Rick Abbott has accumulated over 40 years of expertise in strategic planning, functional and space programming, and design of healthcare facilities. He has worked with most of the major healthcare institutions in the region. His focus and interests have been on a total healthcare design that is based on best practices and evidence-based design both in operations and facility design. The depth of his experience has resulted in a thorough understanding of and an innovative approach to the unique and ever-changing needs of healthcare clients and clinical delivery systems.