Semmes Murphey Clinic

What Semmes Murphey Clinic does

Semmes Murphey Clinic is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty brain and spine care practice headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, operating as Semmes Murphey, P.C. since 1912. The clinic delivers the full continuum of neurological care — including neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation), interventional pain management, neurology, neuropsychology, physical therapy, and diagnostic imaging — across 11 locations spanning Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Its flagship branded service, Whole Spine Care™, coordinates multiple specialties to treat spine conditions end-to-end, and the practice operates an on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center (Semmes Murphey Surgery Center) performing same-day procedures using advanced image-guided navigation, including Tennessee's first outpatient deployment of Medtronic's Stealth AXiS™ Surgical System in 2024.

The practice serves a primarily adult and pediatric patient base requiring complex neurological and spine care, with a strong referral infrastructure anchored by formal hospital partnerships — notably the Baptist + Semmes Murphey Brain & Spine Network across multiple Baptist Memorial Hospital sites and exclusive pediatric neurosurgery coverage at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service professional billing across the practice's clinical departments, supplemented by ambulatory surgery center fees and ancillary services such as imaging and physical therapy. The clinic accepts most major insurance plans and complements in-person care with a telehealth/virtual clinic channel and an AthenaHealth-powered patient portal. Teaching and research functions are conducted through the Semmes Murphey Foundation in partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Sub-specialty differentiation is reinforced by accreditations from AAAASF, AAAHC, AANEM, ABRET, ACR, Blue Distinction Center Plus (spine surgery), QOD Spine, and ALS Association Certified Treatment Center for Excellence (the latter held by the wholly-owned ALS Clinic of the Mid-South subsidiary). The physician roster includes internationally recognized specialists, including a Harvey Cushing Medal recipient and officers of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies and the North American Skull Base Society. As an independent P.C. with no private equity or venture backing, the practice operates with financial discipline typical of long-established specialty medical groups but with limited public visibility into its financials.

Name

Semmes Murphey Clinic

Legal name

Semmes Murphey, P.C.

Website

https://semmes-murphey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Semmes Murphey Clinic is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty brain and spine care practice in Memphis, TN, founded in 1912. It serves patients across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas through 11 locations offering neurosurgery, spine care, interventional pain management, neurology, and a same-day surgery center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurological and Spine Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH), Neurodiagnostic Centers (EEG/EMG/NCS) (HLAFAKAK)

Keywords

• Neurosurgery services
• Spine care
• Neurological treatment
• Interventional pain management
• Brain and spine surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient consultations, diagnostic services, and treatment across multiple specialties including neurosurgery, neurology, interventional pain management, and physical therapy.
2. Ambulatory Surgery Center Services: Same-day surgeries and pain procedures performed at the Semmes Murphey Surgery Center, including advanced outpatient procedures using navigation technology.
3. Diagnostic Testing and Imaging: Revenue from testing, imaging, and diagnostic procedures performed at clinic locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Semmes Murphey Clinic is a multi-specialty brain and spine care center providing integrated neurosurgery, interventional pain management, neurology, neuropsychology, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, and an ambulatory surgery center. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the clinic treats brain tumors, aneurysms, stroke, movement disorders (Parkinson's, essential tremor, dystonia, Tourette), epilepsy, chronic spinal conditions, and concussions, anchored by its Whole Spine Care™ branded integrated approach. The clinic operates 11 locations across the Mid-South and partners with Baptist Memorial, Le Bonheur Children's, and other regional hospital systems.

Product overview

Semmes Murphey Clinic is a multi-specialty brain and spine care center offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around its core clinical departments: Brain Care (neurosurgery and endovascular care), Spine Care, Functional Neurosurgery, Interventional Pain Management, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Physical Therapy, and an Ambulatory Surgery Center. The clinic's flagship branded approach is Whole Spine Care™, which coordinates multiple specialties for integrated spine treatment. Key treatment offerings include Spinal Cord Stimulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, robotic spine surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery procedures. Additional services include Testing/Imaging/Procedures, Telehealth Appointments, and a Patient Portal powered by AthenaHealth. The clinic also operates the ALS Clinic of the Mid-South (a Certified Treatment Center for Excellence), a Concussion Management Program, and the Semmes Murphey Foundation for research and medical education. Founded in 1912, the clinic serves patients throughout the Mid-South region with locations in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brain Care Neurosurgery and endovascular care for brain conditions including aneurysms, brain tumors, vascular disorders, stroke, and cranial base surgery.
• Spine Care Comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatment for spine-related issues including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative conditions, spinal tumors, and trauma.
• Functional Neurosurgery Surgical treatment for movement-related disorders such as Essential Tremors, Parkinson's Disease, dystonia, Tourette syndrome, and Epilepsy using advanced techniques including Deep Brain Stimulation.
• Interventional Pain Management Alleviation of chronic and acute pain through interventional treatments including spinal cord stimulation, nerve blocks, and minimally invasive procedures.
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (Semmes Murphey Surgery Center) Same-day surgeries and pain procedures performed in an outpatient setting, enabling patients to return home the same day, including procedures using Medtronic Stealth AXiS navigation.
• Neurology Safe and effective treatments for neurological conditions including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, headaches, and neuromuscular disorders.
• Testing, Imaging, and Procedures Diagnostic services including MRI, CT scans, EEG, and other neuroimaging and neurophysiological assessments delivered in a single location.
• Physical Therapy Individualized care plans to help patients return to an active lifestyle through rehabilitation and therapeutic exercises.
• Neuropsychology Licensed psychologists with expertise in brain function providing cognitive assessment and rehabilitation services.
• Whole Spine Care™ A branded, comprehensive approach that coordinates neurosurgery, interventional pain management, physical therapy, and neurology for integrated treatment of spine conditions under one roof.
• ALS Clinic of the Mid-South A multidisciplinary clinic wholly owned by Semmes Murphey for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) management, designated as an ALS Certified Treatment Center for Excellence by the ALS Association.
• Concussion Management Program Multi-disciplinary team including specialists in clinical neurology, neuropsychology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, physiatry, and physical therapy for concussion assessment and treatment, including partnerships with schools and sports teams.
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Implanting electrodes within specific brain areas to regulate abnormal impulses via electrical signals from a pacemaker-like device, used to treat seizure disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, Tourette syndrome, essential tremor, dystonia, and Parkinson's disease.
• Spinal Cord Stimulation Electrical device implanted in or around the spine to help control chronic pain by blocking pain signals (often called a 'pacemaker for the spine'), accounting for approximately 90% of all neuromodulation treatments.
• Robotic Spine Surgery Minimally invasive surgical techniques using robotic assistance for enhanced precision in spine procedures, performed at the Semmes Murphey Surgery Center.
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Surgical techniques that protect the nerves around the spine while minimizing pain and recovery time with lasting results for spine conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 years of spine care focus since founding in 1912
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ALS AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025ALS Clinic of the Mid-South received Certified Treatment Center for Excellence designation with $25,000 annual grant for three years to support complex continuum of care for ALS patients.
• MicronVentioncoreTechnology or Integration · 28 January 2019Dr. Adam Arthur was principal investigator for clinical trials on the WEB Aneurysm Embolization System and was the first neurosurgeon in the U.S. to use the device at Methodist University Hospital.
• MedtroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationSemmes Murphey performed Tennessee's first procedure using Medtronic's Stealth AXiS Surgical System at The Semmes Murphey Surgery Center, representing an advanced navigation technology partnership for spine surgery.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on pineoblastoma tumor research in adolescent patients, documenting outcomes with multimodal therapy and evaluating impact of surgical resection degree on outcomes.
• HealthMark GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for medical records request processing through HealthMark Request Manager, enabling accurate and timely completion of medical records requests for patients.
• Baptist Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrain & Spine Network partnership providing comprehensive neurosurgical care at multiple Baptist Memorial Hospital locations including Jackson MS, Oxford MS, and North Mississippi locations.
• Le Bonheur Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing pediatric neurosurgery services with Dr. Paul Klimo serving as Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
• University of Tennessee Health Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership including residency training programs, faculty positions, and collaboration in advancing the field of neuroscience with the Semmes Murphey Foundation supporting training programs.
• The Jackson ClinicsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership providing Semmes Murphey physician services at The Jackson Clinic North location in Jackson, TN.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Medtronic: Strategic technology partner and supplier of the Stealth AXiS Surgical System used by Semmes Murphey — adjacent/ecosystem rather than direct competitor, but important supplier relationship that influences which navigation and neuromodulation capabilities the clinic can offer.

Broad incumbents

• Hoag Neurosciences Institute: Hospital-affiliated neuroscience institute offering comprehensive brain, spine, and neuromodulation services in Orange County — comparable in specialty depth but embedded within a larger health system.
• Barrow Neurological Institute: One of the largest U.S. neurological specialty centers (Phoenix) operating within a hospital system with extensive research, residency programs, and subspecialty coverage — comparable in clinical depth but at much larger scale and with system-backed infrastructure.
• Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery: Academic neurosurgery department within Weill Cornell/NewYork-Presbyterian offering the full spectrum of brain and spine care with research and training programs — overlaps in service portfolio and academic affiliation model but operates inside a large academic health system.

Direct peers

• Mayfield Brain & Spine: Independent, multi-specialty neurosurgery and spine practice with 20+ physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, research foundation, and similar 100+ year heritage model in Cincinnati — the closest analog to Semmes Murphey's physician-owned integrated neurosurgery platform.
• Texas Spine and Neurosurgery Center: Independent neurosurgery and spine practice offering minimally invasive surgery, neuromodulation, and pain management — comparable service mix including DBS/SCS procedures in an independent clinic setting.
• Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine: Independent neurosurgery group affiliated with Indiana University in Indianapolis, offering comprehensive brain and spine care with academic partnership — comparable in physician-owned specialty clinic model and academic integration.
• Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates: Large independent neurosurgery and spine specialty practice serving the Carolinas with multiple locations and integrated diagnostics — directly comparable in scale, specialty mix (brain/spine/pain), and independent-clinic operating model.
• Carolina Spine & Neurosurgery Center: Independent multi-physician practice focused on spine and brain surgery with ambulatory surgery capabilities — closely comparable in specialty mix and independent-clinic operating structure, though smaller in scale.

Emerging players

• Pacific Neuroscience Institute: Multi-specialty neuroscience-focused institute in Southern California offering brain and spine care, cranial base surgery, and functional neurosurgery with research foundation — comparable specialty mix but organized around an institute model rather than a physician-owned PC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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