By james art Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has sold its Matthews Surgery Center in Charlotte, N.C. to Charlotte-based OrthoCarolina.
OrthoCarolina will fully operate and manage the ASC, officially taking ownership on Oct. 1, according to an Oct. 24 press release sent to of Becker.
Matthews Surgery Center is focused on orthopedic surgery and pain management for adult and pediatric patients. It has two operating blocks and one procedure room.
“We deeply value our long-standing relationship with Novant Health, whose collaboration has helped ensure access to high-quality, affordable care for our patients,” said Bob Raspa, Pa., chief administrative officer at OrthoCarolina, in the release. “This acquisition reflects our shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and expanding cost-effective healthcare options across the region, and we appreciate Novant’s role in helping us reach this milestone.”
Matthews Surgery Center is OrthoCarolina’s second wholly owned ASC. It also operates the Mallard Creek Surgery Center in Charlotte.