Apex Stethoscopes: The Sound of Certainty

At Apex, we understand what happens in that moment of silence—when you press a chestpiece to skin and listen for what others might miss. The barely-there murmur. The subtle arrhythmia. The quiet truth beneath. We built our stethoscopes for that critical moment when sound becomes certainty.

Founded at the Bedside

We've stood where you stand. We've felt the weight of decisions that hinge on what you can and cannot hear. Apex began not in a corporate boardroom, but in hospital corridors and clinic exam rooms. Our founder, Sam Jaquish, spent over a decade as a frontline nurse before the vision for Apex took shape. Before launching Apex, Sam created NurSearch, an online platform connecting patients with qualified home nurses that facilitated over 5,000 hours of specialized care. Through this work, he witnessed something troubling: exceptional clinicians limited by substandard tools. Night after night, talented providers strained to hear critical sounds through inadequate equipment. The solution existed—premium stethoscopes with superior acoustics—but remained inaccessible to many due to prohibitive pricing. This gap between what clinicians needed and what they could access became the catalyst for Apex.

Engineered for Reality

We built Apex stethoscopes for the unforgiving demands of clinical practice. Our dual-lumen tubing isolates each channel of sound, bringing clarity to the faintest murmurs that single-tube models often miss. The precisely weighted chestpiece stays balanced in your hand through long assessments, while our ergonomic headset maintains gentle pressure without the headache that comes from hours of wear. Each diaphragm undergoes acoustic tuning to capture the specific frequency ranges critical for thorough cardiac and pulmonary assessment. This precision engineering would typically command a premium price tag—but we took a different approach. By streamlining distribution, building direct relationships with manufacturing partners, and focusing on clinician word-of-mouth rather than lavish marketing, we deliver exceptional tools at prices that respect your budget. Because we believe excellence in care shouldn't depend on the size of your department's purchasing budget.

Because Medicine Is Personal

Your stethoscope hangs around your neck for thousands of hours throughout your career. It's there during your triumphs and your challenges. It witnesses your growth as a clinician and becomes part of how others identify you. From classic black to bold teal, indigo, and coral, our color options aren't just about aesthetics—they're about honoring the personal nature of medicine. Your choice reflects your story, your personality, and your approach to care. Every day, clinicians around the world press an Apex stethoscope to a patient's chest and listen for the sounds that guide care. In that moment of connection—that intimate space between provider and patient—we're honored to play a small but vital role. Because at Apex, we believe every clinician deserves clarity—in sound, in purpose, and in the tools they depend on.