NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Surgery Partners announced the acquisition of majority ownership interest in Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery (DOCS) in Newark, Delaware. The multi-specialty facility, which opened in 2005, provides same-day surgical services including ENT, GI, general, gynecology, urology, and pain management.

DOCS, an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), offers high quality surgical care in a state-of-the-art facility. Over fifty physicians utilize DOCS, thirty of which are partners, committing their skills and expertise to the patients of Newark and the surrounding cities.

Mike Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Surgery Partners, commented, “We are excited for DOCS to join our team of ASCs providing best in class surgical solutions to patients. The addition of their skilled physicians and talented staff only further bolster our commitment to outstanding patient care.”

Michael R. Lobis, M.D. and board-certified urologist at DOCS, said, “Our partnership with Surgery Partners allows us access to the clinical, operational, and development expertise of a national management company enabling us to expand the number of services we offer patients.”

The acquisition of DOCS comes on the heels of December’s acquisition of two physician practices. Surgery Partners merged with Symbion in November 2014 to become the second largest and fastest growing independent ambulatory surgery center operator in the U.S providing high quality healthcare services from over 2,400 physicians to over 600,000 patients annually.

About Delaware Outpatient Surgery Center
Located in Newark, Delaware Outpatient Surgery Center is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). With four operating rooms and four procedure rooms, the center offers outstanding care across a number of specialties.

About Surgery Partners
Surgery Partners is a leading owner and operator of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), surgical hospitals, and physician practices. The Company, founded in 2004, has established a national network of over 100 ASCs and surgical hospitals in 27 states. These centers provide surgical expertise across a number of specialties including orthopedics, ophthalmology, pain management, gastroenterology, ENT, and general surgery. Surgery Partners also offers its partners a full line of ancillary services including physician practice management, optical solutions, and laboratory services. For more information, please visit http://www.surgerypartners.com.

Contact:
Surgery Partners
Teresa Sparks, Chief Financial Officer
615.234.5900

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