What ORA Orthopedics does

ORA Orthopedics is a private, multi-specialty orthopedic and sports medicine practice founded in 1963 and headquartered in Bettendorf, Iowa, operating across eight clinic locations in the Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois. It is self-described as the largest and most comprehensive orthopedic clinic in that market, organized around 11 Centers of Excellence spanning Foot & Ankle, Podiatry, Hand, Hip & Knee, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder & Elbow, Spine, Sports Medicine, Total Joint, Pain Management, and Regenerative Medicine. The practice offers an integrated clinical stack that includes in-house digital imaging (MRI, CT, digital X-ray), an ambulatory surgery center with robotic-assisted and outpatient same-day joint replacement capability, comprehensive physical and occupational therapy (including aquatic, hand, dry needling, and sport-specific programs), and seven Urgent OrthoCARE walk-in sites for immediate bone and joint care.

The underlying technology platform combines clinical equipment (robotic surgical systems, advanced imaging modalities, AquaCast waterproof casting) with a healthcare-IT integration layer comprising Radix Health for online appointment scheduling, Nuance PowerShare for patient image uploads, POS Corp MyPay for online bill payment, and Constant Contact for patient communications. The practice is HIPAA-compliant and maintains WCAG 2.1 AA website accessibility. Marketing and patient acquisition rely on physician referrals, sports team affiliations as Official Team Physicians for professional, collegiate, and high school programs, the urgent care walk-in channel, community education, and digital presence across web and social platforms.

ORA generates revenue primarily through insurance reimbursements, patient copays, and deductibles from clinical visits, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services, with the practice participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurance networks. Uninsured patients must make a minimum $350 payment prior to being seen. Customer segments include general orthopedic patients, athletes of all levels, active seniors with arthritis or joint degeneration, and pediatric patients. There is no evidence of external investment, private equity ownership, or M&A activity; the entity appears to be an independently owned physician practice with stable, multi-decade operating history.

Name

ORA Orthopedics

Legal name

ORA Orthopedics

Website

https://qcora.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ORA Orthopedics is the largest private orthopedic and sports medicine practice in the Quad Cities region, founded in 1963, operating eight clinics plus a surgery center, imaging centers, urgent orthopedic care, and physical therapy, serving general, athletic, senior, and pediatric patients across Iowa and Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Practice

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

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), Orthopedic Trauma (HLAKALAD), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic care services
• Sports medicine
• Joint replacement surgery
• Physical therapy
• Urgent orthopedic care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bettendorf

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 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: ORA Orthopedics generates revenue through patient visits, procedures, and surgeries. This includes office visits, diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT), physical therapy services, injections, and surgical procedures. Revenue is collected through insurance reimbursements, patient copays, and deductibles.
2. Surgical and Procedure Revenue: Revenue from surgical procedures including joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, fracture care, and other orthopedic procedures performed at their surgery center or affiliated hospitals.
3. Physical Therapy Services: Revenue from physical therapy treatments including regular PT, aquatic therapy, hand therapy, and specialized rehabilitation programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ORA Orthopedics is the largest and most comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine practice in the Quad Cities, founded in 1963. It operates eight clinic locations across southeastern Iowa and western Illinois delivering diagnostic imaging, conservative non-surgical treatment, orthopedic surgery (including robotic-assisted joint replacement and outpatient same-day joint replacement), and physical therapy/rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. Patient access is supported by Urgent OrthoCARE walk-in clinics, in-house MRI/CT/X-ray imaging, an ambulatory surgery center, and online scheduling and bill pay.

Product overview

ORA Orthopedics is a comprehensive orthopedic clinic and sports medicine practice serving the Quad Cities area since 1963. The practice operates as a unified healthcare platform organized around multiple Centers of Excellence, each specializing in specific body regions or treatment modalities. The core clinical services include diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, digital X-ray), surgical procedures (robotic joint replacement, outpatient surgery, arthroscopy), and rehabilitation (physical therapy, aquatic therapy, hand therapy). Patient access is facilitated through integrated technology platforms including online appointment scheduling (Radix Health), digital bill pay, and medical image sharing (Nuance PowerShare). The practice's service portfolio spans specialty centers (foot/ankle, hand, hip/knee, pediatric, shoulder/elbow, spine, sports medicine, total joint, pain management, regenerative medicine) combined with ancillary services including an urgent care network (Urgent OrthoCARE), imaging centers, surgery center, and medical equipment provision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Urgent OrthoCARE: Walk-in clinic for bone and joint injuries
• ORA Physical Therapy
• ORA Imaging Centers
• ORA Surgery Center
• ORA Imaging Centers – CT
• Outpatient Joint Replacement
• Robotic Joint Replacement

Products and services

• Foot & Ankle Center Specialized center for foot and ankle conditions including fractures, sprains, plantar fasciitis, and other musculoskeletal issues of the lower extremity.
• Podiatry Services Comprehensive foot care services including treatment of foot deformities, diabetic foot care, and surgical interventions for the foot and ankle.
• Hand Center Specialized center for hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions including carpal tunnel, fractures, and tendon injuries.
• Hip & Knee Center Treatment center for hip and knee conditions including arthritis, joint replacement, and revision surgeries.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Center Specialized orthopedic care for children and adolescents addressing growing bones, congenital conditions, and childhood injuries.
• Shoulder & Elbow Center Treatment center for shoulder and elbow conditions including rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, and fracture care.
• Spine Center Comprehensive spine care for back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other vertebral conditions.
• Sports Medicine Center Athletic injury treatment and prevention services, with ORA serving as the Official Team Physicians for professional, collegiate, and high school teams in the Quad Cities area.
• Total Joint Center Joint replacement surgery center specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder replacements including robotic-assisted procedures.
• Pain Management Chronic pain management services including epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, and other interventional pain procedures.
• Regenerative Medicine Advanced treatments using the body's natural healing mechanisms including PRP injections and other biologic therapies.
• ORA Physical Therapy Evidence-based physical therapy services including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and sport-specific rehabilitation programs delivered across multiple Quad Cities locations.
• Hand Therapy Specialized occupational therapy for hand and upper extremity rehabilitation following injury or surgery.
• Aquatic Therapy Pool Therapeutic exercise programs conducted in a heated pool for patients with arthritis, joint replacements, or mobility limitations.
• Dry Needling Program Physical therapy technique using thin needles to release muscle tension and treat myofascial pain.
• Tennis and Racquet Sport Rehab Program Sport-specific rehabilitation program addressing tennis injuries and overuse conditions with preventive training.
• Urgent OrthoCARE Walk-in clinic for bone and joint injuries providing immediate orthopedic care without appointments at multiple Quad Cities locations.
• ORA Imaging Centers - MRI Gold standard MRI imaging services at clinic locations for detailed soft tissue and joint visualization.
• ORA Imaging Centers - CT Computerized tomography imaging services for detailed cross-sectional images of bones, organs, and soft tissues.
• Digital X-Ray Digital radiography imaging for rapid diagnosis of bone fractures and joint conditions.
• ORA Surgery Center Ambulatory surgery center performing outpatient orthopedic procedures including arthroscopy and joint replacement.
• Robotic Joint Replacement Robotic-assisted surgical technology for precise joint replacement procedures including MAKOplasty and similar systems.
• Outpatient Joint Replacement Same-day joint replacement surgery allowing patients to return home the same day as their procedure.
• Joint Preservation Cartilage restoration and joint preservation procedures designed to delay or prevent the need for joint replacement.
• Bracing & Orthotics Custom and pre-fabricated braces, orthotic devices, and supportive equipment for joint stabilization and injury prevention.
• AquaCast Waterproof Casting Waterproof cast technology allowing patients to bathe and swim while maintaining fracture immobilization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of patients 25 years out from hip/knee replacement surgery showed no evidence of wear
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Professional Sports Teams - Quad CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORA Orthopedics serves as the Official Team Physicians for all professional, collegiate, and high school teams in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. This partnership provides medical coverage for athletes and establishes clinical expertise in sports medicine.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Large multi-specialty orthopedic group in Minneapolis/St. Paul with clinics, ASCs, PT, sports medicine, and walk-in urgent care. Operates the same integrated practice + ancillary + sports medicine model as ORA, scaled to a larger metro.
• Illinois Bone & Joint Institute: One of the largest independent orthopedic practices in Illinois with 100+ physicians, surgery centers, imaging, PT, and urgent care. Directly comparable scale, multi-specialty model, and vertically integrated ancillary services as ORA.
• OrthoNebraska: Omaha-based orthopedic specialty hospital and physician group offering comprehensive orthopedic care including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, and rehabilitation. Comparable model: physician-led, multi-specialty orthopedic platform with hospital/ASC integration in a Midwestern metro.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: National multi-specialty orthopedic group practice with locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Florida, offering the same comprehensive orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, and joint replacement services that ORA organizes around Centers of Excellence.
• Midwest Orthopaedic Center: Peoria, Illinois orthopedic and sports medicine group with multiple subspecialty physicians, imaging, and PT. Closest Illinois regional peer with the same Quad Cities-area border market overlap and similar multi-specialty practice structure.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: One of the largest U.S. orthopedic practices, based in Georgia, with 100+ physicians across multiple locations, imaging, PT, and surgery centers. Comparable integrated multi-specialty orthopedic platform.
• Steindler Orthopedic Clinic: Multi-specialty orthopedic practice serving eastern Iowa with clinics, surgery, PT, and sports medicine. Closest in-market peer to ORA — same Iowa footprint, comparable service mix (joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, PT), and direct competition for Quad Cities-area referrals.

Emerging players

• ATI Physical Therapy: National PT and rehabilitation provider with industrial athlete and sports medicine programs; competes directly with ORA's in-house PT/aquatic/hand therapy services and increasingly competes for sports team contracts and orthopedic rehab referrals.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedics: Orthopedic service line within a major academic health system offering comprehensive joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine care. Sets the standard for hospital-system orthopedics that compete with independent practices like ORA.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): Nationally ranked specialty orthopedic hospital and physician group in New York with deep sports medicine, joint replacement, and research credentials. Represents the upper-end incumbent benchmark for orthopedic clinical reputation and brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ORAQuadCities
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/ORA-Orthopedics/135331039849163
• Instagraminstagram.com/oraorthopedics
• Xx.com/ORAOrthopedics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ora-orthopedics

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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