AMSURG executive John Lamberth speaks at an ASC News event.AMSURG has acquired Pinnacle Surgery Center, expanding its footprint in the Louisiana market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The transaction is the latest deal for the Nashville, Tennessee-based AMSURG, the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) management company with a network of more than 250 centers across the U.S. Prior to Pinnacle, AMSURG’s recent deals included its moves to acquire an ownership interest in Texarkana Surgery Center at the start of 2025 and its purchase of River Road Surgery Center in July 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome Pinnacle Surgery Center to the AMSURG portfolio,” John Lamberth, chief development officer at AMSURG, said in a press release.
Pinnacle is a 8,797-square-foot facility with three operating rooms and one procedure room, AMSURG noted in the release. The ASC has 15 physicians who specialize in spine, pain management and eye procedures.
The surgery center also offers 23-hour overnight stay capabilities for patients needing extended recovery time.
“Their outstanding team and commitment to patient-centered care is evident through the relationships they have built and the exceptional service they’ve delivered to their community,” Lamberth continued. “We look forward to combining our expertise with theirs to further elevate the quality and accessibility of same-day surgical care in the region.”
AMSURG has at least four other facilities in Louisiana: Louisiana Endoscopy Center in Baton Rouge, Red River Surgery Center in Shreveport, West Bank Surgery Center in Harvey, and MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center in Metairie.
Contextually, that places Louisiana toward the middle of AMSURG’s national footprint. The ASC company has a much higher density in states such as Florida, New Jersey, California and Texas, all of which have double-digit locations, for example.
While Louisiana is not among AMSURG’s largest markets, its several centers indicate a significant commitment to serving the region’s health care needs. This presence reflects AMSURG’s strategic approach to providing specialized outpatient surgical services across diverse geographic areas.
Lamberth was among the ASC leaders who spoke at the Ambulatory Surgery Center News Investment & Operations Conference in February. During the event, Lamberth discussed how AMSURG often looks for acquisition opportunities that include strong physician buy-in and volume upside.
“A lot of times, we get inbound interest from older surgeons who want to sell because they’re approaching retirement,” Lamberth said. “Where does volume come from if physicians are done practicing soon? First and foremost, we look for strong, growing, vibrant practices that plan to stay engaged.”
