A clinic designed around patient flow.
A clinic designed around patient flow.
A clinic designed around patient flow.
RYC Orthopaedics
RYC Orthopaedics
RYC Orthopaedics
New York, New York
New York, New York
New York, New York
RYC Orthopaedics serves a high volume of patients with focused, procedural care. The challenge wasn’t about how to fit in more exam rooms. It was about removing friction from every step of the patient visit — from check-in to diagnostics to follow-up — without sacrificing clinical precision.
RYC Orthopaedics serves a high volume of patients with focused, procedural care. The challenge wasn’t about how to fit in more exam rooms. It was about removing friction from every step of the patient visit — from check-in to diagnostics to follow-up — without sacrificing clinical precision.
Orthopedic patients often arrive in pain or with limited mobility. Every foot of travel needed to be justified. The reception area leads directly into exam clusters, not hallways. Waiting areas are visible and accessible, but quiet enough to support focus and privacy. The layout separates diagnostic zones from general treatment areas so patients can move between imaging and consultation without doubling back or getting lost. Rooms are arranged to minimize door-to-door transitions. This reduces stress for patients and keeps the schedule moving for staff.
Orthopedic patients often arrive in pain or with limited mobility. Every foot of travel needed to be justified. The reception area leads directly into exam clusters, not hallways. Waiting areas are visible and accessible, but quiet enough to support focus and privacy. The layout separates diagnostic zones from general treatment areas so patients can move between imaging and consultation without doubling back or getting lost. Rooms are arranged to minimize door-to-door transitions. This reduces stress for patients and keeps the schedule moving for staff.
"Our clients have the space that they need to recover and thrive."
"Our clients have the space that they need to recover and thrive."
"Our clients have the space that they need to recover and thrive."
Storage and prep spaces are built into the clinical path, not added at the ends. Supplies are always within reach, but never in the way. This allows physicians to stay in motion while maintaining sterility and order. Back-of-house staff spaces are organized for short handoffs and quick regrouping. Providers can step out, confer, and return to care delivery without clogging corridors or disrupting appointments. The goal was not open plan, but controlled connection.
Storage and prep spaces are built into the clinical path, not added at the ends. Supplies are always within reach, but never in the way. This allows physicians to stay in motion while maintaining sterility and order. Back-of-house staff spaces are organized for short handoffs and quick regrouping. Providers can step out, confer, and return to care delivery without clogging corridors or disrupting appointments. The goal was not open plan, but controlled connection.
Finishes meet healthcare codes and cleanability requirements but also consider acoustics and visual calm. Lighting is soft, indirect, and consistent. Materials are chosen to wear well and read as professional, not sterile. RYC’s brand is about efficiency and trust. This clinic supports both. SBLM’s work helped turn a schedule-driven practice into a space where speed does not compromise care.
Finishes meet healthcare codes and cleanability requirements but also consider acoustics and visual calm. Lighting is soft, indirect, and consistent. Materials are chosen to wear well and read as professional, not sterile. RYC’s brand is about efficiency and trust. This clinic supports both. SBLM’s work helped turn a schedule-driven practice into a space where speed does not compromise care.
