Through this transaction, MedLife, via the Sfanta Maria network, strengthens its presence in the Transylvania region.
Founded in 2004, MEDSTAR is a group of companies composed of 4 clinics, a laboratory, light imaging facilities, and 2 recovery centers, all operating exclusively in Cluj-Napoca. In 2024, the company recorded a turnover of approximately RON32 million.
MEDSTAR offers integrated outpatient and paraclinical services, covering more than 30 medical specialties with a team of over 200 specialists. Its portfolio includes specialty consultations, laboratory tests, radiology services, mammography, DEXA investigations, occupational medicine, as well as comprehensive medical recovery services for both children and adults. Additional services include traffic safety assessments and dermatology and aesthetic medicine clinics, addressing a wide range of patient needs.
As a result of the transaction, MedLife, through Sfanta Maria, has acquired 100% of the shares of MEDSTAR SRL. The current management will remain in place and will be joined by Ovidiu Piros, who will take on the role of General Manager.
This acquisition is part of MedLife’s strategy to accelerate the development of the Sfanta Maria brand – a medical network that currently includes over 60 proprietary medical units, the result of both acquisitions and organic growth in recent years. The brand originated from the integration of Diamed, Ghencea, Anima, and Life Med clinics and laboratories, and was later expanded through the acquisition of key regional players such as Labor Maricor, Matei Basarab, Expert Med, Medica Sibiu, Irina Galati Medical Center, Profilaxis Timisoara, ProLife Iasi, Provita 2000 Constanta, Sf. Ilie Craiova, and Union Medical Cluj.
“We are continuing the expansion of the Sfanta Maria brand, which is becoming a benchmark for accessible and integrated healthcare at the national level. Our strengthened presence in Cluj reflects our commitment to patients and to developing modern medical services in partnership with local teams that are already deeply rooted in the community I would like to mention here the teams at Humanitas Hospital, Badea Clinic, and Union Clinic – all part of the Sfanta Maria network – and the list goes on. Furthermore, we will strengthen our presence among companies in Cluj with an extremely competitive and unique offer in the local market,” said Dorin Preda, Deputy CEO MedLife Group.
With a presence on the Romanian market for 6 years, the Sfanta Maria medical brand has established itself as one of the most important national healthcare networks, offering a wide range of medical services, with a particular focus on those reimbursed through the National
Health Insurance System. Sfanta Maria also stands out, likely, as having the largest network of specialist doctors contracted with the National Health Insurance House (NHIH), as well as one of the largest networks of family medicine practices.
“This acquisition reaffirms our strategic direction to build, within the Sfanta Maria brand, a modern healthcare network with strong roots in local communities. We are pleased to welcome the MEDSTAR team into our network – a trusted partner with tradition, reputation,
and a real impact on the medical landscape of the city of Cluj”, said Ovidiu Piros, Chief Operating Officer of the Sfanta Maria network and the new CEO of the MEDSTAR group.