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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ANCHORAGE, AK, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 154 reviews.

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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC

anchorage, AKMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1600 A ST STE. 200

ANCHORAGE, AK

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(907) 272-2423

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ANCHORAGE and surrounding areas in AK.

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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.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

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

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 59 surveys · 35% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
99+7 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

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.

PAUL M BARNEY, OD

Optometrist

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RACHEL ANN CRAWFORD, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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SHEILA JENSEN, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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TESSA DELANEY, O.D.

Optometrist

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WILLIAM D GRUZENSKY, MD

Ophthalmology

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

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.8
154 reviews
Mischelle Wells

Mischelle Wells

I really felt comfortable in the entire process. Everyone was so very kind and supportive. The system you have is amazingly smooth. It’s efficient but a bit impersonal. Nothing that would make a difference though! Thank you all so very much!!!

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Jerry Gunderson

Jerry Gunderson

I was very impressed with the professionalism, competence and caring of every employee that I encountetred. It is not often in an office setting that everyone plays from the same sheet of music. Probably the most impressive thing is the prayer before the surgery. That is just awesome!! A lot of doctors give the impression that they are God. THANK YOU. I am a repeat customer as Doctor Ford removed a cataract from my left eye is approximately 1995 and at that time handed out vests with your company name. I still have it and wore it to my appointment on Wednesday. Thank you for your caring. Jerry Gunderson

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Olga Wing

Olga Wing

I recently took my mom to Dr. Michael Seward for cataract surgery, and we couldn’t be more grateful! The entire team, from the pre-op to the surgery and post-op, was incredibly caring and supportive. They made her feel comfortable every step of the way. The procedure went smoothly, and her vision has improved significantly! I highly recommend Dr. Seward and his wonderful team for their expertise and genuine compassion. Thank you all for taking such great care of my mom! 👁️💖

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Diane Boyd

Diane Boyd

I just had cataract surgery at PCLI in Anchorage and I just want to express what a great team of experts there were they answered all my questions Dr. Barney, Dr. Seward and the other staff was exceptional and went above and beyond. If I ever have to have this redone, I will be back visiting them. I could not give them more than five star rating but if I could give them 10, I would they are awesome.

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Gary Oliver

Gary Oliver

This facility, staff and medical team were amazingly very professional, very friendly and prompt. I’m still amazed how they were able to perform both eye procedures completely pain free! I could go on and on about how great this experience was but I probably don’t have enough room here. I’m very grateful to have my vision improve this much. No longer need glasses except for close reading and that is not that bad either!

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Contact

Phone

(907) 272-2423

Website

www.pcli.com/anchorage.html

Years in Operation

29 years

Est. 1997

Ownership

Government

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?