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Medical Office Building
A medical office building houses healthcare providers and patient services in a specialized office setting, rather than overnight inpatient care.
A medical office building is office property used by healthcare providers for patient appointments and related clinical work. It is a specialized office use rather than an inpatient facility providing overnight stays.
For property operations, identify the services actually delivered in the space before applying assumptions from a general office building. A use label is not a substitute for reviewing the facility's needs.
Source: NAIOP Research Foundation: New Uses for Office Buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a medical office building the same as a hospital?
No. The cited NAIOP report distinguishes medical office use from healthcare facilities that perform major procedures and provide overnight stays. The services delivered matter more than an informal building label.
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