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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Included in Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 List
HOUSTON (Oct. 08, 2026) – Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on October 8, 2026, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
The America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 ranking is based on four data pillars: Quality Metrics, Evaluation from Peers, Patient Experience, and Accreditations. Based on the results of the study, Kelsey-Seybold is ecstatic to be recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027. The title of “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” serves to reinforce Kelsey-Seybold’s reputation as a center that provides outstanding patience experience with exceptional quality of care, ensuring patient safety, and achieving positive surgical outcomes.
Kelsey-Seybold has served patients’ needs since 1949.
"Being recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers is a tremendous honor and a reflection of our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care," said Azam Kundi, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. "This recognition speaks to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff who work every day to provide safe, high-quality surgical care and outstanding patient experiences. We are proud to see their efforts acknowledged on a national level."
About Statista: Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
About Kelsey-Seybold
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston's renowned Texas Medical Center. More than 1,100+ physicians and allied health professionals practice at 46 locations in the Greater Houston area. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65+ medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. An accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, 24 onsite Kelsey pharmacies and one specialty pharmacy, and MyKelseyOnline, a secure web portal, are part of its comprehensive offerings. Kelsey-Seybold partners with major insurers to offer value-based commercial health plans. KelseyCare Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered to Houston-area beneficiaries and affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, has achieved the coveted 5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for eight consecutive years.
Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization and is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center and Endoscopy Center.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 91. NPS is the global standard for measuring customer loyalty and satisfaction. An NPS score of 70 or higher is considered by industry experts to be "world class" and an indicator of overwhelming customer loyalty.
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