For most dermatology clinics, Mohs labs, and histology laboratories, acquiring essential medical equipment comes with one inevitable challenge: upfront cost. Cryostats, microscopes, slide stainers, fume hoods, and laser systems are not only expensive to purchase—they also require ongoing maintenance, repair, and eventual replacement.
For years, the industry standard has been simple: buy the device outright (new or refurbished) or go without. Clinics shoulder the capital expense. They absorb the depreciation. They manage service costs. And when equipment fails outside warranty, they carry the financial burden.
The Amtech Medical Equipment Leasing Program was built to change that model entirely.
Why This Leasing Program Exists
In a detailed discussion, Michael—Biomedical Engineer and creator of the Amtech Equipment Leasing Program—explained why the traditional ownership model no longer serves modern practices. The goal was simple: remove the biggest financial barriers clinics face and replace unpredictable equipment costs with predictable monthly investment.
1. Upfront Costs Are the #1 Barrier to New Equipment
“Medical equipment is expensive,” Michael said plainly.
A typical Mohs lab setup includes:
- Cryostat
- Microscope
- Linear slide stainer
- Fume hood with stand
To purchase these items refurbished (not new), the average clinic is looking at approximately $25,000 upfront.
- Cryostat: ~$12,000
- Linear stainer: ~$6,500
- Microscope: ~$3,500
- Fume hood + stand: ~$2,500
This does not include installation, consumables, service calls, or post-warranty repairs.
For many clinics—especially startups, expanding groups, or single-provider labs—that capital outlay is prohibitive. The leasing program converts that large upfront investment into a manageable monthly payment.
2. Most Clinics Don’t Account for Ongoing Maintenance & Repair Costs
When clinics purchase equipment outright, most systems include a 1–2 year warranty. After that period, the full responsibility shifts to the owner.
Cryostat service, refrigeration failures, circuit boards, laser components, calibration issues—none of these repairs are inexpensive. After warranty expiration, practices often face $2,500 or more per year in maintenance and repair costs across their lab equipment.
- Annual preventive maintenance is included
- Repairs are fully covered
- Parts and labor are included
- Loaner equipment is provided when needed
The only exclusions are consumables and documented misuse.
How the Medical Equipment Leasing Program Solves All Three Problems
Michael designed the leasing model with one objective in mind: eliminate every major reason clinics hesitate to invest in equipment.
Here’s how the program addresses cost, risk, and downtime simultaneously:
- ✔ Zero (or near-zero) upfront cost
Only a predictable monthly lease payment — no surprise fees. - ✔ Full-service warranty for the entire lease
Annual maintenance and repairs are included. - ✔ No depreciation risk
Clinics do not absorb the loss in value over time. - ✔ No downtime — equipment swaps included
If a device cannot be repaired same day, Amtech delivers a replacement unit. - ✔ Access to equipment you otherwise couldn’t justify
Upgrade technology without committing $10,000–$30,000 upfront.
For many practices, this model is the difference between “maybe someday” and “let’s upgrade now.”
The Downtime Problem Most Clinics Underestimate
One of the largest hidden costs of medical equipment ownership is downtime.
When a cryostat fails mid-day…
When a laser throws an error code…
When a slide stainer refuses to cycle…
Every lost hour means:
- Delayed patients
- Procedure cancellations
- Rescheduled surgeries
- Interrupted workflow
- Lost revenue
Under the leasing program, downtime is dramatically reduced.
“If we can’t fix it the same day,” Michael explained, “we simply bring another unit and swap it out.”
Few companies—especially OEMs—offer that level of responsiveness. For high-volume dermatology and Mohs practices, this may be the single greatest benefit of the leasing model.
Why the Used Equipment Market Works Against Clinics
During the discussion, the comparison to the automotive market came up — and the distinction is important.
- Cars have millions of buyers — medical equipment has a highly specialized buyer pool.
- Cars can be serviced almost anywhere — medical devices require certified technicians.
- Used cars retain consumer resale value — medical devices must often be refurbished before resale.
When clinics attempt to sell used equipment, they typically have only two options:
- List the device online and accept a heavily discounted price.
- Sell it back to service companies at a fraction of the original cost.
For lean practices, that depreciation hit is significant. Leasing removes that burden entirely. Clinics no longer worry about resale value, buyer pools, or market fluctuations — they simply use the equipment and focus on patient care.
How the Amtech Medical Equipment Leasing Program Works (Step-by-Step)
Michael broke the process down simply. The program was built to be clear, predictable, and easy to implement.
- Tell us what equipment you need
Mohs lab, histology lab, laser room — anything. - Receive a pricing sheet
Lease rates for 1–5 year terms. Each additional year lowers the monthly cost. - Choose your lease length
1 year minimum. 5-year leases offer the best rate. - Sign the paperwork
Simple, straightforward, no hidden clauses. - Installation & setup
Amtech delivers the equipment and installs everything. - Full-service coverage begins immediately
Repairs, maintenance, replacements — all included. - At lease end, choose to:
Renew at a lower rate, or return the equipment — no questions asked.
The program is designed to be simple, predictable, and completely stress-free for the clinic.
Helping Clinics Access Better Technology
The leasing program wasn’t built to simply sell more equipment.
It was built to help practices:
- Grow without large capital expenses
- Reduce financial risk
- Avoid downtime
- Try new technologies
- Replace failing devices quickly
- Run labs more efficiently
“It’s designed for the doctor. We want clinics to be able to use great equipment without breaking the bank.”
For Mohs surgeons, dermatologists, histotechs, and med-spa operators, the result is a simpler, safer, and more cost-predictable way to operate.
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