Scaling Up: IT Upgrades for a Growing Medical Practice
When the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery acquired a new building from another medical practice, they faced a challenge common in expansion—outgrowing the existing infrastructure. While the facility had basic IT systems in place, they weren’t designed to support the needs of a larger, modern plastic surgery center. From network performance to security and workflow optimization, their systems needed a complete overhaul.
That’s where we stepped in. Our goal was to scale their IT environment seamlessly, ensuring that everything from patient data access to everyday operations ran smoothly from day one.
Building a Network That Can Handle Growth
One of the first issues we encountered was the outdated network. The previous practice’s setup was functional but not built to handle the bandwidth, security, and reliability needed for a high-traffic medical facility. We started by redesigning the network architecture, replacing outdated switches, and ensuring the firewall could handle a larger workload. With these upgrades, we eliminated slow connections and bottlenecks, giving their team a fast and reliable network to support their expanding operations.
Ensuring Strong and Secure WiFi Coverage
A busy medical office needs WiFi that just works—whether it’s staff accessing electronic health records, patients connecting in waiting areas, or specialized medical devices requiring stable connectivity. The existing system had dead zones and inconsistent speeds, so we reconfigured the entire wireless network. By strategically placing high-performance access points, we ensured seamless coverage across the building. We also created separate networks for staff, medical devices, and guests, keeping sensitive information protected while allowing patients to stay connected.
Enabling Secure Remote Access for Staff
Many of the center’s staff needed secure access to records and scheduling tools while working remotely. Instead of relying on outdated or insecure solutions, we implemented a VPN that provided encrypted, role-based access to ensure patient data stayed protected. Whether doctors were reviewing charts from home or administrators were managing schedules off-site, they could now do so with confidence, knowing the system was secure and compliant.
Deploying New Workstations and Optimizing Workflows
Beyond just infrastructure, we focused on the day-to-day user experience. The move provided an opportunity to upgrade outdated workstations, making sure each department had the right tools for the job. At the same time, we optimized software configurations to reduce friction in their workflows—everything from ensuring fast logins to making sure critical applications launched smoothly. Small improvements like this add up, making a noticeable difference in how efficiently a practice runs.
Implementing Scalable Server Infrastructure
Medical practices generate and store large amounts of sensitive data, from patient records to high-resolution imaging files. The new facility needed a server setup that could not only handle this data but also scale as the practice grew. We deployed a combination of on-premises and cloud-based solutions, balancing performance with redundancy. Automated backups and disaster recovery planning were also put in place, ensuring that data remained protected no matter what happened.
The Result: A Future-Ready IT Environment
By the time the project wrapped up, the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery had an IT infrastructure that wasn’t just functional—it was built for the future. Their network was faster, their WiFi was stronger, and their systems were more secure. Staff could now work efficiently without worrying about downtime, while patients experienced seamless connectivity and service.
Expanding into a new facility is always a challenge, but with the right IT strategy, it doesn’t have to be a disruption. By upgrading their technology from the ground up, we ensured that their practice could operate smoothly from day one and continue to grow without limitations.