North Metro Surgery Center

What North Metro Surgery Center does

North Metro Surgery Center is a single-location ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Blaine, Minnesota, providing outpatient surgical and diagnostic procedures across ophthalmology, gastroenterology, gynecology, general surgery, ENT, and oculoplastic specialties. The facility is operated under the AmSurg Corp. (AMSURG, LLC) network and maintains a network of 14 affiliated physicians who deliver care at the site, drawing patients primarily through physician referrals, supplemented by direct patient intake via website, phone, and Google Business.

The center's service portfolio centers on cataract and laser cataract surgery (with the LENSAR femtosecond laser system and MIGS glaucoma procedures), colonoscopy and upper endoscopy, hysterectomy and other gynecologic surgery (including DaVinci robotic-assisted procedures), hernia repair and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and a range of corneal, oculoplastic, and ENT procedures. Operations are anchored by AAAHC accreditation and CMS Medicare certification, with technology investments targeted at precision laser and minimally invasive platforms rather than AI/ML systems.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-procedure surgical fees billed to major insurance carriers and patients (co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay), with patient financing offered through CareCredit and online bill pay via InstaMed. Average procedure costs are reported at roughly 50% of equivalent hospital outpatient department pricing (e.g., cataract surgery $2,922 vs $5,903), supporting a value proposition of lower-cost, high-satisfaction outpatient care, as reflected in 92% patient experience scores and Newsweek 2026 Best ASC recognition.

Name

North Metro Surgery Center

Legal name

AMSURG, LLC

Website

https://northmetrosurgerycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Metro Surgery Center is a single-site ambulatory surgery center in Blaine, Minnesota, delivering multi-specialty outpatient procedures (ophthalmology, GI, gynecology, general surgery, ENT) to patients referred by its network of affiliated physicians and operated under the AmSurg Corp. network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ambulatory Surgery Center

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) (HLAFAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient surgical services
• Cataract surgery
• Endoscopy procedures
• Gynecological surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedure Fees: The primary revenue stream is fees charged for outpatient surgical procedures performed at the center. The center performs procedures across multiple specialties including ophthalmology (cataract surgery, laser eye procedures), gastroenterology (colonoscopy, endoscopy), gynecology (hysterectomy, hysteroscopy), and general surgery (hernia repair, gallbladder removal). Payment is received from patients (co-pays, deductibles, self-pay) and insurance companies.
2. CareCredit Healthcare Financing: The center accepts CareCredit, a healthcare credit card that allows patients to finance procedures with low monthly payments. No interest financing is available if paid within 6 months. This financing option enables patients to proceed with procedures they might otherwise delay due to cost concerns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

North Metro Surgery Center is a single-location ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Blaine, Minnesota that performs outpatient surgical and diagnostic procedures across multiple specialties including ophthalmology (cataract and laser eye surgery), gastroenterology (colonoscopy and endoscopy), gynecology (hysterectomy and related procedures), and general surgery (hernia repair, gallbladder removal). The center serves individual patients referred by its network of 14 affiliated physicians, providing same-day procedures at a fraction of hospital outpatient department costs.

Product overview

North Metro Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of outpatient surgical and diagnostic procedures across multiple specialties including ophthalmology, gastroenterology, gynecology, and general surgery. The center operates as a single facility providing core surgical services including cataract surgery (with LENSAR™ laser technology for laser-assisted procedures), colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, laparoscopic gallbladder removal, hernia repair, hysterectomy, and various oculoplastic procedures. These services are delivered through affiliated physicians representing multiple surgical subspecialties who perform procedures at the single-location surgery center in Blaine, MN. The center emphasizes advanced technology including femtosecond laser systems and offers patient amenities such as online bill pay, CareCredit financing options, and Press Ganey patient experience surveys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cataracts with lens implant options (monofocal, toric, multifocal, Light Adjustable Lens), available as traditional or laser-assisted procedures using the LENSAR femtosecond laser. For patients with vision impairment from cataracts.
• Colonoscopy Diagnostic screening procedure for colon cancer using a lighted flexible colonoscope to examine the entire large intestine, remove polyps, and sample tissue for laboratory evaluation. For patients requiring colon cancer screening or digestive evaluation.
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Esophagogastroduodenoscopy to examine the upper gastrointestinal tract including esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for diagnosis of disorders and symptoms including heartburn, ulcers, and tumors. For patients with chronic digestive issues.
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Internal examination of the lower part of the large intestine using a thin flexible lighted tube to view the rectum and sigmoid colon. For patients requiring lower GI evaluation.
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery using a laparoscope through small abdominal incisions under general anesthesia. For patients with gallbladder disease.
• Hernia Repair Surgical repair of inguinal, incisional, and other hernia types, performed as open or laparoscopic procedures with or without mesh. For patients with hernia conditions.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Micro-invasive procedures including Trabectome, Kahook Dual Blade, microstent insertion, and Canaloplasty to normalize intraocular pressure and manage glaucoma. For patients with glaucoma conditions.
• Corneal Transplants Surgical replacement of diseased or scarred corneas with donated healthy tissue, including traditional full-thickness transplant, DSEK, and DMEK procedures. For patients with corneal disease or damage.
• Hysterectomy Surgical removal of the uterus in partial, total, salpingo-oophorectomy, and radical types via abdominal, vaginal, or laparoscopic-assisted approaches. For women with various gynecological conditions.
• Hysteroscopy Diagnostic and surgical procedure using a thin lighted tube through the vagina to examine the uterus and cervix, perform biopsies, or remove fibroids and polyps. For women with abnormal uterine conditions.
• Endometrial Ablation Procedure that removes or destroys the endometrial lining of the uterus to treat heavy or prolonged periods in women who do not plan to have more children.
• Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Surgical procedure to diagnose or treat abnormal uterine bleeding by dilating the cervix and scraping the uterine lining. For diagnosis of cancer, post-miscarriage tissue removal, and fertility investigation.
• Endometrial/Uterine Biopsy Procedure to remove small samples of the endometrial lining of the uterus to test for cancer and other conditions.
• Blepharoplasty Upper and lower eyelid revision surgery to reduce drooping eyelid tissue, improve appearance, and address vision problems caused by excess eyelid skin.
• LASIK Surgery Laser eye surgery to correct refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea. For patients seeking vision correction.
• Bariatric Surgery Weight loss surgical procedures performed by general surgeons specializing in minimally invasive approaches. For patients seeking surgical weight loss treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% Overall Patient Experience satisfaction rate, exceeding national benchmark of 89%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Twin Cities Eye ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin Cities Eye Consultants partnered with North Metro Surgery Center to bring LENSAR femtosecond laser technology to Minnesota. They were the first to bring this technology to the state and are among the most experienced laser cataract surgeons in the Upper Midwest. North Metro Surgery Center houses the LENSAR laser system at its facility in Blaine, MN.
• Press GaneysupportingOthersPress Ganey is the industry leader in healthcare performance improvement, providing patient satisfaction surveying using the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey (OAS CAHPS). The center voluntarily participates to gather feedback and measure performance.
• Jigna Thakore, M.D.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard-certified gastroenterologist who performs procedures including EGD at the surgery center. Dr. Thakore represents the physician network providing care at the ASC.
• Adrian Jachens, M.D.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOphthalmologist who performs ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery at the center. Dr. Jachens evaluates patients for vision correction procedures including ICL, LASIK, and PRK.
• CareCreditsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare credit card provider offering financing for medical procedures. CareCredit provides patients with low monthly payment options, no up-front costs, and no-interest financing for qualified applicants.
• AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care)coreOthersThe center is voluntarily accredited by AAAHC, one of the national organizations that accredits ambulatory health care settings. AAAHC currently accredits more than 6,000 organizations, demonstrating commitment to high standards of care and patient safety.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Surgical Partners International (USPI): Subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare and one of the largest U.S. operators of ambulatory surgery centers and short-stay surgical hospitals. Direct ASC peer with national scale and similar multi-specialty surgical offerings.
• AmSurg: The parent organization of North Metro Surgery Center; operates a large national network of ASCs focused on ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and other surgical specialties. Same operating model and clinical mix as North Metro, just at portfolio scale.
• Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA): Operates a national network of ambulatory surgery centers in partnership with health systems and physicians, now part of Optum. Directly comparable ASC operating model with multi-specialty surgical capacity.
• Surgery Partners: NASDAQ-listed (SGRY) owner and operator of short-stay surgical facilities, including multi-specialty ambulatory surgery centers across the U.S. Operates in the same ASC category as North Metro, with comparable multi-specialty case mix and physician-partnership model.

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: Large for-profit hospital operator that also runs outpatient surgery programs and affiliated ASCs in select markets. Competes with North Metro for outpatient surgical referrals, particularly in overlapping metro markets.
• Envision Healthcare: Historically a large provider of physician-led services (anesthesia, emergency, surgical services) with ASC exposure following its merger with AmSurg. Overlapping surgical services and physician network dynamics.
• Tenet Healthcare: Multi-hospital operator that owns USPI, the leading ASC platform. Competes both as a hospital outpatient provider and via its ASC subsidiary for surgical volume and physician partnerships.

Regional players

• M Health Fairview: Minnesota-based academic health system providing hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery services across the Twin Cities. Direct regional competitor for physician referrals across multiple ASC specialties.
• Kremer Eye Center: Regional ophthalmology-focused surgical practice in the Mid-Atlantic with its own ASC capacity performing cataract, LASIK, and glaucoma procedures. Comparable ophthalmology-only surgical focus, though operating in a different geography.
• Allina Health: Large Twin Cities/Minnesota-based not-for-profit health system operating hospitals and outpatient surgery capacity in the same metro as North Metro. Competes for outpatient surgical referrals in gynecology, general surgery, and ophthalmology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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