Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) — Center of Excellence

Overview

Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is a United States non-profit patient-safety organisation, established in 2003, that develops and administers accreditation programmes for surgeons, hospitals and outpatient facilities worldwide. Its "Center of Excellence" designation recognises facilities and providers that meet SRC's standards across a range of surgical specialties. SRC frames the designation as an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time award: "Excellence is not simply an achievement – it is a culture that must be sustained."

Founded: 2003 · Headquarters: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

What It Covers

The Center of Excellence designation is program-specific: it accredits a facility (and often its surgeons) against SRC's published standards for a particular procedure area, based on criteria such as case volume, standardised pathways, equipment and outcome tracking. It is an international, third-party facility accreditation rather than a national licence.

Limitations

The designation is specific to the accredited programme and period; it does not by itself confirm the facility's national operating licence, nor a given surgeon's individual outcomes. Patients should confirm the accreditation is current on SRC's own directory and separately verify the surgeon's national registration.

Renewal and Validity

SRC accreditation is time-limited and subject to periodic re-inspection against current standards; a facility must maintain its standards to retain the designation.

How to Verify

Verify any claim of Surgical Review Corporation Centre of Excellence accreditation directly at: surgicalreview.org

If a clinic claims this accreditation but does not appear in the public register, ask for the certificate number and expiry date. Contact the accrediting body directly to confirm.