U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market Summary
The U.S. ambulatory surgery center market size was valued at USD 45.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 48.0 billion in 2026 to USD 72.7 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033. The Southeast region dominated the U.S. ambulatory surgery center market with the largest revenue share of 29.1% in 2025. The market growth can be attributed to rising investments in ASCs and favorable reimbursement for ASC services in the U.S. For instance, in April 2026, COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., announced its strategic advancements aimed at improving its network of ASCs.
The company's subsidiaries have established new centers in Birmingham and Foley, Alabama, and have acquired a majority ownership interest in a center in Anchorage, Alaska. Currently, the organization operates 36 affiliated ASCs across the United States. These developments underscore the significant growth potential of the ambulatory surgical care market and reflect a strategic trend among healthcare providers to enhance existing ASC networks delivering same-day surgical services.
The section below outlines the key factors driving the growth of the U.S. ambulatory surgery centers industry, highlighting the increasing shift toward outpatient surgical procedures, rising demand for cost-effective healthcare services, and growing preference for minimally invasive surgeries. It also examines the increasing burden of chronic diseases, advancements in surgical technologies and anesthesia techniques, expanding physician partnerships, favorable reimbursement structures, and the growing focus on reducing hospital stays and improving patient convenience, all of which are supporting market expansion.
U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis on the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. ambulatory surgery center market report based on the application, ownership, center type, device type, and region:
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Orthopedics
- Pain Management/Spinal Injections
- Gastroenterology
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Dental
- Podiatry
- Cardiology
- Respiratory
- Others
- Ownership Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Physician Owned
- Hospital Owned
- Corporate Owned
- Center Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Single-Specialty
- Multi-Specialty
- Device Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Orthopedic
- Gastroenterology
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Pain Management
- Cardiology
- Respiratory
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Southeast
- West
- Midwest
- Northeast
- Southwest
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.2.1. Component
- 1.2.2. Indication
- 1.3. Regional Scope
- 1.4. Estimates and Forecast Timeline
- 1.5. Information Procurement
- 1.5.1. Purchased Database
- 1.5.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.5.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.5.4. Primary Research
- 1.5.5. Details of Primary Research
- 1.6. Information Analysis
- 1.6.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.7. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.7.1. Commodity Flow Analysis
- 1.8. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.9. Global Market: CAGR Calculation
- 1.10. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.11. List of Primary Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Insights Snapshot
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Analysis
- 3.1.2. Ancillary Market Analysis
- 3.2. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market - Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.2.1.1. Growing migration of procedures from hospitals to low-cost care sites
- 3.2.1.2. Technological advancements enabling improved care delivery through ASC
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.2.2.1. Limited Procedure Scope
- 3.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.2.4. Market Challenges Analysis
- 3.3. Business Environmental Tools Analysis: U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market
- 3.3.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.3.2. PESTLE Analysis
Chapter 4. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market, By Application Key Takeaways
- 4.2. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Application Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2033
- 4.2.1. Orthopedics
- 4.2.1.1. Orthopedics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.2. Pain Management/Spinal Injections
- 4.2.2.1. Pain Management/Spinal Injections Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.3. Gastroenterology
- 4.2.3.1. Gastroenterology Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.4. Ophthalmology
- 4.2.4.1. Ophthalmology Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.5. Plastic Surgery
- 4.2.5.1. Plastic Surgery Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.6. Otolaryngology
- 4.2.6.1. Otolaryngology Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.7. Obstetrics/Gynecology
- 4.2.7.1. Obstetrics/Gynecology Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.8. Dental
- 4.2.8.1. Dental Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.9. Podiatry
- 4.2.9.1. Podiatry Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.10. Cardiology
- 4.2.10.1. Cardiology Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.11. Respiratory
- 4.2.11.1. Respiratory Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.12. Others
- 4.2.12.1. Others Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Ownership Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market, By Ownership: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Ownership Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2033
- 5.2.1. Physician Owned
- 5.2.1.1. Physician Owned Ambulatory Surgery Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Hospital Owned
- 5.2.2.1. Hospital Owned Ambulatory Surgery Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.3. Corporate Owned
- 5.2.3.1. Corporate Owned Ambulatory Surgery Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Center Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market, By Center Type: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Center Type Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2033
- 6.2.1. Single-Specialty
- 6.2.1.1. Single-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. Multi-Specialty
- 6.2.2.1. Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Device Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market, By Device Type: Key Takeaways
- 7.2. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Device Type Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2033
- 7.2.1. Orthopedic
- 7.2.1.1. Orthopedic Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.2. Gastroenterology
- 7.2.2.1. Gastroenterology Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.3. Ophthalmology
- 7.2.3.1. Ophthalmology Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.4. Dermatology
- 7.2.4.1. Dermatology Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5. Pain Management
- 7.2.5.1. Pain Management Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6. Cardiology
- 7.2.6.1. Cardiology Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7. Respiratory
- 7.2.7.1. Respiratory Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.8. Others
- 7.2.8.1. Others Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 8. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market, By Region: Key Takeaways
- 8.2. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market: Region Movement & Market Share
- 8.3. U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region
- 8.3.1. Southeast
- 8.3.1.1. Southeast Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. West
- 8.3.2.1. West Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. Midwest
- 8.3.3.1. Midwest Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. Northeast
- 8.3.4.1. Northeast Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5. Southwest
- 8.3.5.1. Southwest Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Company Categorization
- 9.2. Company Market Position Analysis: Service Providers, 2025
- 9.3. Company Market Position Analysis: Manufacturers, 2025
- 9.4. Strategy Mapping
- 9.5. Company Profiles: Service Providers
- 9.5.1. Envision Healthcare Corporation (KKR & CO. Inc.) LLC
- 9.5.1.1. Overview
- 9.5.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.1.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.2. Tenet Healthcare Corporation
- 9.5.2.1. Overview
- 9.5.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.2.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.3. Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.
- 9.5.3.1. Overview
- 9.5.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.4. TeamHealth
- 9.5.4.1. Overview
- 9.5.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.4.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.5. UnitedHealth Group.
- 9.5.5.1. Overview
- 9.5.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.5.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.6. Quorum Health
- 9.5.6.1. Overview
- 9.5.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.6.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.7. Surgery Partners
- 9.5.7.1. Overview
- 9.5.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.7.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.8. Community Health Systems, Inc.
- 9.5.8.1. Overview
- 9.5.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.8.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.9. SurgCenter
- 9.5.9.1. Overview
- 9.5.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.9.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.10. Prospect Medical Systems
- 9.5.10.1. Overview
- 9.5.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.10.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.11. Edward-Elmhurst Health
- 9.5.11.1. Overview
- 9.5.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.11.3. Service Benchmarking
- 9.5.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6. Company Profile: Manufacturers
- 9.6.1. McKesson Corp.
- 9.6.1.1. Overview
- 9.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.2. BD.
- 9.6.2.1. Overview
- 9.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.3. Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- 9.6.3.1. Overview
- 9.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.4. 3M
- 9.6.4.1. Overview
- 9.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.5. Olympus America
- 9.6.5.1. Overview
- 9.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.6. Abbott
- 9.6.6.1. Overview
- 9.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.7. Medtronic
- 9.6.7.1. Overview
- 9.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.8. Zimmer Biomet
- 9.6.8.1. Overview
- 9.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.9. Henry Schein, Inc.
- 9.6.9.1. Overview
- 9.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.10. STERIS Plc
- 9.6.10.1. Overview
- 9.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives