History
Orion Medical Services was founded in 1997, primarily focusing services on the Pacific Northwest. After developing and managing the Northwest Surgery Center, Pacific Surgery Center, Northwest Neurospine Institute in Eugene, Oregon and the Eye Surgery Institute in Redmond, Oregon, Orion began to branch out with facilities in California and Arizona. We currently manage several centers in Oregon, Colorado, and Texas. We are continually expanding our services throughout the United States.
As Orion has grown, our management team has also expanded. The combination of our proven methods and team of skilled professionals has built Orion a solid reputation in the area of ASC development and management.
Meet Our Management Team
Why Choose Orion?
ORION Gives Physicians What They Want...Financial and Managerial Control of their Surgery Center!
In the past it was common practice for developer-operators of turnkey medical office buildings, (MOBs) and ASCs, to call for deals that require physician-investors to have a majority interest in the real estate, and a minority stake in the healthcare practice that occupies the building. The problem is that's exactly the opposite of what most physicians want. Physicians typically want to own the majority share of their ASC.
Orion Medical Services LLC has recognized those issues and turned that model on its head. Orion, which specializes in developing and managing ASCs and MOBs, accepts most of the real estate risk and lets the physicians retain a majority interest on the business side. Many physicians have found this model appealing, which has resulted in a number of mutually successful ventures.
Healthcare Real Estate Insights: Case Study
Project Case Study featured in the June 2003 Edition:"Orion's Physician-Friendly Model Reduces Risk For Investor-Owners"
Read through the published case study to gain insights into Orion's Physician-Friendly business model. Read about the approach that has gained phenomenal success for both Physicians and Orion Medical Services, and it's one that continues to grow!
Ambulatory Surgery Center Benefits
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) provide a number of advantages for both physicians and patients. The popularity of ASCs has steadily grown since their inception in the early 1970's and continues to grow as physicians seek more control over their careers.
ASC Benefits for Physicians:
- Total control over your surgical practice
- Increased profitability, lower costs
- More efficient use of your time, less bureaucracy
- Schedule procedures more conveniently
- Select your equipment and supplies
- Design the facility tailored to your specialty
- Select your staff
ASC Benefits for Patients:
- Quality and safety as good or better than hospitals
- Save money, more affordable treatment than hospitals
- Friendly environment with many conveniences
- Less scheduling delays
- More operating time availability
- No driving all over town - one stop medical care
Testimonials
"My practice has grown greatly due to the efficiency of owning my own ASC and working with Orion Medical Services. Orion's management has created an environment that is pleasant and efficient as well as being financially rewarding."
- Peter Wyzinski, DSc MD
"I believe Jim Cobb is an honest man with good intentions. He has worked very hard with us to help make our Surgery Center successful. The staff at Orion are all very nice and professional with good ethics. When issues arise they work dilligently to understand the problem and correct it."
- Bryan McCleve, MD
"Surgery Center Services of America has been working with Orion Medical Services for over 10 years in support of the development of ambulatory surgery centers. Orion's experience is invaluable in organizing the development, construction, and operation of ambulatory surgery centers. In addition to these services, Orion also provides ongoing management services for the ASC's they develop. The physician group considering development of their own ASC will be well served by working with Orion Medical Services."
- Ronald D. Blair, President Surgery Center Services of America