Saint Joseph Saint Luc

What Saint Joseph Saint Luc does

Saint Joseph Saint Luc is a private non-profit healthcare institution classified as an ESPIC (Établissement de Santé Privé d'Intérêt Collectif), registered as an Association déclarée (SIRET 390 555 076 00012), operating in central Lyon at 20 quai Claude Bernard. With 360 beds and ambulatory places and approximately 1,200 employees — including 180 physicians and 650 paramedical professionals — the hospital delivers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to adult patients (16+). Key service lines include a 24/7 emergency department handling approximately 40,000 visits annually (the only adult emergency facility in central Lyon), a maternity ward delivering over 2,000 births per year, cardiology with 12 intensive cardiac care beds and 24/7 interventional capabilities, urology with robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedics, nephrology and dialysis, and certified breast cancer screening.

The hospital has invested in advanced clinical technology: a Da Vinci robotic surgical system acquired in 2022 (used for over 200 urological procedures annually with no fee overruns), laser endoscopy, cryotherapy and radiofrequency ablation for urological conditions, a FlowTriever pulmonary thrombectomy system from Inari Medical for severe pulmonary embolism (installed October 2025), and a €320,000 Pristina mammography system from GE Healthcare with AI-assisted diagnostic support installed in May 2026. It also operates an in-house clinical laboratory, complete imaging suite (MRI, scanner, radiography, Pristina mammography), and a training institute (IFSI/IFAS) producing roughly 120 nursing graduates per year.

As an ESPIC institution, the hospital operates under a public service mission with regulated Sécurité sociale tariffs and no fee overruns, reaching patients through direct facility access, Doctolib online scheduling, the MySJSL patient portal, a Centre de santé satellite, and a referring-physician network supported by tele-expertise hotlines and EPU training. A 2026 strategic health alliance with Université Catholique de Lyon covers training, research, and innovation, while a 10-year €5M energy performance contract with Eiffage Energie Systèmes (April 2025, including €1.3M in national CEE subsidies) targets a 40% reduction in energy consumption. The hospital has held a Newsweek World's Best Hospitals ranking for four consecutive years (2023–2026), placing 97th among French hospitals in 2026.

Name

Saint Joseph Saint Luc

Legal name

Hôpital Saint Joseph Saint Luc

Website

https://www.saintjosephsaintluc.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Saint Joseph Saint Luc is an ESPIC non-profit hospital in central Lyon, France, with 360 beds and 1,200 staff including 180 physicians, providing emergency care, maternity, urology, cardiology, orthopedics, and diagnostic imaging to adult patients without fee overruns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital-Based Emergency Departments (EDs) (HLAFADAA)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Emergency medical services
• Maternity and obstetrics
• Robotic surgical services
• Cardiology and urology

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Public hospital providing medical services covered by French statutory health insurance (Sécurité sociale). Services are billed at regulated rates without fee overruns as part of public service mission.
2. Diagnostic Services: Laboratory analyses, medical imaging (radiology, scanner, MRI), and other diagnostic services billed through the French healthcare system
3. Surgical Procedures: Surgical interventions including robotic surgery performed without additional fees (no dépassement d'honoraire) for urological cancers and other conditions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint Joseph Saint Luc is a 360-bed private non-profit acute care hospital (ESPIC) in central Lyon providing emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, and diagnostic services under French statutory health insurance. The hospital operates 24/7 emergency care, performs over 200 robotic-assisted urological surgeries annually using the Da Vinci system, delivers more than 2,000 births per year in its maternity ward, and conducts approximately 2,750 mammographies using AI-enhanced GE Healthcare Pristina technology, all without fee overruns.

Product overview

Saint Joseph Saint Luc is a private non-profit hospital (ESPIC) in central Lyon operating 360 beds with approximately 1,200 staff including 180 physicians. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services including emergency care, cardiology, urology with robotic surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, nephrology/dialysis, medical imaging, and clinical laboratory. The facility recently invested in advanced diagnostic technology including an AI-enhanced mammography system and performs over 2,000 deliveries and 40,000 emergency visits annually. The hospital also operates a training institute for nursing professionals and maintains a foundation for funding medical equipment and projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre de santé: Primary care health center offering general medicine consultations for all patients, located near the main hospital
• Institut de formation
• Fondation

Products and services

• Emergency Services (SAU) 24/7 adult emergency department (Service d'Accueil des Urgences) serving approximately 40,000 visits annually. Only adult emergency service located in central Lyon, treating patients aged 16 and over.
• Cardiology Department Comprehensive cardiology service providing conventional hospitalization, a 12-bed intensive cardiac care unit, and a cardiac catheterization laboratory offering interventional cardiology and electrophysiology procedures 24/7.
• Urology Department (including Robotic-Assisted Surgery) Urological care using Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, plus endoscopic laser, cryotherapy, and radiofrequency ablation. Performs over 200 robotic procedures annually with no fee overruns and approximately 3-week wait time.
• Breast Cancer Screening Center (AI-Enhanced Mammography) Certified breast cancer screening center performing approximately 2,750 mammographies annually, using the latest generation GE Healthcare Pristina mammograph with AI-assisted diagnostic support, 3D breast volume reconstruction, and abnormality detection assistance.
• Maternity Services Maternity ward delivering over 2,000 births annually in recently renovated facilities, with comprehensive prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care programs, including birth preparation and parental support.
• Medical Biology Laboratory (including Blood Bank) Full-service clinical laboratory on level -1 offering biological analyses without appointments, with renovated facilities as of October 2025 and blood bank services led by Dr. Laurence Parmeland.
• Medical Imaging (Radiology) Comprehensive imaging department including radiography, CT scanner, MRI, and mammography, with secure patient portal (Imagerie SJSL) for accessing results.
• Health Center (Centre de santé) General medicine clinic at 42ter rue Raulin staffed by hospital-employed physicians, offering consultations Monday-Saturday without fee overruns.
• Training Institute (IFSI / IFAS) Nursing school (IFSI) and nursing assistant school (IFAS) offering diplomas and apprenticeship programs, training nearly 120 interns annually.
• Pulmonary Thrombectomy (FlowTriever) Pulmonary thrombectomy using the FlowTriever system from Inari Medical to directly aspirate blood clots obstructing pulmonary arteries for patients with severe pulmonary embolism.
• Nephrology and Dialysis Service Kidney disease treatment including chronic and acute renal conditions, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services (in partnership with Calydial for autodialysis and home-based treatment), and pre-transplant evaluation.
• Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Orthopaedic surgery department treating upper and lower limb conditions including hip and knee replacement, sports medicine, and trauma surgery.
• Saint Joseph Saint Luc Foundation Hospital foundation supporting projects through fundraising, annual gala events, and patron donations. Funds enabled the acquisition of advanced equipment including the Da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 emergency visits handled annually with 24/7 availability
• +3 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

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Strategic health alliance between UCLy and Saint Joseph Saint Luc to strengthen links between university, hospital, research and care practices. Partnership focuses on training, research, innovation, ethics, mental health, and attention to vulnerabilities, building on shared humanistic values and over a century of common history.
• CPAM du RhônemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Caisse primaire d'assurance maladie du Rhône provides ongoing presence in hospital hall throughout 2026 to assist insured persons with digital health tools including Carte Vitale app, Ameli.fr, and Mon espace santé (personal health record).
• Eiffage Énergie SystèmesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 202510-year Energy and Environmental Performance Contract (CPEE) with investment of 5 M€ (including 1.3 M€ in national CEE subsidies) to achieve 40% reduction in annual energy consumption through modernization of technical installations (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electricity) without interruption of care activities.
• Inari MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply of FlowTriever system for pulmonary thrombectomy, an innovative technology allowing direct aspiration of blood clots from pulmonary arteries for treatment of severe pulmonary embolism when conventional treatments are insufficient.
• CalydialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Calydial association for autodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services, providing comprehensive kidney replacement therapy options including home-based treatment alternatives.
• France ReincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with France Rein association for organizing annual free kidney disease screening days, providing blood pressure measurement, creatinine testing, and urinalysis with immediate results interpretation.
• GE HealthcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply of Pristina mammography system - latest generation equipment with AI-assisted diagnostic capabilities, 3D breast volume reconstruction, and high-resolution reading screens for enhanced breast cancer screening.
• Saba Coffee ShopminorOthersThird Saba coffee shop location opened in hospital lobby, offering 100% bio, homemade products including specialty coffees, teas, pastries, and snacks from local producers. Open Monday to Saturday 8h00-19h30.
• Graine d'AbeillesminorOthersAgricultural company specializing in beekeeping that installed 4 beehives on hospital rooftops in 2024, with annual honey harvests of approximately 150 kg from 20,000-60,000 bees foraging within 1.5-3km radius.
• Fondation Hôpital Saint Joseph Saint LuccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital foundation that supports projects through fundraising, annual gala events, and patron donations. Enables acquisition of advanced equipment like the Da Vinci robotic surgical system.
• Les CanumériquesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssociation loi 1901 providing web development services for hospital's website redesign, supporting digital strategy and patient-facing online platforms.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild: ESPIC non-profit hospital in Paris combining specialty depth with acute general services under the same Sécurité sociale tariff regime. Structurally analogous non-profit, faith-aligned acute-care operator.
• Hôpital Saint-Joseph (Paris) / Fondation Saint-Joseph: Large ESPIC non-profit hospital in Paris sharing the same Catholic/faith-based heritage, ESPIC regulatory status, and public-service tariff model as Saint Joseph Saint Luc. Closest structural analog in size, governance, and mission within the French non-profit hospital landscape.
• Centre Hospitalier Saint-Joseph (Marseille): Faith-based non-profit hospital in Marseille sharing SJSL's Catholic heritage, ESPIC status, and public-service mission. Operates a comparable multi-specialty acute portfolio under regulated tariffs in a different regional market.
• Hôpital Foch: ESPIC private non-profit hospital in Suresnes (Paris region) operating a similar mix of acute specialties, advanced surgical platforms, and regulated-tariff reimbursement. Highly comparable in scale, mission, and service portfolio structure.
• Institut Mutualiste Montsouris: Paris-based ESPIC non-profit hospital with comparable size and an emphasis on advanced surgical care (notably urology and cardiac surgery) under regulated tariffs. Directly comparable in technology positioning and non-profit acute-care model.

Regional players

• Médipôle Lyon-Villeurbanne: Large private for-profit hospital complex in the Lyon metro offering comparable surgical, imaging, and emergency services but operating under a fee-overrun-enabled commercial model. Direct geographic competitor for elective and outpatient volume.
• Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz: Private for-profit hospital in Lyon with similar specialty breadth (cardiology, surgery, maternity-adjacent services) competing for the same regional patient pool but with greater pricing flexibility than SJSL's ESPIC model.

Broad incumbents

• Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL): The public university hospital center of Lyon operating multiple flagship sites (Croix-Rousse, Edouard Herriot, Lyon Sud, etc.) with substantially larger scale and academic mandate. Directly competes with SJSL for complex referrals, specialist talent, and primary catchment patients across the Lyon metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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