What Cambie Surgery Centre does

Cambie Surgery Centre (CSC) is a multi-specialty private surgical facility located at 2836 Ash Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in May 1996 as the first free-standing private hospital of its type in Canada. The centre delivers surgical care across seven core specialties: sports medicine/orthopaedics, neurosurgery (spine), cosmetic and plastic surgery, general surgery, ophthalmology (including laser-assisted refractive lens exchange via the CATALYSTM Laser system), pediatric dental surgery under general anesthesia, and total hip and knee replacement. Surgical care is supported by an integrated infrastructure including six overnight stay rooms, full anesthesia services, and pre- and post-operative care coordination. The facility holds Accreditation Canada's Exemplary Standing (the highest tier) and is licensed under the Non-Hospital Medical and Surgical Facilities Program of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

CSC operates on a fee-for-service private payment model with no publicly disclosed pricing. The patient mix includes BC residents (subject to post-2023 B.C. Court of Appeal restrictions on private surgery for MSP-covered procedures, except cosmetic surgery and exempt groups), out-of-province Canadian patients (particularly served through fly-in fly-out programs), and international patients. GTM is sales-led combined with direct-to-consumer engagement: virtual consultations, same-visit surgical assessments, and formal channel coordination through the Specialist Referral Clinic (whose Medical Director, Dr. Brian Day, also leads CSC). The roster exceeds 50 fellowship-trained surgeons across specialties, all of whom are Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and many of whom hold leadership positions in major medical associations and serve as team physicians for professional sports organizations. Since inception, the centre has served over 90,000 patients.

The business has undergone material restructuring following the B.C. Court of Appeal decision: BC-resident private surgery was curtailed, prompting collaboration with Alberta-licensed surgeons to maintain service to British Columbians and an explicit strategic pivot toward out-of-province and international patient pipelines. A 2025 expansion of total hip and knee replacement services targets this out-of-province demand directly. The operating model is physician-owned and independently operated with no identified parent company, venture capital, or private equity backing; the firm is privately held and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Cambie Surgery Centre

Legal name

Cambie Surgery Centre

Website

https://cambiesurgery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cambie Surgery Centre is a Vancouver-based private multi-specialty surgical facility founded in 1996, serving BC residents (with restrictions), out-of-province Canadians, and international patients across orthopaedics, spine, cosmetic, ophthalmology, general surgery, and pediatric dental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Surgical Healthcare Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Private surgical services
• Multi-specialty surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Cosmetic and plastic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Private Surgical Services: Fee-for-service model for private surgical procedures. Patients pay directly for services rendered. BC residents previously covered under MSP for certain procedures but face restrictions following B.C. Court of Appeal decision. Cosmetic surgeries are not covered by MSP and are fully private pay.
2. Out-of-Province and International Patient Services: Services to patients traveling from outside BC, including total hip and knee replacements. These patients pay privately as provincial healthcare plans do not cover out-of-province private surgery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cambie Surgery Centre is a multi-specialty private surgical centre in Vancouver, BC, providing fee-for-service surgical procedures across seven core specialties: Sports Medicine/Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (Spine), Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Dental, and Total Hip & Knee Replacement. Services are delivered by fellowship-trained surgeons and include pre-operative assessment, in-facility surgery with same-visit or overnight stay, and post-operative care, supported by virtual consultations and a fly-in fly-out program for out-of-province and international patients.

Product overview

Cambie Surgery Centre is a multi-specialty private surgical facility in Vancouver, BC, offering a comprehensive portfolio of surgical services across seven core specialty areas: Sports Medicine/Orthopaedics (covering foot & ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, and hand & wrist), Neurosurgery/Spine, Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Dental, and Total Hip & Knee Replacement. The centre provides the full surgical care continuum including pre-operative preparation, in-facility surgery, post-operative overnight recovery with nursing support, and coordination for out-of-province patients. All services are delivered by fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeons who are national and international leaders in their respective fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Medicine (Orthopaedics) Multi-specialty orthopaedic surgical services covering foot and ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, and hand and wrist procedures, delivered by fellowship-trained surgeons with experience treating professional and elite athletes.
• Neurosurgery (Spine) Spinal surgery services for disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disorders using advanced microsurgical techniques for minimal access surgery.
• Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Board-certified cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures for aesthetic enhancement, performed by industry-leading surgeons in a safe, comfortable environment. Cosmetic surgery is fully private-pay and is not subject to MSP coverage restrictions following the B.C. Court of Appeal decision.
• General Surgery General surgical procedures including hernia repair (open and laparoscopic) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder removal, primarily serving out-of-province patients.
• Ophthalmology Eye surgery services including Laser Assisted Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) using the CATALYSTM Laser system and cataract surgery performed by board-certified ophthalmologists; one of the few centres in BC to offer laser-assisted RLE.
• Pediatric Dental Specialized dental treatment for children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 under general anesthesia, provided by the Pediatric Dental Group (PDG) of certified pediatric dental specialists.
• Total Hip and Knee Replacement Joint replacement surgery for hip and knee arthritis, including both total and partial (unicompartmental) replacements, with fellowship-trained surgeons and overnight recovery support. Offered to out-of-province patients in 2025 via the Specialist Referral Clinic, and to BC MSP-covered patients via collaboration with Alberta-based surgeons following the B.C. Court of Appeal decision.
• Pre-Operative Care Comprehensive pre-surgical preparation services including patient assessment, travel coordination for out-of-province patients, and accommodation arrangements.
• Post-Operative Care Recovery services including six overnight stay rooms with qualified nursing care, home care nurse organization, and discharge support.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Specialist Referral CliniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Specialist Referral Clinic (SRC) assists patients in making all necessary arrangements for assessment and surgery at Cambie Surgery Centre. SRC reviews medical information and imaging reports prior to booking appointments. For out-of-province patients, SRC coordinates virtual consultations and same-visit surgical assessments. Dr. Brian Day serves as Medical Director of both Specialist Referral Clinic and Cambie Surgery Centre.
• The Westin Bayshore VancouverminorOthersPreferred hotel accommodation partner for traveling patients. Cambie Surgery Centre has negotiated preferred corporate rates at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver for clients. Patients can book using direct corporate link, Marriott website/app with code A4700, email, or direct phone.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shouldice Hospital: Renowned Canadian private hospital specializing in hernia repair, with overnight stay capacity and an outcomes-focused clinical model. It is a direct Canadian peer in private specialty surgical delivery and shares Cambie's premium private-pay positioning.
• False Creek Healthcare Centre: Private multi-specialty surgical and diagnostic facility also based in Vancouver, offering private surgery and specialist consultations to BC residents, out-of-province, and international patients. It is the closest direct competitor to Cambie Surgery Centre in the same city and same private-pay model.
• Surgical Centres Inc: Private provider of outpatient and short-stay surgical services in Western Canada, including Calgary. It is a direct competitor in private surgical delivery for patients willing to travel or pay out of pocket, particularly in orthopaedics and related specialties.

Broad incumbents

• AMSURG: US ambulatory surgery center operator focused on multi-specialty outpatient procedures, including gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics. Comparable to Cambie Surgery Centre in multi-specialty ASC delivery, although at national scale.
• Surgery Partners: US-based owner and operator of ambulatory surgical facilities and short-stay surgical hospitals. Comparable to Cambie Surgery Centre in its multi-specialty ASC operating model, surgical-hospital positioning, and focus on orthopaedic and other high-demand procedures, though at materially larger scale.
• USPI (United Surgical Partners International): Large US operator of ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals in partnership with health systems and physicians. Comparable in operating model — physician-aligned ASC/surgical hospital with overnight capability — and serves as a relevant scaled analogue for Cambie.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest US for-profit hospital and surgical facility operator, with significant ASC exposure. Comparable in operating surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, with overlap in orthopaedics, spine, and general surgery, although at vastly greater scale and scope.

Regional players

• Maple Leaf Medical Clinic: Private multi-specialty medical and surgical clinic offering private-pay specialist care in Canada. Comparable in private specialist and surgical delivery model, although it focuses more broadly on diagnostics and specialist consultations than on dedicated surgical facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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