Methodist Hospital

Growth Continues at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

A new medical offi ce building is the latest in strategic expansion plans to bring new doctors, new services to the Clear Lake region

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital continues to expand both its physical footprint and its service offerings to meet the changing health care needs of Clear Lake region residents.

The latest project to be completed is the hospital’s Medical Offi ce Building 4, located on the west side of the campus. The six-story, 150,000-square-foot building, which opened on May 10, is the new home of Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Clear Lake as well as the hospital’s physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities.

The building includes new offi ce and clinical space for doctors across a range of medical specialties and gives the hospital additional capacity to bring new doctors to the area. Houston Methodist Clear Lake has plans to add as many as 40 new physicians in the near future.

“This year is defi nitely all about growth,” said Dan Newman, Houston Methodist Clear Lake CEO. “And the opening of Medical Offi ce Building 4 is our biggest milestone. It gives us a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility as well as room for the latest and most advanced physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment and techniques. It enables us to grow our physician base and expand our services in a variety of specialties too. That fl exibility is important as we continue to respond to community needs.”

A Strategic Plan for Growth

The developments in 2021 are part of a long-term strategy that will eventually include an expansion of the hospital itself.

“Our goal is to create the ‘hospital of choice’ for both providers and residents across the Clear Lake region — one that offers a comprehensive level of services to meet the community’s needs,” said Newman. “We’re certainly proud of the new facilities we’ve opened, and we’re not done growing yet.”

Visit houstonmethodist.org/ locations/clear-lake to learn more or call 281.523.2000 to fi nd a doctor.

A New, More Comfortable Breast Care Center

In February, the hospital celebrated the opening of its remodeled Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at Clear Lake.

The renovation includes more spacious patient care areas, upgraded amenities and a more comfortable, calming interior — all designed to make it easier and more convenient for patients. The Breast Care Center provides the full spectrum of services all in one place — from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship — with an emphasis on compassionate, personalized care. With everything in one location, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals can collaborate easily and coordinate patient care effi ciently.

New Emergency Care Center in Deer Park

In January, the hospital opened a new stand-alone emergency care center to serve residents and workers in Deer Park. The new facility — located at 3701 Center St. — is open 24/7, offering the full services of a hospital emergency room. The center is staffed around the clock by board-certifi ed emergency care doctors and experienced, highly trained nurses, and features an onsite laboratory; X-ray, CT and ultrasound capabilities; and private treatment rooms.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake is constructing a stand-alone emergency care center in League City that will open later this year.

“Our emergency care centers offer expedited admission to Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital for patients who require additional care,” Newman said. “And we can schedule follow-up appointments with our physicians, if necessary, to provide a continuum of care for patients who require ongoing treatment or therapy. Having rapid access to emergency care is critical and we’re committed to expanding our capabilities across the Clear Lake region.” For example, patients can undergo a mammogram and, if necessary, receive an ultrasound or MRI on the same day (with insurance approval) for more detailed screening. The center’s diagnostic imaging is led by full-time breast radiologists dedicated exclusively to breast care.

In addition, the center offers a full-time patient care navigator to help with expedited scheduling and education.

Upgrading Physical Therapy Centers

The hospital is working to remodel and upgrade its satellite physical therapy centers across the area, including those in Friendswood, Pasadena and League City.

“Being close to home for rehabilitation services is a real benefi t to patients recovering from surgery or injury,” Newman said. “We want to ensure that we can offer the same level of care at our satellite clinics as we do at our new facility in Medical Offi ce Building 4.”