Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Nikhil Shetty, COO of Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists
Jul 26, 2025
Nikhil Shetty, COO of Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists and interventional pain physician, dives into the evolving landscape of outpatient care. He discusses the pivotal role of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in enhancing healthcare efficiency and patient experience. Staffing strategies for small practices, especially in anesthesia, take center stage, along with insights on retaining talent. Shetty also explores the potential of AI to streamline clinical and administrative workflows, painting an optimistic picture of the future in pain management.
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Nikhil Shetty's Career Journey
- Nikhil Shetty has worked at Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists for eight years since fellowship.
- He helped build a growing practice focused on interventional pain and surgery center care in Northwest Indiana.
Shift to Outpatient Surgery Centers
- Outpatient care is shifting toward ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) for efficiency and safety.
- Higher acuity procedures move to ASCs, offering more control over patient and OR throughput.
Staff Retention and Training Advice
- Foster a family-like culture to retain young clinical and office staff.
- Implement thorough training protocols to smoothly transition roles when staff leave.