Ophthalmology
2 Weeks, 400+ Patients: AMSURG Physician, Tech Volunteer with Operation International
Hundreds of people in East Africa received treatment this year through the compassionate efforts of two volunteers from AMSURG’s Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South. AMSURG physician partner and ophthalmologist Seth W. Meskin, M.D., FAAO, and certified surgical technologist (CST) Diane Van Etten journeyed to Kenya and Uganda on medical missions for Operation International, a secular,…
Read MoreProtect Your Vision for Better Quality of Life
Healthy vision enables patients to connect socially, perform daily tasks and maintain independence. When eyesight becomes blurred, faded or unclear, individuals may withdraw from previously routine activities, such as reading, driving or family time. Vision impairment can contribute to reduced confidence, increased isolation and diminished quality of life. By preserving sight, we help patients stay…
Read MoreRutgers Student Sees Success After ICL Surgery at AMSURG ASC
Wearing thick, heavy glasses wasn’t a style choice for Abi Titus growing up; it was a necessity. The Wayne, New Jersey, woman struggled for years to see clearly. Her high nearsightedness made distant objects blurry, and severe astigmatism distorted everything else. “That’s always been a challenge in my life. I always had to go the…
Read MoreCataract Surgery at AMSURG ASC Restores Patient’s Sight
September is designated as Healthy Aging Month to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision loss. Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and of vision loss in the United States. In the winter of 2023, Lissette Gonzalez became one of an estimated 20.5 million Americans aged 40 years and older…
Read MoreAMSURG Cataract Surgery Patient Thanks Doctor, ASC With Donation to Aid the Visually Impaired
Bob Puzio did not know how the world really looked until he saw it in a new light. A husband, father and retiree, Puzio lives a busy life in Roxbury Township, New Jersey, traveling with family and pursuing his hobbies as a documenter and collector of craft brewing memorabilia. So, it was a surprise when…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names 57 AMSURG Ambulatory Surgery Centers Among Inaugural Edition of Best in Nation
AMSURG Surgery Centers recognized as best in class for safety, patient outcomes and more. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — June 18, 2024 — AMSURG, a leader in ambulatory surgery center services, announces 57 of its surgery centers have been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report among the 2024 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers nationwide. The debut…
Read MoreAMSURG Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
AMSURG launched in 1992 as a pioneer in the ambulatory surgery center industry, originating a physician partnership model that endures today. Our original focus was endoscopy centers, but we quickly expanded to include ophthalmology, orthopedic and multi-specialty centers. Today, AMSURG is an industry innovator, advocate, and source for patients to find quality care in their communities.
Read MoreNational Glaucoma Awareness Month: Halt the Sneak Thief of Sight with Early Detection
Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States. More than 3 million people in the United States, and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma.
Read MoreAMSURG Centers Excel in Patient Experience
Surgery centers across the AMSURG network work diligently to deliver an ideal experience and safe, high-quality care to our patients every day. Eight of our centers have consistently exceeded patient experience goals and were awarded the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award.
Read MoreDr. Ken Beckman of the Columbus Eye Surgery Center Helps Teen with a Rare Eye Disease
Recently featured on TODAY, Dr. Ken Beckman of the Columbus Eye Surgery Center treated a teen with a rare eye condition after years of misdiagnosis.
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