Sharing your space: Things to consider when looking for an office mate

Economic pressures are prompting many physicians to sublease underutilized office space. A good match can help reduce overhead and help grow a practice.

By Victoria Stagg Elliott, amednews staff. Posted Feb. 1, 2010.

Ari Weitzner, MD, an ophthalmologist in New York, had his own office for several years. Because his surgery schedule meant he wasn't in the office every day, he looked for another ophthalmologist to share his space.

"It really reduces your overhead," said Dr. Weitzner. "And sharing space with someone in your specialty increases your patient load."

Dr. Weitzner also launched a for-profit Web site called ShareMedicalSpace.com in October 2007 to facilitate matches.

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