Optim Surgery Center has been named to Newsweek's America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 list, earning recognition among the nation's leading outpatient surgical facilities. The ranking is presented by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

The America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 ranking recognizes the top 750 ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the United States. The 30 states with the highest number of ASCs were evaluated individually, while the remaining states were grouped into regional categories. Rankings were determined using four key performance measures: Quality Metrics, Peer Recommendations, Patient Experience and Accreditations.

The recognition reflects Optim Surgery Center's commitment to providing high-quality surgical care and an exceptional patient experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence.

"Being recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers is a tremendous honor and reflects the dedication of our physicians and team members to excellence in patient care every day," said James Barnes, Administrator of Optim Surgery Center. "People are our purpose, and this recognition is a reflection of the compassion, expertise, and commitment our team brings to every patient encounter. We remain focused on delivering exceptional outcomes, an outstanding patient experience, and the highest standards of quality and safety."

Since opening in 2005, Optim Surgery Center has provided advanced outpatient surgical services for patients throughout Coastal Georgia and beyond. The center offers specialized orthopedic, spine and pain management procedures in a patient-focused environment designed to support recovery and positive outcomes.

Charles Hope, MD, Medical Director and Chief of Staff of Optim Surgery Center, said the national recognition highlights the organization's unwavering focus on clinical excellence.

"Patients deserve a surgical experience that is not only efficient and convenient, but one that delivers the highest level of quality and safety," said Dr. Hope. "This recognition affirms what our surgeons and clinical teams strive for every day: combining exceptional surgical expertise with a relentless commitment to patient outcomes. We are proud to be recognized nationally, but even more proud of the impact we make in the lives of the patients who trust us with their care.”