Your surgical practice with California Surgical Specialists will be based primarily at two well-established, not-for-profit community hospitals that have served the Inland Empire for over a century. San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona together provide the infrastructure, patient volume, and payer mix that support a thriving surgical career. Both facilities have invested heavily in modern technology, including robotic surgery platforms, and maintain strong reputations in their communities.
A 363-bed acute care facility located in Upland, CA, San Antonio Regional Hospital was founded in 1907 and has grown into a premier medical center with a regional presence. The hospital offers comprehensive services and maintains Joint Commission accreditation. Notable for its innovation, the hospital was the first on the West Coast to manufacture penicillin during WWII. It continues to invest in technology and care quality.
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Located in Pomona, CA, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is a 427-bed not-for-profit hospital founded in 1903. It serves eastern Los Angeles and western San Bernardino Counties with five Centers of Excellence. A Level II Trauma Center since 2017, the hospital has received consistent national recognition for patient safety and nursing excellence, including Magnet Designation.
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Dr. Abidali describes the Inland Empire as having the best payer mix in the Inland Valley, with strong PPO representation and healthy reimbursement. Both hospitals serve a balanced mix of commercial, Medicare, and Medi-Cal patients. California Surgical Specialists’ dual-county strategy—contracting across both San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties—has proven effective in increasing access and referrals, supporting sustained volume growth.
The hospitals are located approximately 10 miles apart, allowing for a practical and efficient schedule across both locations. Robotic surgery capabilities, efficient OR scheduling, and collegial medical staff contribute to a supportive surgical environment. Both institutions emphasize quality care, community service, and physician partnership.
Combined, these two hospitals form the clinical foundation of an opportunity that delivers volume, income potential, and professional satisfaction. Supported by the infrastructure of California Surgical Specialists, this setting allows you to practice advanced surgery in a community-centered environment while building toward long-term success through partnership.
