UCHealth’s surgery centers ranked among America’s best by Newsweek
Cherry Creek North Surgery Center is No. 2 in Colorado
Summary
UCHealth’s ambulatory surgery centers were recognized in Newsweek’s annual ranking of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for the sixth consecutive year. UCHealth’s Cherry Creek North Surgery Center ranked No. 2 in Colorado, while UCHealth Longs Peak Surgery Center and UCHealth Inverness Orthopedics and Spine Surgery Center also earned recognition for patient-centered outpatient surgical care.
Key Facts
- UCHealth Cherry Creek North Surgery Center ranked No. 2 among ambulatory surgery centers in Colorado.
- UCHealth Longs Peak Surgery Center and UCHealth Inverness Orthopedics and Spine Surgery Center also received recognition.
- Ambulatory surgery centers provide outpatient surgical and nonsurgical care as an alternative to hospital-based procedures.
Aurora, Colo. (Oct. 27, 2026) – For the sixth consecutive year, UCHealth’s ambulatory surgery centers have been ranked among America’s best, with UCHealth’s Cherry Creek North Surgery Center earning the No. 2 spot in Colorado in Newsweek’s latest rankings.
Along with UCHealth’s Cherry Creek North Surgery Center, the UCHealth Longs Peak Surgery Center in Longmont, and the UCHealth Inverness Orthopedics and Spine Surgery Center in Englewood were also recognized for their specialized, patient-centered care.
“Every day, our surgeons, nurses, and staff are committed to providing safe, high-quality care and an exceptional experience for every patient we serve,” said Kacie Sims, director of ambulatory surgery centers. “We are proud of what we have accomplished and are grateful for the opportunity to continually raise the standard of care for patients that come to Cherry Creek North Surgery Center.”
Outpatient surgery centers provide convenient access to care
Ambulatory surgery centers play a vital role in outpatient surgical and nonsurgical care, providing patients with a convenient and accessible alternative to hospital-based outpatient procedures.
UCHealth’s surgery centers offer highly skilled providers and advanced technology to help diagnose and treat patients throughout the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Each facility features a wide range of clinical specialties, including breast surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics.
Facilities are reviewed and ranked based on care in four key areas such as quality metrics, peer evaluation, patient experience, and accreditations. More than 5,000 ambulatory surgery centers were analyzed in the annual ranking, with only 750 receiving nationwide recognition.
About UCHealth
UCHealth is a nationally recognized nonprofit health system that pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation and providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Investing $1.6 billion in community benefits including $762 million in uncompensated and charity care each year, UCHealth is Colorado’s largest Medicaid provider and dedicated to the communities it serves. With the region’s only adult academic medical center, University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz campus, UCHealth includes 38,000 employees, 15 acute-care hospitals and thousands of physicians across Colorado, Wyoming and western Nebraska.