At Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South, our commitment to compassionate care extends far beyond our local community. We’re proud to highlight the humanitarian efforts of ophthalmologist Dr. Seth Meskin and certified surgical technologist (CST) Diane Van Etten, who recently volunteered with Operation International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free medical care in underserved regions around the world.

During a two-week mission, Dr. Meskin and CST Van Etten joined a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver life-changing care to more than 400 patients. Their work included essential procedures that restored vision and improved quality of life for individuals who otherwise lacked access to specialized medical services.

This mission reflects the values we uphold every day—clinical excellence, service, and a deep commitment to making a difference. We are honored to have such dedicated professionals on our team and grateful for the global impact of their work.

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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 ophthalmology. 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. 

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