Santry sports clinic acquired by international health group
BUSINESS NEWS
In a move that it says will dramatically expand UPMC’s ability to provide world-class orthopaedic and sports medicine care in Ireland, the health system has announced that it is acquiring the renowned Sports Surgery Clinic (SSC), a leading independent hospital located in the northern Dublin suburb of Santry.
Well-known for its care of patients and athletes across Ireland and Europe, and attended by many from Meath, SSC will become part of UPMC’s network of orthopaedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation facilities, and will also become UPMC’s fourth hospital in Ireland, joining UPMC Whitfield in Waterford, UPMC Kildare in Clane and UPMC Aut Even in Kilkenny, along with sports medicine and outreach facilities across Ireland.
“With the acquisition of the Sports Surgery Clinic, we will have the ability to expand our already trusted and high-quality care to more patients across Ireland and beyond,” said Charles Bogosta, president of UPMC International. “SSC will complement our existing network of orthopaedic care in the U.S. and Europe and ensures that we can provide access to care to more patients, close to home.”
Founded in 2007 by orthopaedic surgeon, Mr. Ray Moran, and accredited by The Joint Commission International, the 101-bed SSC has become a centre of excellence for joint replacement and surgery for sports soft tissue injuries in Ireland. The SSC currently has more than 40 consultants in orthopaedic surgery and allied specialties, supported by a team of more than 400 nurses, physiotherapists and other health care professionals.
Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Ray Moran, said: “This is an exciting development for all of us involved with Sports Surgery Clinic and we are delighted to be joining forces with UPMC. It brings together like-minded and innovative teams whose combined experience and expertise will benefit the patients that we serve.” He continued: “We look forward to working with UPMC to build on the legacy of excellence and innovation that the Sports Surgery Clinic has established as we expand the scope and location of our services for the benefit of patients."
“The addition of SSC will position UPMC as an all-Ireland network of care and builds upon our commitment to clinical excellence since establishing our first cancer center here in 2006,” said David Beirne, senior vice president of UPMC International. He continued, “This pending acquisition is just the latest expansion of UPMC’s clinical care in Ireland. In addition to the current three hospitals and concussion network, UPMC operates two advanced radiotherapy centres, three sports medicine clinics and several outpatient facilities across the country.”
UPMC’s acquisition of SSC is subject to approval by Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Terms of the purchase are not being disclosed.