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NovaMed, Inc., a health care services company, engages in the ownership and operation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in joint ownership with physicians in the United States. The company's physicians perform various surgical procedures in the areas of ophthalmology, pain management, gastroenterology, urology, otolaryngology (ENT), plastic surgery, and gynecology, as well as in the area of orthopedics, including podiatry. It also provides excimer lasers and other services to ophthalmologists for their use in performing laser vision correction surgery. In addition, the company owns and operates optical laboratories, which manufacture and distribute corrective lenses and eyeglasses to both affiliated and non-affiliated ophthalmologists and optometrists; an optical products purchasing organization; and a marketing products and services business, which provides a range of products and services, including brochures, videos, advertising and Web site design, education and training programs, and consulting services for eye care professionals and vendors. Further, NovaMed offers management services to eye care practices pursuant to long-term service agreements. As of March 15, 2009, it owned and operated 37 ASCs in 19 states. The company was formerly known as NovaMed Eyecare, Inc. and changed its name to NovaMed, Inc. in March 2004. NovaMed was founded in 1995 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Key Statistics

Closing Price	13.25
Volume	4700
Volume Avg	59466
52 Week High	16.41
52 Week Low	7.71
PE	19.47
PE (group average)	39
EPS Year	0.68
EPS change Q/Q	8.33%
EPS change Q/Q Yr ago	13.04%
EPS change Q/Q next Q est	13.04%
EPS change Y/Y	43.48%
REV change Q/Q	0%
REV change Q/Q Yr ago	-1.78%
EPS next Q est	0.23
EPS next Y est	1.16
Divident Annual	0.00
Dividend Yield	0%