Banner Health Center plus in Scottsdale

Project Summary

NexCore Group has once again partnered with Banner Health—one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the western U.S.—to bring a next-generation outpatient facility to Scottsdale, Arizona.

This 120,000-square-foot, three-story Banner Health Center plus is designed to meet rising demand in one of the region’s most dynamic markets. With a strong legacy of collaboration—most recently on a similar facility in Glendale—this project reflects a shared commitment to transforming healthcare delivery with smart design, integrated services, and meaningful patient access.

Slated for completion in early 2027, the Scottsdale location will serve as a cornerstone for academic medicine and advanced outpatient care in Arizona.

The Challenge

As Scottsdale continues to grow, so does the need for coordinated, high-acuity care in an accessible, outpatient setting. For Banner Health, the challenge was building a destination that could offer the depth of academic medicine, the expertise of MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the convenience of a local clinic—all under one roof.

Meeting that challenge meant finding a development partner who could balance complexity with executional clarity—and who could bring together the right team to deliver on every level: clinical, operational, and financial.

NexCore’s Solution

Drawing on the momentum of its successful Glendale partnership with Banner Health, NexCore assembled a best-in-class team:

• SmithGroup led architectural design, creating a welcoming, future-focused facility that prioritizes patient flow, access, and experience.
• Okland Construction was brought on as general contractor, selected for their healthcare expertise and disciplined delivery model.
• Banner Health + MD Anderson joined forces again to co-locate oncology services with Banner’s full continuum of outpatient care—bringing academic-level treatment directly into the community.

The facility will operate as part of Banner – University Medicine, marking its fourth major academic medical hub in Arizona.

Services & Scope

The Banner Health Center plus – Scottsdale will offer a fully integrated suite of services across three levels:

• Ambulatory Surgery Center: Providing same-day surgical procedures in a high-efficiency setting.
  
• Banner Pharmacy & Imaging: Offering on-site access to prescriptions and diagnostic imaging.
  
• MD Anderson Cancer Center Services: Radiation oncology, infusion, and oncology imaging—delivered locally by one of the nation’s top cancer programs.
  
• Banner Urgent Care: Open 365 days a year, offering extended hours and immediate access for acute needs.
  
• Primary & Specialty Care: Serving as a clinical hub for preventive, chronic, and specialized treatment across a wide range of disciplines.
  

Together, these offerings position the facility as a premier access point for comprehensive, coordinated care.

Strategic Partnerships

This project reflects the strength of aligned vision, trusted collaboration, and shared outcomes.

• Banner Health + MD Anderson: Together, they bring world-class oncology expertise and local continuity of care—reducing patient travel while raising the bar for clinical quality.
• SmithGroup: Their human-centered design ensures the facility is not only efficient, but elevates the experience for every patient who walks through the doors.
• Okland Construction: A proven partner in healthcare environments, ensuring the project remains on time, on budget, and built to last.

Client Perspective

“We have all the options in the world of development partners and who we can work with, but we’re looking for that expertise—a partner that, regardless of what the contract says, just rolls up their sleeves with us, solves problems, and gets things done. They deliver on time and on budget… NexCore does that in spades.”
— Troy Freeman, VP of Real Estate Management, Banner Health

Anticipated Impact

Upon opening in early 2027, the Banner Health Center plus – Scottsdale will:

• Deliver academic-quality care in an accessible, local setting
  
• Strengthen Scottsdale’s healthcare infrastructure with services that span prevention, urgent care, surgery, and oncology
  
• Reduce patient travel time and enhance care coordination
  
• Set a new standard for outpatient facilities across the region
  

This development is more than a building—it’s a testament to the power of partnership. With NexCore leading development, Banner delivering care, and MD Anderson offering advanced oncology, this project exemplifies how strategic alignment can drive outcomes, improve access, and raise the standard of healthcare—locally and nationally.