Blue Water Surgery Center Listed in the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for 2025

Blue Water Surgery Center has been named one of the best ambulatory surgery centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2025. These ratings of outpatient surgical centers offer patients a data-informed resource when seeking outpatient surgical care. Blue Water Surgery Center is the outpatient surgery center for Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron, the most preferred orthopedic practice in the Blue Water region. Patients seeking specialized bone, joint and muscle care are encouraged to call 810-985-4900 to schedule an appointment at the practice’s clinical office, located at 940 River Centre Drive.

The best ambulatory surgery center listing by U.S. News & World Report was based on rating more than 4,300 surgery centers across the country on several criteria, including how successfully they avoided complications, emergency room visits, unplanned hospitalizations and other undesirable outcomes, patient outcomes, risk adjustment and more. Blue Water Surgery Center was listed in the category of orthopedics and spine care, and it was the only center in Michigan to make the list. Patients at the top-ranked spine and orthopedic surgery centers had on average a 36% lower severity-weighted complication rate compared to all evaluated surgery centers.

“This award highlights Blue Water Surgery Center’s dedication to leading technology and streamlined processes, allowing for high-quality, specialized orthopedic care,” said Dr. Rajesh Makim, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron and medical director of Blue Water Surgery Center. “Our team is honored to deliver care that prioritizes comfort, safety and optimized outcomes for recovering and living well.”

To learn more or to schedule an appointment at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron, please call 810-985-4900.