The Surgical Center at Columbia Orthopaedic Group Performs First Simplify Cervical Disc Procedure In Missouri
Central Missouri farmer Bryan Ratliff is getting ready to resume his regular routine just two weeks after becoming the first patient in Missouri to undergo a new surgical procedure that is a successful alternative to spinal fusion.

The Surgical Center at Columbia Orthopaedic Group Named #1 Ambulatory Surgery Center in Missouri
The Surgical Center at Columbia Orthopaedic Group was named as the best in Missouri based on the following assessed criteria.
- How well facilities responded to COVID-19
- Quality of care
- Performance data
- Peer recommendations from relative in-state competition

The Surgical Center at Columbia Orthopaedic Group Achieves ACE Designation
The Surgical Center at Columbia Orthopaedic Group, a NueHealth facility, has achieved Ambulatory Center of Excellence (ACE) designation by ValueHealth. The ValueHealth Ambulatory Center of Excellence (ACE) Program is a highly-selective process for ambulatory surgery centers providing exceptional care and meeting stringent quality and program guidelines.
