Outcomes-Driven Real Estate Leadership for Healthcare
Retained CRE partners with healthcare founders, operators, and PE/VC portfolios to deliver measurable outcomes: faster openings, predictable capital spend, and repeatable site models that scale. We provide fractional, VP-level real estate leadership so teams get seasoned, C-suite execution without the fixed overhead — the right expertise exactly when it matters most.
We own the program from market strategy and site selection through diligence, lease or acquisition, design, permitting, construction coordination, and operational readiness. Acting as the conduit between owners, developers/GCs, and operations, we close scope gaps, cut change orders, and reduce schedule volatility so launches are reliable and capital efficient.
Our approach is relentlessly results-oriented and capital disciplined: rigorous budget governance, disciplined procurement, and repeatable playbooks that preserve runway while shortening time to first patient. The result is simple — you open sooner, operate better, and scale with predictable cost and timeline performance.
Get in touch to turn your care model into a reliable, outcomes-driven real estate program.
What we do
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Open new markets with the right sites, regulatory strategy, and care alignment.
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Improve portfolio performance and create predictable growth.
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Translate innovative care models into operational facilities.
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Build environments that reflect your mission and elevate patient experience.
Our Edge
Retained CRE operates as your outsourced, VP-level real estate department. We bring healthcare development expertise and operational strategy together—so every square foot you build serves your care model and growth goals.
Healthcare-Focused
Deep experience across healthcare delivery models — from PACE to primary care and value-based operators.
Execution You Can Trust
VP-level oversight that aligns finance, operations, and leadership from site selection to opening day.
Operationally Grounded
We connect design and real estate decisions to clinical workflows, not just floor plans.
Built for Efficient Scale
We create repeatable systems and site strategies that make multi-market expansion predictable.
Strategic, Not Transactional
Every engagement starts with your growth model — not your square footage
Design That Drives Outcomes
Spaces that inspire staff, build patient trust, and enhance long-term enterprise value.
Anthony Ferlan
Founder and Principal
Scaling from scratch? Navigating rapid growth?
Anthony Ferlan and Retained CRE help mission-driven healthcare and retail organizations like yours leverage real estate as a strategic asset, whether you're starting from the ground up or optimizing an existing portfolio.
We specialize in:
"Zero to One" Development: Launching new concepts, securing prime locations, and building impactful spaces that fuel growth. (Think flagship centers, rapid clinic rollouts, and multi-state expansion – we've done it all.)
Portfolio Optimization: Analyzing your current real estate assets, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
Brand-Aligned Design: Creating spaces that reflect your brand identity and enhance the customer experience.
Imagine:
Increased efficiency and reduced costs: Streamlined operations and optimized facilities that free up resources to invest in your core mission.
Accelerated growth: Strategic expansion into new markets, enabling you to reach more customers and expand your impact.
Enhanced brand identity: Spaces that inspire your team and create a positive experience for your customers.
Anthony brings over a decade of experience working with venture-backed organizations, insurance-backed providers, and publicly traded companies, including myPlace Health and Iora Health (now One Medical Seniors). He played a key role in integrating real estate functions into One Medical post-acquisition, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
Ready to unlock the power of your real estate? Let's talk.
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