Who Invests in Surgery Centers?: 20 Statistics About ASC Investment by Physician Specialty

Here are 20 statistics about ambulatory surgery center investment based on physician specialty, according to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2011. In this data, “ASC investment” represents those physicians who currently invest in an ambulatory surgery center, while “considering ASC investment” represents physicians who may invest in an ASC in the future.

Advertisement

1. Anesthesiologists
ASC investment: 11 percent
Considering ASC investment: 5 percent

2. Ophthalmologists
ASC investment: 27 percent
Considering ASC investment: 9 percent

3. Gastroenterologists
ASC investment: 40 percent
Considering ASC investment: 10 percent

4. General surgeons

ASC investment: 19 percent
Considering ASC investment: 7 percent

5. Orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons

ASC investment: 29 percent
Considering ASC investment: 12 percent

6. Urologists
ASC investment: 32 percent
Considering ASC investment: 8 percent

7. OB/GYNs

ASC investment: 12 percent
Considering ASC investment: 5 percent

8. Dermatologists
ASC investment: 8 percent
Considering ASC investment: 4 percent

9. Oncologists
ASC investment: 8 percent
Considering ASC investment: 2 percent

10. Radiologists

ASC investment: 9 percent
Considering ASC investment: 54 percent

Related Articles on ASC Statistics:
10 Statistics About Surgery Center Management Fees
18 Statistics About General Surgery in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

What Should Your Surgery Center Pay Its Employees?

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

Advertisement

Comments are closed.