EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — Marshall Hospital marked a major expansion of local healthcare this summer with the opening of a 25,000-square-foot outpatient facility in El Dorado Hills, designed to bring comprehensive services — including advanced physical rehabilitation — closer to residents of western El Dorado County.
The facility, at 4201 Town Center Boulevard, opened to patients on Aug. 25, 2025, following a community ribbon-cutting event on Aug. 13. Marshall It consolidates a broad range of care under one roof: walk-in orthopedics and sports medicine, same-day primary care, cardiology, family medicine, podiatry, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services, along with a large physical therapy and rehabilitation space.
“This facility will be the premiere provider in the treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries for residents of all ages,” said Siri Nelson, president and CEO of Marshall, at the opening ceremony. “Whatever it is that this community needs, we’ve got you and your family covered.”
Futuristic Rehab Technology Enhances Recovery
A major highlight of the new center is the forthcoming installation of the ZeroG 3D robotic body-weight support system — funded in part by a $1 million grant from the Marshall Foundation for Community Health and a $375,000 donation from community supporters Robert and Star Pepper.
This robotic technology assists patients with gait, balance, and mobility training by offloading a portion of body weight and allowing secure movement across a therapy space — reducing fear of falling and enabling more effective rehabilitation. Early users and therapists report the system helps rebuild confidence and supports more natural walking patterns for individuals recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, spinal injuries, and orthopedic issues.
“It just offloads a portion of a patient’s body weight, allowing them to move a little bit freer,” said Dr. Ryan Ebersole, a physical therapist at Marshall. “The little things — taking the stairs instead of the ramp or feeling more balanced — are big wins for our patients.”
Local patient John Raslaer, who has used the system, described it as “very stabilizing” and said it helped him feel more normal while practicing walking. El Dorado resident Diane Marchesi, who contracted polio as a child, told reporters she has made steady progress and hopes to walk independently over time.
Community Impact and Access
Marshall’s expansion reflects ongoing efforts to serve El Dorado County’s growing population more effectively. As an independent nonprofit health system with more than six decades of service, Marshall operates multiple clinics and programs countywide, with this new center reinforcing its role as a local healthcare anchor.
By centralizing and broadening services — from urgent orthopedics to advanced rehabilitation — the facility aims to reduce travel burdens and improve outcomes for patients who might otherwise seek care outside the region.
