Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Celebrates Opening of St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Commissioner Murphy attended the event on behalf of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.

Key Takeaways

Economic prosperity is a strategic priority of the County.
The new ambulatory surgery center was developed in partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s.
The County hosted a successful Healthcare Career Expo.

Commissioner Murphy talks to a woman outside

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (SOS), in partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s, celebrated the opening of the new St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center with community and provider events highlighting expanded access to advanced outpatient orthopedic care in St. Johns County. Chair Clay Murphy attended the event to represent the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.

Located at 45 Groover Loop in St. Augustine, the new ambulatory surgery center was developed in partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s and is designed to provide high-quality orthopedic procedures in a specialized outpatient setting focused on efficiency, safety, and patient comfort.

The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by healthcare leaders, community officials, and members of the St. Johns County business community. Remarks were delivered by Dr. Paul Roettges, orthopedic surgeon at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists; Scott Kashman, President and CEO of Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside and Interim Market Lead for Ascension St. Vincent’s; and Isabelle Renault, President and CEO of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce. The new center expands Southeast Orthopedic Specialists’ ability to deliver specialized orthopedic procedures in a state-of-the-art environment designed to improve patient experience and reduce wait times for surgery.

In related economic and healthcare news, St. Johns County, in partnership with the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, successfully hosted its inaugural Healthcare Career Expo, connecting approximately 160 attendees with 40 healthcare employers, educational institutions, and community partners to support the region’s rapidly growing healthcare workforce.

About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has grown into the leader in musculoskeletal care. Southeast Orthopedic Specialists was founded on the principle of providing high-quality, comprehensive care in the Northeast Florida region. The entire spectrum of musculoskeletal healthcare services is provided to patients including orthopedic surgery, spine care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, chiropractic, and podiatry. Services including physical therapy, regenerative medicine, advanced imaging, durable medical equipment, and musculoskeletal urgent care are offered in multiple locations throughout the region. Physicians at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists are leading experts in their field with decades of experience, including the completion of multiple fellowships and groundbreaking research. Visit the Southeast Orthopedic Specialists website to learn more.

About Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo)

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is the global leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) value-based care, outcomes management, and care transformation. HOPCo partners with physician practices, health systems, payors, and suppliers to implement clinically integrated models that improve quality, reduce variability, and lower the total cost of MSK care.

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