1914-1919
Dr. McBride began his medical career as a general surgeon, practicing in rural Oklahoma from 1914-1917, until he volunteered for service as an Army physician during WWI.
After his return to Oklahoma City in 1919, Dr. McBride found himself on an unexpected and significant new career path. When the only orthopedic surgeon in Oklahoma City at the time passed away suddenly, Dr. McBride inherited his practice. This fateful opportunity allowed him to begin his new career as an orthopedic surgeon.
1923-1925
McBride Clinic was established in 1923 in a little red brick home. There were four upstairs rooms where Dr. McBride could keep patients overnight and his neighbor prepared food for them. This was the first facility of its kind in the southwestern part of the country.
In 1925, his professional leadership was largely responsible for the founding of the Oklahoma Society for Crippled Children, which established the Crippled Children's Hospital, now known as the Children's Hospital at the University of Oklahoma. He was also a member of, and a consultant for, the committee appointed by the governor of Oklahoma to select hospitals and medical staff for the care of crippled children throughout the state.
1926-1928
Dr. Elias Margo joined the physician staff at McBride clinic in 1926, and the practice outgrew the original building. A two-story brick building was purchased and Dr. McBride moved McBride Clinic and established a private hospital, named "The Reconstruction Hospital." After receiving almost weekly letters regarding construction jobs, it became apparent that the name caused confusion. So the decision was made to change the name to "McBride Clinic and the Bone and Joint Hospital."
In 1927, Dr. McBride became an instructor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Oklahoma Medical School. That year also saw the start of the Arthritis Department at McBride clinic, with the addition of Dr. E. Goldfain.
1929-1937
During the Depression years, McBride clinic continued to grow. A contributing factor was the discovery of oil in Oklahoma and the influx of injured oil workers. Dr. McBride's book, Disability Evaluation, was first published in 1929 (since then it has gone through many editions). Evaluation of disabilities was one of his enduring interests and Dr. McBride worked with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association to establish standards by which physicians could estimate physical impairment. Dr. William Ishmael, one of Dr. McBride's sons-in-law, joined the partnership in 1937 and Dr. Howard Shorbe joined in 1938. Both had been externs in the clinic while in medical school.
1938-1945
By the end of the Depression, McBride was looking for a larger home to accommodate their expanding practice. The new hospital on N.W. 10th Street was dedicated on January 1, 1939. In appreciation, former patients were invited to present or send their autograph as a memento to be deposited in the cornerstone of the new building. Patients from all over the state, and even bordering states, sent back the autograph cards and their expressions of thanks. 
During the WWII years, the clinic and hospital continued to grow, despite the fact that many of the staff members, including Dr. Shorbe and Dr. Ishmael, left to serve in the Armed Forces. A full-time administrator and business office manager were added in 1943 to manage the growth.
Over the years, Dr. McBride enjoyed teaching and spent time encouraging the externs and interns at the clinic. In 1943, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery approved McBride as a training institution for residents in orthopedic surgery.
1946-1953
During the post-war years, Dr. McBride provided consultant services -- working with the office of U.S. Surgeon General Kirk as a civilian in the U.S. War Department, participating in the inspection of hospitals in Japan and the Far East. By 1947, the clinic and hospital together were treating 30,000 patients annually. The radiology department had nearly tripled the amount of films per day from just four years earlier. In addition to the staff, there were four residents practicing and as a result of the new increase in patients, the building had to be added on to, bringing the capacity up to eighty beds including a children's ward, dining room and medical library.
As a member of the joint committee of the American Orthopaedic Association and the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. McBride traveled to London in 1947, to establish the British Bone and Joint Journal in conjunction with the American Bone and Joint Journal. He was a charter member of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, serving as their president in 1949, and a founder of the Oklahoma Clinical Society.
In 1950, laboratory services were added under the direction of a full-time pathologist, Dr. J. Newton Owens. Even with the expansion three years earlier, the hospital soon became overcrowded. A two-story building was purchased next door to use as an annex. Recovering male patients were transferred to the annex -- which was similar to an in-patient rehabilitation facility of today.
1954-1957
In the final years leading up to his retirement, Dr. McBride established a research laboratory for bone and joint diseases, where he developed a new X-ray method of recording for use in the treatment of scoliosis. The Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons presented him with an honorary award in recognition of his work in developing a new de-rotation apparatus and his new X-ray method. McBride's clinic and hospital had become recognized both nationally and internationally as a training institution for residents, many who came from foreign countries including England, Canada, Spain, the Philippines, Mexico, South America, Lebanon, Korea, India and Iceland. In 1957, Dr. McBride officially retired and sold his interest in the hospital to three other doctors on staff --Â Dr. William Ishmael, Dr. Elias Margo and Dr. Howard Shorbe.
1962-1969
Although Dr. McBride was retired, he continued to see patients two to three days a week and still enjoyed teaching and mentoring the resident physicians at the clinic and hospital. During this time, planning and construction began on a new clinic building and a revision of the hospital structure to accommodate the continued growth.
1970-1979
The 1970s were a wonderful time at McBride. The full-time physician staff had grown to 12 surgeons and was considered the premier orthopedic group in the state, taking their pick of new residents. Discussions and planning for a new hospital building began. Financing, architectural plans and various permissions were obtained to begin construction on the new hospital.
1980-1989
The move was made into the new hospital and a parking garage was erected on the site of the old building. McBride Clinic saw a shift in the age mix of patients as the nation experienced an increased awareness of "sports medicine." Along with treating more athletes, the number of patients in their 20s-40s grew. In 1984, Dr. David Holden was the first "sports medicine" trained physician to join McBride Clinic.
1990-1999
Throughout the 1990s, McBride Clinic's experience with sports medicine grew. Many of the surgeons served as team physicians for USA Olympic athletes and for other internationally recognized athletic events.
In 1993, a satellite office was added in Norman, serving patients from the southern part of the state. In 1995, SSM Corporation acquired the Bone & Joint hospital from the McBride physicians.
McBride Clinic physicians continued to invest in new technology to improve patient care. The first MRI unit was a small extremity unit used by the orthopedics department in the late 1990s. McBride purchased their first Bone Density (DEXA) machine in 1998. This allowed for more comprehensive testing and in-house analysis for diagnosis of osteoporosis.
2001-2003
Combining efforts with Dr. Charles Funderburk, Dr. Donald McGinnis, Dr. Mark Pascale, and Dr. Carlan Yates, McBride Clinic expanded in 2001 into Edmond -- it's third metro location. A closed MRI unit was added downtown, capable of testing up to twenty-seven patients each day. This addition improved McBride's in-house diagnostic capabilities, continuing Dr. McBride's vision of utilizing specialized equipment to provide excellent patient care.
Through its history, the care of injured workers has been closely tied to McBride Clinic. In 2002, more space was devoted to treat on-the-job injuries, and the OccMed Department moved to its new location on West Reno -- the McBride Clinic Occupational Health Center.
2004
Ground-breaking on a new hospital commenced in early 2004. The physicians envisioned providing a state-of-the-art facility where McBride staff would oversee the continuum of care, ensuring high quality at each stage.
McBride Clinic transitioned into digital X-ray technology in May of 2004. Compared to the traditional radiographs, the new digital format captured more detailed and precise information. Surgeons could now access these images with the click of the mouse at any McBride location, in many cases eliminating the need to wait for films.
2005
McBride Orthopedic Hospital opened in September, 2005, as a full-service orthopedic hospital, including 78 in-patient beds, a level 4 emergency room open 24-hours a day, a laboratory, radiology department, pharmacy and full-service dietary staff. 
In December, the Norman Clinic moved to a new building with a dramatic increase in square footage to accommodate more patients and increased services. An open-sided MRI and a physical therapy gym were added.
Present
McBride Clinic has grown to include a board-certified physician staff of 25, practicing at four metro locations and several outreach clinics in rural communities. The physicians continue their close involvement with athletes of all ages, serving as team physicians for many of the local professional, collegiate, and high school athletes.
Approaching a century of patient service, McBride continues to reach new heights and carry on the original vision of excellence in orthopedics and arthritis care. McBride Clinic remains a leader in the region -- training new residents, participating in ground-breaking clinical trials, and attracting international patients. With each generation of McBride physicians, Dr. McBride's tradition of quality is passed on to ensure it continues for many years to come.
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