By: Daniel Brooks

Healthcare consumers increasingly expect more from their providers. They want personalized attention, thorough evaluations, and treatment plans tailored to their individual needs. One orthopedic practice has built its entire model around meeting these expectations.

Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, a privately owned spine and orthopedic network, now operates 63 locations across 18 states. The organization has grown rapidly, opening more than 20 new clinics in the past 24 months while maintaining a focus on patient-centered care.

The Patient Experience Difference

At the heart of Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians’ approach is a commitment to spending more time with patients. The practice maintains lower patient-to-provider ratios than many hospital-based orthopedic groups, intentionally scheduling fewer appointments per day.

“OSSP emphasizes seeing each patient as an individual rather than a number,” said Dr. Armin Oskouei, founder of the practice and a physician double board-certified in Interventional Spine and Anesthesiology. “Our clinics intentionally maintain a lower patient-to-provider ratio, allowing doctors to spend more time taking medical histories, performing exams, and understanding the patient’s goals and lifestyle.”

This approach allows physicians to design customized treatment plans based on each patient’s specific condition and activity level. The organization’s primary goal is to help patients return to their quality of life prior to injury.

“Our primary focus and goals are to get patients back to their quality of life prior to any type of injury,” Dr. Oskouei explained.

This philosophy stands in contrast to many hospital-affiliated orthopedic practices.

“Typical hospital orthopedic groups focus on quantity instead of quality,” Dr. Oskouei noted. “We take the opposite approach. Our scheduling allows providers to see fewer patients in a day, which leads to more thorough evaluations and better outcomes.”

Scale with Standards

Despite its rapid growth, Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians has maintained consistent standards across its network. The organization employs over 100 spine and orthopedic specialists and handles more than 60,000 patient visits annually.

Services include interventional spine treatments such as targeted injections, orthopedic spine surgeries utilizing minimally invasive techniques, extremity procedures for sports medicine, and diagnostic imaging through a network of more than 50 MRI machines.

“We bring together orthopedic surgeons, spine specialists, rehabilitation professionals, and advanced diagnostic services within an integrated care model,” Dr. Oskouei explained. “This allows us to manage everything from imaging and evaluation to surgery, therapy, and recovery.”

Culture of Excellence

Leadership emphasizes that organizational culture has been essential to maintaining quality during expansion. The practice is built on collaboration, clinical excellence, and a shared commitment to patient care.

“Every member of our team, from physicians to support staff, works together to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their treatment,” said Dr. Oskouei. “Innovation, compassion, and teamwork are essential to delivering the highest quality care.”

Sports Medicine Reputation

The organization has built a strong reputation in sports medicine. Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians has affiliations with professional sports teams and regularly treats both active and retired professional athletes.

“OSSP has had affiliations with professional sports teams and serves athletes of all ages,” Dr. Oskouei noted. “We still treat active and retired professional athletes on a regular basis from these affiliations and reputation in the sports medicine space.”

This expertise extends to athletes at all levels, along with workers’ compensation patients, acute injuries, and general orthopedic cases.

Innovation Priority

Staying current with advances in orthopedic medicine is a priority. The organization emphasizes ongoing research and physician expertise to remain on the cutting edge of spine and orthopedic procedures.

“OSSP works very hard to remain on the cutting edge of spine and orthopedic procedures,” Dr. Oskouei noted. “We are constantly exploring new options to provide our patients with the best outcomes possible.”

Future Growth

Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians has set a goal of reaching 100 or more locations as it continues to expand nationally. The organization remains privately owned and focused on the patient-centered approach that has defined it since its founding in 2013.

“Every new location we open is an opportunity to bring patient-centered care to a community that needs it,” Dr. Oskouei stated.

For more information, visit https://orthosportandspine.com.