March 9, 2026
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Celebrates Opening of St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center (STAASC)
St. Augustine, Fla. (March 9, 2026) – Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (SOS), in partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s, celebrated the opening of the new St. Augustine Ambulatory Surgery Center (STAASC) last week with community and provider events highlighting expanded access to advanced outpatient orthopedic care in St. Johns County.
Located at 45 Groover Loop in St. Augustine, the new ambulatory surgery center is designed to provide high-quality orthopedic procedures in a specialized outpatient setting focused on efficiency, safety, and patient comfort.
The celebration began Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by healthcare leaders, community officials, and members of the St. Johns County business community.
Morning remarks were delivered by Dr. Paul Roettges, orthopedic surgeon at SOS; Scott Kashman, president and CEO of Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside and interim market lead for Ascension St. Vincent’s; and Isabelle Renault, president and CEO of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce.
On Thursday evening, SOS hosted a second event for physicians, providers, and families who played a role in bringing the center to life. Remarks were delivered by Donnie Romine, CEO of SOS; Dr. Paul Roettges; and Mike Shaw, chief strategy officer for Ascension.
The evening gathering recognized the collaboration among physicians, healthcare partners, and operational teams that made the project possible.
The celebrations continued into this weekend with a community open house on Saturday, where local residents were invited to tour the new facility, meet physicians and staff, and learn more about the services available at the ASC.
The new center expands SOS’s capacity to deliver expert orthopedic procedures in a state-of-the-art environment designed to improve the patient experience and reduce surgical wait times.
Our physicians and staff are available for interviews and tours at the center. Please direct media requests to annebeth.ahrenholz@hopco.com.
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About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists
Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) has grown into the leader in musculoskeletal care. SOS was founded on the principle of providing high-quality, comprehensive care in the northeast Florida region. The entire spectrum of musculoskeletal healthcare services is provided to patients including orthopedic surgery, spine care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, chiropractic, and podiatry. Services including physical therapy, regenerative medicine, advanced imaging, durable medical equipment, and musculoskeletal urgent care are offered in multiple locations throughout the region. Physicians at SOS are leading experts in their field with decades of experience, including the completion of multiple fellowships and groundbreaking research. Visit www.se-ortho.com to learn more.
About Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo)
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is the global leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) value-based care, outcomes management, and care transformation. HOPCo partners with physician practices, health systems, payors, and suppliers to implement clinically integrated models that improve quality, reduce variability, and lower the total cost of MSK care.
Through HOPCo Digital, its advanced technology and AI platform, HOPCo is building the most comprehensive solution for practices, ambulatory surgery centers, payors, suppliers, and health systems enabling integrated, data-driven, and patient-centered care. HOPCo’s global footprint includes partnerships worldwide, with teams on the ground supporting successful implementations in both emerging and mature healthcare systems and markets. Visit www.hopco.com to learn more.
About Ascension St. Vincent’s Ascension
Ascension St. Vincent’s, based in Jacksonville, Florida, operates four hospitals and more than 90 other sites of care and employs more than 5,300 associates. In fiscal year 2024, Ascension St. Vincent’s provided more than $202.2 million in community benefit and other care for vulnerable persons. Ascension St. Vincent’s is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension St. Vincent’s is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.
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