What Excelsior Orthopaedics does

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a physician-owned orthopaedic and sports medicine practice operating as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) across Western New York. Founded by Dr. James A. Slough, the practice has grown to 10 clinical locations in the Amherst, East Amherst, Elma, Orchard Park, and Niagara Falls area, staffed by 200+ specialists including orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, athletic trainers, physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, and nurses. The practice is led by CEO David Uba with Dr. Andrew C. Stoeckl serving as Board President and orthopaedic surgeon.

The practice operates an integrated care delivery model that consolidates the full musculoskeletal care continuum under one roof: Express Care urgent orthopaedic services (seven days a week), advanced imaging (MRI, ultrasound, X-ray), physical and occupational therapy, durable medical equipment, nutrition counseling, orthobiologic and regenerative medicine, shockwave therapy, concussion services, telemedicine, and surgical procedures performed at the affiliated Buffalo Surgery Center. Specialty service lines span foot and ankle, hand and wrist, hip, knee and leg, shoulder/arm/elbow, spine, sports medicine, and pain management. Clinical technology includes robotic-assisted surgery for spinal fusions and joint replacements, anterior approach hip replacement, and minimally invasive outpatient total joint replacement.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis through patient visits, procedures, surgeries, imaging, PT/OT, and DME, with broad participation across major commercial insurance carriers, Medicare, and Medicaid managed care plans. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on physician referrals, direct patient acquisition via online scheduling, brand reputation (three consecutive Best of 716 awards from The Buffalo News, 2023-2025), embedded school district relationships (16 districts), and institutional partnerships including a Preferred Medical Partner designation with the NY State Troopers PBA. No external institutional investment or private equity ownership is disclosed.

Name

Excelsior Orthopaedics

Legal name

Excelsior Orthopaedics, LLP

Website

https://excelsiorortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a physician-owned orthopaedic and sports medicine practice operating 10 locations across Western New York, delivering integrated musculoskeletal care including urgent care, imaging, PT/OT, surgery, and joint replacement through 200+ specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic care
• Sports medicine
• Joint replacement
• Physical therapy
• Orthopaedic urgent care

Headquarters

HQ city

Amherst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare revenue generated from patient visits, procedures, surgeries, physical therapy, imaging services, and durable medical equipment. The practice accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna, Empire, Fidelis, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield, Independent Health, Medicare, Molina, MVP/Cigna, United Healthcare, and Univera.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a comprehensive orthopaedic practice providing diagnosis, treatment, and recovery services for muscle, bone, and joint conditions. Core offerings include Express Care (urgent orthopaedic care 7 days/week), advanced imaging (MRI, ultrasound, X-ray), physical and occupational therapy, orthopaedic surgery (including outpatient total joint replacement at Buffalo Surgery Center), sports medicine, and specialty care across foot/ankle, hand/wrist, hip, knee/leg, shoulder/arm/elbow, and spine. Supporting services include durable medical equipment, nutrition counseling, regenerative medicine, shockwave therapy, and concussion services.

Product overview

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a comprehensive orthopaedic practice offering a unified suite of services from diagnosis to recovery. The practice operates as an integrated care delivery model combining Express Care (urgent orthopaedic care 7 days a week), Advanced Imaging (MRI, ultrasound, X-ray), Physical & Occupational Therapy, Surgery, and Outpatient Total Joint Replacement at the Buffalo Surgery Center. Supporting services include Durable Medical Equipment, Nutrition Counseling, Orthobiologic Medicine/Regenerative Medicine, Shockwave Therapy, Telemedicine, and Sports Performance Training. The practice covers specialty areas including Foot & Ankle Care, Hand & Wrist Care, Hip Care, Knee & Leg Care, Shoulder/Arm & Elbow Care, Spine Care, Sports Medicine, and Pain Management. A Patient Portal provides secure online access to appointments, messaging, and billing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Excelsior Express: Orthopaedic urgent care service offering same-day care for muscle, bone, and joint injuries 7 days a week.

Products and services

• Express Care (Excelsior Express) Same-day orthopaedic urgent care for injuries to muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, or joints, offered 7 days a week at multiple locations without the need for a referral or ER visit. Available for patients 2+ years old with recent injuries (within 14 days).
• Physical & Occupational Therapy In-house rehabilitation services with certified physical and occupational therapists offering customized treatment programs for minor injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic conditions.
• Advanced Imaging
• Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Minimally-invasive joint replacement surgery for hip, knee, and shoulder performed at the Buffalo Surgery Center without hospital admission, enabling faster recovery with less pain and same-day discharge.
• Surgery
• Durable Medical Equipment
• Orthobiologic Medicine / Regenerative Medicine
• Nutrition Counseling
• Excelsior Sports Performance
• Telemedicine
• Foot & Ankle Care
• Hand & Wrist Care
• Hip Care
• Knee & Leg Care
• Shoulder, Arm & Elbow Care
• Spine Care
• Sports Medicine
• Pain Management
• Concussion Services
• Shockwave Therapy
• Neurostimulation Therapy for Diabetic Foot Pain New treatment option for diabetic foot pain relief, providing a safe and effective alternative therapy now available at Excelsior Orthopaedics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% patient satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buffalo Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutpatient Total Joint replacements and surgical procedures are performed at the Buffalo Surgery Center, conveniently located on the Excelsior Orthopaedics medical campus in Amherst, NY. The center is equipped with advanced equipment to optimize patient outcomes and recovery time. Excelsior and Buffalo Surgery Center also share career opportunities, indicating a closely aligned operational relationship.
• St. Joseph CampusminorOthersDr. Alkhafaji practices at St. Joseph Campus as one of his care locations, providing podiatric surgical services.
• Kenmore Mercy HospitalminorOthersDr. Hood performs procedures at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in addition to the Buffalo Surgery Center, providing surgical options for spine care patients.
• NYS Troopers Police Benevolent AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExcelsior Orthopaedics is named a Preferred Medical Partner to the NY State Troopers PBA - the official union of NY State Troopers through the rank of Major. The practice provides comprehensive care including routine treatment, traumatic injuries, and post-op rehabilitation.
• J.P. Morgan Corporate ChallengeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExcelsior has participated in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge for 10+ years with 50+ employees, serving as the official medical tent provider at the event.
• 11 Day Power PlayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExcelsior served as official medical sponsor of the 2017 and 2021 Guinness World Record-setting 11 Day Power Play events, with 20+ athletic trainers staffing the event annually.
• Special Olympics New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExcelsior participates in Special Olympics NY events including Polar Plunge and Buffalo Bowl flag football games, raising thousands of dollars annually for athletes with developmental disabilities.
• The Good ClimbminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual endurance event and mental health fundraiser where Excelsior team members climb HoliMont mountain to raise money for youth mental health programs in Western New York high schools.
• University Express - Erie County Senior ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExcelsior is a founding partner and sponsor of University Express, providing free educational classes for older adults in Erie County. Physicians host talks and contribute to the annual class magazine.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The CORE Institute: Specialty orthopaedic and musculoskeletal practice with strong emphasis on outpatient joint replacement, research and integrated rehabilitation. Comparable to Excelsior for its outpatient joint focus and multi-subspecialty physician model.
• OrthoCarolina: Independent, physician-owned orthopaedic specialty practice in the Carolinas offering the same integrated menu of orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, PT, imaging and urgent care. Directly comparable in structure, scale and service breadth to Excelsior.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Independent orthopedic specialty practice in Georgia with a full menu of subspecialty orthopaedic care, imaging, PT and on-site surgery centers. Directly comparable to Excelsior as a multi-site independent specialty group.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-specialty orthopaedic group operating across the Mid-Atlantic with a model combining specialist physicians, in-house imaging, PT, and ambulatory surgery centers — closely mirroring Excelsior's integrated care delivery approach.
• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Large independent orthopedic group in Minnesota providing comprehensive orthopedic care, PT, sports performance and outpatient surgery. Closely comparable in scale, ownership structure (physician-led) and integrated service offering.
• UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: The academic orthopaedic practice affiliated with the University at Buffalo, operating in the same Western New York market. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty orthopaedic and sports medicine group offering surgery, PT, imaging and sports coverage with overlapping payer mix and patient base.

Others

• ATI Physical Therapy: Large outpatient physical therapy provider with significant presence in New York. Comparable as an ecosystem participant — adjacent rather than directly competitive — because PT/OT is one of Excelsior's in-house service lines and ATI represents both a potential partner and a competing referral destination.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery: National leader in orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty care, with a much larger footprint and brand. Comparable as a specialty orthopaedic provider but operates at national scale with hospital-level complexity beyond Excelsior's regional ambulatory model.
• Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic service line within a major academic health system offering joint replacement, sports medicine and spine care across Ohio. Comparable for its breadth of orthopaedic subspecialties and outpatient surgery capabilities, but embedded in a hospital system rather than an independent group.

Regional players

• Catholic Health (Buffalo Mercy Hospital Orthopaedic Service Line): Hospital system serving the same Western New York market as Excelsior, including St. Joseph Campus referenced in Excelsior's affiliations. A direct local competitor that can capture orthopaedic volume via employed surgeons and hospital-based ASCs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/excelsiorortho
• Facebookfacebook.com/excelsiorortho

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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