The Operator's Chair

EP 1 | Operating and Scaling Surgery Centers | Robert Carrera

In the first episode of The Operator’s Chair, Ankur Chadha sits down with Robert Carrera to discuss the operational and financial realities of building and scaling ambulatory surgery centers. Robert shares insights from his experience working with ASC operators, covering the business models behind surgery centers, the challenges of growth, and how operators balance clinical excellence with financial sustainability. The conversation explores how healthcare operators navigate reimbursement pressure, patient responsibility, and operational complexity while continuing to expand access to surgical care. Inside the mind of an operator working at the intersection of healthcare delivery and business.