What Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC does

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC (SOS) is a private, physician-led orthopedic medical practice headquartered in Syracuse, NY, founded in 1995. It provides total orthopedic care across 11 subspecialties — foot & ankle, hand & wrist, hip, knee, joint replacement, neck & back, podiatry, robotic surgery, shoulder, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma — serving general public patients, recreational through professional athletes, and acting as a referral partner for Crouse, St. Joseph's, and Upstate University hospitals. The integrated care platform spans six orthopedic clinics, four physical/occupational therapy offices, two SOS PLUS walk-in urgent care locations, and the AAAHC-accredited Specialists' One-Day Surgery Center for outpatient procedures, supplemented by on-site MRI/CT/ultrasound imaging, electromyography, robotic-assisted joint replacement, telemedicine (SOS Virtual Visits), an injection clinic, and a physician-recommended retail shop (SOS Shop). The practice uses Phreesia for digital patient intake and CRA Medical Imaging for radiology.

The business model is professional services: revenue is generated per patient visit, diagnostic procedure, surgical case, and therapy session, with most insurance plans accepted plus self-pay options. Patient acquisition is predominantly sales-led, driven by physician referrals, hospital partnerships, athletic trainer relationships with schools and sports organizations, community involvement, and self-referral/walk-in volume via SOS PLUS. In January 2026, SOS entered a strategic partnership with Evolve Orthopedic Partners, a physician-led management services organization, bringing SOS, Specialists' One-Day Surgery, New York Spine & Wellness Center, and Heritage One Day Surgery into a unified network of 325+ providers across 17 offices and 6 ambulatory surgery centers in Upstate New York, with Hyde Park Capital advising SOS on the transaction. The practice has been recognized as the 2025 CNY Readers' Choice #1 Medical Practice & Doctor and has a track record of HealthGrades Five-Star and Top 5% in Nation ratings for joint replacement.

Name

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC

Legal name

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC

Website

https://sosbones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC is a physician-led private orthopedic practice in Central New York delivering total orthopedic care — including joint replacement, sports medicine, imaging, physical therapy, and walk-in urgent care — across 11 subspecialties to general public and athlete patients, now operating under the Evolve Orthopedic Partners MSO.

Ownership category

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Product category

Orthopedic Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA), Orthopedic Trauma (HLAKALAD), Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAO)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical services
• Sports medicine care
• Joint replacement surgery
• Orthopedic physical therapy
• Musculoskeletal treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: SOS generates revenue through patient visits, diagnostic procedures, surgical services, physical therapy treatments, and medical imaging services. The practice accepts most insurance plans and offers self-pay options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is a multi-specialty orthopedic medical practice that diagnoses, treats, and rehabilitates musculoskeletal conditions across 11 subspecialties including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand & wrist, foot & ankle, robotic surgery, and orthopedic trauma. The practice provides in-house imaging (MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, EMG), surgical services through its own AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center and partner hospitals, and physical/occupational therapy with hand therapy at multiple locations. SOS also operates SOS PLUS, a walk-in orthopedic urgent care open evenings and weekends for acute injuries, and SOS Virtual Visits for telemedicine consultations.

Product overview

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) operates as a comprehensive orthopedic care platform consisting of a main practice with multiple specialized service modules. The core offering is total orthopedic care including surgical and non-surgical treatments across 11 subspecialties (foot & ankle, hand & wrist, hip, knee, joint replacement, neck & back, podiatry, robotic surgery, shoulder, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma). This is supplemented by integrated service modules including SOS PLUS (orthopedic urgent care), Specialists' One-Day Surgery Center (accredited outpatient surgical facility), Orthopedic & Sports Therapy (physical/occupational therapy with 5 locations), SOS Virtual Visits (telemedicine), Medical Imaging & MRI (diagnostic imaging), Robotic Surgery (MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement), an Injection Clinic, and Electromyography services. The practice also operates the SOS Shop for patient-recommended recovery products. The 2025 CNY Readers' Choice Winner serves patients across 17 offices and 6 ambulatory surgery centers through its partnership with Evolve Orthopedic Partners.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) - Total Orthopedic Care Comprehensive orthopedic medical practice providing surgical and non-surgical treatment across 11 subspecialties including foot & ankle, hand & wrist, hip, knee, joint replacement, neck & back, podiatry, robotic surgery, shoulder, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma for adult and pediatric patients in Central New York.
• SOS PLUS Walk-in Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in orthopedic urgent care providing immediate treatment for acute injuries including closed fractures, sprains, sports injuries, and recently painful swollen joints. Open evenings and weekends at DeWitt and Oswego Road locations without appointments.
• Specialists' One-Day Surgery Center (SODS) AAAHC-accredited, Medicare-certified, NYS Department of Health-licensed ambulatory surgery center in North Syracuse performing outpatient orthopedic procedures where patients return home the same day.
• Orthopedic & Sports Therapy Physical and occupational therapy services for orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and hand therapy, delivered at four dedicated therapy offices in the Syracuse area.
• SOS Virtual Visits Telemedicine appointments allowing patients to consult with SOS orthopedic providers remotely for follow-up care and certain orthopedic consultations.
• SOS Shop Retail shop selling physician-recommended products including braces, supports, and health items to aid in patient recovery and overall musculoskeletal health.
• Medical Imaging & MRI On-site diagnostic imaging services including MRI, X-ray, and additional imaging modalities (CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, bone density) for orthopedic diagnosis and treatment planning, delivered in partnership with ACR-accredited CRA Medical Imaging.
• Robotic Surgery (MAKO) Robotic-assisted surgical technology used by SOS surgeons for joint replacement procedures, offering enhanced precision for hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Injection Clinic Specialized clinic for orthopedic injections including joint injections, corticosteroid injections, and other pain management treatments.
• Electromyography & Nerve Conduction Studies Diagnostic testing services for evaluating nerve and muscle function to diagnose conditions affecting the neuromuscular system.
• Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery Same-day joint replacement procedures allowing eligible patients to undergo knee or hip replacement surgery and recover at home rather than in a hospital.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ patient satisfaction survey responses annually demonstrating high patient engagement and quality of care measurement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Evolve Orthopedic PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Strategic partnership with Evolve Orthopedic Partners creates a unified, patient-centered network for musculoskeletal care in Upstate New York. The partnership brings together Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, Specialists' One-Day Surgery, New York Spine & Wellness Center, and Heritage One Day Surgery under Evolve's physician-led management services organization. Hyde Park Capital advised SOS in this transaction.
• New York Spine & Wellness CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026New York Spine & Wellness Center joins Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists in the Evolve Orthopedic Partners network. Located on the second floor of the DeWitt Widewaters office and at 5496 East Taft Road in N. Syracuse, NY Spine & Wellness is a premier pain-management center offering interventional pain management and medical treatment.
• Crouse HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrouse Hospital provides comprehensive orthopedic care supporting patients from diagnosis, surgery, recovery, and beyond. Offers advanced diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services for orthopedic conditions including spinal disorders, joint replacement, and sports injuries.
• St. Joseph's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuch of SOS' inpatient surgical work is performed at St. Joseph's Hospital. The hospital has received national recognition including HealthGrades awards for joint replacement excellence and is a Blue Distinction Center for Orthopedic Care.
• Specialists One Day Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulatory surgery center opened in 2002, specifically designed for orthopedic patients that do not require overnight hospital stays. Accredited by AAAHC, licensed by NYS Department of Health, and certified by Medicare. Features state-of-the-art equipment and high patient satisfaction ratings.
• CRA Medical ImagingcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRA Medical Imaging is one of the largest radiology groups in Central New York providing imaging services including CT, PET/CT, MRI, digital mammography, ultrasound, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, bone density, and X-ray. ACR accredited in multiple modalities.
• Upstate University Hospital Community CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of SUNY Upstate Medical University, the only academic medical center in Central New York. A 306-bed community campus offering comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency services, and acute rehabilitation.
• Urgent Care of AuburnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrgent Care of Auburn provides full range urgent and episodic care for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries, offering lab tests, X-rays, suturing, and minor fracture and laceration procedures. They see patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rothman Orthopaedics: A large, multi-site independent orthopedic specialty group offering surgery, sports medicine, and rehab across a regional footprint — the same integrated specialty-practice model as SOS but at greater scale.
• OrthoCarolina: One of the largest independent orthopedic practices in the U.S., providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care, ASCs, imaging, and therapy — directly comparable to SOS's vertically integrated ortho platform.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: A large multi-location Georgia orthopedic group with in-house imaging, surgery centers, and PT; mirrors SOS's model of full-spectrum orthopedic care across a regional market.
• OrthoVirginia: Virginia's largest orthopedic and sports medicine practice offering surgery, urgent care, imaging, and therapy — a close structural analog to SOS as a dominant regional ortho group.
• Illinois Bone & Joint Institute: A physician-owned, multi-site orthopedic group with ASCs, PT, and MRI; comparable integrated specialty-care and PE/MSO-backed consolidation profile to SOS.
• EmergeOrtho: A large North Carolina orthopedic practice formed through practice consolidation, offering comprehensive musculoskeletal care much like SOS under Evolve Orthopedic Partners.
• The CORE Institute: A multi-state integrated musculoskeletal care organization backed by an MSO (HOPCo); directly comparable to SOS's ancillary-rich, MSO-affiliated orthopedic model.

Broad incumbents

• Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo): A musculoskeletal management services organization that consolidates and manages orthopedic practices — the same MSO category as SOS's parent Evolve Orthopedic Partners.
• United Musculoskeletal Partners: A PE-backed orthopedic MSO partnering with independent ortho groups to build regional networks — directly analogous to Evolve Orthopedic Partners' consolidation of SOS.
• Hospital for Special Surgery: A nationally leading orthopedic and musculoskeletal specialty institution; a broader, larger benchmark for orthopedic surgical and joint-replacement excellence that SOS competes with on quality reputation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries3 records

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