Who's Who in Ambulatory Surgery: The People

When the call for nominations opened earlier this year for our eighth annual Who’s Who in Ambulatory Surgery issue, our staff was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic responses from the ambulatory surgery center community. Open to any and all, the nomination process brought to light some exceptional people and facilities. The 17 individuals, ranging from hard-working RNs to efficient, managerial VPs, and eight facilities that span from New Jersey to Georgia who were selected for recognition this year display the best efforts in continuing success in the ASC community during these trying times.

Todd Albertz

Todd Albertz is the director of surgical services for the Cincinnati Eye Institute (CEI). Prior to assuming his current role, Albertz was CEI’s purchasing and facilities manager.

From 2004 to 2006 Albertz oversaw the committee to design, build and move into the practice’s new regional facility. In spite of numerous challenges and obstacles, the project was completed on time and on budget and has been featured in multiple publications.

In 2005, Albertz accepted the role of director of surgical services. Since this time the facility has expanded from four to six operating rooms, increased from 6,500 to 10,000 yearly cases, and has maintained an impeccable record with AAAHC and Medicare. Albertz was involved in the committee that created the expansion of services of retinal surgery and cosmetic ocular plastic cases within the surgery center.

Don Holmes, vice president of marketing and business development, as well as executive director of CEI Foundation for CEI states, “Todd accepted the challenge of growing the business in the ASC while maintaining his patient-first philosophy.”

In addition to his responsibilities within CEI, Albertz is also involved in the CEI Foundation, a non-profit organization that serves the underserved by providing free vision care to the working poor. In 2007, Albertz and three colleagues created the Roselawn Vision Clinic which to date has provided more than 500 people with eye care they previously would have been unable to obtain. In 2009, the clinic received the Greater Cincinnati Healthcare Heroes Award in the non-profit category.