Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery

What Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery does

Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is a physician-owned specialty surgical hospital located at 2011 Murphy Ave Suite 400 in Nashville, Tennessee. The facility operates six fully equipped operating rooms around the clock (24 hours per day, 7 days per week) and concentrates on three surgical disciplines: neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and spine surgery. Its core procedural portfolio includes joint replacement (hip, knee, elbow, wrist), spinal fusion, discectomy, laminectomy, kyphoplasty, artificial disk surgery, and related minimally invasive interventions. Supporting services include emergency care, diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT scan, EMG/NCV), pre- and post-operative care, and financial counseling.

The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission, fully licensed by the State of Tennessee, Medicare certified, and HIPAA compliant. It operates as an affiliated covered entity within United Surgical Partners International (USPI), which is part of the broader Tenet Healthcare system, and uses the Saint Thomas brand historically associated with Ascension. Patients are acquired primarily through physician referrals within the Saint Thomas medical network, in-network participation with commercial insurers, HMO/PPO plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers Compensation programs. The hospital participates in the CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) bundled-payment program.

Revenue is generated principally through facility fees, surgeon fees, and anesthesia services billed to insurance carriers and patients, with patient responsibility handled through deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. Patient financing is facilitated via CareCredit, and a needs-based Financial Assistance program (Healthcare Partners Investments) is available for households below 200% of the federal poverty level. The facility maintains a standard hospital chargemaster and publishes shoppable services pricing in line with federal price transparency requirements. Direct staffing is reported at 11-50 employees, with affiliated physicians performing procedures as owners or investors in the facility.

Name

Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery

Legal name

Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery

Website

https://sthspecialtysurgery.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is a physician-owned, Joint Commission-accredited specialty surgical hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, operating six ORs 24/7 across neurosurgery, orthopedic, and spine surgery, including joint replacement and spinal procedures for insured and government-program patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Surgical Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Specialty surgical hospital
• Joint replacement surgery
• Spine surgery services
• Neurosurgery services
• Orthopedic surgery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Healthcare services revenue generated from surgical procedures, diagnostic services, and related medical care. Billing includes facility fees, surgeon fees, and anesthesia services. Revenue is derived from insurance reimbursements (commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Compensation) and patient responsibility (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance).
2. Financing Services: CareCredit healthcare credit card financing for out-of-pocket expenses including deductibles, copays, and balances not covered by insurance. Promotional financing available on purchases of $200 or more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is a physician-owned, single-location specialty surgical hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, operating six fully equipped operating rooms 24/7. It provides neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and spine surgery services, with particular focus on joint replacement (hip, knee, elbow, wrist) and spinal procedures such as artificial disk surgery, kyphoplasty, spinal fusion, discectomy, and laminectomy. Supporting services include on-site diagnostic imaging, emergency services, CareCredit financing, and a needs-based financial assistance program.

Product overview

Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is a physician-owned specialty surgical hospital offering a unified set of surgical and diagnostic services. The facility operates 6 operating rooms and provides three core surgical specialties: Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Spine Surgery. These services are supported by diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT scan, EMG/NCV), emergency services, and financial assistance programs. The hospital specializes in joint replacement (hip, knee, and other joints) and spinal procedures (including minimally invasive surgery, fusion, and disc replacement). Patient financial services include CareCredit financing and needs-based financial assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neurosurgery Services Surgical procedures addressing conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system, performed in the facility's 6 operating rooms. Provided for patients referred by physicians within the Saint Thomas medical network.
• Orthopedic Surgery Services Surgical procedures treating musculoskeletal conditions including joint replacement surgeries for hips, knees, elbows, wrists, and other joints. Serving patients requiring surgical intervention for joint deterioration and injury.
• Spine Surgery Services Surgical and non-surgical treatments for spine conditions and back pain, including minimally invasive procedures, spinal fusion, and disc replacement. Comprehensive spine care including diagnostic testing and both non-surgical and surgical interventions.
• Joint Replacement Program Surgical joint replacement including hip replacement, knee replacement (total, partial, kneecap, revision), and replacement for elbows and wrists using prosthetic implants made of metals and durable plastics. Most patients resume daily activities with improved motion and strength after surgery.
• Spinal Procedures Specific spinal surgical procedures including Anterior Cervical Fusion, Artificial Disk Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment, Cervical/Lumbar Laminectomy, Kyphoplasty, Lumbar Discectomy, Spinal Fusion, and Ulnar Nerve Decompression. Performed by affiliated physicians at the Nashville facility.
• Emergency Services Emergency medical services for acute conditions including broken bones, chest pains, concussions, serious cuts, severe burns, and other medical emergencies requiring immediate care. Available 24/7 at the Nashville facility.
• Financial Assistance Services Financial counseling, government program eligibility assistance (Medicaid, Medicare, disability), and the Healthcare Partners Investments needs-based Financial Assistance program for patients with household income below 200% of the federal poverty limit.
• CareCredit Financing Healthcare credit card financing accepted for out-of-pocket expenses including deductibles, copays, and balances not covered by insurance, with promotional financing options on purchases of $200 or more subject to credit approval.
• Pre and Post-Operative Care Comprehensive surgical preparation including pre-procedure testing, anesthesia consultation, and post-operative care with pain management, wound care instructions, and rehabilitation guidance for surgical patients.
• Spine Care Services Comprehensive spine care including diagnostic testing (X-ray, MRI, CT scan, EMG/NCV) and both non-surgical treatments (medications, physical therapy) and surgical procedures (microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty).

Quantifiable outcome

• Majority of procedures considered minimal risk with most patients resuming daily activities with improved motion and strength after joint replacement surgery

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United Surgical Partners International (USPI)coreOthersSaint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is part of the United Surgical Partners International (USPI) network of surgical facilities. The hospital operates under USPI's affiliated covered entity structure for HIPAA compliance purposes. USPI is a leading provider of surgical services in the United States.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Encompass Health: Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) operates a national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. While focused on post-acute rehab rather than acute surgery, it is a publicly traded specialty hospital operator with a comparable concentration on orthopedic and neurological patient recovery.
• HCA Healthcare: HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) is one of the largest U.S. for-profit hospital operators with significant musculoskeletal, spine, and neurosurgery service lines across its facilities, including in the Nashville market where Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery competes.
• Tenet Healthcare: Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC) owns USPI and operates a portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, including surgical hospitals. Saint Thomas is part of USPI's HIPAA-covered entity under Tenet, making Tenet the ultimate corporate peer for specialty surgical hospital operations.
• Select Medical Holdings: Select Medical (NYSE: SEM) operates specialty hospitals (critical illness recovery, rehabilitation) and outpatient rehab clinics. Comparable to Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery as a publicly traded specialty hospital operator with a musculoskeletal/orthopedic patient overlap.
• United Surgical Partners International (USPI): USPI is the largest ambulatory surgical platform in the U.S. and is the strategic partner/parent affiliate of Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. Comparable as a pure-play specialty surgical facility operator, with a much larger footprint covering hundreds of ASCs and specialty hospitals.

Direct peers

• Regent Surgical Health: Regent Surgical Health develops, manages, and acquires ownership interests in ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, with a focus on orthopedic and spine specialties. Directly comparable to Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery in scale, specialty mix, and physician-partnership model.
• AMSURG (formerly AmSurg / Envision): AMSURG is a national operator of ambulatory surgery centers, historically deeply focused on gastroenterology and increasingly on orthopedic and spine procedures. Comparable to Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery as a specialty surgical facility operator with similar payer-mix and case-mix dynamics.
• Surgery Partners: Surgery Partners (NASDAQ: SGRY) is one of the largest U.S. operators of short-stay surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, with a heavy concentration in musculoskeletal and spine procedures — directly comparable to Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery's orthopedic/spine focus and ASC/specialty hospital model.
• Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA Health): SCA Health (an Optum subsidiary) operates one of the largest networks of ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals in the U.S., including orthopedic and multispecialty facilities. Comparable to Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery as a specialty surgical facility operator with similar patient acquisition and payer dynamics.

Regional players

• Ascension Saint Thomas: Ascension Saint Thomas is the regional Nashville-area health system whose brand is leveraged by Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. Comparable as a regional delivery network providing orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgical services in the same Nashville market, with overlapping physician relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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