#10: Clinic Space: What You Need to Start Your Practice

Planning the layout of your future clinic can feel like a mix of excitement and guesswork. How many exam rooms should you have? Do you need a lab or a procedure room? And what about space for your team — both now and in the future?

In this episode, we walk through the essential spaces every private practice should consider, from waiting rooms and reception areas to triage zones and provider offices. Whether you're leasing or building, thinking small or planning to grow, this episode will help you design a clinic that's both functional and future-ready.

In this episode, I'll cover:

-How to decide how many exam rooms you need based on patient volume

-What non-clinical spaces are essential — and often forgotten

-Whether you should plan for a procedure room, lab, or triage area

-How to design your space for efficiency and long-term growth

-What to consider if you’re planning to add staff or providers in the future

 

Choosing a clinic space is one of the big steps on The Ultimate Private Practice Startup Checklist. Download it to see the other important steps in this process.

 

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