Alsie Fitzgerald, RN

As a 30 year veteran of the health care industry, I’m proud to have been a pioneer of the ASC industry. I’ve worked in ASCs since 1976 and helped open the first free-standing ASC in Iowa. I previously worked in hospital ERs and ORs, as well as in hospital outpatient departments, I feel confident they don’t compare to the quality, individualized and convenient care ASCs offer.

Sometimes hospitals can be overwhelming – they’re big, oftentimes in the middle of large towns or cities and figuring out where to park can be a monumental task in and of itself. When I walk into an ASC – as a practitioner or as a patient – I feel completely at ease. ASCs provide a family atmosphere, where the health providers are compassionate – they take the time to address patient needs and genuinely care about the well-being of every patient who comes through the door. I’ve been honored to be a member of the ASC community for the past three decades.