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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, December 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Affidea, a leading European provider of advanced diagnostics, out-of-hospital services and centers of excellence, is pleased to announce its expansion into two countries: Spain and Romania through the acquisition of Clínica Atenea in the Valencian region, Spain, and the Oldega Imagistics clinic in Bucharest, Romania.
With these additions, Affidea's network grows in 2023 to a notable number of 340 centers, which reinforces the company's commitment to improving its advanced diagnostic portfolio and at the same time expanding its offer of out-of-hospital services in state-of-the-art polyclinics that can address the needs of the communities we serve.
Commenting on this milestone, Guy Blomfield, Chairman and CEO of Affidea Group, said: "Affidea has significantly expanded its presence in 2023, completing a total of 14 acquisitions across eight countries and adding 25 new centres. Today, we are delighted to expand our presence in Spain and Romania, two markets with great potential. These latest acquisitions mark a significant step in our continuous path of growth, reaching today more than 340 centers in 15 countries, serving more than 13 million patients annually. We are driven by the mission to provide high-quality care close to the communities we serve.
Clínica Atenea is a highly reputable outpatient care and diagnostic provider serving the Valencia region. Founded two decades ago, the company has a network of four clinics strategically located in the metropolitan area of Valencia, including Aldaia, Torrent, L'Eliana and Alfafar. The clinics offer a wide range of services, including outpatient consultations in more than 25 clinical specialties, advanced diagnostics such as MRI, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray, DXA and dental CT scan, as well as laboratory services. With this acquisition, Affidea reinforces its position as a leading provider of outpatient healthcare in the Valencian Community, reaching 43 centers in Spain and serving a total of more than one million patients each year.
Theo Kravvas, CEO of Affidea Spain, stated: "Clínica Atenea has a solid reputation for its high-quality medical services and is an ideal option for our expansion in the region, where we are already present with our Affidea Tecma clinic. Our goal is to become in the provider of out-of-hospital services of choice in Spain, and with the incorporation of Clínica Atenea we take another step towards our aspiration. We will continue to support the growth of Clínica Atenea, enriching the level of services provided to our patients and sharing best practices among our centers throughout Spain".
The Odelga Imagistics Clinic, located within the Prof. Dr. Alexandru Trestioreanu Institute of Oncology in Bucharest, offers state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound imaging services using the best equipment. This acquisition underscores Affidea's commitment to supporting cancer patients and the public healthcare system with advanced diagnostic tests. This is the third acquisition in Romania this year, bringing the total number of Affidea centers in Romania to 49.
Razvan Predica, National CEO of Affidea Romania and Hungary, said: "With this acquisition, we reinforce our commitment to supporting Romanian patients, as well as the public system, by offering them an accurate and timely diagnostic service, working with highly qualified medical professionals. reputation and cutting-edge technology. This step aligns perfectly with our mission to improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare. We are excited to continue our journey of growth and innovation, serving the needs of the communities we are privileged to serve. to be part".
With these acquisitions, Affidea reaches a team of 13,000 professionals in 15 countries, serving more than 13 million patients each year at the Group level. These acquisitions represent an important step forward for Affidea, as the company continues to expand its presence across Europe, providing high-quality healthcare services that prioritize patient well-being.
About Affidea Group
Affidea Group (www.affidea.com) is Europe's largest provider of advanced diagnostics, out-of-hospital services and centers of excellence in orthopedics and oncology care. Founded in 1991, the company operates nearly 340 medical centers in 15 countries and serves more than 13 million patients annually. Due to its high standards in patient safety, Affidea is the most awarded medical imaging service provider in Europe. More than 90% of the centers awarded 5 stars on the Eurosafe Star Wall, accredited by the European Society of Radiology in Europe, are Affidea centers.
About Affidea Spain:
Affidea Spain (www.affidea.es) is a leading medical provider in diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and specialist consultations, with 43 centers throughout the country. Affidea Spain performs more than one million diagnostic imaging scans per year, providing top-level medical services at the forefront of patient care. The company collaborates with more than 1,450 healthcare professionals. Affidea Spain is recognized for its focus on patient safety, with all its centers of excellence in nuclear medicine accredited by the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS) and the European Board of Nuclear Medicine (EBNM), as well as all its centers of CTs accredited by the European Society of Radiology in Europe, included in the EuroSafe Imaging Star Wall.
About Affidea Romania
Affidea Romania is a leading healthcare provider with 49 clinics in 26 cities. In Romania, Affidea also includes the clinics Hiperdia, Sanmed, Phoenix, Medsan, ExMed, Biomed Scan and now Odelga Imagistics Clinic. The Affidea Romania team consists of 1,500 professionals, including more than 900 doctors, who serve more than two million patients annually. The company's centers have been accredited for excellence in nuclear medicine by the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS) and the European Council of Nuclear Medicine (EBNM), as well as all of its CT centers accredited by the European Society of Radiology in Europe, featured on the EuroSafe Image Star Wall.
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