Over the course of 20 years, gastroenterologist and entrepreneur Dr. Shakeel Ahmed has grown his own healthcare enterprise into one of the largest Ambulatory Surgery Centers franchise in the Midwest. The secret to his success is his thorough awareness of the administrative process and his intimate understanding of the surgical process as a working physician, a level of firsthand knowledge and insight that has allowed him to effectively and efficiently navigate and manage what is a highly complex field. In addition to his internationally renowned expertise in the ASC industry, Dr. Ahmed has also been instrumental in creating a wide variety of medical ventures as part of his multi-state portfolio, a portfolio that includes multiple medical practices, imaging centers, surgical centers, and other related entities. He is the author of Success in Ambulatory Surgery Centers, The Next Gold Rush, The Healthcare Entrepreneur: A Handbook of Investing in the Medical Industry, the author of hundreds of published articles, and has been featured on the cover of internationally renowned surgical magazines.

In his third book on the business of outpatient surgery, Dr. Ahmed offers a first-of-its kind, exhaustive, and meticulous analysis of the diverse range of surgeries that can be effectively carried out in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. He delves deeply into the nuances of the operational costs and equipment requirements, delineating both the clinical and financial aspects of performing advanced surgical cases with clarity and precision. Additionally, he extends his discussion to an in-depth examination of the billing practices and reimbursement processes associated with different surgical specialties. His detailed exposition covers the myriad factors that influence specialty surgeries, including the billing and coding of surgical services, financial pitfalls involved in advanced surgeries, the resources utilized, and the holy grail to follow to profit in this complex field. His thorough approach offers a valuable perspective on the financial dynamics of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, making this book not only informative but also essential for professionals in the healthcare sector.