Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center (Iowa City ASC) received the 2014/2015 APEX Quality Award, for the fifth consecutive year. The APEX Quality Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes leaders in the healthcare industry that demonstrate the highest standards in service and care based on patient feedback. Iowa City ASC has repeatedly won this award because our patients feel that our surgical facility exceeds industry standards.

In U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings (May 2024), Iowa City ASC was recognized among a select group of centers nationwide. Nearly 5,000 centers were evaluated across four specialties:
Colonoscopy & Endoscopy
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics & Spine
Urology
Evaluations were based on objective, risk-adjusted measures of patient outcomes, including complication avoidance and unplanned hospital visits. Fewer than 15% of centers earned a “High Performing” rating. While specific performance ratings for Iowa City ASC are not publicly disclosed, inclusion in this national directory underscores our commitment to safe and effective care.

Iowa City ASC has been consistently recognized by Newsweek in its prestigious annual rankings of top ambulatory surgery centers in the United States:
2023: Ranked #3 nationally and #1 in Iowa
2024: Ranked #1 in Iowa and #5 in the Midwest region
2025: Ranked #7 nationally and #2 in the Midwest region
These rankings are based on performance data, peer recommendations, and patient experience metrics—affirming our position as a national leader in outpatient surgical care

Accreditation through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care shows the surgery centers commitment to providing the highest levels of quality care to their patients, and the same high level of conduct in their business practices. Accreditation by AAAHC is proof of this commitment and signifies that we have met the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party.