IU Health Fishers Opens New Medical Tower
When Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital became IU Health Fishers earlier this year, the new name meant more than a rebrand. It marked a bold investment in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions and a renewed commitment to providing advanced medical services and convenient access to world-class health care close to home. Now, with the opening of the hospital’s new medical tower, patients are able to experience that promise first-hand.
The opening marks the completion of IU Health’s Fishers Community Impact Project, which aimed to enhance health care access and services in what has become one of the fastest growing areas in the state — Fishers and the northeast suburbs of Indianapolis. The project nearly doubles the size of the IU Health Fishers campus and workforce, adds dozens of beds, expands the hospital’s existing specialty care services and brings new specialties to the hospital, like maternity care. For Dr. Larry Stevens, Chief Medical Officer at IU Health Fishers, the transformation marks a defining moment for both the hospital and the community.
“While our name and campus is changing, our mission hasn’t,” Dr. Stevens says. “We’ve always been focused on delivering exceptional, compassionate care. What’s changing is the scale and reach of what we can offer to families right here in Fishers.”
IU Health’s Fishers Community Impact Project began in response to the area’s rapid growth. As Indiana’s fourth-largest city, Fishers continues to attract families, professionals, and businesses. Recognizing this momentum, IU Health created a comprehensive plan to better serve community needs by expanding services both at the hospital and throughout the surrounding communities.
The new medical tower marks the completion of a multi-year expansion project. The tower houses a range of vital services, including mammography, breast surgery, endocrine surgical services, an outpatient OB-GYN suite, a labor and delivery unit, a special care nursery and a medical-surgical inpatient unit.
The new tower adds 50 new inpatient beds. The project also includes the addition of Riley Children’s Health emergency medicine services, featuring a dedicated pediatric emergency unit adjacent to the existing emergency department.
For Dr. Stevens, these changes extend beyond square footage and staffing. They’re about rethinking how health care is integrated into daily life.
“Health care is personal,” he says. “People want to know their providers, they want their children and parents cared for by familiar faces, and they want that care to be close to home. The new facilities and expanded services make that possible on a much greater scale.”
Alongside the hospital expansion, IU Health has added offsite, outpatient access to primary care and specialists in McCordsville and Fishers, reflecting and supporting IU Health’s broader strategy to meet patients where they are, and reduce barriers to care.
Soula Banich, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer supporting IU Health Fishers, says that population growth was a major driver behind the decision to expand and rebrand.
“Our team is proud to open this new medical tower, a centerpiece of our hospital expansion and a reflection of our commitment to the Fishers community,” Banich said in a press release. “This milestone represents years of planning, collaboration and growth. We’ve welcomed exceptional new talent to our team, expanded our capabilities and remained focused on delivering outstanding care.”
The result is a hospital ready for the future, able to handle complex specialty and routine care while emphasizing innovation and empathy.
IU Health Fishers‘ new programs reach nearly every area of medicine. Building on growth in cardiovascular, gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedics, primary care and urology, the expansion further introduces services in ear, nose & throat, neurology, pulmonology and nephrology.
For Dr. Stevens, this breadth is intentional.
“Patients shouldn’t have to drive downtown or to another city to see a specialist or to deliver a baby,” he says. “Our goal is to provide comprehensive, integrated care that serves everyone, from newborns to seniors, right here in the community.”
That community focus is further underscored by Riley Children’s Health, whose pediatric emergency medicine presence ensures the youngest patients receive care from pediatric experts in a family-centered environment.
“Any parent knows that when a child is hurt or sick, every minute counts,” Dr. Stevens says. “Having dedicated pediatric emergency services right here in Fishers brings an incredible level of comfort and reassurance to families.”
As Indiana’s only academic health system, IU Health Fishers benefits from its partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine. Through this partnership, patients gain access to the latest research, technology and clinical trials. At the same time, learning and care continuously shape each other within this environment.
Dr. Stevens says this partnership is one of the system’s greatest strengths.
“The academic connection means our physicians and care teams are constantly learning and improving,” he says. “It also means we can bring leading-edge therapies and evidence-based treatments to patients in Fishers without them having to leave their community.”
This model, he says, ensures that IU Health Fishers not only keeps up with advances in medicine but helps shape them.
The project benefits patients and boosts the local economy. It doubles the hospital’s workforce, creating jobs in clinical, administrative and support roles.
“Health care is one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, and IU Health’s investment in Fishers is a long-term investment in people,” Dr. Stevens says. “We’re hiring not only doctors and nurses but also technicians, therapists, and support staff, all of whom play vital roles in patient care.”
IU Health has ensured the expansion enhances workplace culture and capacity. New support spaces accommodate more staff, foster collaboration, and improve efficiency as patient volume grows.
Even with the opening of the medical tower, Dr. Stevens and the IU Health team look beyond the physical facility.
“This isn’t just about adding buildings,” he says. “It’s about building relationships. We’re creating a health-care hub that will evolve with the needs of Fishers and the surrounding communities.”
That commitment is evident in the hospital’s involvement with local schools, wellness programs and community events. Building on this commitment, IU Health Fishers regularly partners with local organizations to host health screenings, educational seminars, and family-friendly events that promote active, healthy lifestyles.
“We’re proud to be part of a community that values wellness,” Dr. Stevens says. “As Fishers grows, we want to grow with it, not just as a healthcare provider, but as a trusted partner in building a healthier future.”
With its expanded services, new facilities, and strengthened community ties, IU Health Fishers is poised to redefine what local health care can look like. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Oct. 29, followed by the official opening on Oct. 30, marking not just the completion of a construction project but the beginning of a new era for health care in Hamilton County.
“It’s an exciting time to be part of IU Health Fishers,” Dr. Stevens says. “Our team feels an incredible sense of purpose as we expand to meet the needs of our growing community. The best part is knowing that the care we provide, now and in the future, will continue to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”
With the doors to the new IU Health Fishers medical tower now open, one message is clear: health care in Fishers has a powerful new vision for the future. For more information, visit iuhealth.org/find-locations/iu-health-fishers.
