Specialists Hospital Shreveport

What Specialists Hospital Shreveport does

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is a physician-owned, for-profit specialty hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, founded in 2007, that delivers a full continuum of musculoskeletal care centered on orthopedic and spine surgery. The facility operates under the Specialists Health System umbrella alongside wholly-owned affiliated practices — Orthopedic Specialists of Louisiana, Spine Institute of Louisiana, Pain Care Consultants, and Flex Institute — collectively employing 21+ orthopedic, neuro and spine surgeons, pain management and physical medicine physicians. Service lines span hand & wrist, shoulder, hip, knee, foot & ankle, sports medicine, interventional pain management, and spine surgery, supplemented by on-site physical therapy (including a 14,000+ sq ft clinic with aquatic/lap pool), pre-admissions laboratory, and pharmacy.

The hospital's clinical platform is anchored by Stryker's Mako Smart Robotics system for partial and total knee and hip replacement, where the facility was an early Louisiana adopter (first Mako partial knee in July 2010, first total knee in December 2016), and the muscle-sparing Direct Superior Approach for hip arthroplasty. It is DNV-certified as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence with gold certifications across Foot & Ankle, Hip & Knee Replacement, Shoulder Surgery, and Spine Surgery programs, and was recognized by the Women's Choice Award among America's Best Hospitals in Orthopedics.

Commercial activity is a fee-for-service model where the hospital bills commercial payers (BCBS Louisiana PPO, Cigna, Aetna, IMA), Medicare, and Medicaid at negotiated percentage-of-charges rates (ranging from ~37% to 85% of billed charges), with discounted cash pricing available for self-pay patients. Patient acquisition flows through internal referrals from the affiliated physician practices plus community education programs (Joint Camp and Spine Camp), while compliance with the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Final Rule (effective January 1, 2020) and HIPAA is maintained. The operating geography is the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area, with a secondary clinic in Bossier City.

Name

Specialists Hospital Shreveport

Legal name

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC

Website

https://specialistshospitalshreveport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is a physician-owned orthopedic and spine specialty hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering surgical, pain management, rehabilitation, and pre-admissions services through its integrated Specialists Health System for patients across the Shreveport–Bossier region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Orthopedic and Spine Hospital

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Orthopedic surgical services
• Spine surgery
• Joint replacement
• Pain management services
• Specialty hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare revenue generated from surgical procedures (inpatient and outpatient), diagnostic services, physical therapy, and ancillary services. Revenue is collected from insurance payers, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients.
2. Insurance and Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement: The hospital accepts commercial insurance (BCBS Louisiana PPO, Cigna Commercial PPO, Aetna, IMA of Louisiana), Medicare, and Medicaid. Charges are submitted to payers with negotiated rates based on percentage of billed charges or case rate arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is a physician-owned specialty hospital that delivers inpatient and outpatient orthopedic and spine surgery — including hand & wrist, shoulder, hip, knee, foot & ankle, sports medicine, spine, and interventional pain management procedures — combined with pre-admissions laboratory testing, outpatient/inpatient physical therapy, and pre-operative education (Joint Camp and Spine Camp). Core surgical offerings leverage Stryker's Mako robotic-arm assisted system for partial and total knee and hip replacements and the Direct Superior Approach for hip replacement, with patients referred primarily through affiliated physician practices within Specialists Health System.

Product overview

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is a physician-owned orthopedic and spine specialty hospital offering a comprehensive continuum of musculoskeletal care. The hospital provides surgical services across nine specialty areas (Hand & Wrist, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle, Sports Medicine, Spine, and Pain Management) with advanced technology including Mako Smart Robotics for robotic-arm assisted joint replacement. The hospital operates as an integrated health system alongside Orthopedic Specialists of Louisiana, Spine Institute of Louisiana, and Pain Care Consultants, providing pre-admissions testing, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical therapy (both inpatient and outpatient), and patient education programs including Joint Camp and Spine Camp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Specialists Health System: Parent health system encompassing Specialists Hospital Shreveport, Orthopedic Specialists of Louisiana, Spine Institute of Louisiana, and Pain Care Consultants, providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care under the leadership of orthopedic, neuro and spine surgeons.
• Specialists Physical Therapy
• Flex Institute

Products and services

• Mako Smart Robotics (Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement) Robotic-arm assisted partial and total knee and hip replacement surgery using Stryker's Mako Smart Robotics system for orthopedic surgery patients, combining CT scan-based preoperative planning with intraoperative robotic guidance for precise implant placement.
• Hand & Wrist Surgery Surgical treatment for hand and wrist conditions performed by orthopedic specialists at Specialists Hospital Shreveport for patients with hand and wrist injuries or chronic conditions.
• Shoulder Surgery Surgical procedures for shoulder conditions including arthroscopic procedures and joint replacement for patients with shoulder injuries, arthritis, or chronic conditions.
• Hip Procedures Hip replacement and surgical procedures including the muscle- and bone-sparing Direct Superior Approach and Mako robotic-assisted hip replacement for patients requiring hip reconstruction.
• Knee Procedures Knee replacement and surgical procedures including Mako robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement for patients with knee injuries, arthritis, or chronic knee conditions.
• Foot & Ankle Surgery Surgical treatment for foot and ankle conditions by fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists for patients with foot and ankle injuries or chronic conditions.
• Sports Medicine Treatment for sports-related injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system for athletes and active patients.
• Interventional Pain Management Minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating painful conditions including epidural injections, nerve blocks, facet joint injections, discography, radiofrequency neurotomy, rhizotomy, spinal cord stimulation, and intrathecal pumps for patients with chronic pain.
• Spine Surgery Surgical treatment for neck and back conditions by spine specialists at the Spine Institute of Louisiana for patients with spine disorders requiring surgical intervention.
• Specialists Pre-Admissions Laboratory Pre-operative testing including blood work, EKG, and urinalysis required before surgery for patients scheduled at Specialists Hospital Shreveport.
• Specialists Physical Therapy Both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services including aquatic therapy, manual therapy, dry needling, and specialized treatment plans for orthopedic recovery for pre- and post-surgical orthopedic patients.
• Outpatient Surgery Same-day surgical procedures allowing patients to return home on the day of surgery at Specialists Hospital Shreveport.
• Inpatient Surgery Surgical procedures requiring hospital admission for monitoring and recovery, with care coordination from nursing, case management, and physical therapy teams at Specialists Hospital Shreveport.
• Specialists Joint Camp (Pre-Operative Education) Pre-operative education class for total knee and hip replacement patients covering what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, pain management, and discharge planning.
• Specialists Spine Camp (Pre-Operative Education) Pre-operative education class for spine surgery patients covering surgical protocols, recovery expectations, and post-operative care guidelines.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stryker (Mako)coreTechnology or IntegrationStryker provides the Mako Smart Robotics system used for partial and total knee and hip replacement procedures. The hospital was the first in Louisiana to perform Mako Robotic Partial Knee Replacement (July 2010) and Mako Robotic Total Knee Replacement (December 2016). Dr. Steven Atchison serves as a Stryker educator/consultant for the Direct Superior Approach-Hip procedure.
• UnitedHealthcare/UMR/HealthSCOPE BenefitsminorOthersUnitedHealthcare, through UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits, creates and publishes Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Specialists Hospital Shreveport for price transparency compliance under CMS regulations.
• Fairfield Place Bed & BreakfastminorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering $79 nightly rate (based on availability) for out-of-town patients and families of Specialists Hospital Shreveport patients. Located at 2221 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104.
• Sam's Town Hotel & CasinominorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering $79 group rate for Specialists Hospital patients and families. Located at 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA 71101. Group Code: SH04SHH.
• Flex InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-specialty physician practice affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport providing orthopedic, sports medicine, interventional pain management, and hand/wrist surgical services. Includes physicians: Michael Acurio, MD; Steven Atchison, MD; Ellis Cooper, MD; Stephen Cox, MD; J. David Googe, MD; J. Marshall Haynie, MD; Val Irion, MD; Chase Lobrano, MD; Andrew Patton, MD; Jeffrey Pearson, MD; Prathima Anandi, MD; Rama Letchuman, MD; Kathleen Majors, MD; Matthew Mosura, MD; Ross Nelson, MD.
• Spine Institute of LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized spine surgery practice affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport. Includes surgeons: Peter Campbell, MD; Eubulus Kerr, MD; Pierce Nunley, MD; Andrew Utter, MD; Rishi Wadhwa, MD. Located at 1500 Line Avenue, Suite 200, Shreveport, LA.
• Orthopedic Specialists of LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic surgery practice affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport. Locations: 1500 Line Avenue, Suite 100, Shreveport, LA and 2005 Landry Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111. Contact: (866) 759-9679.
• Medical Center AnesthesiologistscoreTechnology or IntegrationAnesthesiology group providing services at Specialists Hospital Shreveport. Group includes eight anesthesiologists and several certified nurse anesthetists with over 50 years combined experience. Anesthesiologists rotate weekly through the facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Large physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine group in Minnesota with own surgery centers. Comparable as a vertically integrated orthopedic specialty provider combining physician practice, ASC, and rehabilitation services in a regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: One of the highest-ranked orthopedic programs in the U.S., based at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Comparable clinical excellence and orthopedic focus, though operating as a department of a broader academic medical center rather than a standalone specialty hospital.

Others

• Stryker (Mako Robotics): Supplier and strategic technology partner that provides the Mako Smart Robotics system central to Specialists Hospital Shreveport's joint replacement offering. Not a peer in the delivery-of-care sense, but a critical ecosystem participant whose roadmap directly shapes the hospital's clinical differentiation.

Direct peers

• Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI): Large multi-specialty orthopedic group with on-site ambulatory surgery center in Van Nuys, CA. Comparable as a physician-owned orthopedic and spine surgery provider offering comprehensive musculoskeletal care including joint replacement and sports medicine.
• Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute: Multi-physician orthopedic and spine specialty group with on-site surgical capabilities in Steamboat Springs, CO. Comparable as a vertically integrated musculoskeletal practice offering surgical, pain management, and rehabilitation services under a single physician-owned umbrella.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Birmingham, AL-based orthopedic specialty practice founded by Dr. James Andrews, offering surgical sports medicine and joint replacement. Comparable as a high-reputation, physician-owned specialty musculoskeletal provider with regional draw.
• Texas Orthopedic Hospital: Houston-based orthopedic specialty hospital (HCA-affiliated) providing joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine surgery. Comparable as a single-specialty orthopedic hospital with robotic-assisted surgery capabilities and integrated rehabilitation services.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): The premier U.S. orthopedic specialty hospital, ranked #1 in orthopedics for over a decade. HSS is the closest analog to Specialists Hospital Shreveport's physician-led, orthopedic-only specialty hospital model, though at vastly greater scale and national reputation.
• New England Baptist Hospital: Specialty hospital in Boston focused on orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care, part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system. Directly comparable as a dedicated orthopedic specialty hospital offering joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine.

Regional players

• Resurgens Orthopaedics: One of the largest U.S. orthopedic physician practices, based in Atlanta with 24+ locations across Georgia. Comparable as a multi-site, physician-owned orthopedic group with integrated imaging and physical therapy, though primarily an office-based practice rather than a hospital operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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