Our Center Selected for Newsweek’s 2026 Best ASCs List

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We are proud to share that Shared Content was selected for Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

The recognition is based on a nationwide review of more than 5,000 outpatient surgery centers. We were among 700 centers included in the list.

This honor reflects our dedication to providing safe, high-quality care in a comfortable setting. We stood out for our strong performance, patient outcomes and trusted reputation among medical professionals.

Shared Content focuses on what matters most:

  • Providing compassionate care and personalized experience for every patient
  • Maintaining high standards for safety and cleanliness
  • Delivering excellent results from a skilled and dedicated team

The sixth edition of this award was developed in partnership with Statista, a respected provider of healthcare data and rankings. We are proud of this achievement and thankful for the patients who trust us with their care every day.

Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center Celebrates “Top Doctors”

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Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center is proud to announce that eight of its physicians have been recognized by Boston Magazine in their annual Top Doctors List. The 2025 edition ranks 2,041 of the area’s most highly regarded physicians from more than 80 specialties.

The following physicians from our center made the 2025 list:

  • Christopher S. Huang, MD
  • Daniel N. Driscoll, MD
  • John T. Frasca, MD
  • Michael J. Curran, MD
  • Ramsey Alsarraf, MD
  • Raghuveer C. Muppavarapu, MD
  • Robert L. Patz, MD
  • Stephen J. Ferzoco, MD

About Our Center

Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center, an AMSURG-affiliated outpatient surgery center, is proud to serve the surgical needs of the greater Boston area. Dedicated to creating a patient-centered environment that fosters wellness and comfort, our team is committed to providing excellent same-day surgical care. Our patient experience scores exceed the national average.

Our facility is not only licensed by the state but also undergoes voluntary accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), a national organization that accredits more than 6,000 ambulatory healthcare settings.

The Top Doctors List

Boston Magazine works alongside Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a healthcare research firm, to collect feedback from physicians and medical leadership from the highest-rated hospitals to nominate esteemed physicians in the region. From there, Castle Connolly’s physician-led team sorts through the nominations to select those most highly regarded by their peers.

Request an Appointment

Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center is specially designed to perform same-day procedures — those which require more care than can be offered in your doctor’s office but which do not require an overnight hospital stay. Our skilled team provides the same high level of care you can expect in larger facilities with less time away from family and work. In many cases, you can be back to your routine the next day. We perform only same-day surgeries, allowing our center to provide services at reasonable costs and savings to you, your insurance provider and your employer.

Visit our physicians page today to make an appointment and take care of your health needs.

A U.S. News & World Report Best Ambulatory Surgery Center!

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For the second year, Shared Content has been named one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. These ratings of outpatient surgical centers offer patients a data-informed resource when seeking outpatient surgical care. 

As an AMSURG-affiliated surgery center, we are at the forefront of gastroenterology. AMSURG is a leader in ambulatory surgery center services with 64 of its surgery centers being recognized by U.S. News. 

“Providing high-quality patient care is a core commitment at every AMSURG center,” said Jeff Snodgrass, President and CEO of AMSURG. “Having 64 of our centers recognized by U.S. News & World Report is a testament to the expertise and compassion of our teams across the country. This achievement directly reflects our unwavering dedication to excellence. Congratulations to all centers honored.” 

U.S. News and its partner CareJourney rated more than 4,000 surgery centers across the country on several criteria, including how successfully they avoided complications, ER visits, unplanned hospitalizations and other undesirable outcomes; patient outcomes; risk-adjustment and more. Ambulatory Surgery Centers were evaluated in four separate specialty areas: Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and Urology. 

Click here for more information. For more on the U.S. News Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings, explore Facebook and Instagram using #BestASCs. 

A U.S. News & World Report Best Ambulatory Surgery Center!

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Recently, Shared Content was named as one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers nationwide by U.S. News & World Report. The debut ratings of outpatient surgical centers offer patients a data-informed resource when seeking outpatient surgical care.

As an AMSURG affiliated surgery center, we are at the forefront of gastroenterology. AMSURG is a leader in ambulatory surgery center services with 57 of its surgery centers being recognized by U.S. News.

“Every day, AMSURG surgery centers provide worldclass care for patients, making us a leader in multiple outpatient surgery operations,” said Jeff Snodgrass, president and chief executive officer of AMSURG. “U.S. News’ recognizing 57 AMSURG Partners highlights the excellent work accomplished day in and out by our teams across the country. Congratulations to all those named to the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers list for 2024.”

U.S. News and its partner CareJourney rated nearly 5,000 surgery centers across the country on several criteria, including how successfully they avoided complications, ER visits, unplanned hospitalizations and other undesirable outcomes; patient outcomes; risk-adjustment and more. Ambulatory Surgery Centers were evaluated in four separate specialty areas, including Gastroenterology, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology.

Click here for more information, and for more on the U.S. News Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings, explore Facebook and Instagram using #BestASCs.

Actors “Lead From Behind” With Colonoscopy Screenings

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A simple bet between friends — and colonoscopy screenings — may have saved the lives of actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

The co-owners of the Wrexham Association Football Club in Wales made a friendly wager, which Reynolds ultimately lost. McElhenney bet that if he learned to speak Welsh, Reynolds would publicly broadcast his first colonoscopy to raise awareness regarding colon cancer.

The actors’ screening video launched the Lead From Behind campaign in partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA). The campaign’s focus is to “help people learn that colon cancer is ‘The Preventable Cancer’” through timely screenings.

Research shows more young people are getting colon cancer. Now, leading healthcare agencies recommend screenings begin at 45 for those at average risk.

Both Reynolds (Deadpool) and McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are 45.

“Part of being this age is getting a colonoscopy,” Reynolds said in the video. “It’s a simple step that could literally — I mean literally — save your life.”

Colonoscopy Saves Lives

Colorectal cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US. But it doesn’t have to be. This type of cancer is preventable through timely screenings.

Colonoscopy is the only screening method that can both detect and prevent colorectal cancer. The disease often begins as a growth, called a polyp, inside the colon or rectum. Through a colonoscopy, polyps can be both detected and removed before they become cancerous.

Reynolds underwent his colonoscopy first. Following the procedure, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, his gastroenterologist, praised Reynolds’ thorough bowel prep. This preparation helped LaPook find and remove an “extremely subtle polyp” on the right side of Reynolds’ colon.

“This was potentially lifesaving for you,” LaPook said. “This is exactly why you do this.”

Later, Dr. Leo Treyzon, also a gastroenterologist, told McElhenney he found three polyps during his colonoscopy.

“They were small,” Dr. Treyzon said. “They were not a big deal, but [it was] certainly a good idea that we found them and removed them.”

The doctors recommended the actors repeat the colonoscopy in a couple of years.

Young People Are at Risk

The CCA reports one in 24 people gets colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is not just a disease of the elderly. One in 260 people will get colon cancer before they turn 50. This is called early-onset or young-onset cancer.

Research indicates that people who are diagnosed when younger than 50 are more likely to have advanced disease at diagnosis.

For these reasons, screenings should begin at 45 for those at average risk of developing colorectal cancer. Individuals should be screened even if they don’t have symptoms. People with digestive symptoms should be considered for colonoscopy regardless of age.

Don’t Delay Your Screening

By 2030, colon cancer is predicted to be the top cancer killer for people younger than 50, according to the CCA.

If you are 45 or older, don’t delay your colorectal cancer screening. The five-year survival rate is about 90 percent when found at an early stage before it has spread to other organs.

The Affordable Care Act requires most private insurance to cover the costs of colorectal cancer screening tests. Plans vary, so it’s important to contact your healthcare provider to verify your coverage.

If you do not have insurance, there are resources to learn about a low-cost or free colonoscopy. Some resources include the CCA Helpline, ColonoscopyAssist™ or your state’s health and human services or department of health.

A colon cancer screening may save your life or the life of a loved one. Our doctors perform colonoscopy screenings at surgery centers around the country. Search for a gastroenterologist in your area and schedule a colonoscopy.