Western Surgical Group

What Western Surgical Group does

Western Surgical Group is a physician-owned, multi-specialty surgical group practice founded in 1996 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada. The practice delivers comprehensive surgical care across 11 specialty divisions: bariatric, breast, colon and rectal, endocrine, general and minimally invasive, oncologic, pediatric, robotic, thoracic, trauma/critical care, and vascular surgery. The clinical infrastructure includes over 20 fellowship-trained surgeons, advanced nurse practitioners, and nearly 65 support staff, with operating privileges and affiliations across nine hospitals and medical centers throughout Northern Nevada, including Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown-South Meadows, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks), Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville), and Humboldt General Hospital (Winnemucca). The practice also operates at Galena Surgical Center, where it utilizes the Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System for outpatient robotic-assisted procedures. The practice is led by CEO Leland Hilka and Chief Nursing Officer Megan Larrance, RN, and is owned by its physician partners with no disclosed external institutional or private-equity investment.

The practice's core technology stack is built around da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, advanced imaging, and specialty-grade techniques including Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) - first performed in Northern Nevada by Dr. Levin - and Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (FEVAR), the region's only such program. Patient-facing infrastructure is supported by an Athenahealth-powered patient portal for scheduling, records access, and communications. Clinical differentiators include Northern Nevada's first Bariatric Center of Excellence designation, the only pediatric surgery program in the region (anchored by Dr. Frieda Hulka), exclusive regional access to FEVAR and pioneering TCAR capability, and Blue Distinction+ recognitions from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and BCBS Federal. Documented clinical outcomes include 86% diabetes remission, 78% hypertension improvement, and 70% hyperlipidemia improvement among bariatric patients, with over 5,000 minimally invasive weight-loss procedures performed cumulatively.

Western Surgical Group operates a fee-for-service revenue model monetized through surgical procedure reimbursements from insurance payers, accepting Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, and Nevada Medicaid. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and referral-driven, with patient acquisition via primary-care physician referrals, specialist referrals, hospital trauma/emergency pathways, and direct appointment scheduling. The company markets itself through content marketing on its website, community sponsorships (notably Moms on the Run for 10+ years), and earned media, targeting adult and pediatric patients across Northern Nevada. No revenue figures are disclosed, and no funding, M&A, or parent-company relationships are indicated.

Name

Western Surgical Group

Legal name

Western Surgical Group

Website

https://westernsurgical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Western Surgical Group is a physician-owned, multi-specialty surgical practice founded in 1996 in Reno, Nevada, operating 11 surgical divisions with over 20 fellowship-trained surgeons and serving patients across Northern Nevada via nine hospital affiliations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Healthcare Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) (HLAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Multi-specialty surgery
• Bariatric surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Robotic assisted surgery
• Trauma critical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Services: Revenue generated from surgical procedures performed across multiple specialties including bariatric, colorectal, endocrine, pediatric, robotic, thoracic, trauma, vascular, and general surgery. Payment comes from insurance reimbursements and patient payments based on insurance coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Western Surgical Group is a multi-specialty private surgical practice delivering general, bariatric, breast, colorectal, endocrine, oncologic, pediatric, robotic, thoracic, trauma/critical care, and vascular surgical services across Northern Nevada. Care is provided by over 20 fellowship-trained surgeons and nearly 65 support staff through 9 hospital affiliations and an outpatient robotic surgery center (Galena Surgical Center). Services are reimbursed via insurance carriers and patient co-payments, with no direct consumer pricing.

Product overview

Western Surgical Group is a comprehensive surgical practice operating as a multi-specialty surgical group with 11 distinct service divisions: Bariatric Surgery, Breast Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Oncologic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci 5), Thoracic Surgery, Trauma/Critical Care Surgery, and Vascular Surgery. The practice also offers numerous specific surgical procedures within each division including weight-loss surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass), cancer surgeries, hernia repairs, and pediatric surgeries. Founded in 1996, the group provides care across Northern Nevada with fellowship-trained surgeons and board-certified physicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bariatric Surgery Weight-loss surgery program including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, recognized as Northern Nevada's first Bariatric Center of Excellence with over 5,000 minimally invasive procedures performed and documented outcomes including 86% diabetes remission rate.
• Breast Surgery Comprehensive breast health services including lumpectomy (partial mastectomy), mastectomy, and lymph node surgery for benign conditions and breast cancer treatment.
• Colon and Rectal Surgery Surgical care for colon, rectum, and anal conditions including colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease using minimally invasive techniques.
• Endocrine Surgery Surgical treatment for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland conditions including thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy using traditional and minimally invasive approaches.
• General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Foundational surgical procedures including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, and treatment of abdominal conditions using both open and minimally invasive techniques.
• Oncologic Surgery Cancer surgery services for melanoma, soft tissue sarcoma, and solid tumors with multidisciplinary coordination for diagnosis, treatment, and staging.
• Pediatric Surgery Specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents including neonatal procedures, congenital anomaly repair, and pediatric oncology—the only pediatric surgery program in Northern Nevada.
• Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci 5) Advanced robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System at Galena Surgical Center, enabling complex procedures through small incisions with enhanced precision and faster recovery.
• Thoracic Surgery Surgical care for chest conditions including lung cancer, esophageal disorders, and mediastinal masses using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and minimally invasive techniques.
• Trauma / Critical Care Surgery Emergency surgical response for life-threatening injuries and critical illness including damage control surgery, emergent laparotomy, and intensive care management.
• Vascular Surgery Minimally invasive and open surgical treatment for vascular conditions including peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, and aortic aneurysms; offers all three carotid treatment options (CEA, TCAR, carotid stenting), EVAR, TEVAR, and complex FEVAR procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of diabetes patients achieve remission after bariatric surgery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Galena Surgical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for outpatient robotic surgery services using the Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System. Western Surgical Group surgeons perform advanced minimally invasive procedures at this facility, offering patients an alternative to traditional hospital settings with benefits including smaller incisions, less pain, reduced blood loss, and shorter recovery times.
• Humboldt General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced to extend Western Surgical Group's comprehensive surgical services to the Winnemucca area. This collaboration brings specialized surgical care closer to patients in Humboldt County and surrounding rural communities.
• Renown Regional Medical CentercoreOthersPrimary hospital affiliation for surgical services, providing comprehensive surgical care including trauma and critical care surgery at the main Renown campus in Reno.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: Large for-profit hospital system with significant surgical service lines including bariatric, vascular, and robotic programs. Comparable as a competitor/partner for surgeon labor and OR access in regional markets.
• Tenet Healthcare: Multi-state hospital and ambulatory care operator. Comparable through USPI's ASC model and the surgical service lines across its hospitals, mirroring WSG's mix of inpatient and outpatient surgical delivery.
• United Surgical Partners International (USPI): Largest operator of ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S., owned by Tenet Healthcare. Comparable as a multi-specialty ASC platform that partners with surgeon groups for outpatient surgical volume.
• Banner Health: Large non-profit regional health system with significant surgical service lines. Comparable as a multi-specialty surgical employer/competitor that could expand into Northern Nevada.

Emerging players

• U.S. Anesthesia Partners: PE-backed specialty physician services platform that consolidates anesthesia and surgical-adjacent practices. Comparable as a capital-backed consolidator of independent specialty physician groups with regional strategies.

Direct peers

• Surgery Partners: National operator of short-stay surgical facilities and multi-specialty surgical group partnerships. Most directly comparable as a multi-specialty surgical platform leveraging ASC economics and employed/affiliated surgeon models.

Regional players

• Renown Health: Primary hospital partner and regional competitor in Northern Nevada. Operates Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown-South Meadows, where WSG performs much of its surgical volume, and runs competing employed-physician surgical programs.
• Sutter Health: Integrated health system in Northern California with multi-specialty surgical programs. Comparable in scale, multi-specialty scope, and integrated hospital/physician model that competes for specialty surgeon talent.
• Carson Tahoe Health: Regional health system in Carson City, NV, where WSG is an affiliated surgical group. Comparable as a competing delivery channel for surgical patients across the Northern Nevada region WSG serves.
• Saint Mary's Health Network: Regional hospital system in Reno where WSG holds surgical privileges. Comparable as a competing delivery channel for surgical patients in the same Northern Nevada market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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