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Amsurg Enters Central Pennsylvania Market With New ASC Acquisition

DECEMBER 9, 2025

Amsurg announced in a release the expansion of its portfolio within the Pennsylvania market with the acquisition of Advanced Center for Surgery. The partnership marks the company’s first center in the central region of the state and reflects its continued commitment to supporting independent physician groups while expanding access to high-quality outpatient surgical care.

The 12,500 square-foot facility sits at 3280 Pleasant Valley Boulevard in Altoona and is home to four operating rooms. The center’s 17 physicians are experts in a range of specialties, such as orthopedics, podiatry, and ear, nose and throat procedures. Since opening its doors, Advanced Center for Surgery has achieved a number of noteworthy achievements, including becoming the first ASC in the state to perform outpatient total joint replacements, according to the release.

“We are honored to welcome the Advanced Center for Surgery team to the Amsurg network,” said John Lamberth, chief development officer at Amsurg, in the release. “This center has built a strong reputation for increasing access to patient-centered surgical care. We look forward to collaborating with them to support their momentum, broaden their impact and help meet the growing need for outpatient surgery in the area.”

The center is currently open and accepting patients. To learn more about Advanced Center for Surgery’s services or to make an appointment, visit advancedcenterforsurgery.com.