Tidewater Orthopaedic

What Tidewater Orthopaedic does

Tidewater Orthopaedics is a subspecialty orthopedic medical practice founded in the 1970s and headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, operating three clinical offices in Hampton, Suffolk, and Williamsburg (the Suffolk office opened in 2024). The practice delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care across eight subspecialty areas — hip, knee, spine, sports medicine, shoulder/elbow, hand/wrist, foot/ankle, and general orthopedics — through a roster of board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and Certified Hand Therapists. All surgeons maintain focused subspecialty expertise rather than generalist practice, supported by on-site diagnostic imaging (Philips Ingenia 1.5T MRI, digital X-ray, ultrasound), physical and hand therapy, and the CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (COASC), the region's first dedicated orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, which reports 97% patient satisfaction (3% above national average) and a sub-1% infection rate.

Revenue is generated through professional services across clinical consultations, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, durable medical equipment (DME), and the dedicated Tidewater WORKS workers' compensation program. Surgical technology includes two Mako SmartRobotics systems at COASC for CT-based 3D-planned total and partial knee and total hip replacement, alongside the proprietary Jiffy Hip® and Ready Knee® muscle-sparing techniques and Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction. Patient acquisition runs through physician referrals, same-day acute-injury clinic availability, school/college team physician relationships (Apprentice School, Hampton University, local high schools), online patient reviews, and direct booking through Phreesia (new patients) and healow (existing patients). The practice serves as a regional specialty referral hub for Hampton Roads Peninsula and Southside, the Greater Richmond Area, and parts of northeastern North Carolina, and is recognized as "The Specialist Group" for its subspecialty model. The company is privately held as Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates, INC, a Virginia corporation with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing; Stacey Bell serves as CEO.

Name

Tidewater Orthopaedic

Legal name

Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates, INC

Website

https://tidewaterortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tidewater Orthopaedics is a subspecialty orthopedic practice founded in the 1970s, operating three clinical offices across Hampton, Suffolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads patients with board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons, on-site imaging, physical therapy, and an outpatient surgery center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

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 & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical services
• Joint replacement surgery
• Sports medicine care
• Physical therapy services
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Care Services: Revenue generated from office consultations, surgical procedures, and medical services provided to patients across orthopedic specialties including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine care, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle care.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Revenue from in-house imaging services including digital X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes.
3. Physical and Hand Therapy: Revenue from physical therapy and certified hand therapy services provided to support rehabilitation and recovery.
4. Durable Medical Equipment: Revenue from braces, boots, splints, slings, crutches and other medical equipment fitted for patients.
5. Workers' Compensation Services: Revenue from coordinated workers' compensation care including evaluation, treatment, therapy, imaging, and return-to-work programs through the Tidewater WORKS program.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tidewater Orthopaedics is a subspecialty orthopedic medical practice providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care across joint replacement, sports medicine, spine care, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle specialties. The practice delivers integrated services including in-house MRI/X-ray/ultrasound imaging, physical and hand therapy, same-day injury clinic, an outpatient ambulatory surgery center (CarePlex), and a coordinated workers' compensation program (Tidewater WORKS). All surgeons are board-certified and fellowship-trained, offering advanced procedures such as Mako SmartRobotics joint replacement, Jiffy Hip, Ready Knee, and Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction.

Product overview

Tidewater Orthopaedics is a subspecialty orthopedic and sports medicine practice offering a comprehensive range of services across multiple treatment areas. The practice operates as a unified system with core orthopedic services including joint replacement procedures utilizing advanced robotic technology (Mako SmartRobotics™), muscle-sparing surgical approaches (Jiffy Hip® and Ready Knee®), and comprehensive rehabilitation services (physical therapy and hand therapy). The integrated care model includes on-site diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray, ultrasound), an ambulatory surgery center (CarePlex), same-day clinic for acute injuries, and specialized workers' compensation programs. The practice serves Hampton Roads patients across three locations (Hampton, Suffolk, Williamsburg) through board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons specializing in hip, knee, shoulder, spine, hand, foot, ankle, and sports medicine care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tidewater WORKS: Workers' Compensation program providing coordinated care for injured workers including timely scheduling, integrated therapy/imaging/DME, and return-to-work support.
• CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center
• CarePlex Ortho (COASC)

Products and services

• Mako SmartRobotics™ Joint Replacement Robotic-arm assisted surgery system for personalized joint replacement using CT-based 3D planning and AccuStop haptic technology for precise implant placement in total knee, partial knee, and total hip procedures.
• Jiffy Hip® Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Muscle-sparing minimally invasive hip replacement approach performed through the front of the hip, working between muscles with smaller incisions to minimize tissue disruption and reduce pain.
• Ready Knee® Replacement Muscle-sparing robotic-assisted knee replacement approach that avoids cutting muscles to reduce tissue disruption and support a smoother recovery for patients.
• Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction Patented 3D bunion correction treatment that addresses the deformity in three dimensions with advanced fixation technology allowing patients to walk within days of surgery.
• Physical Therapy Orthopedic rehabilitation services provided by physical therapists using hands-on treatment, exercises, and therapies to restore strength, motion, and function after injury or surgery.
• Hand Therapy Specialized upper-extremity rehabilitation provided by Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) to restore strength, motion, and function after injury or surgery.
• Imaging Services On-site diagnostic imaging including digital X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI using Philips Ingenia 1.5T MR System for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center Outpatient orthopedic ambulatory surgery center with specialty-trained staff and advanced technology for joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine procedures; region's first dedicated orthopedic surgery center with 97% patient satisfaction and less than 1% infection rate.
• Same-Day Clinic Immediate orthopedic evaluation for non-life-threatening injuries including possible fractures, sprains, strains, and acute pain with on-site X-ray, MRI, bracing, and casting.
• Tidewater WORKS Workers' Compensation Program Coordinated workers' compensation care program facilitating timely treatment, rapid recovery, and safe return to work for injured workers with integrated therapy, imaging, and DME services for employers and insurance carriers.
• Work Conditioning Job-specific therapy program focusing on restoring strength, endurance, and safe movement patterns to help injured workers return to work confidently.
• Durable Medical Equipment Braces, boots, splints, slings, crutches, and other medical equipment fitted for patients to support recovery and rehabilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% patient satisfaction rate at CarePlex Orthopaedic Surgery Center (3% above national average)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlexcoreOthersAffiliated orthopedic hospital providing inpatient surgical facilities for complex orthopedic procedures. Specialty location designed specifically for orthopedic patients with lower complication rates and improved recovery outcomes.
• CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (COASC)coreOthersRegion's first dedicated orthopedic surgery center. Outpatient facility with specialty-trained staff, advanced technology, patient-focused experience from pre-op through recovery. Rated at 97% patient satisfaction with less than 1% infection rate.
• The Apprentice SchoolminorOthersPractice provides team physician services for athletic injury care at The Apprentice School.
• Hampton UniversityminorOthersPractice provides team physician services for athletic injury care at Hampton University.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sentara Healthcare: Regional health system that operates Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex (Tidewater's hospital affiliate) and offers competing orthopedic service lines; comparable because it controls inpatient capacity and increasingly ambulatory orthopedic services in the same geography.
• HCA Virginia Health System: Major investor-owned health system with broad orthopedic and sports medicine service offerings across Virginia hospitals and outpatient sites, competing for patients and employed surgeons in Tidewater's market.
• Hospital for Special Surgery: National leader in orthopedic specialty care with deep subspecialization, advanced surgical technology, and research-driven outcomes; comparable on subspecialty depth and technology adoption but operates at significantly greater scale.
• Bon Secours Mercy Health: Large Catholic health system with orthopedic service lines in Virginia and employed-physician models that compete for the same patient base in Tidewater's Hampton Roads geography.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Nationally recognized, subspecialty orthopedic practice with extensive sports medicine and joint replacement expertise; broader geographic reach and scale, but operates a similar physician-driven, fellowship-trained orthopedic model.

Regional players

• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Large Georgia-based independent orthopedic group with subspecialty physicians, imaging, physical therapy, and surgery centers—comparable subspecialty model but operating in a different geography.
• Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic: Subspecialty orthopedic practice with fellowship-trained surgeons focused on joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine; similar physician model but serves a different regional market.

Direct peers

• The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Large Mid-Atlantic orthopedic specialty group with a subspecialty physician model, multiple locations, and integrated therapy services—comparable in structure, physician focus, and comprehensive service offering to Tidewater.
• OrthoVirginia: Largest independent orthopedic practice in Virginia, operating a subspecialty model across multiple locations in the state with joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, and therapy services—directly comparable to Tidewater's service mix and Virginia footprint.

Emerging players

• U.S. Orthopaedic Partners: PE-backed orthopedic specialty platform aggregating subspecialty practices across the Southeast; relevant as a potential consolidator or strategic acquirer of regional orthopedic groups like Tidewater.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TidewaterOrtho
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCojrvWXui5QZbbMFmCY9zpw
• Facebookfacebook.com/TidewaterOrtho
• Instagraminstagram.com/tidewaterorthopaedics

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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