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34 AMSURG Centers Recognized in Newsweek's 2026 Rankings

On January 13, 2026, AMSURG Corporation proudly announced that thirty-four of its centers made it onto Newsweek's prestigious 2026 list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). This annual listing, conducted for the sixth consecutive year in partnership with Statista, highlights the top-performing ambulatory surgical centers across the United States, based on a thorough evaluation of quality of care and patient experiences from over 5,000 facilities.

The importance of these recognitions cannot be understated. As AMSURG's President and CEO Jeff Snodgrass stated, "Each center named to this prestigious list plays a part in representing the dedication, expertise, and compassion that define AMSURG." This validation reflects AMSURG's focus on providing exceptional outpatient surgical care and making tangible differences in patients' lives.

Key Highlights

In this year’s rankings, the selected AMSURG facilities were recognized for not only meeting but often exceeding industry standards in quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. The evaluation process involved an extensive analysis that factored in various data points, including:

• - Care quality metrics
• - Performance data
• - Patient experiences
• - Recommendations from peers within the sector

This year’s edition has introduced four new evaluation metrics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) along with the inclusion of nine additional standout specialties, demonstrating the evolution of quality assessment in healthcare.

Among the notable AMSURG centers recognized were:

• - Abilene Eye Institute-Cataract and Refractive Surgery Center
• - Digestive Health Center of Dallas
• - La Jolla Endoscopy Center
• - North Shore Endoscopy Center
• - Raleigh Endoscopy Center - Cary

The complete list features an array of facilities dedicated to various surgical specialties, underscoring the breadth of high-quality care offered by AMSURG across the country.

Commitment to Excellence

Abbey Vandersall, M.D., M.S., AMSURG’s Chief Clinical Officer, emphasized that this recognition highlights the collective efforts of AMSURG’s professionals: physicians, nurses, and administrative staff. “This honor is a result of the collective effort of our physicians, nurses, and staff who work tirelessly to deliver outstanding patient experiences and clinical outcomes,” she noted.

AMSURG’s ethos is guided by core values such as compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork, which permeate every aspect of patient care. This dedication to service is what makes such honors attainable, all while prioritizing community engagement.

About AMSURG

Established as a leading independent provider in the ambulatory surgery space, AMSURG operates a robust network of over 250 surgery centers nationwide. The organization is dedicated to collaborating with skilled physicians and health systems to ensure high-quality patient care across numerous medical specialties, including gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and orthopedics. Guided by innovation and strategic growth, AMSURG aims to revolutionize the delivery of surgical services.

To learn more about AMSURG and its celebrated centers, visit amsurg.com.

In conclusion, the recognition of these 34 AMSURG centers by Newsweek is not only a testament to their dedication to improving healthcare standards but also an encouragement for continued excellence in the field. Recognizing health and human experiences as paramount will ensure that AMSURG remains at the forefront of outpatient surgical care well into the future.