What We Review

The questions every physician should answer before signing a clinic lease.

A structured review of the variables that decide whether a space can actually support the practice you want to run — for the next ten years, not just opening day.

01

Location & Market

  • Catchment, demographics, and referral patterns
  • Proximity to hospitals, pharmacies, and complementary practices
  • Visibility, signage, and transit access
  • Competing clinics in the immediate trade area
02

Layout & Clinic Flow

  • Exam-room count, sizing, and clustering
  • Reception sightlines and waiting-area capacity
  • Staff workflow, sterilization, and back-of-house
  • Privacy, sound separation, and accessible washrooms
03

Parking & Accessibility

  • Patient parking ratios and turnover
  • Accessible entry, elevators, and washroom compliance
  • Drop-off zones and after-hours access
  • Bike, transit, and rideshare considerations
04

Lease Considerations

  • Permitted use, exclusivity, and medical-use clauses
  • Term length, renewal options, and assignment rights
  • Tenant improvement allowances and free-rent periods
  • Operating costs, CAM, and after-hours HVAC
05

Build-Out Planning

  • Plumbing rough-ins for sinks and medical equipment
  • Electrical load, HVAC zoning, and ventilation
  • Fire separations, code compliance, and permit timelines
  • Realistic budget and schedule conversations
06

Coordination

  • Commercial leasing professionals
  • Healthcare-experienced designers and architects
  • Construction and build-out contractors
  • Legal review of medical-use lease terms

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