# Healthcare providers headquartered in Ecuador

Tamtam tracks 26 healthcare providers headquartered in Ecuador. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Ministerio de Salud Pública, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social and Hospital Metropolitano Quito. Their median headcount is 499. Half of them were founded in 1992 or later. The most common headquarters are Guayaquil (11), Quito (11) and Cuenca (2).

These Ecuadorian companies are primarily large public and private healthcare providers, including hospitals, government health agencies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Many are well-established institutions, with several founded in the early to mid-20th century. Ministerio de Salud Pública leads in public health, Grupo DIFARE is a pharmaceutical manufacturer, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social offers social security services, and Hospital Metropolitano Quito is a prominent hospital.

The data shows a strong concentration of these large healthcare entities in the two major cities of Ecuador, Quito and Guayaquil. Quito hosts the headquarters for several key public health bodies and hospitals, while Guayaquil is home to major pharmaceutical and charitable institutions, reflecting a dual-hub structure for the nation's healthcare infrastructure.

🇪🇨 Ecuador · 26 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ministerio de Salud Pública](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ministerio-de-salud-publica-quito) (salud.gob.ec)<br>The company's mission is to lead, regulate, plan, coordinate, and provide healthcare services in Ecuador, ensuring the right to health for all | Public Health | 🇪🇨 Quito | 5,115 | 1967 |
| 2 | [Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-ecuatoriano-de-seguridad-social) (iess.gob.ec)<br>The company protects insured population against contingencies, ensuring the right to a good life with high-quality social security services in Latin America | Government Administration | 🇪🇨 Quito | 3,161 | 1928 |
| 3 | [Hospital Metropolitano Quito](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-metropolitano-quito) (hospitalmetropolitano.org)<br>A leading hospital in Quito, Ecuador, founded in 1979 and known for providing high-quality medical services with a strong emphasis on social responsibility | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Quito | 2,165 |  |
| 4 | [Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/junta-de-beneficencia-de-guayaquil) (juntadebeneficencia.org.ec)<br>A nonprofit charitable institution in Ecuador providing social assistance in health, education, elderly care, and funeral services since 1888 | Individual and Family Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 2,022 | 1888 |
| 5 | [Veris S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/veris-s-a) (veris.com.ec)<br>A network of integrated medical centers and labs in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca providing personalized and efficient outpatient care with extended hours | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 1,391 | 2007 |
| 6 | [Universidad Católica de Cuenca](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidad-catolica-de-cuenca) (ucacue.edu.ec)<br>A Ecuadorian university founded in 1970 with campuses in Cuenca, Azogues, and Macas, as well as extensions and support centers in other cities | Higher Education | 🇪🇨 Cuenca | 1,342 | 1970 |
| 7 | [Hospital de Especialidades Teodoro Maldonado Carbo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-de-especialidades-teodoro-maldonado-carbo) (htmc.gob.ec)<br>Providing specialized healthcare services to social security affiliates and beneficiaries of the Public Health Network, following national and international standards for well-being | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 1,138 |  |
| 8 | [Solca Guayaquil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/solca-guayaquil) (solca.med.ec)<br>The organization was founded in 1951 with a mission to prevent, early detect, and provide timely and compassionate care to cancer patients with appropriate treatments | Civic and Social Organizations | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 1,020 |  |
| 9 | [SOLCA Quito](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/solca-quito) (solcaquito.org.ec)<br>This company is dedicated to leading the fight against cancer through promotion, education, prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment to improve patients' quality of life | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Quito | 809 | 1954 |
| 10 | [Hospital Vozandes Quito](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-vozandes-quito) (hospitalvozandes.com)<br>The company is dedicated to providing safe and excellent care, with a focus on love of God and love for people | Hospitals | 🇪🇨 Quito | 644 | 1955 |
| 11 | [Hospital de los Valles](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-de-los-valles) (hospitaldelosvalles.com)<br>A company located in Quito, Ecuador, specializing in products or services related to the interoceanic avenue at kilometer 125 in Cumbaya | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Quito | 616 | 2003 |
| 12 | [Hospital Alcivar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-alcivar) (hospitalalcivar.com)<br>With 85 years of experience, the company offers warm and high-tech healthcare services in all medical specialties, specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology in Ecuador | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 548 | 1937 |
| 13 | [Clínica Guayaquil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clinica-guayaquil) (clinicaguayaquil.com)<br>Bringing hope to families, saving lives, and winning hearts for over 104 years | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 499 | 1919 |
| 14 | [Clínica San Rafael](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clinica-san-rafael) (clinicasanrafael.ec)<br>A healthcare institution with over 20 years of experience caring for the Chillos Valley community, offering over 40 specialties to choose from | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Quito | 491 | 2000 |
| 15 | [Grupo Hospitalario Kennedy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-hospitalario-kennedy) (hospikennedy.med.ec)<br>The company operates a group of prestigious hospitals with cutting-edge medical technology, providing high-quality healthcare services to communities in Ecuador | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 437 | 1978 |
| 16 | [FARMACIAS MIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/farmacias-mia) (farmaciasmia.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical chain in southern Ecuador, dedicated to providing health and wellness services to all Ecuadorians with over 30 years of growth and a focus on continuous improvement | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Machala | 435 | 1990 |
| 17 | [Metrored Centros Médicos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metrored-centros-medicos) (metrored.med.ec)<br>A modern network of outpatient medical services in Ecuador, offering occupational health services for businesses and medical care for individuals with private insurance | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Quito | 418 | 2009 |
| 18 | [Óptica Los Andes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/optica-los-andes) (opticalosandes.com.ec)<br>Ecuadorian company specializing in comprehensive visual health with over 40 years of experience, 400+ employees, and various brands offering optical services | Individual and Family Services | 🇪🇨 Quito | 379 | 1979 |
| 19 | [Axxis Hospital de Especialidades](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/axxis-hospital-de-especialidades) (axxishospital.com.ec)<br>A healthcare entity dedicated to technology solutions and user needs, focused on service excellence, education, research, and responsible, committed staff | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Quito | 368 | 2008 |
| 20 | [Grupo Medilink](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-medilink) (medilink.com.ec)<br>Dedicated team providing comprehensive outpatient health services focused on excellence to ensure the well-being of users | Health and Human Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 310 | 2010 |
| 21 | [FARMADESCUENTO S.A](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/farmadescuento-s-a) (farmadescuento.com.ec)<br>A highly competitive company committed to community development, serving as the first franchised Pharmacy of Cruz Azul with over 115 nationwide locations | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 267 |  |
| 22 | [HOSPITAL SEMEDIC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-semedic) (hospitalsemedic.com)<br>High-complexity healthcare establishment with proper infrastructure, advanced technology equipment, and specialized medical and surgical staff offering clinical and surgical specialties | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇨 Daule | 233 | 2020 |
| 23 | [Fundación Tierra Nueva](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-tierra-nueva) (fundaciontierranueva.org.ec)<br>A non-profit organization providing health, special education, and social protection services to vulnerable populations through various programs, reaching over 564,000 individuals annually | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇨 Quito | 223 | 1992 |
| 24 | [GDFSE S.A. - Farmacias Super Economica](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gdfse-s-a-farmacias-super-economica) (supereconomica.ec)<br>A pharmacy chain offering medications and wellness products at distributor prices with a focus on providing excellent customer service for health and well-being | Retail | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 216 | 2002 |
| 25 | [Hospital Del Río](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-del-rio) (hospitaldelrio.com.ec)<br>We are a top healthcare team dedicated to providing the highest quality service to patients and their families in our city, region, and country | Hospitals | 🇪🇨 Cuenca | 184 | 2009 |
| 26 | [SSOBYLABOUR S.A.S](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ssobylabour-s-a-s) (sites.google.com)<br>We are a company providing comprehensive Occupational Health services, committed to business development through health promotion and prevention | Health and Human Services | 🇪🇨 Guayaquil | 9 | 2021 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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