HCA Midwest Health
October 15, 2013

HCA Midwest Health System, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider and private-sector employer, announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in Heart of America Surgery Center in Wyandotte County, Kansas, a partnership with Kansas City Specialty Physicians, LLC.  

Heart of America Surgery Center, previously owned by Providence Medical Center, opened in 1999 and is the only multi-specialty, freestanding ambulatory surgery center serving residents of Kansas City, Kansas.  

The Heart of America Surgery Center represents the sixth HCA Midwest Health System same-day surgery center in the Greater Kansas City area. 

The acquisition will expand Heart of America Surgery Center’s clinical capacity in important surgical specialties in Wyandotte County. Currently the spectrum of services offered at the 15,000-square-foot Heart of America Surgery Center includes ophthalmology, orthopedics, gynecology, general surgery, plastic surgery and ear, nose and throat (ENT).  More than 25 specialists perform approximately 3,000 procedures annually. 

“We look forward to our partnership with Heart of America Surgery Center, which includes some of Kansas City’s best physicians and specialists,” says M.L. Lagarde, President, HCA Midwest Health System.  “Providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare is our mission, and we anticipate building upon the solid foundation already established by the team at Heart of America Surgery Center with additional services and technology.” 

Phyllis Steer, MD, Medical Director, Heart of America Surgery Center, notes the collaboration with HCA Midwest Health System and its resources will benefit the community.  “Heart of America Surgery Center represents one of Wyandotte County’s most vibrant, convenient healthcare assets,” says Dr. Steer.  “Our relationship with HCA Midwest Health System will strengthen the services we offer to our patients.” 

HCA Midwest Health System consists of 10 hospitals and myriad outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers and an array of other services to meet the healthcare needs of the greater Kansas City area.

For more information, call (913) 334-8935.