HSS at NCH Now Open for Patients at New Facility

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.

Jonathan Kling RN COO

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

Dr David Backstein MD

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.

ABOUT NCH

NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is an Advanced Community Healthcare System™ serving Southwest Florida with premier routine, critical, and specialty care. NCH, a locally governed non-profit, is recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s Top 100 Hospitals which puts it in the top 2% in the nation for clinical excellence, in addition to being named a Top 50 Hospital for Surgical Care. The system is more than just two hospitals (referred to as the NCH Baker Hospital and NCH North Hospital) with a total of 713 beds – NCH is an alliance of over 750 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida and is the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center. NCH cardiac care is ranked top-3 in the state by Healthgrades. NCH collaborates with the Hospital for Special Surgery for orthopedics, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for pediatrics, and ProScan Imaging for radiology services, ensuring top-tier medical care is available in Southwest Florida. With the largest provider network, urgent/immediate care centers, diagnostic facilities, and two hospitals, NCH is always advancing the quality of care near you. For more information, visit www.NCHmd.org.

ABOUT HSS

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 15th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2024-2025). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. In addition, more than 200 HSS clinical investigators are working to improve patient outcomes through better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat orthopedic, rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 165 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.