After more than two years since breaking ground, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (SOS), in partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s, has officially opened a new Ambulatory Surgery Center at 45 Groover Loop in St. Augustine, expanding access to advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for the local community.
The center marks the final phase of a 37,000-square-foot construction project that also includes an expanded clinic, which opened more than a year ago, and a digital imaging center. The 18,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center features four operating rooms and 17 pre-operative and PACU beds.
The center is staffed by board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons, supported by a team of advanced practice providers. Together, they deliver comprehensive orthopedic and spine services in one centralized location, providing patients with access to the latest advancements in musculoskeletal care. SOS providers manage the full continuum of care from initial evaluation and non-surgical treatment to surgery and recovery.
“We are honored to provide something to the residents in the local areas,” said Donnie Romine, CEO of Southeast Orthopedic Specialists. “It’s important for us to be able to deliver advanced orthopedic procedures in a setting designed entirely around the patient experience. Through our partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s, we’re able to combine clinical expertise with a shared commitment to safety, quality and compassionate care for the St. Augustine community.”
The Ambulatory Surgery Center is equipped with the latest orthopedic surgical technology and supports minimally invasive procedures designed to promote faster recovery, improved mobility and better overall patient outcomes.
“This partnership with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-quality care close to home," said Scott Kashman, president and chief executive officer, St. Vincent's Riverside, and interim market lead, Ascension St. Vincent’s. “Together, we’re bringing advanced orthopedic services to St. Augustine in a way that puts patients first.”
Over the years, SOS has experienced significant growth across the Northeast Florida region. In 2019, SOS partnered with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, an Arizona-based organization with an extensive integrated care network. That organization’s proven services model and technology platform have supported sustainable collaborations with health systems, payors and other musculoskeletal practices, enhancing patient care and reducing costs.
The platform includes a clinical quality infrastructure, proprietary IT tools and analytics, digital patient engagement solutions, efficient facilities management programs and established value-based care initiatives contributing to a more cohesive and effective health care delivery model.
Through this partnership and in response to continued population growth in St. Johns, Putnam and Flagler counties, SOS remains committed to meeting the region’s increasing demand for premier orthopedic and spine services. The final completion of this construction project represents a significant step forward in fulfilling that commitment.
