In a July 2026 feature from Ambulatory Surgery Center News, Dr. Rick Ngo, MD, FACS, of Texas Hernia and Surgical Specialists joined a panel of industry leaders discussing the future of surgical care and how outpatient centers can grow responsibly. Dr. Ngo spoke to the rapid rise of robotic surgery and the value of a more competitive market, noting that new systems are finally becoming realistic options for ambulatory centers. As he put it, “competition drives innovation, improvements, and also helps to decrease price.”
He also offered a candid take on what it really takes to expand a surgery center’s services, urging operators to be honest about shared goals, culture, and long-term commitment among the physicians they bring on. Drawing on more than 16 years in the field, Dr. Ngo framed technology and partnerships as decisions that should serve patients and stand the test of time, not short-term opportunities. It is the same forward-looking, patient-first thinking he brings to every procedure at Texas Hernia and Surgical Specialists.
Dr. Rick Ngo was a member of the inaugural class of the Texas Medical Association Leadership College in 2011. Throughout his career, he has been an active leader in organized medicine advocating for issues that are beneficial to patients and healthcare providers.
If you need a trusted hernia surgeon, call the Texas Hernia & Surgical Specialists team today at (888) 365-1544. Dr. Ngo will provide you with exceptional treatments for your specific set of needs.