for diagnostic imaging and clinical services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthineers is a global medical imaging equipment manufacturer whose MRI, CT, and AI imaging software platforms (including AIR RECON DL) are used at Radiólogos Asociados. It is an enabling/commercial partner rather than a direct competitor, but adjacent in the imaging ecosystem.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare supplies diagnostic imaging equipment and AI-enabled CT/mammography systems widely deployed in Colombian imaging centers. It is an equipment vendor and ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• CediMed Centro de Diagnóstico Médico: CediMed is a Colombian outpatient diagnostic imaging and specialty consultation provider with multiple locations. It directly competes with Radiólogos Asociados in the regional outpatient diagnostic imaging market with comparable modality offerings and physician-driven care delivery.
• Idime: Idime is one of Colombia's largest diagnostic imaging center chains, offering MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, and specialty imaging services across multiple cities. It is a direct peer as it competes in the same diagnostic imaging category with multi-site operations and similar insurer (EPS) contract models.
• Resonance Imagen S.A.S: Resonance is a Colombian diagnostic imaging network offering MRI, CT, and other modalities to insured patients. It is a direct competitor in the Colombian outpatient imaging market with similar EPS contract structures and modality mix.

Regional players

• Diagnóstico Médico (Dime Argentina): Diagnóstico Médico is a leading outpatient diagnostic imaging network in Argentina offering MRI, CT, mammography, and specialty imaging. While operating in a different geography, its multi-modality, physician-led outpatient imaging model makes it a comparable benchmark for the regional model Radiólogos Asociados operates.
• Clínica del Country: Clínica del Country is a leading Bogotá-based hospital offering comprehensive diagnostic imaging among other services. While based outside the Costa Caribe region and operating as a full hospital, its diagnostic imaging department competes for premium patient referrals and represents a comparable benchmark for imaging quality and physician credentialing.

Emerging players

• Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia (FCV): FCV is a Colombian specialty healthcare organization with diagnostic imaging capabilities alongside cardiac and complex care services. It is a partial peer due to overlapping advanced imaging services and the same Colombian regional market, though it operates more broadly as a specialty hospital system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radiologos-asociados

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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