McLeod Health is pleased to announce the partnership with Wesmark Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, to further expand the hospital systems reach and jointly offer exceptional multi-specialty ambulatory surgery services for the Sumter community. This alignment will ensure the future growth of specialty care and medical expertise offered to the midlands and beyond.

The current providers Dr. Floyd Angus, Dr. Kent Cunningham, Dr. Paul Evangelisti, Dr. James A. Goodson, Dr. Gregory A. King, Dr. David Lovice, Dr. Scott R. McDuffie, and Dr. Vijay P. Pinto continue their medical leadership and support the vision. Stephanie Champion will continue to serve in her role as ASC Administrator.

“The mission and values of these two partners are extremely complementary,” stated Julie Hamberis, McLeod Health Vice President of Ambulatory Services. “This partnership underscores a commitment to those patients and families who entrust us with their healthcare. The strength of this relationship is yet another way for McLeod Health to deliver top-quality healthcare to this community through the hands and hearts of these local providers.”

Located at 420 West Wesmark Boulevard, the facility will now be known as McLeod Surgery Center Wesmark and will continue to provide access to multi-specialty surgery in ENT, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics and Urology.

“The partnership with McLeod Health brings new life to Wesmark Ambulatory Surgery Center. The goal of this partnership is to bring more specialists and providers to the Ambulatory Surgery Center to meet the surgical needs of our growing community,” said Dr. Cunningham.

This advanced multidisciplinary surgery center is equipped with the latest technology, along with two operating rooms, four procedure rooms, and 17 pre- and post-operative recovery rooms. The partnership was completed December 30, 2022, and they began serving patients January 3, 2023.