NovaMed, Inc. is a health care services company and an owner and operator of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Its primary focus is to acquire, develop and operate ASCs in joint ownership with physicians throughout the United States. As of March 15, 2009, the Company owns and operates 37 ASCs located in 19 states. As of March 15, 2009, 13 of its 37 ASCs offer surgical services in specialties other than ophthalmology. As of March 15, 2009, the Company owned a majority interest in 35 of its ASCs with the minority interests generally being held by physicians. In addition it also owns 100% of the equity interests in two of its ASCs. In August 2008, the Company acquired MDnetSolutions, a call center and marketing solutions company serving primarily the bariatric market.