NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in FLAGSTAFF, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews.

NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC

flagstaff, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2100 NORTH BEAVER ST

FLAGSTAFF, AZ

Service Area

This provider serves patients in FLAGSTAFF and surrounding areas in AZ.

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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.

Knee ArthroscopyA camera and small instruments are inserted through incisions the size of a buttonhole to repair cartilage, trim a torn meniscus, or remove loose fragments. Because the joint is not opened fully, recovery is far faster than traditional open knee surgery.Shoulder ArthroscopyUses a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions to repair the shoulder joint — commonly for impingement, labral tears, or damaged cartilage. Most patients go home the same day and begin physical therapy within the first week.ACL ReconstructionRebuilds the torn anterior cruciate ligament using a graft, since a fully torn ACL does not heal on its own. The surgery itself is outpatient, but returning to cutting and pivoting sports typically takes nine to twelve months of structured rehabilitation.Rotator Cuff RepairReattaches torn tendons in the shoulder to the bone. Pain relief often comes well before strength does — a sling is typical for several weeks and full recovery commonly takes four to six months, with physical therapy doing much of the work.Carpal Tunnel ReleaseCuts the ligament pressing on the median nerve at the wrist to relieve numbness, tingling, and night pain in the hand. The procedure takes about 15 minutes under local anesthesia. Night symptoms often improve immediately; grip strength returns over several weeks.Joint ReplacementDamaged joint surfaces are replaced with implants, most commonly at the knee or hip. Once exclusively a hospital procedure, selected healthy patients now have this done at surgery centers and go home the same day with a structured recovery plan.
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.
Bunion Correction (Bunionectomy)The bony prominence at the base of the big toe is removed and the bone realigned, often with screws or plates. Recovery involves weeks in a protective shoe or boot, and swelling can persist for several months.Hammertoe CorrectionA toe permanently bent at the middle joint is straightened, sometimes with a temporary pin holding the correction. Considered when the toe rubs painfully in shoes or has developed calluses and sores.Plantar Fascia ReleaseThe tight band of tissue along the bottom of the foot is partially released to relieve stubborn heel pain. Reserved for cases that have not improved after months of stretching, orthotics, and other conservative treatment.Ankle ArthroscopyA small camera and instruments treat problems inside the ankle joint — impingement, loose fragments, or damaged cartilage — through incisions a few millimeters wide, avoiding a larger open exposure.Ingrown Toenail RemovalThe edge of a nail growing into the surrounding skin is removed under local anesthesia. When the problem keeps recurring, the nail-forming tissue at that edge is also treated so it does not grow back.Foot Fracture RepairBroken bones in the foot are realigned and stabilized with hardware so they heal in position. Because the foot bears your full weight with every step, alignment matters more here than the small bone size suggests.

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)

Based on 310 surveys · 29% 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
95+2 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+2 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.

0.18%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.05%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

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

0.05%

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.

Google Reviews

3.9
14 reviews
Brett Reyes

Brett Reyes

I chose Dr. Scott Gibson for my ACL and meniscus surgical repair and could not be more pleased with the experience. Dr. Gibson is not only an exceptionally skilled surgeon, but also demonstrates a genuine, personable approach that immediately instilled confidence in my decison to commit to having surgery. After multiple consultations elsewhere, I felt assured in moving forward with the procedure following our first meeting. Amazing rapport! The care I received from the entire team was outstanding. Pre-operative nurses Jennifer and Jessica, my primary nurse Steph, anesthesiologists Matthew and Kellie, and post-operative nurse Ian all provided compassionate, high-quality care throughout the process. This facility is staffed by an exceptional team, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering orthopedic surgery. Thank you for making what could have been a stressful experience truly positive.

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Jack Shriber

Jack Shriber

Recently my wife had appointments with Dr Richard Holt to treat severe her neck pain. From our experiences there, we both agree, Dr Holt is a very thorough and caring Physician, who is a person who ably explains the total procedure in lay terms besides listening and answering all questions associated with his surgery. His staff are all very kind, knowledgeable, and also thorough, with nothing but praise for Dr Holt and how he manages his patients and his staff. All his appointments are the same, with he and all his staff acting as a team, very patient oriented, providing comfort during the whole time the patients are I there, and ensuring all information is provided prior to and after he has completed his treatments. Under his direction, the Northern Arizona Healthcare Orthopedic Surgery Center functions as one unit giving total care while under his care. No one could find a better place or better people in Arizona for treating pain for sure, than Dr Holt and his team!

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Meagan Weldon

Meagan Weldon

One of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time! I’m posting this on my wife’s and then again on mine to boost the stars! I happen to hurt my shoulder and had to be seen here. I have a 1 year old and really was struggling to fill out paperwork and hold a baby with one hand. The X-ray staff was beyond wonderful! My daughter lost her cool and The staff was more than wonderful with her while I had to be Xrayed! These lady’s deserve a raise and all the praise! That you to your wonderful staff!

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Dgene Rgene

Dgene Rgene

I am a current patient of the Northern Orthopedic Institute (This Company has several locations, My review is about my experience with Northern Orthopedics Institute of Arizona located Summit Center 1485 North Turquoise Drive) just having had surgery to reattach a torn bicep and as far as I'm aware everything went great.The operation staff nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologist, including Dr. Mellinger they all seem genuinely great kind, skilled good natured, they put my nervous concerns to rest. Yet there are aspects within this institution that are seemingly unorganized uncaring rude argument prone to be combative with the customer/ patient which is a great disservice to customer and those within the staff that work with great determination and skill superme and professionalism. I was sent home without a pain management plan in place. I called several times working my way through a tank of apathetic uncaring persons, finally getting a call from Dr. Mellinger, he apologized for the oversight, He promised to fix this issue yet nothing to date has happened? I'm at a loss to understand what has happened, Where is the break, the failing, the dysfunction? I don't believe Dr. Mellinger would do this intentionally for I found him to be a kind genuinely warm person with the best of intentions. Yet I find myself with a severe problem without a solution? I sit here in severe pain and seething rage at being so foolish and trusting. I called again after, Dr. Mellinger I guess forgot me, Or something went wrong? I got ahold of an after hours little creep who stonewalled me then hung up. Really? I've had major surgery and I'm not taken better care of? I may have to contact the medical board this is a shame, this could have been a story of satisfaction and triumph for Dr. Mellinger and all involved instead, I sit seething. Angry beyond words, severely disappointed, feeling betrayed, Doug

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Jonathan Tillotson

Jonathan Tillotson

My 6 year old daughter just had to have surgery on her arm, the staff was incredible. Everyone there from the front desk to the surgeon and anesthesiologist were professional and very caring. These people are amazing and good at what they do. She was very scared and nervous about the surgery but they did everything they could to make her comfortable and reassure her and us that everything was going to go smooth and according to plan. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

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Years in Operation

11 years

Est. 2015

Ownership

Non-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain MedicinePodiatry
Medicare Certified

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