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March 25, 2026 (Santa Barbara, CA) Sutter Health Greater Central Coast’s Foothill Surgery Center is being recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2026 ratings for the third year in a row, reflecting rigorous standards for patient safety and clinical outcomes. The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) located at 4151 Foothill Road in Santa Barbara was ranked as “high performing” for its ophthalmology services, the best possible rating which places the ASC in the top 15% of all 4,400+ evaluated centers.
“We are committed to building access to advanced outpatient surgical care in this region, and this recognition confirms we are consistently doing it in a safe, efficient, cost-effective and patient-centered way,” commented Matt Baumann, Ambulatory CEO, Sutter Health Greater Central Coast. “I am proud of the exceptional Foothill Surgery Center team whose dedication to quality, collaboration and clinical excellence earned this national distinction.”
“This acknowledgement from U.S. News & World Report underscores our approach to put patients first every day, and our focused investment in the latest surgical technologies and treatments to achieve positive results,” said Dr. Jeffrey Hadsall, President,Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara…