South Portland Surgical Center Achieves Prestigious National Advanced Orthopaedic Certification

Tualatin, OR, July 17, 2026 — South Portland Surgical Center is honored to announce that it has been awarded the Advanced Orthopaedic Certification (AOC) from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for Total Joint Replacement and Complex Spine Procedures. The national distinction recognizes excellence in orthopedic surgical care and a commitment to higher level quality expectations set by experts within the field.

Advanced Orthopaedic Certification is only awarded to AAAHC-accredited organizations that meet rigorous standards in clinical practice, ongoing performance improvement strategies, patient outcomes and organizational infrastructure.

“At South Portland Surgical Center, providing outstanding orthopedic care has been our top priority,” said Dr. David Huberty, Total Joint Replacement Physician Champion of South Portland Surgical Center. “This distinction reflects our entire team’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and to the community we serve. We are honored to be recognized by AAAHC as a leader in the national orthopedic surgery industry.”

The certification process includes an onsite survey conducted by experienced clinical surveyors and reflects input from a multidisciplinary panel of orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, physical therapists and quality experts. Achieving this distinction places South Portland Surgical Center among a select group of facilities nationwide that have demonstrated superior performance in orthopedic surgical care.

For more information about South Portland Surgical Center, please visit SouthPortlandSurgicalCenter.com.

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About AAAHC

Founded in 1979, AAAHC is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation, with more than 6,800 organizations accredited. We accredit a wide range of outpatient settings, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery facilities, endoscopy centers, student health centers, medical and dental group practices, community health centers, employer-based health clinics, retail clinics, and Indian/Tribal health centers, among others.

AAAHC advocates for the provision of high-quality health care through the development and adoption of nationally recognized standards. We provide a valuable survey experience founded on a peer-based, educational approach to onsite review. The AAAHC Certificate of Accreditation, along with specialized programs including Advanced Orthopaedic Certification and Patient-Centered Medical Home Certification, demonstrates an organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to its patients—every day of the 1,095-day accreditation cycle. AAAHC Accreditation and Certification Programs are recognized by third-party payors, medical professional associations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies, and the public. For more information on AAAHC, please visit www.aaahc.org.