Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital In Carmel Opens April 2022

CARMEL, Indiana - Franciscan Health and Methodist Sports Medicine – long recognized as national leaders in orthopedic surgery and related clinical care – are joining their expertise and award-winning care processes to form a highly-focused orthopedic center of excellence for inpatient and outpatient surgery, specialized rehabilitation services and more. The collaboration greatly expands orthopedic services to patients throughout Indiana and much of the Midwest.

Located near Illinois and 106th streets, completion of the new specialty hospital is expected in April 2022. The Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel will be operated by Franciscan Health.

"The Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel will be an industry-leading model for value-based care, treating patients with a full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from the most common to the most complex," said James Callaghan, MD, president and CEO of Franciscan Health Central Indiana. "All of these services will be available under one roof at a convenient, accessible location."

"This collaboration pairs two well-known healthcare brands with long histories of orthopedic innovation and excellence in Indiana," said Mark Ritter, MD, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, and president of Methodist Sports Medicine. "Our superior outcomes and elevated patient experience, combined with a new facility and innovative surgical technology, will provide patients with an unmatched level of orthopedic care." 

The facility will include:

• 166,481 square foot orthopedic hospital
• 68,955 square foot medical office building
• 15 inpatient and outpatient surgical suites for orthopedic procedures including total joint replacement, spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle conditions
• A pre-surgery center, staffed by Franciscan Health physicians working closely with patients to reduce the risks of complications
• 23 inpatient beds
• A state-of-the-art center for physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training, including specialized services for high-performance and tactical athletes
• Advanced imaging center (MRI and CT) and laboratory services
• Research and learning center
• Acute injury walk-in clinic
• Musculoskeletal specialty clinic
• Dedicated areas for pain management, diagnostic sports performance and primary care sports medicine
• A multi-story parking garage and a sky bridge connecting it to the hospital
• Future development of an on-property fitness trail for area residents and visitors to enjoy

"This collaboration is an extension of our organizations' collective strengths and will provide outstanding orthopedic services and research, all of which advances high-quality, value-based care to the patients we are privileged to serve," said Dr. Callaghan. "We are pleased to work side-by-side with Methodist Sports Medicine."

Tonn and Blank Construction is the construction manager and MSKTD is the architect for the project.