Desert Orthopaedic Center

What Desert Orthopaedic Center does

Desert Orthopaedic Center (DOC) is a physician-owned, multi-subspecialty orthopaedic medical practice headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, operating continuously since 1970 across five clinical offices in Las Vegas and Henderson. The practice delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care spanning sports medicine, joint replacement and revision, trauma, spine, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopaedics, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, supported by 30+ fellowship-trained physicians, 17 physician assistants, 5 nurse practitioners, and a podiatrist. Ancillary services include in-house digital X-ray at all locations, a 3 Tesla high-field MRI at the Desert Inn office read by fellowship-trained MSK radiologists via National Orthopedic Imaging Associates, the only weight-bearing CT scanner (HiRise) in southern Nevada at the Central office, physical therapy at all five sites, shockwave therapy, durable medical equipment, and a dedicated workers' compensation program.

The practice is vertically integrated through the DOC Surgery Center, an AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center opened in May 2002 that performs outpatient sports medicine, arthroscopic, hand, pediatric, foot/ankle, scoliosis, and pain management procedures, and a three-room Recovery Center for overnight post-operative care following total joint replacement and spine surgery. Diagnostic imaging is accredited by the American College of Radiology (MRI) and RadSite under MIPAA (CT). DOC serves as exclusive regional provider for the Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Aces, UNLV Rebels, USA Swimming, US Ski Team, Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas Legends, and Las Vegas high schools, with physicians serving as consultants for the Vegas Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights, and UFC.

The business model is professional services plus ancillary capture: revenue is generated through insurance-reimbursed office visits and surgical procedures (including through a workers' compensation program with dedicated coordinators and an online portal for employers and case managers), in-house diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, DME, and a recovery center. All major insurance plans are accepted, and patients access the practice via phone, online self-service scheduling (Radix Health), and a patient portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The practice was named 2025 Best of Las Vegas Gold Winner and is operated as a private partnership of orthopaedic physicians with no disclosed external private equity, venture, or corporate parent.

Name

Desert Orthopaedic Center

Legal name

Desert Orthopaedic Center LTD

Website

https://doclv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Desert Orthopaedic Center is a physician-owned, multi-subspecialty orthopaedic practice in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, founded in 1970, operating five offices, an AAAHC-accredited surgery center, and a recovery center, with 30+ fellowship-trained physicians serving athletes, workers' compensation patients, and the general adult population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA), Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic medical practice
• Sports medicine services
• Joint replacement surgery
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Physical therapy rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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 Consultations and Office Visits: Revenue generated from patient office visits across multiple specialties including sports medicine, joint replacement, trauma, pain management, and pediatric orthopaedics. The practice accepts all major insurance plans and offers online patient portal for payments.
2. Surgical Procedures: Outpatient surgical procedures performed at the Desert Orthopaedic Center Surgery Center, including sports medicine procedures, arthroscopic knee and shoulder repair, microscopic hand surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, scoliosis treatment, foot and ankle reconstruction, and pain management procedures. Surgery Center opened in May 2002.
3. Physical Therapy Services: Physical therapy and rehabilitation services provided at all five locations, including pre- and post-operative treatment, conservative injury treatment, and spine care management.
4. Workers' Compensation Program: Specialized workers' compensation services including treatment, second opinions, and independent medical examinations. The practice works closely with employers and case managers to assist patients through the process.
5. Diagnostic Imaging Services: In-house diagnostic imaging including digital X-ray at all locations, MRI at Desert Inn office, and extremity CT scan (HiRise weight-bearing CT) at Central office. Accredited by American College of Radiology for MRI and RadSite for CT imaging.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Desert Orthopaedic Center is a private orthopaedic medical practice delivering surgical and non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions of the bone, joint, and muscle across the ankle, back, elbow, foot, hand, hip, knee, neck, shoulder, spine, and wrist. Core offerings include in-house diagnostic imaging (digital X-ray, 3T MRI, weight-bearing CT), specialty clinical care in sports medicine, joint replacement and revision, pain management, pediatric orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and trauma, complemented by on-site physical therapy, shockwave therapy, durable medical equipment, and a workers' compensation program. Surgical care is delivered at the practice-owned DOC Surgery Center (AAAHC-accredited) with overnight care at the Recovery Center.

Product overview

Desert Orthopaedic Center is an orthopaedic practice offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare services across multiple locations in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. The core offering consists of diagnostic imaging services (Digital X-Ray, Extremity CT Scan, MRI), surgical care (DOC Surgery Center ambulatory surgery center), and postoperative recovery (Recovery Center). These are complemented by specialized treatment services including Physical Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Durable Medical Equipment, and Workers' Compensation Program. The practice also provides specialty clinical services across sports medicine, joint replacement and revision, pain management, pediatric orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, trauma, and spine care. Since 1970, the center has served as the exclusive regional doctors for Cirque du Soleil, USA Swimming, and the US Ski Team, demonstrating its standing as a leading orthopaedic provider in Nevada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOC Surgery Center: Ambulatory surgery center providing orthopaedic surgical procedures established by Desert Orthopaedic Center doctors.
• Recovery Center
• Foot & Ankle Institute

Products and services

• DOC Surgery Center Premier orthopaedic ambulatory surgery center providing outpatient procedures including sports medicine, arthroscopic knee and shoulder repair, microscopic hand surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, scoliosis and spinal deformities, foot and ankle reconstruction, and pain management. Operated Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Recovery Center Three-room center dedicated to total joint replacement and spine surgery patients who need to stay overnight post-operation, providing compassionate care with specialty-trained staff and advanced equipment.
• Digital X-Ray Digital radiology imaging using digital X-ray sensors in place of traditional photographic film to diagnose conditions by taking pictures of the inside of the body; available at all five Desert Orthopaedic Center locations.
• Extremity CT Scan (HiRise Weight-Bearing CT) CT imaging using the HiRise Weight-Bearing CT scanner, which captures images while the patient is standing to assess joints and bones in their natural functional position under body weight load; available at the Central office and is the only weight-bearing CT scanner in southern Nevada. Accredited by RadSite under MIPAA Accreditation Program Standards.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) MRI diagnostic imaging using a 3 Tesla high field strength system specializing in musculoskeletal (MSK) evaluation; available at the Desert Inn office with images interpreted by fellowship-trained MSK radiologists from National Orthopedic Imaging Associates. Accredited by the American College of Radiology.
• Physical Therapy Comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation services including conservative injury treatment, pre- and post-operative treatment, and spine care using exercise, stretching, therapeutic activities, manual therapy, and electrical stimulation; available at all five Desert Orthopaedic Center locations.
• Shockwave Therapy Noninvasive extracorporeal shockwave therapy that delivers targeted sound waves to damaged tissue to increase blood flow, break up scar tissue, and promote tissue regeneration for chronic tendon conditions affecting foot, ankle, shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, and SI joints.
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Direct ordering of durable medical equipment including knee braces, ankle braces, foot braces, carpal tunnel supports, back supports, cervical collars, and tennis elbow straps.
• Workers' Compensation Program Comprehensive workers' compensation program providing general and subspecialty orthopaedic services including immediate treatment, second opinions, and independent medical examinations, with dedicated coordinators and an online portal for employers, case managers, and injured workers.
• Sports Medicine Specialty care for sports-related injuries and conditions including ankle sprains, fractures, ligament tears (ACL, MCL, PCL), meniscus tears, and throwing injuries, with procedures such as arthroscopy, fracture care, injections, ligament repair/reconstruction, and joint replacement.
• Joint Replacement & Revision Joint replacement and revision surgery including direct anterior hip replacement, hip replacement and revision, knee replacement and revision, and total joint replacement of the hip, knee, or shoulder.
• Pain Management Pain management services including spinal procedures (discography, epidural steroid injection, medial branch nerve block), abdominal/pelvic pain treatments, thoracic pain treatments, joint injections, and surgical interventions such as spinal cord stimulator and intrathecal pump implantation.
• Pediatric Orthopaedics Specialty care for pediatric orthopaedic injuries and conditions including bone deformities, bowed legs, cerebral palsy, clubfoot, developmental dysplasia of the hip, flatfoot, fractures, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, scoliosis, and sports-related injuries.
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Nonsurgical treatment of acute and chronic pain using fluoroscopically-guided spinal procedures, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures, and physical therapy exercises for conditions including acute/chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, brain injuries, and spinal cord trauma.
• Trauma Orthopaedic trauma care for traumatic injuries including fractures, multiple injuries from accidents, falls, or high-impact collisions, and complex trauma such as non-healing fractures, malaligned fractures, and pelvic fractures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Las Vegas and Henderson communities with 5 locations since 1970
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Las Vegas RaiderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesert Orthopaedic Center provides team physician services to the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team. Dr. Jessica Zarndt serves as the first full-time female Team Physician for the Raiders. The practice also provides foot and ankle consultation services.
• Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Jessica Zarndt serves as Head Team Physician for the Las Vegas Aces, one of the top teams in the WNBA. This is a groundbreaking role reflecting dedication to advancing sports medicine at the professional level.
• UNLV AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sports medicine provider for UNLV Rebels athletics. Dr. Troy Watson serves as foot and ankle consultant for UNLV Athletics. The practice has served UNLV since 1970.
• USA SwimmingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sports medicine provider for USA Swimming team. The practice has served USA Swimming since 1970 as part of their exclusive regional provider relationships.
• US Ski TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sports medicine provider for the US Ski Team. The practice has served the US Ski Team since 1970 as part of their exclusive regional provider relationships.
• Cirque du SoleilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sports medicine provider for Cirque du Soleil show performers and entertainers in Las Vegas. The practice has served Cirque du Soleil since 1970.
• Las Vegas LegendsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medicine provider for the Las Vegas Legends professional basketball team. The practice has served Las Vegas Legends since 1970.
• UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Troy Watson serves as foot and ankle consultant for UFC. Provides specialized orthopaedic care for fighters.
• Vegas Golden KnightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Troy Watson serves as foot and ankle consultant for the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team.
• Henderson Silver KnightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Troy Watson and Dr. Richard Woodworth have served as team physicians for the Henderson Silver Knights hockey team.
• PAC-12 and WAC Basketball TournamentsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Chad Hanson, Dr. Michael Miao, and Dr. Richard Winder serve as team physicians for the PAC-12 and Western Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments held in Las Vegas.
• Las Vegas High SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medicine care provider for Las Vegas high school athletes. The practice has served Las Vegas high schools since 1970.
• National Orthopedic Imaging Associates (NOIA)majorTechnology or IntegrationFellowship-trained MSK radiologists from National Orthopedic Imaging Associates review and interpret MRI images performed at Desert Orthopaedic Center's Desert Inn office.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): Largest specialty orthopedic hospital in the US with national brand and elite professional sports affiliations. Overlaps in orthopedic specialty focus and sports medicine, but operates at significantly larger scale and includes hospital-based inpatient care.

Direct peers

• OrthoVirginia: Independent orthopedic practice with multiple offices, in-house PT and imaging, and orthopedic urgent care. Comparable mid-large independent multispecialty orthopedic group.
• Texas Orthopedics: Multi-subspecialty orthopedic group in Texas with in-house imaging, PT, and surgical services. Comparable independent multispecialty orthopedic group practice model.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Orthopedic specialty practice affiliated with Rush University with sports medicine team physician contracts for major professional franchises. Comparable in subspecialty depth and elite sports team relationships.
• Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: Mid-size multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice with sports medicine focus and team physician affiliations. Comparable independent orthopedic group with strong sports medicine orientation.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-subspecialty orthopedic group practice operating across multiple sites with in-house imaging, ASCs, and sports medicine affiliations with professional teams. Directly comparable in scale, subspecialty breadth, and care delivery model.
• OrthoCarolina: Independent orthopedic specialty practice with multiple locations, subspecialty coverage, in-house MRI/PT, and sports medicine affiliations with professional teams. Closely comparable physician-owned multispecialty model.
• The CORE Institute: Multi-subspecialty orthopedic group with owned ASCs, rehabilitation services, and research programs. Comparable vertically integrated orthopedic care delivery model.
• OrthoArizona: Large multi-location orthopedic group practice in Arizona offering subspecialty care, in-house imaging, PT, and surgical services. Comparable independent multi-subspecialty model serving a regional market.

Regional players

• Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute: Independent multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice in a regional US market with on-site imaging and surgical services. Comparable independent regional orthopedic group, though smaller in scale and serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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