Naples, FL – June 12, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) are pleased to announce that HSS at NCH officially opened its new facility to patients this week.
Located on the NCH North Hospital campus at 11190 Health Park Blvd., Building 2, in North Naples, the new three-story facility brings the expertise of the No. 1-ranked orthopedic care in the nation—as recognized by U.S. News & World Report—to Southwest Florida. The collaboration between NCH and HSS marks a new era for musculoskeletal care in the region.
“This facility represents years of planning and a shared commitment to bring exceptional orthopedic care to our community,” said Jonathan Kling, RN, Chief Operations Officer of NCH. “Beginning June 9, patients in Naples and throughout Southwest Florida will have access to the same level of care and innovation that has made HSS a global leader in orthopedics.”
The new facility’s state-of-the-art design promises to transform orthopedic care in the region and includes 10 operating rooms, 23 dedicated treatment rooms, and a cutting-edge outpatient musculoskeletal surgery center. HSS at NCH offers patients a seamless continuum of care, from diagnosis to surgery to rehabilitation, all under one roof – a level of comprehensive orthopedic care that is available nowhere else nearby.
Key features include operating rooms equipped with the latest technology for precision and minimally invasive surgeries, imaging suites offering advanced imaging for accurate diagnosis and pre-surgical planning, including MRI, CT scans, and X-rays. Rehabilitation space has also been thoughtfully designed to optimize recovery. The comfortable spaces for consultation and care emphasize privacy and convenience.
Specialties available at HSS at NCH include foot, ankle, hand and upper extremity surgery, hip and knee replacement, orthopedic trauma, physiatry, sports medicine and spine surgery with high-tech equipment unavailable elsewhere which personalizes diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
“We’re incredibly proud to open the doors of HSS at NCH and begin delivering the highest level of orthopedic care to patients across Southwest Florida,” said Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, Co-Chief of HSS Spine. “This facility is a bold step forward in how we care for people, bringing together world-class surgical expertise, advanced technology, and a deep commitment to patient outcomes. Whether it’s a joint replacement, spine surgery, or sports injury, our goal is to ensure every patient receives exceptional orthopedic care without having to leave the region.”
Physicians of HSS at NCH include:
- David J. Backstein, MD – Medical Director, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Knee
- Nicholas Clark, MD – Spine Surgery
- Richard de Asla, MD – Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Jon Dounchis, MD – Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hip and Knee
- April Fetzer, DO – Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Interventional Spine
- Jason Lehman, MD – Hand and Upper Extremity
- Eric Mancini, MD – Sports Medicine
- Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD – Spinal Neurosurgeon
- Patrick Smith, MD – Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy
- Scott Thompson, MD – Orthopedic Trauma
- Jeffrey Stimac, MD – Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hip and Knee
“Seeing this facility open its doors represents the realization of a long-held vision to elevate orthopedic care in our community,” said David Backstein, MD, Medical Director for HSS at NCH. “I believe deeply in the power of world-class healthcare to change lives, and it’s incredibly meaningful to know that the people of Naples—and all of Southwest Florida—will now have access to the very best in orthopedic care right here at home.”
The opening of HSS at NCH would not be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our philanthropic supporters, whose vision and commitment to advancing healthcare in our region helped bring this world-class orthopedic center to life. Their contributions have laid the foundation for exceptional care, innovation, and healing for generations to come.
For more information about HSS at NCH or to request an appointment, visit www.nchmd.org.
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