Construction to begin on new medical plaza in metro Phoenix

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article gave the incorrect title of Stephen Buckeridge, senior vice president of Hammes Partners, and was not clear about Buckeye Medical Plaza's affiliation.

Buckeye, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, recently announced that both Banner Health and Abrazo Community Health Network would be building medical facilities in the city. The facilities, located in the Verrado area, will be nearly side by side.

Where will the medical plaza be located?

Construction will begin on the 48,000-square-foot Buckeye Medical Plaza on May 1, with a groundbreaking ceremony. The plaza will be located on the southeast corner of Watson Road and Sundance Parkway, just minutes away from the Banner and Abrazo facilities.

Why is the medical plaza needed?

Stephen Buckeridge, senior vice president of Hammes Partners, a real estate development firm with a focus on health care, said Buckeye was an appealing area to develop because the area is growing so quickly. Buckeye residents currently have to travel to nearby cities for many of their health care needs. But Buckeye Medical Plaza will allow residents easier access to a variety of services.

What other medical services will be available?

Buckeye Medical Plaza will have various tenants whose specialties will include gynecology, pediatrics, primary care and physical therapy.

It's important that there are a variety of specialties in one place since offices will refer patients to one another, Buckeridge said.

When will the facilities be open to the public?

Buckeridge said the first tenants will likely begin opening their doors in April 2024.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Here's what to know about a new medical plaza in metro Phoenix