Black Hills Surgical Hospital

Name

Black Hills Surgical Hospital

Legal name

Black Hills Surgical Hospital, LLP

Website

https://bhsh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD), Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT) (HLAHADAG), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Surgical hospital services
• Orthopedic and spine care
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Pain management clinic
• Urgent care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rapid City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Services: Core revenue from surgical procedures across multiple specialties including orthopedic, spine, general surgery, ENT, gynecology, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery. Includes inpatient and outpatient surgical care.
2. Imaging Services: Revenue from diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, and X-ray services provided at the Black Hills Imaging Center.
3. Pain Management: Interventional pain management procedures including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation.
4. Urgent Care: Walk-in urgent care services for acute but non-emergency medical conditions.
5. Sleep Center Services: Sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment including sleep studies and Inspire implant procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Black Hills Surgical Hospital provides integrated surgical, imaging, pain management, sports medicine, sleep, occupational medicine, and urgent care services through a physician-owned specialty hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Core offerings span orthopedic and spine surgery (ranked #1 in the nation), women's health, ENT, ophthalmology, plastic/reconstructive surgery, and general surgery, supported by advanced robotic and imaging technology. Revenue is driven primarily by surgical procedures and ancillary diagnostic and therapeutic services billed to patients and insurers.

Product overview

Black Hills Surgical Hospital operates as a physician-owned hospital providing integrated surgical, imaging, pain management, sports medicine, and urgent care services. The hospital offers a comprehensive portfolio of surgical specialties including orthopedic surgery (ranked #1 nationally), spine surgery, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, gynecology, and plastic/reconstructive surgery. Advanced technology platforms include da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgery, Mako SmartRobotics for joint replacement, NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT, and 1.5T MRI Caring Suite. The hospital also provides diagnostic services through its Sleep Center with Inspire implant technology and pain management treatments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surgical Services Comprehensive surgical care including orthopedic, spine, ENT, ophthalmology, gynecology, plastic/reconstructive, and general surgery procedures for patients referred by regional physicians and self-referring urgent/elective cases.
• Orthopedic Surgery Major orthopedic surgery including joint replacement, sports medicine, and trauma care; ranked #1 in the nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery by CareChex for 2023 and 2024.
• Hip and Knee Replacement (Total Joint) Total hip and knee replacement with Mako SmartRobotics robotic-arm assisted technology for personalized surgical planning based on patient-specific CT scans.
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery (da Vinci 5) Intuitive's da Vinci 5 surgical system for minimally invasive procedures in urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries, with enhanced precision and 3DHD visualization.
• Imaging Services Advanced imaging including 1.5T MRI Caring Suite, NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT, ultrasound, and X-ray services for diagnostic and pre-surgical planning purposes.
• Sleep Center Sleep disorder diagnostics and treatment including Inspire implantable sleep apnea device for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
• Pain Management Interventional pain management treatments including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and Botox injections for chronic pain patients.
• Sports Medicine Sports medicine collaboration with Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, ProMotion Physical Therapy, The Rehab Doctors, and Physio Performance for area athletes of all ages.
• Urgent Care Fast, affordable, and convenient walk-in urgent care services for acute but non-emergency conditions at multiple locations including Rapid City and Spearfish.
• Women's Health (Gynecology) Women's health services including hysterectomy, endometriosis treatment, da Vinci 5 gynecologic surgery, and MonaLisa Touch laser treatments.
• Ophthalmology Comprehensive eye care including laser-assisted cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, and treatment for glaucoma and retinal disorders.
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Plastic and reconstructive procedures including rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, breast reconstruction, and cosmetic facial surgery.
• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) ENT services including sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, Inspire implant for sleep apnea, and thyroid surgery.
• Neck and Spine Surgery Spine surgery including cervical microdiscectomy, lumbar fusion, laminectomy, endoscopic spinal fusion, and laser surgery.
• Occupational Medicine Customized occupational medicine solutions for the workplace including workers' compensation care, pre-employment physicals, and workplace wellness programs.
• General Surgery General surgical services including hernia repair, hemorrhoid procedures, gastrointestinal surgery, and laparoscopic procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64.5% lower risk of experiencing a complication during joint replacement compared to hospitals without Healthgrades award
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Tahoe Carson RadiologycoreTechnology or IntegrationBHSH partners with Tahoe Carson Radiology for radiologist services at the Black Hills Imaging Center. Radiologists are board certified, fellowship trained, and nationally renowned leaders in their specialty areas.
• Sweet Dreams Sleep ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSweet Dreams Sleep Services collaborates with BHSH Sleep Center to provide top-tier sleep disorder care including treatments for sleep apnea and Inspire implant procedures. Dr. Brittany Meyer provides telemedicine visits through this partnership.
• Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner providing orthopedic surgeons to BHSH. The region's most preferred physicians with over 20 board-certified orthopedic surgeons. All BHSH award-winning orthopedic surgery is performed by physicians from BHOSC, the leading orthopedic provider in the region for nearly 50 years.
• ProMotion Physical TherapysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medicine collaboration providing physical therapy and rehabilitative care for area athletes.
• The Rehab DoctorssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medicine collaboration providing rehabilitation and pain management services. Dr. Christopher Dietrich serves as director of Rapid City Concussion Project and team physician.
• Physio PerformancesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medicine collaboration providing strength training, conditioning, and rehabilitative care for athletes.
• Sanford HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHSH is affiliated with Sanford Health. Sanford Health provides access to patient portal systems, billing infrastructure, and additional healthcare services including the Haines Ave Clinic and Baken Park Clinic for urgent care locations.
• StrykercoreTechnology or IntegrationBHSH is the first in the region to offer Stryker's Mako SmartRobotics for hip and knee joint replacement. Mako technology enables personalized surgical plans based on patient-specific CT scans with AccuStop technology for precise implant placement.
• IntuitivecoreTechnology or IntegrationBHSH introduced Intuitive's da Vinci 5 surgical system, a highly advanced robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive surgery with enhanced precision, 3DHD visualization, and over 150 design innovations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Orthopedic Hospital: HCA-owned specialty hospital in Houston dedicated to orthopedic and spine surgery. Comparable specialty-hospital model with robotic and surgical technology focus serving a regional catchment.
• Texas Spine & Joint Hospital: Physician-owned specialty hospital in Tyler, TX focused on spine and orthopedic surgery. Closely comparable ownership structure and single-specialty surgical focus with strong quality rankings.
• OrthoIndy Hospital: Indianapolis-based orthopedic specialty hospital paired with large orthopedic physician group. Closely mirrors BHSH's physician-aligned orthopedic specialty model and integrated multi-service offering (imaging, urgent care, PT).
• Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital: Ascension-affiliated orthopedic specialty hospital in Franklin, WI. Comparable specialty-only inpatient model focused on joint replacement and spine, competing on quality outcomes in a regional market.
• Hospital for Special Surgery: Nation's leading orthopedic specialty hospital, consistently ranked #1 for orthopedics. Highly comparable to BHSH as a single-specialty surgical hospital focused on orthopedic outcomes, though at far larger scale and academic affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Sanford Health: Large Upper Midwest regional health system affiliated with BHSH. Comparable as a regional acute care provider in BHSH's service area, with overlapping orthopedic and surgical service lines that make it both a partner and competitor.
• Mayo Clinic: Top-ranked national health system with major orthopedic and surgical programs. Comparable in clinical quality positioning and surgical reputation, though vastly larger in scale and multi-specialty depth.
• Cleveland Clinic: National health system consistently ranked among top U.S. hospitals for orthopedics. Comparable to BHSH in terms of quality reputation and orthopedic focus, but operates at system scale with academic resources.

Emerging players

• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Birmingham, AL-based sports medicine and orthopedic specialty practice with ambulatory surgery. Comparable to BHSH's sports medicine arm and joint replacement focus, though smaller scale and ASC-only.

Regional players

• Steamboat Orthopaedic Associates: Multi-physician orthopedic practice serving a rural mountain-region catchment. Comparable community-based orthopedic specialist model serving a regional patient base similar to BHSH's rural footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BlackHillsSurgicalHospital

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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