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# U.S. News & World Report Names Nine Sutter ASCs Best in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report named nine Sutter ambulatory surgery centers among the nation's best for colonoscopy, ophthalmology and orthopedic and spine care.

March 19, 2026 by Sutter Health

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Sutter Health’s rapid expansion is redefining where and how patients access high-quality surgical care — and national recognition is following. As the system continues to grow its ambulatory footprint across Northern California, U.S. News & World Report has named nine Sutter ambulatory surgery centers among the best in the nation, affirming the organization’s commitment to exceptional outcomes, access and patient experience.

Patients who seek care at Sutter can expect a consistent, high-quality experience across its integrated network. Clinicians and care teams work seamlessly to deliver personalized, coordinated care that prioritizes patients’ health, well-being and overall quality of life.

> To see a full list of Sutter’s surgery center locations across Northern and Central California, click [here](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location-results?query=%22surgery+center%22&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities).

U.S. News & World Report’s [Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2026](https://health.usnews.com/best-ascs?src=usn_pr) are ranked among more than 4,400 facilities across the country. These Sutter centers stood out for their exceptional performance in specialties such as Colonoscopy & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology and Orthopedics & Spine.

“We are honored that so many of our ASCs were recognized by U.S. News & World Report this year,” said Bradley Heaton, CEO, Sutter Surgery Center Division. “These ratings empower consumers to find a local outpatient facility that matches their surgical needs with exceptional outcomes. We are proud of all our care teams who continuously put patients first in every aspect of care delivery.”

**High-Performing Colonoscopy & Endoscopy**

-   Briggsmore Endoscopy Center (three years in a row)
-   East Bay Endoscopy Center (two years in a row)
-   Surgery Center Mountain View (three years in a row)
-   Surgery Center Palo Alto (three years in a row)

**High-Performing Ophthalmology**

-   Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic (three years in a row)
-   San Leandro Surgery Center

**High-Performing Orthopedics & Spine**

-   Santa Rosa Surgery and Endoscopy Center (two years in a row)
-   Surgery Center San Carlos
-   Sutter Sierra Surgery Center (two years in a row)

Physicians and care teams at Sutter work collaboratively. This unified approach enables the alignment and advancement of clinical best practices, continual improvement in access and quality, and the creation of a consistent and superior patient experience throughout the continuum of care.

U.S. News’ ratings are designed to help patients make informed decisions about where to receive outpatient surgical care in consultation with their physician. Through a partnership with Arcadia, U.S. News’ [2026 evaluation](https://health.usnews.com/media/best-ascs/2026_Best_Ambulatory_Surgery_Centers_Methodology) analyzed objective, risk-adjusted metrics and recognizes only the highest-rated surgery centers in each specialty.

For more information on the U.S. News Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings, [visit U.S. News](http://health.usnews.com/best-ascs?src=usn_pr).

## Colonoscopy

Regular screening is one of the best ways to protect your digestive health. If you're due for a colonoscopy, our specialists can provide a thorough, comfortable exam to detect and prevent colorectal cancer early.

[Learn more about Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy)

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