Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Medical Translation Services
DTS Language Services has been delivering certified translation and interpretation solutions since 1973. Originally established as Duke Translation Services for Duke University, we evolved into a global leader specializing in medical and life sciences translations. Our team of vetted translators operates worldwide, combining deep industry expertise with a commitment to precision and timely delivery. With over five decades of experience, we address complex challenges in clinical trial documentation, legal agreements, technical manuals, and multilingual communication.Our HIPAA-compliant workflows and multi-tier quality checks ensure accuracy across 200+ languages, serving clients in pharmaceutical, financial, and technology sectors. Recognized for exceptional client service, we maintain strict confidentiality while offering transparent project tracking through our secure portal. Our proven track record includes handling urgent, life-critical translations for global clinical research initiatives.
Services
Clinical Trial Translations
Medical Translation
Legal Document Translation
Financial & Insurance Documents
On-Demand Interpretation
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of specialized experience in medical translation
- Our HIPAA-compliant workflows ensure secure, auditable document handling
- 24/7 access to certified translators in 200+ languages
- Multi-tier quality checks guarantee 100% accuracy
- Proven track record with urgent, life-critical translations
What people say
Top quality
100% accuracy
Responsive team
Saved the day
Fantastic service
Services
Clinical Trial Translations
We provide certified translations for clinical trial documentation with guaranteed turnaround times. Our HIPAA-compliant process handles informed consent forms, protocols, and regulatory submissions across 200+ languages. Specialized translators with life sciences expertise ensure technical accuracy while maintaining cultural context for global research initiatives.
Medical Translation
Our medical translation services cover pharmaceutical documents, device manuals, and patient materials. Certified linguists with clinical expertise translate complex terminology while preserving therapeutic context. We maintain strict confidentiality through secure workflows, supporting clients from drug development to post-market compliance across 100+ language groups.
Legal Document Translation
We deliver precise translations of contracts, patents, and legal agreements with certified accuracy. Our linguists specialize in jurisdiction-specific terminology while maintaining document formatting integrity. Services include sworn translations, deposition support, and multilingual contract management for international business operations.
Financial & Insurance Documents
Our financial translation services handle annual reports, insurance policies, and compliance documents across 200+ languages. Subject matter experts ensure accurate translation of financial terminology while maintaining regulatory compliance. We support banks, insurers, and corporations with secure document handling and rapid turnaround for time-sensitive materials.
On-Demand Interpretation
We offer 24/7 video remote and phone interpretation in 200+ languages for medical, legal, and business settings. Certified interpreters facilitate real-time communication through HIPAA-secure platforms, supporting emergency situations, virtual meetings, and American Sign Language requirements with immediate connectivity and professional confidentiality.
People
Duncan R. Shaw
President and Owner
With over 25 years in language services, Duncan leads DTS with a focus on precision and client-centric solutions. Formerly at GlaxoSmithKline, he brings pharmaceutical industry expertise to medical translation. Under his leadership, DTS has expanded HIPAA-compliant workflows and global linguist networks while maintaining the company's founding commitment to quality established in 1973.
Questions
What medical translation services do you specialize in?
We specialize in clinical trial documents, pharmaceutical translations, and life sciences materials with certified accuracy across 200+ languages.
How quickly can you complete urgent translations?
Our 24/7 service handles urgent requests with guaranteed turnaround times, including emergency weekend translations for critical medical research.
Are your translators certified for medical documents?
All medical translators hold industry certifications and have specialized training in clinical research terminology and regulatory requirements.
How do you ensure translation accuracy?
We use multi-tier quality checks, subject matter experts, and post-delivery client feedback to maintain 100% accuracy standards.
Do you handle HIPAA-compliant document workflows?
Yes, all medical translations use HIPAA-secure portals with encrypted file transfer and confidential handling protocols.
Can you support global clinical trials?
We provide multilingual translation services for international trials, including informed consent forms and regulatory submissions in 200+ languages.
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