Rothman Institute

What Rothman Institute does

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute (dba Rothman Orthopaedics) is a private, physician-owned orthopaedic practice founded in 1970 by Dr. Richard Rothman. The organization provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care across ten subspecialties — knee, hip, spine, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopaedic oncology, and orthopaedic trauma and fracture care — delivered by 190+ physicians across 32 office locations in the Greater Philadelphia region (Southeastern Pennsylvania, Central and South Jersey), Central Florida (Greater Orlando), and Greater New York (via RothmanNY.com). The practice operates a dedicated Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, integrates physical therapy into its care continuum, and runs fellowship and physician-education programs including the Florida Elbow Institute Mini-Fellowship.

The underlying technology stack centers on robotics-assisted surgical systems for total knee replacement and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, supplemented by a patient portal, telehealth, and 24/7 orthopaedic chat access. Patient engagement is supported through a website, social media, an email newsletter, the 'The Breakdown' podcast, and a Patient Ambassadors testimonial program. Rothman Research Foundation drives clinical research, trials, and outcome reporting, producing an Orthopaedic Outcomes and Research Report that feeds back into clinical practice.

Commercially, Rothman operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: patients self-refer or come through a dedicated referring physician and athletic trainer program, with appointments scheduled online or by phone (1-800-321-9999). Revenue is generated from professional services across clinical care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Marketing channels span content, organic social, email, podcast/multimedia, community events, and a formal referring-physician pipeline. The organization is led by CEO Michael West and operates as a private, founder-rooted practice without disclosed external investment or parent-company control.

Name

Rothman Institute

Legal name

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

Website

https://rothmaninstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a private, physician-owned orthopaedic practice delivering musculoskeletal care across ten subspecialties via 190+ physicians and 32 offices in Greater Philadelphia, Central Florida, and Greater New York. It serves individual patients needing joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, trauma, and rehabilitation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic Trauma (HLAKALAD), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic care services
• Joint replacement surgery
• Sports medicine treatment
• Spine care services
• Musculoskeletal treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Clinical Care Services: Revenue generated from providing orthopaedic clinical care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services across multiple specialties including joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine care

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopaedic clinical care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation across 10 subspecialties (Knee, Hip, Spine, Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Oncology, and Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Care). Services are delivered by 190+ physicians through 32 office locations spanning Greater Philadelphia (Southeastern Pennsylvania, Central & South Jersey) and Central Florida (Greater Orlando), supported by the Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, physical therapy, and a research foundation.

Product overview

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a comprehensive orthopedic healthcare organization offering a unified portfolio of musculoskeletal care services. The organization operates across 10 subspecialties (Knee, Hip, Spine, Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Oncology, and Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Care) through 32 office locations with over 190 physicians. The integrated service model combines clinical care, physical therapy rehabilitation, physician education programs (including the Florida Elbow Institute mini-fellowship), and a dedicated specialty hospital. Patient engagement is supported through a patient portal, digital communication tools, and educational content including the official podcast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knee Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 92 physicians recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Castle ConnollycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Castle Connolly partners with Rothman Orthopaedics to recognize physicians as Top Doctors, providing third-party physician evaluation and credentialing validation for the practice's medical staff
• HealthgradescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Healthgrades recognizes Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital with Specialty Clinical Quality Awards, providing third-party quality validation and patient ratings for the hospital's clinical outcomes
• J. Robert Gladden SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Rothman named 2026 Institutional Partner of the Year by the J. Robert Gladden Society, an organization dedicated to diversity in orthopaedics
• Rothman Research FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rothman Research Foundation drives innovation in orthopedic care through clinical research, trials, and development of new treatment methodologies

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Large, private Midwestern orthopaedic group serving Minneapolis/St. Paul with subspecialty coverage and ancillary services (PT, imaging). Highly comparable to Rothman as a private, multi-subspecialty, region-dominant orthopaedic practice.
• OrthoCarolina: Independent, physician-owned orthopaedic practice based in Charlotte with regional dominance across North Carolina. Directly comparable as a multi-subspecialty private orthopaedic group with subspecialty depth, research, and orthopedic urgent care—mirrors Rothman's playbook of physician independence and multi-subspecialty coverage.
• OrthoVirginia: Large, private, multi-subspecialty orthopaedic practice serving Virginia with 100+ physicians across multiple offices and an in-house surgery center and PT. Direct competitor to Rothman in scale, structure (joint replacement, sports med, spine, trauma), and geographic-anchored care delivery model.

Regional players

• Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute: Hospital-employed orthopaedic service line in Central Florida. Directly competes with Rothman's Orlando market presence; comparable in subspecialty depth and clinical quality ambition.
• University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedics (Penn Medicine): Academic orthopaedic group based in Philadelphia with deep subspecialty and research capabilities. Direct geographic competitor to Rothman in the Greater Philadelphia market, operating under a hospital-employed physician model.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): Premier orthopaedic specialty hospital and physician practice based in New York; the gold standard in U.S. orthopaedics. Comparable to Rothman as a multi-subspecialty orthopaedic care provider with strong physician-led culture, though HSS is hospital-anchored and operates primarily in a single market. Rothman's broader geographic reach across Philadelphia, Florida, and NY makes the two directly comparable as scaled specialty orthopaedic platforms.
• Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute: Major academic health system's orthopaedic service line with national brand and broad subspecialty depth. Overlaps with Rothman in comprehensive orthopaedic care and brand reputation, though it sits inside a large hospital system rather than as a private practice.
• Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery: Top-ranked U.S. orthopaedic specialty group within Mayo Clinic. Comparable in terms of clinical excellence and multi-subspecialty scope, but operates as an academic, hospital-employed model rather than as an independent private practice.

Emerging players

• Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo): Specialty orthopaedic management and MSO platform building scaled orthopaedic care delivery networks across markets. Comparable as a platform thesis for orthopaedic consolidation; represents a potential strategic competitor or partner for Rothman's growth ambitions.
• US Orthopaedic Partners (USOP): PE-backed platform building a national network of orthopaedic practices. Comparable scale and PE-built scaling ambition; a direct competitive threat in markets Rothman might target.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/rothmanortho
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RothmanOrtho
• Facebookfacebook.com/rothmaninstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rothman-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/rothmanortho

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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