An institution built on continuity of care

Medovara has grown from a single Stanford-area clinic into a two-campus hospital group, governed by one clinical standard and one patient record.

Our Story

Eighteen years of general medicine and surgical practice

Medovara Hospital opened in 2008 near Stanford, California, with a founding premise that remains unchanged: patients should not have to choose between specialist-level surgical care and the continuity of a general practice that knows their history. What began as a three-physician clinic has become an accredited hospital group spanning general medicine, four surgical departments, emergency care and full diagnostic imaging.

In 2018, Medovara extended this model to Manchester, United Kingdom, establishing a branch office that mirrors our Stanford standard of documentation, credentialing and patient communication. Today, both campuses operate under a single clinical governance board and share a unified, secure patient record system.

Internationally Accredited Patient-Centred Governance Two Campuses, One Standard
Modern patient recovery room at Medovara Hospital
Governing Principles

Mission, vision and the values that inform both

Our Mission

To deliver safe, evidence-based general health care and surgery that is accessible, clearly communicated and centred on each patient's documented history and preferences.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the most trusted general medicine and surgical provider in the communities we serve across the United States and United Kingdom.

Our Values

Clinical integrity, procedural precision and sustained empathy — applied consistently, whether the setting is a first consultation or a scheduled operation.

Institutional Milestones

Our development, in brief

2008

Medovara founded near Stanford, California

Opened as a general medicine clinic with three founding physicians.

2011

First diagnostic imaging suite commissioned

On-site MRI and CT capability reduced external referral times significantly.

2013

Surgical division established

Added general, orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery under a single department head.

2016

Joint Commission accreditation achieved

Formal recognition of clinical governance, safety protocol and documentation standards.

2018

Manchester branch office opens

Extended the Medovara model to the United Kingdom under CQC registration.

2024

Robotic-assisted surgical platform introduced

Adopted across both campuses for eligible orthopedic and general surgical procedures.

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Campuses, one governance board

"Accreditation is a floor, not a ceiling. Our clinical governance board reviews outcomes quarterly precisely because a certificate on the wall says nothing about last month's readmission rate."

Accreditations & Affiliations

Independently reviewed, on both campuses

Certifications are renewed on a rolling audit cycle rather than a single point-in-time review.

Joint Commission
Hospital Accreditation, USA
Care Quality Commission
Registered Provider, UK
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
Magnet Recognition
Nursing Excellence Program
American College of Surgeons
Faculty Fellowship Affiliation
Royal College of Surgeons
Faculty Fellowship Affiliation
HIPAA Compliant
Patient Data Protection, USA
UK GDPR Compliant
Patient Data Protection, UK
Our Campuses

Two locations, one clinical standard

Medovara Hospital head office near Stanford, California HEAD OFFICE

300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305

Our flagship campus houses general medicine, all four surgical departments, emergency care, a dedicated cardiac ICU and full diagnostic imaging under one roof.

  • 6 operating theatres, including 2 robotic-assisted suites
  • 24-bed critical care and cardiac ICU
  • On-site MRI, CT, ultrasound and pathology laboratory
Medovara Hospital branch office at the Royal Infirmary, Manchester BRANCH OFFICE

Royal Infirmary, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9WL

A CQC-registered facility mirroring our Stanford standard, offering same-week general consultations and the full surgical service line.

  • 4 operating theatres, including 1 robotic-assisted suite
  • 16-bed critical care unit
  • Full diagnostic imaging and same-day laboratory results
Community Engagement

Beyond our two campuses

Medovara Hospital supports free quarterly health-screening clinics in the Stanford and Greater Manchester areas, focused on cardiovascular risk assessment and diabetes screening. Our surgical faculty also contribute teaching time to regional medical training programs, and the hospital sponsors two clinical research fellowships annually.

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Careers at Medovara

Join our clinical or administrative teams

We recruit physicians, surgical nurses, diagnostic technicians and administrative staff across both campuses. Open positions are reviewed by department heads directly, with a structured interview process for all clinical roles.

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