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The e-mémoires of the Académie Nationale de Chirurgie

A remarkable medical adventure

Jean-Pierre FOULON

Seance of wednesday 03 june 2026 (Communications libres)

DOI number : 10.26299/fwk8-bg56/emem.2026.23.02

Abstract

A story of men and women—general practitioners, surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and shareholders—who decided to save their workplace.

The board of directors of the Sainte Marie Clinic decided on a project to expand and relocate the surgical clinic to a new site in another town, on a 7-hectare plot, taking into account the experience gained.

An opportunity provided by the Hospital 2007 plan for the renovation of public and private healthcare facilities with a public service mission.

Board decision in 2000.
Construction began in 2003.
Completion of the works in 2005.

Inauguration, in September 2005, of a brand-new facility at the forefront of technology and innovation.

The Sainte Marie Clinic in Osny expanded onto a 7-hectare site with 10 independent healthcare structures, including the opening of a 24/7 emergency department.

“A true healthcare hub.”

The Sainte Marie Clinic was one of the first French promoters of outpatient surgery.

With recognized surgical and anesthetic expertise.

In 2005: 60% of surgeries were performed on an outpatient basis.
The 80% target was achieved in 2015.

Creation of, and participation in, the outpatient surgery observatory with the Regional Health Agency (ORCA).

2016: retirement of several board members.
No successor to take over the management.

Acquisition of the facility by a French medical group.