W. Chris Urban, MD

Principal | Managing Partner | Chief Development Officer

Dr. Christopher Urban received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. While at Jefferson, he was an active member in the AOA medical society. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Duke University. Following residency, Dr. Urban remained at Duke for his orthopedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship. Since then, he has been in private practice with Bay Area Orthopaedics. His surgical practice has remained focused on minimally invasive spine surgery. Outpatient spine surgery has become a significant portion of Dr. Urban's practice. After partnering with SurgCenter in 2007, he has worked closely as a member of the SurgCenter development team. This relationship has afforded him the experience of being part of SurgCenter as both a surgeon partner, as well as, a development partner. He now spends the majority of his time with SurgCenter developing and managing surgical centers throughout the United States.

News

Tenet closes $1.1B surgery center deal

Dallas-based Tenet paid $1.1 billion to acquire SurgCenter Development's ownership interests in 86 ambulatory surgery centers and related services, the company said in a Dec. 22 news release. USPI has offered to acquire a portion of equity interests in the ASCs from physician owners for $250 million.

SCD Announces Development of Advanced Surgical Care of Maryland

Advanced Surgical Care of Maryland will feature two operating rooms featuring state-of-the-art equipment and a trained team that includes surgeons who specialize in general orthopedics, sports medicine, outpatient total joint replacement surgery, and pain management.