SURGECENTER OF PALO ALTO

palo alto, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

795 EL CAMINO REAL

PALO ALTO, CA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PALO ALTO and surrounding areas in CA.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Cataract SurgeryLASIK / Refractive SurgeryGlaucoma SurgeryRetinal SurgeryEyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Corneal Transplant

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 33.3% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

33.3%

natl avg ~97%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

+ 14 more affiliated surgeons on record

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Google Reviews

2.8
4 reviews
Katherine Coney

Katherine Coney

I had a biopsy that required anesthesia. The surgeon, anesthesiologist & medical staff were exceptional. The reason for the lower rating is - as another reviewer pointed out - the physical environment. In the basement, which clearly needs to be updated and the lack of personal privacy. The prep room is tight - curtains separate you from the next patient in a confined space. You can clearly hear private conversations. What really bothered me was the close proximity of adults with children & the privacy of dressing. The beds, curtains, and gowns clearly needed replacements eons ago. I hesitated to write this review as I have an exceptional internist and specialists at PAMF. My hope is that PAMF admin will understand that this surgical center clearly needs to be updated.

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Teresa Bryan

Teresa Bryan

Used this surgery center for my spouse's procedure. Jen is a dream of a nurse and was very caring and helpful. Overall, everything went well. I was able to go back while preparations were made. However, when it came to recovery, I was called and alerted it would be about 25 minutes until my spouse was ready. I asked to be taken back to hear what the doctor had to say afterwards. I was in the lobby waiting, only feet from the procedure and recovery area. I was told to move the car to the 10 minute pick-up area so the nurse would be able to find me and bring me back. In hindsight, I feel this request was a ruse and I feel there was no intention to bring me back. I complied and waited and waited and waited and worried. Finally, they appeared with my husband in a wheelchair, who had been released. My husband told me he asked for me in recovery. He wanted me there to hear everything and even expressed this pre-procedure, was sure all authorizations were on file in writing, but they gave him an excuse about me having to move the car. This doesn't add up if they had intentions of bringing me back. I was only feet away in the lobby and could have been easily taken back, but, instead, I was sent to the basement of the parking garage. Now we're left with him not remembering what the doctor said due to sedatives and having unknown answers. Absolutely poor quality of care in my opinion. I am fuming and do not recommend using this facility if you are a loving spouse who wants to help and care for your loved one.

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Karen Machtinger

Karen Machtinger

I had a procedure done on 3/3/25. Everyone who I had contact with was exceptional. They were concerned with my comfort and safety. Highly recommend them.

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Bill Chestnut

Bill Chestnut

Located in the basement of the building, it is outdated and lacks privacy - I could hear all the staff talking loudly while I was in pre-op and post-op. The rooms are separated only by a curtain. I could hear all the details of the woman next to me as they discussed her condition. The "new" gurney I was on was defective and they kept banging on it trying to get the sides to stay up, while I was in the bed with an IV in my arm. Because I was the last patient on a Friday, I was rushed to get my clothes on and they did not allow my wife and I to have privacy while I dressed. I'm appalled.

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Years in Operation

40 years

Est. 1986

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

7

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryObstetrics & GynecologyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?