National Surgical Care

National Surgical Care was a prominent owner and operator of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the United States. Established in 2002 and based in Chicago, the company specialized in acquiring, developing, and managing multi-specialty surgical facilities in partnership with local physicians. Their business model focused on improving the efficiency and profitability of outpatient surgical services across various specialties, including orthopedics, gastroenterology, and ophthalmology. In 2011, the company was acquired by AmSurg Corp for approximately $173.5 million, which integrated National Surgical Care's centers into its larger national network.