Top 8 Ultrasound Equipment Sales and Service Companies

Preferred Medical Team

Introduction

When it comes to delivering accurate, real-time diagnostics in women’s health, the quality and reliability of ultrasound equipment can make all the difference. Whether you're operating an OB/GYN clinic, a maternal-fetal medicine center, or a diagnostic imaging lab, having the right ultrasound partner is essential—not just for acquiring technology, but for ensuring ongoing support, service, and clinical confidence. As the demand for high-resolution imaging continues to rise, so does the importance of selecting a trusted sales and service organization that aligns with your clinical goals, budget, and patient care standards.



In this guide, we spotlight the Top 8 Ultrasound Equipment Sales and Service Companies serving North America in 2025. These leaders have earned reputations for excellence through deep manufacturer relationships, outstanding service programs, and focused expertise in ultrasound solutions—particularly for women’s health providers. Ranked first is Preferred Medical, a standout in the field for its turnkey approach, exclusive manufacturer partnerships, and unwavering support for OB/GYN and specialty practices. Let’s explore what sets each of these organizations apart—and how they’re helping healthcare providers make more confident imaging decisions every day.



1. Preferred Medical

Strengths:

  • Specialty Focus: 35+ years exclusively serving OB/GYN, MFM, women’s health, point-of-care, veterinary, and breast imaging markets.

  • Consultative Sales: Personalized consultation aligning clinical goals with financial constraints.

  • Turnkey Service: From system selection to installation, on-site/virtual training, and 24/7 support.

  • Warranty & Field Service: Five-year Philips-backed warranty nationwide, bolstered by Philips and Tri-Star Medical’s service network.

  • Flexible Acquisition: New, demo, lease, and certified pre-owned options.

Manufacturers Carried:

  • Philips, Alpinion, QT Imaging (exclusive U.S. territories)

  • Mindray (featured partner), GE, Siemens, and others in the pre-owned portfolio.

Clientele:

OB/GYN clinics, maternal-fetal medicine centers, radiology practices, veterinary hospitals, POCUS users, and breast imaging centers requiring high-resolution, specialty-tailored ultrasound systems.


2. Probo Medical

Strengths:

  • Vertical Integration: Largest U.S. refurbisher and repairer of ultrasound systems and probes.

  • Global Reach: Distributes new and refurbished equipment worldwide; network services rentals, sales, and maintenance. ISO‑13485 certified facilities with 90‑day warranties on refurbishments.

  • Manufacturer Partnership: Recently elevated to GE Healthcare distributor.

  • Diverse Offerings: Systems from GE, Philips, Mindray; new, pre-owned, rental, repair, app-based care.

Manufacturers Carried:

  • GE Healthcare (new & refurbished), Philips, Mindray, C-arm, MRI, and more.

Clientele:

  • Hospitals, imaging centers, OB/GYN/women’s health clinics, pain management, cardiology, and pregnancy centers. Ideal for budget-conscious clinics valuing quality refurbishments.



3. USC Imaging (Ultrasound Solutions Corp.)

Strengths:

  • Expert Support: 30+ years in ultrasound sales/service; DOTMed certified.

  • Warranty Assurance: Offers refurbished units backed by new-equipment warranties.

  • Affordable Access: Focus on competitively priced used and refurbished systems with high service levels.

  • Nationwide Presence: Operations and service locations across U.S.

Manufacturers Carried:

  • Major brands (GE, Philips, etc.) across new and used platforms.

Clientele:

  • Hospitals, academic/trade schools (higher education), outpatient clinics, and cost-sensitive practices seeking quality imaging on a budget.



4. Northern Diagnostics (Canada)

Strengths:

  • Canadian Expertise: Serving healthcare providers with new, refurbished, and pre-owned systems.

  • Broad Diagnostic Scope: Also supports lab diagnostics and imaging innovation.

  • Client-Centered: Expert guidance, accessible information, strong customer support.

Manufacturers Carried:

  • Mindray, and other core ultrasound brands. Emerging partnerships like Health Canada–approved Echolight.

Clientele:

  • Canadian hospitals, imaging/radiology centers, rural mobile imaging programs, and point-of-care environments.



5. Agiliti

Strengths:

  • Nationwide Equipment Management: Full-service biomedical engineering—from on-site management to depot repair.

  • Ultrasound/Probe Repair Specialists: Fast response, certified techs, comprehensive maintenance offerings.

  • Multi-OEM Parts Sourcing: Robust inventory and sourcing for parts across GE, Philips, Siemens, Canon/Toshiba.

  • Flexible Service Plans: Hourly, block-time, contract-based models with ISO 13485 compliance.

Manufacturers Serviced:

  • Repair, parts, and maintain: GE, Philips, Siemens, Toshiba/Canon. Also handles broader fleet equipment.

Clientele:

  • Health systems, hospitals, imaging departments, government facilities seeking equipment uptime and maintenance solutions at scale.



6. Axess Ultrasound

Strengths:

  • Probe & System Repair Expertise: Depot and on-site repairs specializing in GE, Philips, TEE, 3D/4D probes.

  • Training & Inventory Support: Offers technician training and parts sourcing .

  • Industry Integration: Partners with Specialized Technologies; broad network in cardiovascular/imaging sectors.

Manufacturers Serviced:

  • Repair for systems/probes from GE, Philips, etc.

Clientele:

  • Cardiology units, echo labs, hospital imaging departments, clinics relying on rapid probe/system repair and skilled tech training.



7. The Ultrasound Source

Strengths:

  • Comprehensive Equipment Portfolio: Offers new, demo, used, and refurbished systems, plus probe and system repair.

  • Simplified Selection Guidance: Helps practices choose based on workflow, image quality, and cost.

  • Brand Diversity: Wide brand representation simplifies comparison-shopping.

Manufacturers Carried:

  • GE, Philips, Mindray, Sonosite, Samsung, more.

Clientele:

  • Clinics starting ultrasound programs, existing practices upgrading, academic institutions, physician offices requiring tailored equipment solutions.



8. CCE Medical Equipment (Ontario, Canada)

Strengths:

  • Scale & Reach: Canada’s largest new, reconditioned, and pre-owned ultrasound dealer – among North America’s largest.

  • Exclusive Distributor: Sole Canadian (ex-Québec) supplier of Samsung ultrasound.

  • Extensive Vendor Network: Stocks GE, Philips, Toshiba/Canon, Siemens, Mindray, Sonosite, Sonoscape, Alpinion, and more.

  • Services & Support: In‑house repair, leasing, maintenance; backed by experienced service engineers.

Manufacturers Carried:

  • Samsung, GE, Philips, Canon/Toshiba, Siemens, Mindray, Sonosite, Alpinion, Sonoscape, Chison, etc..

Clientele:

  • Canadian hospitals, OB/GYN imaging centers (incl. 3D/4D fetal), clinics, mobile imaging providers, veterinarians, and entertainment/3D imaging businesses.



Comparative Overview

Company Key Strengths Primary Manufacturer Deals Client Focus
Preferred Medical Turnkey consultative, 5-year warranty, 24/7 support Philips, Alpinion, QT, Mindray OB/GYN, MFM, women’s health, breast, POCUS
Probo Medical Vertically-integrated, refurbisher, GE distributor GE, Philips, Mindray Hospitals, women’s health, imaging centers
USC Imaging Refurbished warranties, 30+ yrs experience GE, Philips, major brands Clinics, trade schools, hospitals
Northern Diagnostics Canadian-focused, expert guidance Mindray, Echolight, others Canadian hospitals, rural imaging
Agiliti Nationwide biomedical & part services GE, Philips, Siemens, Canon Health systems, hospitals
Axess Ultrasound Probe/system repair specialists GE, Philips Cardiology labs, echo units
The Ultrasound Source Largest Canadian dealer, Samsung exclusive GE, Philips, Mindray, Samsung Clinics, academic, upgrades
CCE Medical Equipment Largest Canadian dealer, Samsung exclusive Samsung + GE, Philips, Canon, etc. Canadian imaging, OB/GYN, mobile labs

Why Preferred Medical Ranks #1

  • Deep clinical expertise in women’s health.

  • Turnkey, consultative approach spanning clinical, operational, and financial domains.

  • Comprehensive coverage, from new Philips systems to pre-owned GE, Mindray, Alpinion.

Unmatched service model: warranties supported by the industry’s leading service organization, onsite/virtual training and responsive field service.


How to Choose for Your Practice

  1. Identify clinical specialty – OB/GYN vs. general imaging vs. point-of-care.

  2. Assess budget needs – new warranty-backed systems vs. quality refurbishments with warranties.

  3. Look at service scope – do you need field service, probe repair, multi-modal equipment coverage, or mobile support?

  4. Consider vendor relationships – exclusive vs. multi-brand access, regional presence, parts availability.

Support quality matters – extended warranties, certified technicians, preventive maintenance.


Final Thoughts

Each of these top 8 ultrasound equipment sales/service organizations offers strong strengths in specific niches:

  • Preferred Medical shines in women’s health and specialty care with turnkey solutions and unrivaled service.

  • Probo Medical delivers integrated refurbishing and distribution power at scale.

  • USC Imaging and The Ultrasound Source are go-to’s for budget-conscious, experienced refurb and warranty options.

  • Northern Diagnostics and CCE Medical lead in Canadian regional markets.

  • Agiliti addresses enterprise-level biomedical and imaging fleet needs.

Axess specializes in critical probe/system repairs for echo labs and cardiology.

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