Top Surgical Specialties in Surgery Centers by Procedure Volume

Here is an analysis of the mix of specialties in ASCs by procedure volume, with gastroenterology accounting for the greatest volume of procedures, according to the 2008 Outpatient Surgery Center Market Report.

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  • Gastroenterology — 42 percent
  • Ophthalmology — 16 percent
  • Pain management — 9 percent
  • Orthopedics — 8 percent
  • Plastic surgery — 5 percent
  • ENT — 4 percent
  • Gynecology — 3 percent
  • General surgery — 3 percent
  • Urology — 3 percent
  • Podiatry — 2 percent
  • Other — 5 percent

Source: SDI’s 2008 Outpatient Surgery Center Market Report.

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