Headshot of man smiling

Ron Gorham

Associate AIA, LFA
Principal, Health, Boston

Ron is a leader known for rolling up his sleeves and balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution. As the health practice leader of our Boston studio, he approaches every project—from inpatient environments to ambulatory care, pharmaceutical clean rooms, and cancer treatment facilities—as an opportunity to improve the status quo. Clients value Ron’s practical mindset, budget-conscious approach, and his ability to rethink established models. He rejects one-size-fits-all solutions, believing that every project should bring at least one meaningful innovation, whether in infection control, operational efficiency, or the patient and staff experience.

For Ron, healthcare design is never abstract. It is personal, with the potential to impact countless lives. Even small changes, grounded in empathy and expertise, can lead to lasting improvements in comfort, dignity, and health.

  • This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Say hello to Ron
Two people collaborating together on a table
Ron listens, respects budgets, and leads with purpose, knowing that thoughtful design can transform care delivery.
Hospital unit with people in corridor
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 5 East Fit-Out
A key innovation is a central collocated nursing station to improve visibility, collaboration, and safety for both patients and staff. Today, the client uses this floor as a model, setting new standards across the hospital system.
Plan diagram of a hospital floor
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 5 East Fit-Out
Ron helped challenge the hospital's existing Med/Surge unit model, incorporating lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to reimagine the design for the 5 East project.
Breadth of Experience, Depth of Insight

Ron brings extensive experience across a diverse range of healthcare facility types, from community hospitals and academic medical centers to outpatient facilities and concierge medicine. He has worked across nearly every specialty, including diagnostic and treatment platforms, emergency medicine, sterile compounding, and oncology. With a deep understanding of local regulations, including DPH requirements, Ron expertly navigates complex compliance standards.

Operating room with people setting up equipment
Baystate Medical Center, Hospital of the Future
At the time of design, this project was the largest surgical platform underway for our firm. Ron played a key role in advancing construction methods, advocating for prefabricated methodologies in 90% of ORs and prep recovery bays and on-boarding the Construction Management team early on.
Clean room facility with fume hood and tables
Queen Elizabeth II Main Compounding Pharmacy Upgrade
Ron designed the first USP 800 compliant pharmacy in Connecticut and Nova Scotia. Dedicated to sharing his expertise, he presents nationally on 503A pharmacy applications for healthcare, including designs for USP 795, 797 and 800 regulations.
City street with buildings lit up
Maine Medical Center, Malone Family Tower
A Gateway to Healing, Rooted in Place

The Malone Family tower represents the culmination of a decade-long development initiative to enhance patient access to hospital-based care, create more private rooms, and facilitate better patient outcomes.

Read More Here.

Ron's Featured Work

Malone Family Tower Malone Family Tower MMC Thumbnail
Work
Malone Family Tower
Portland, Maine
Back to top