Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Orthopedics
Recognition Highlights Excellence in Outpatient Orthopedic Care and Patient Outcomes
HARTFORD, Conn., April 6, 2026 – Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center (OASC), Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)’s physician-owned ambulatory surgery center, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Orthopedics.
This distinction places OASC among the top-performing ambulatory surgery centers in the nation, based on objective measures of patient outcomes and safety. U.S. News evaluates facilities using data related to complications, unplanned hospital admissions, and emergency department visits following outpatient procedures. For 2026, the designation was awarded to the top 15% of centers nationwide across each specialty.
“As more procedures move into outpatient settings, patients must have access to high-quality, safe surgical care,” said Dr. Robert Carangelo, Joint Replacement Specialist and President of Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team to delivering exceptional outcomes and an outstanding patient experience.”
The U.S. News Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings are designed to help patients make informed decisions about where to receive care. By focusing on measurable outcomes and patient safety, the rankings highlight facilities that consistently deliver superior performance in outpatient surgical care.
“This national recognition by U.S. News & World Report underscores our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care,” said Dr. Pietro Memmo, President of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford. “At OAH, we are focused on delivering outstanding orthopedic outcomes in a safe, efficient outpatient setting. This distinction reflects the expertise of our physicians and the strength of our care model with Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center and Constitution Surgery Alliance.”
The 45,000-square-foot Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, performs more than 10,000 procedures annually, including over 1,000 total joint replacements. The facility features advanced surgical technology, multiple operating rooms, and a highly skilled clinical team dedicated to orthopedic care.
OASC is a free-standing, physician-owned facility operated by Constitution Surgery Alliance (CSA), focused on delivering high-quality outpatient surgical services with an emphasis on safety, innovation, and patient satisfaction.
About Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center
Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center (OASC), located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, is a state-of-the-art, physician-owned facility dedicated to providing the highest quality outpatient orthopedic care. Featuring advanced operating rooms equipped with the latest technology and robotic systems, Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center’s comprehensive care of orthopedic specialties emphasizes total joint replacement together with physiatry, pain management, sports medicine, foot, ankle, hand, and wrist surgery. With more than 10,000 procedures performed in 2025 and over 1,000 total joint replacements completed annually, OASC is a leader in patient safety, innovation, and exceptional care. To learn more, please visit oasurgerycenter.com.
About Constitution Surgery Alliance
The Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center is operated by the Constitution Surgery Alliance (CSA). CSA is a healthcare organization that specializes in managing and operating surgery centers, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
About Orthopedic Associates of Hartford
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, PC (OAH) is one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected orthopedic specialty groups. As a total orthopedic care center, our physicians and surgeons are experts in their orthopedic specialties, dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments in adults and children. Convenient offices are located throughout central Connecticut, including Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford, Plainville, Rocky Hill, and South Windsor. OAH has three state-of-the-art surgical centers that provide the highest level of surgical care on an outpatient basis in Rocky Hill, Glastonbury, and Hartford. In addition, OAH operates an MRI Center in Farmington that utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide optimal imaging services and urgent care centers in Farmington and Glastonbury that provide after-hours and weekend care for acute orthopedic injuries. To learn more, please visit oahct.com.