Oct. 08, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for 2027. The West Knoxville outpatient facility is one of only two in Knoxville, 14 in the state and 750 nationwide to earn the title, selected from an analysis of more than 5,000 surgery centers. It is the second time in three years that the facility has been listed, having earned a spot in 2024 as well.
Newsweek works with global data intelligence firm Statista to evaluate and rank the country’s top centers for outpatient care, citing the vital role these facilities serve in the U.S. healthcare system to provide safe, efficient surgical care for procedures that don’t require overnight hospital stays. The scores are based on quality metrics, peer evaluation, patient experience and accreditations.
“Safety, positive outcomes and affordability matter to our patients and are central to our mission to improve lives through patient-centered care,” said Dr. Douglas Calhoun, hand surgeon and medical director of KOSC. “It’s gratifying to receive this recognition and a testament to the integrity, skill and dedication of our team.”
Newsweek evaluates ambulatory surgery centers using data from patient satisfaction surveys, recommendations from healthcare professionals, and quality and safety measures from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Leapfrog Group.
KOSC has been recognized by Leapfrog as a Top Ambulatory Surgery Center for the last five consecutive years and was awarded a Full Transparency Badge from the watchdog organization in August.
“While we appreciate every accolade, the best reward is helping patients recover from painful conditions or injuries and return to the lives and activities they love,” Dr. Calhoun said.
KOSC is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). KOSC is a dedicated orthopaedic surgery center in West Knoxville offering specialized treatment by Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic providers in a convenient and supportive environment.
For more information, visit kocortho.com.
About Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is the region’s largest provider of orthopaedic care and services with more than 520,000 patient visits annually at 11 East Tennessee locations. As a network of convenient and accessible clinics that provide exceptional orthopaedic care across the region, KOC comprises nine office locations; two ambulatory surgery centers; and additional services including urgent care, MRI, orthotics and bracing, physical and occupational therapy and sports medicine outreach. KOC’s more than 150 orthopaedic experts, supported by over 1,000 team members, provide a superior quality of diagnostic proficiency; when needed, an unmatched level of surgical expertise; and a patient-centered approach to deliver unparalleled personalized treatment. The network recently earned a 2025 “Top Workplace” ranking from Knoxville News Sentinel based on employee surveys measuring company culture. For more information, visit kocortho.com.
