Affidea

Affidea Affidea is the pan-European diagnostic imaging and community-based polyclinic and specialist healthcare services provider.

About Affidea
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Affidea is the pan-European diagnostic imaging and community-based polyclinic and specialist healthcare services provider. Founded in 1991, the company operates 358 centres across 15 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 13 million patients every year. Due to its track record for patient safety, the company has become the

most awarded diagnostic imaging provider in Europe by the European Society of Radiology, as over 80% of the centres recognised on the Eurosafe Wall of Stars belong to Affidea. Affidea is majority-owned by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL), a leading investment holding company, focused on long-term value-creation with a stable and supportive family shareholder base.

Guy Blomfield, CEO of Affidea and Chairman of the Management Board, joined industry leaders at the LaingBuisson's Invest...
21/04/2026

Guy Blomfield, CEO of Affidea and Chairman of the Management Board, joined industry leaders at the LaingBuisson's Investing in Healthcare Conference in London, speaking in the “Growth of the Outpatient Sector” panel, together with Justin Hely, CEO of GenesisCare, in a discussion moderated by Ali Bahram, Associate Partner at Mansfield Advisors.

The conference convened healthcare leaders, policymakers, investors and providers to address one of the most pressing questions in healthcare today: how to sustainably shift care closer to patients while maintaining and .

Affidea's CEO highlighted the structural forces accelerating this transformation across Europe — ageing populations, the rise of chronic diseases, increasing pressure on hospital capacity, and patients’ expectations for faster, more accessible, high-quality care delivered closer to home.

Drawing on Affidea’s experience across multiple markets, he emphasised the strength of our integrated, out-of-hospital model in responding to these challenges, expanding system capacity, reducing waiting times, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in community settings.

As Guy Blomfield noted: “The future of healthcare lies closer to patients. Across Europe, we are seeing a clear shift toward integrated, out-of-hospital driven by the need to expand capacity, improve , and respond to rising patient expectations. When care is better coordinated and delivered closer to communities, it becomes more , more efficient, and ultimately delivers better outcomes while supporting the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems.”

At Affidea, this model is already delivering impact at scale across Europe, demonstrating that high-quality care, when designed around patients and supported by strong clinical governance and digital innovation, can effectively move beyond the traditional hospital setting.

We thank LaingBuisson for the invitation to this important conversation.

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07/04/2026

On World Health Day, we are reminded that the true measure of progress in is not the advancement of technology alone, but the outcomes and experiences we deliver for every patient we serve. At Affidea, this principle is central to our mission as we operate across the entire patient pathway, from prevention and early detection to precise treatment and follow-up.

As our Senior Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roncacci, stated, achieving exceptional results requires a shift in focus from isolated interventions to a model of truly . This means strengthening the key dimensions of by combining clinical excellence with a commitment to consistency, reducing variability through strong clinical governance, and ensuring that every patient moves through their care journey in a connected and timely way.

"Exceptional are never the result of a single medical act. They are delivered through the seamless collaboration between specialist doctors, radiologists, technicians, and clinical staff, all working within integrated pathways and aligned around a shared objective: achieving the best possible outcome and experience for each patient. Our responsibility is to ensure that scientific progress—from AI to genetics—is integrated into daily clinical practice in a standardised and safe way that translates into real benefit." — Dr. Alessandro Roncacci

Delivering this level of care at scale requires more than just teamwork; it demands robust clinical leadership and a constant evolution of our care pathways. By investing in the continuous education of our medical professionals and fostering an environment where sub-specialisation can thrive, we ensure that clinical excellence is not just achieved, but sustained.

On this World Health Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to our clinical and administrative teams across all markets for their passion, dedication and professionalism and the way they care for each patient, every day!

Happy World Health Day!

On World Health Day, we stand Together for Health — recognising that the moments that matter most in healthcare are ofte...
07/04/2026

On World Health Day, we stand Together for Health — recognising that the moments that matter most in healthcare are often the ones closest to home: early screenings, timely answers, and access to care when it’s needed most.

As Guy Blomfield, Affidea Group CEO and Chairman of the Management Board, stated: “The future of healthcare lies in bringing services closer to patients — making high-quality care more accessible, embedding innovation into everyday practice, and designing pathways that are proactive, preventive and truly centred around people and the communities we serve.”

At Affidea, this is the model we are building every day — across Europe, for the patients and communities who rely on us. 💙

Happy World Health Day 2026!

04/04/2026

Happy to everyone who celebrates today, from all of us at Affidea 🌿

Easter is a time of renewal, togetherness, and simple moments that matter.

May this Easter bring you rest, meaningful time with your loved ones, and good health — today and throughout the year. 💙

Affidea at the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference ( )We are proud to see our doctors PD Dr. Constanze Elfgen, EMBA a...
01/04/2026

Affidea at the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference ( )

We are proud to see our doctors PD Dr. Constanze Elfgen, EMBA and Tania Helmert, from Affidea Switzerland and Affidea brustCare Brust-Zentrum Zürich— attending the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference, one of the key European events where research, clinical practice and real patient outcomes truly come together.

At Affidea, we strongly believe in empowering our clinical teams to take part in international, high‑impact scientific meetings that shape the future of patient care. is exactly the type of conference where multidisciplinary collaboration drives meaningful advancements for women across Europe.

💬 As Tania Helmert shared: “The opening session already showed what makes this conference so relevant – bringing together different disciplines with one common goal: improving patient outcomes. What stands out early on is not just the scientific depth, but the way perspectives from research, clinical practice and patient are connected.”

💬 PD Dr. Constanze Elfgen, EMBA added: “The is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with esteemed colleagues from across Europe. It was a pleasure to follow the engaging moderation and discussion led by Philip Poortmans, Medical Advisor for Affidea Group, during the oral abstract session. One of the key highlights was the presentation by Eline Verreck, who addressed the relevance of a radiation boost in the current era of systemic therapy, clearly one of the hot topics under discussion.”

Their participation shows our commitment to continuous learning, scientific exchange and evidence‑based practice, all essential to delivering the highest standards of . 💙

Affidea participated this week at the Healthcare Business International Conference in Paris, a key platform that brings ...
25/03/2026

Affidea participated this week at the Healthcare Business International Conference in Paris, a key platform that brings together every year healthcare leaders across the globe to discuss the future of care. This year, the focus was around prevention, prediction, AI, digital innovation and new care models shaping more sustainable, patient-centred systems.

As part of these days’ conversations, Dr Charles Niehaus, Executive Director at Affidea, participated in an insightful panel session on “Next Generation Partnerships: How to Deliver on Healthcare Transformation.”

Joining Alexander Klos and Ranjan Singh, and moderated by François Clérin, the discussion explored how strategic are becoming essential to enable this shift, as healthcare is evolving from episodic interventions to longitudinal, personalised care models.

A clear direction emerged: the future of healthcare will be increasingly connected and data-driven, where imaging, AI and patient services are integrated into continuous clinical pathways.

“The real opportunity is not just generating data, but connecting it in a clinically meaningful way across the patient journey,” said Dr Charles Niehaus. “Delivering value-based requires strong partnerships across providers, payors and technology partners, supported by shared and real-world evidence to measure what truly matters to patients.”

Ultimately, will not be driven by technology alone, but by partnerships that connect capabilities, share data responsibly, and align around better patient .

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17/03/2026

At Affidea, is not an objective, it is the foundation.

At , Athanasia Papachristodoulou, Clinical Governance Director for Affidea Group, shared a powerful perspective on what it truly takes to build a true culture of in healthcare.

“Clinical safety is a must. It is the starting point,” said Nasia.

Because no matter how advanced our technology is, how fast our turnaround times are, or how seamless the patient experience becomes, none of these matters without a strong commitment to safety.

“You can have the best technology, the fastest turnaround times, the best patient experience — but clinical safety is where everything begins,” Nasia added.

At Affidea, this belief is embedded across our network, shaping how we work, how we make decisions, and how we for every patient. 💙

🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from Nasia and discover how we are building a culture of clinical safety across Affidea.

Healthcare systems across Europe are undergoing rapid transformation, and strategic partnerships are a key driver of inn...
16/03/2026

Healthcare systems across Europe are undergoing rapid transformation, and strategic partnerships are a key driver of innovation and scalable change.

Next week, Dr Charles Niehaus, Executive Director of Affidea Group, will participate as a speaker at the Healthcare Business International's (HBI) Conference in Paris, joining the panel discussion “Next-generation partnerships: How to deliver on healthcare transformation.”

The conversation will explore how collaborations between healthcare providers, technology innovators and infrastructure partners can accelerate . In particular, the panel will discuss the role of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and new partnership models in reshaping healthcare pathways, enabling scalable solutions and improving access and outcomes for patients.

Dr Niehaus will be joined by distinguished speakers - Mark Stoesz (GE HealthCare), Ranjan Singh (HealthHero) and Klos (Beyond Imaging).

At Affidea, we value partnerships that help us drive innovation and deliver more advanced, patient-centred care across Europe. We are looking forward to an insightful conversation! Join us @ !

📍 Healthcare Business International Conference, Paris
📅 Tuesday, 24th March | 11:45–12:45

At Affidea, we continue to expand access to Out-of-Hospital community-based healthcare services across Europe. In Romani...
10/03/2026

At Affidea, we continue to expand access to Out-of-Hospital community-based healthcare services across Europe. In Romania, Affidea has officially inaugurated the Affidea MultiMed Clinic in Miercurea Ciuc, marking an important milestone in strengthening access to high-quality care in the region.

The Affidea Multimed Clinic provides patients with access to a comprehensive range of services - from advanced diagnostic and multi-specialty to testing as well as programmes. These are complemented by interdisciplinary evaluations designed to support complex patient pathways.

Razvan Predica, Cluster CEO of Affidea for Romania, Greece and Hungary, highlighted: “At Affidea, is about accessible, integrated personalised services delivered close to the community. Through the development of the Affidea Multimed Clinic in Miercurea Ciuc, we are strengthening our presence in the region and ensuring that patients benefit from multidisciplinary care closer to home.”

The opening event was attended by distinguished guests, including Barna Tánczos, Deputy Prime Minister of Romania, Sándor, Prefect of Harghita County, Korodi, Mayor of Miercurea Ciuc, Tihamér, Director of CAS Harghita, and Novak, President of the National Paralympic Committee, alongside Razvan Predica, Cluster CEO of Affidea for Romania, Greece and Hungary, Tohăneanu, Operational Director of Affidea Romania, and Dr. Monica Bobitan, Medical Director of Affidea Romania, together with numerous doctors, partners and media representatives.

Affidea Romania operates through 82 multidisciplinary medical centres, continuing its commitment to expanding access to high-quality healthcare services across the country.

Dr Athanasia Papacristodoulou, Group Clinical Governance Director, Affidea, on International Women's Day: "On March 8th,...
08/03/2026

Dr Athanasia Papacristodoulou, Group Clinical Governance Director, Affidea, on International Women's Day: "On March 8th, as the world marks International Women’s Day, recognised globally by the United Nations, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all women working across healthcare.

Today is a celebration of your commitment, expertise, resilience, and .

Women in healthcare serve in every possible role: physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, executives, administrators, educators, and support staff. In clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and boardrooms, we contribute not only skill and knowledge, but , , and .

Healthcare is a demanding environment which requires intellectual rigor, emotional intelligence, rapid decision-making, and unwavering professionalism. It asks us to navigate uncertainty, to support patients and families at their most vulnerable moments, and to uphold the highest standards of safety and ethics. Women meet these challenges every day with empathy and determination.

As a physician and Clinical Governance Director within a large European healthcare organization, I have the privilege of witnessing the impact of women’s leadership at every level. I see women leading clinical teams, driving quality improvement initiatives, mentoring junior colleagues, and shaping strategic decisions that influence entire systems of care.

International Women’s Day is not only about recognising how far we have come, but about acknowledging the collective effort that has made that progress possible. Each woman who has balanced clinical excellence with personal responsibilities, each who has stepped into a leadership role, each who has mentored or encouraged a colleague has contributed to a stronger, more equitable profession.

Today, we celebrate women, their expertise, their resilience, their leadership, their dedication to patients and to one another.

Congratulations to all women in healthcare!"

06/03/2026

Hear from Mesut Goral, SVP and Chief Operating Officer at Affidea, sharing his perspective from : “At Affidea, operational excellence is a process of continuous improvement with no endpoint. Being at ECR allows us to feel the pulse of in and healthcare services. It stimulates new ideas that help us deliver better services for our stakeholders.”

Stay tuned for more insights from Affidea at .

04/03/2026

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Meet Matilde Gonçalves, radiology resident from Portugal, on at during . Affidea is proud to sponsor 70 radiology residents from 8 countries this year to pursue their European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR).

Matilde’s words say it all: “You see the image and you have the proof.” As we enter the AI era, how do young students envision the future of radiology and why did they choose this profession?

Stay tuned for our series, featuring the candidates taking part in EDIR2026 and more insights from Affidea at .

This milestone underscores Affidea’s commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of care, while supporting talent across borders. A big thank you to all candidates for joining, and to our Clinical and HR teams for making this possible. Good luck to everyone participating!

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Affidea (www.affidea.com) is the leading European provider of diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care services, operating in 16 countries across Europe, with a focus on delivering timely, thorough diagnostics and high-quality treatments by working only with state-of-the-art technology and experienced medical professionals. Affidea works with over 8000 professionals and operates over 1300 diagnosis and cancer care modalities with almost 13 million diagnostic examinations every year. Affidea is the only healthcare provider that sits on the Imaging Board of IMB Watson and also at Microsoft Cloud. Due to its track record for patient safety, Affidea is the most awarded diagnostic imaging provider in Europe by the European Society of Radiology – over 50% of all the centers awarded on the Eurosafe Wall of Stars belong to Affidea.