For patients needing orthopedic surgery, the North Liberty location will offer greater access and convenience, notes J. Lawrence Marsh, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.

“As Iowa’s population ages, demand for orthopedic surgery and expertise—in joint replacement, spine, and other areas—will continue to grow, as will the need for post-surgery care and follow-up,” Marsh says. “What’s exciting about the North Liberty campus is that our services will be all under one roof—from clinic visits to surgical services to post-surgery rehab, plus advanced imaging, pharmacy, durable medical equipment, and related services. There’s been lot of coordination and planning—and much more to do—but keeping the patient perspective in mind has guided a lot of our decision-making.”

The North Liberty campus, scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2025, will feature a three-level hospital and five-level medical office building.