In a competitively dynamic healthcare market, Columbia Orthopaedic Group found itself practicing in a variety of outpatient settings in Columbia, Missouri. In order to optimize performance and control operating costs, the group sought to consolidate their physician offices, clinical, diagnostic, ambulatory surgery and administrative functions in a new location.
The building includes a lobby/reception area; ambulatory surgery center with four operating rooms; imaging center with two open MRIs; 50 exam rooms; 4 plane film rooms; 8 cast rooms; and medical office space for 26 physicians and support staff. The three-story building takes advantage of the natural grade of the site to create two separate entrances, one for clinic patients and one for outpatient surgery. The typical orthopaedic patient does not need to change floors (or use stairs or elevator) during a visit. The functions are planned and linked vertically to make the physician's work day more efficient.
Size: 70,000 sf
Status: Completed 2008
Design/Build Partner: McCarthy
The new facility elevates Columbia Orthopaedic Group's visibility in the community, while providing a healing environment for patients and an effective workplace for staff.
The east entrance serves the ground-floor Surgical Center, which includes four operating rooms, eight pre-op bays and eight recovery bays.
The main level, served by the north entrance, contains a spacious lobby and patient clinic with 62 exam rooms and radiology department.
Christner designed the facility to anticipate future expansion, including an additional two operating rooms, a future day hospital, and additional parking.
Cutting-edge technologies in the radiology department have significantly reduced patient waiting times for x-ray images, resulting in greater patient satisfaction.
