Wilmington Health breaks ground on Midtown II medical office building

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Health has officially broken ground on Midtown II, a new 64,000-square-foot medical office building aimed at expanding access to healthcare services across southeastern North Carolina.

The three-story facility will be located off Gallery Park Drive, adjacent to Wilmington Health’s existing Midtown campus, and is designed to bring a wide range of clinical and diagnostic services under one roof. Officials say the project is part of a long-term strategy to improve patient access, streamline care, and support the region’s growing population.

Midtown II will feature advanced imaging services, including CT and MRI, as well as a fully automated laboratory designed to handle high-volume testing. The building will also house specialty and urgent care services, with dedicated clinics for orthopedics, dermatology, cardiology, urology, vascular care, foot and ankle treatment, and nuclear medicine. Plans also include space for medical research to support emerging treatments and clinical innovation.

“This is an important step in expanding access to high-quality, coordinated care,” said Wilmington Health CEO Jeff James. “By bringing multiple services together in one location, we’re creating a more connected healthcare experience that improves outcomes for patients.”

The project is being developed in partnership with Monteith Construction and Bowman Murray Hemingway Architects. Monteith Construction will serve as the design-builder, while BMH Architects is leading the design, which emphasizes functionality, patient experience, and long-term adaptability.

Construction will utilize a tilt-up panel system to improve efficiency and quality, and the facility will incorporate advanced medical technology provided by GE.

Monteith Construction President and CEO Bryan Thomas said the project reflects a forward-looking approach to healthcare design and delivery. “We’re proud to partner on a project that will have a lasting impact on the Wilmington community,” he said.

Construction is expected to take approximately 15 months, with completion anticipated in 2027. Once finished, Midtown II will expand Wilmington Health’s capacity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a centralized location.

Officials say the new building will complement the existing Midtown campus while reinforcing the organization’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare close to home.