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BANNER PHOENIX SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PHOENIX, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.0 out of 5 from 44 reviews.

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BANNER PHOENIX SURGERY CENTER LLC

phoenix, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1111 EAST MCDOWELL ROAD SUITE B

PHOENIX, AZ

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(602) 368-3854

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PHOENIX 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.

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.
Orthopaedic Surgery6
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.
Otolaryngology (ENT Surgery)6
Tonsillectomy / AdenoidectomyThe tonsils and sometimes the adenoids are removed for repeated infections or sleep-disordered breathing. Recovery is notably harder for adults than children, with significant throat pain for a week or more and a real emphasis on staying hydrated.Ear Tube PlacementTiny tubes are placed through the eardrum to drain fluid and ventilate the middle ear, most often for children with recurrent ear infections. The procedure takes about 10 minutes and the tubes usually fall out on their own within a year.Sinus Surgery (FESS)A camera and instruments passed through the nostrils open blocked sinus drainage pathways, with no external incisions. Considered for chronic sinusitis that has not improved with medication. Congestion often worsens briefly before it improves.SeptoplastyThe wall of cartilage and bone between the nostrils is straightened to improve airflow through a blocked side. It addresses breathing rather than external appearance, though it is sometimes combined with cosmetic reshaping.Turbinate ReductionSwollen tissue inside the nose is shrunk to improve airflow, frequently at the same time as septoplasty. Often the difference between a nose that is structurally straight and one that actually feels open.LaryngoscopyA scope examines the voice box and vocal cords, used for persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or throat pain that has not resolved. Small lesions can sometimes be biopsied or removed during the same procedure.
Obstetrics & Gynecology6
HysteroscopyA slim camera passed through the cervix examines the inside of the uterus, and can remove polyps or fibroids in the same visit. No abdominal incision is involved. Cramping for a day or two afterward is normal.LaparoscopyA camera and instruments are inserted through small abdominal incisions, allowing diagnosis and treatment without a large open incision. Used for endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and pelvic pain, with recovery measured in days rather than weeks.D&C (Dilation and Curettage)The cervix is dilated and the uterine lining removed, for heavy bleeding, after a miscarriage, or to obtain tissue for diagnosis. The procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes and most people return to normal activity within a day or two.Tubal LigationThe fallopian tubes are sealed, cut, or removed to provide permanent contraception. It should be considered irreversible — reversal is not reliably successful, so it is intended for people certain they do not want future pregnancy.Endometrial AblationThe uterine lining is destroyed to reduce or stop heavy menstrual bleeding, offering an alternative to hysterectomy. It is not a contraceptive, and it is only appropriate for those who have completed childbearing.Ovarian Cyst RemovalA persistent, enlarging, or painful ovarian cyst is removed, usually laparoscopically. Surgeons generally aim to remove the cyst while preserving the ovary itself, particularly for patients who may want future pregnancy.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery6
Breast Augmentation / ReductionBreast size is increased by placing implants, or decreased by removing breast tissue and skin and repositioning the remaining tissue. Reduction is often performed to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by breast weight.RhinoplastySurgery that reshapes the nose by altering the bone and cartilage beneath the skin. It is performed to change appearance, to correct breathing problems caused by internal structure, or both. Swelling takes months to fully resolve.FaceliftLiposuctionFat is suctioned out from beneath the skin through small tubes called cannulas, reshaping a specific area such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. It targets localized deposits and is a contouring procedure rather than a method of weight loss.Wound ReconstructionRebuilds skin and underlying tissue where a wound is too large or too damaged to close directly. Surgeons move nearby tissue, or transfer skin and muscle from elsewhere on the body, to cover the defect. Often follows trauma, infection, or cancer removal.Skin GraftingHealthy skin is taken from one area of the body and transplanted to cover a wound or burn elsewhere. Both the graft site and the donor site need care, and the donor site is often the more uncomfortable of the two.
Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Surgery)6
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.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 79 surveys · 23% 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
97+4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 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
97+3 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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 100.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

100.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.17%

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.

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.
Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
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.
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Google Reviews

4
44 reviews
Annemarie Zeckzer

Annemarie Zeckzer

Excellent place to wait for a family member having surgery. Restrooms available and places to eat.

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Taylor Westrick

Taylor Westrick

I have never had surgery before, and I have to say this place made me feel so comfortable and well taken care of. From the check in staff to the nurses and surgery team, everyone that I encountered was extremely kind, caring, and informative. My intake nurse, who gave me my IV, was very old and made me a lil nervous, but overall got the job done after a few tries. My Dr, her nurses and her team were fantastic. After surgery I was so well taken care of. Instructions were reviewed with me and my husband. We were given written instructions to take home too. I felt so blessed to have had the experience and the wonderful people who I got to work with here.

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V VB

V VB

If it weren't because this is the place my obgyn has for surgery I would never set foot here! The actual surgical team and nurses were great. Unfortunately the Customer service reps before the surgery, that I called back to have some questions answered after paying almost 5k upfront were as RUDE as you can get! Cathy and Carrie are two disgusting human beings that have no care for patients and speak just because they have a mouth to do so. Their jobs are a joke to them and they don't even know what they are saying and only pick up to argue with the patients. The first rep said they don't bill the insurance and laughed the second useless one said IF you didn't like her you sure won't like me! who answers that way AFTER you have already paid almost 5k. They couldn't even answer simple questions. Not only did Carrie say they wouldn't bill the insurance she banged the phone and was upset because I was asking questions said "OMG" If you hate your job so much you should not be there.I also ask to speak to a manager and Cathy said shes working I'll have her call you. Part of the manager's job is to answer calls. Not only did I not get a call back that day, I had to call back the next day and Sonia finally got a manager to call me (Priscilla). who had heard the call and apologized for the disgusting way I was treated by her team! And said we will bill the insurance not sure why she would say that to you!We are the patients and your are the first one we talk to before surgery makes me angry to know its Carrie and Cathy at the other end, two angry useless and confrontational reps answering for the surgical team! I'd have your insurance call and verify before giving them so much money that they can't even answer questions for. HORRIBLE SERVICE from the surgical customer service reps.

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Andrea Murphy

Andrea Murphy

Absolutely every single person involved in my surgery was kind, gentle, thorough, and explained everything in great detail and made me feel so safe and comfortable. They told me what to expect and patiently answered all of my questions. I just felt so well cared for and they were all extremely competent. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful experience!

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ri mc

ri mc

My wife had surgery scheduled today, she Sneezed two time in the waiting room your normal clear the Sinuses in the morning. They refused to do the surgery because they think she sick. We have been home for a hour now and she hasn't Sneezed one time. This was a waist of are time, now we don't know when she will get her surgery. And you think the American medical system is the best in the world I think not. Well we got her the surgery at your 93 Ave location! Two days after they refused her at the 10st location. They couldn't understand why your 10 st location wouldn't do the surgery for Sneezing two times. Maybe your employees need to think of the stress and pain someone is under when going for surgery. This is a complete disregard to a person care, well being, stress, emotions. The doctor wouldn't have scheduled the surgery if he didn't think it was necessary! Not only did you waist are time you waisted the Doctor time and the Doctor need to find a location he could help my wife at two days later. Well after kicking us out for my wife sneezing two time and not performing the surgery. They are trying to bill us for the surgery they didn't perform at this location. What has become of the medical system in the USA? They can't don't do the work and still want to get paid as the customer suffers in pain till they can find a new place to get the medical treatment. Not the best place to receive medical treatment!

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Contact

Phone

(602) 368-3854

Website

www.bannerhealth.com/locations/phoenix/banner-surgery-center-university?y_source=1_MTE5MDc2MjMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Years in Operation

56 years

Est. 1970

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

8

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyObstetrics & GynecologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryDental SurgeryPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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