Everest Surgery Center earns ACHC accreditation in Midlothian

Texas Eye and Cataract’s partner ambulatory surgery center in Midlothian has earned ACHC accreditation, a quality milestone that recognizes compliance with nationally recognized standards for patient care and organizational performance. The move supports more local ophthalmic surgery options for Ellis County patients.

Why it matters: - ACHC accreditation gives Everest Surgery Center independent recognition for meeting standards tied to quality, performance and patient care. - The milestone supports Texas Eye and Cataract’s effort to expand access to advanced ophthalmic services in Ellis County. - Local surgical capacity can reduce travel into the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area for eye care and follow-up treatment.

What happened: - Texas Eye and Cataract announced that Everest Surgery Center earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. - The ambulatory surgery center is in Midlothian, Texas, and serves patients through Texas Eye and Cataract and its physicians. - D. Sobti, MD, owner of Texas Eye and Cataract and an ophthalmic surgeon at Everest Surgery Center, said the accreditation is an important step in the clinic’s effort to bring exceptional eye care closer to home.

The details: - The accreditation process evaluated Everest Surgery Center on standards covering organizational performance and patient care. - Everest Surgery Center is designed to create a coordinated patient experience that links clinical evaluation, surgical planning, procedures and postoperative care. - The clinic and surgery center are both located at 2251 Freeman Lane in adjoining suites. - Texas Eye and Cataract can be reached through more information or by phone at (469) 505-2020. - Texas Eye and Cataract also listed social channels on Instagram and Facebook. - ACHC is a nonprofit healthcare accreditation organization that has operated since 1986. - ACHC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has deeming authority from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for Ambulatory Surgery Centers and several other healthcare settings.

Between the lines: - The accreditation signals that Everest Surgery Center is trying to build credibility around outpatient eye surgery as the local population grows. - The emphasis on proximity suggests Texas Eye and Cataract is positioning surgical care as a more convenient alternative to regional referral centers. - The announcement frames the surgery center as part of a broader local healthcare investment, not just a standalone operational achievement.

What's next: - Texas Eye and Cataract said the accreditation will support continued expansion of clinical capacity, specialty care and surgical services in Ellis County. - The surgery center is expected to remain part of a coordinated care model for ophthalmic patients in Midlothian and nearby communities. - The company is likely to use the accreditation as a credential in future growth efforts and patient outreach.