OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER OF ARIZONA LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PHOENIX, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.8 out of 5 from 61 reviews.

OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER OF ARIZONA LLC

phoenix, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

240 W Thomas Rd

PHOENIX, AZ

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.

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 Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.47%

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.

0.24%

natl avg ~0.01%

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

Google Reviews

3.8
61 reviews
GaryMary

GaryMary

The staff, nurses, and surgeons were absolute angels! From the free valet parking, to check in, to prep, all the way to recovery and to when they wheeled my husband out to our car, everyone was amazing! If I could give more than 5 stars I would ✨️.

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Natali

Natali

I'm on my 3rd surgery this year. Being autistic I deal with so many physiological complex challenges, and this was a healing experience for me despite the surgery being a painful one. A very huge thank you to the outpatient surgery center staff, Denise, Lettie, Erika, and Christina. I felt seen, heard, and understood. My pain was managed consistently. It was phenomenal care. I have dealt with communication struggles during procedures or being mistaken for med seeking due to my autism bc I over communicate at times, it can be dehumanizing. So, thank you all, I felt like I was in fantastic hands, I'm so used to being forced to suffer I forgot what it was like to be treated with care. Bless you.

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Cassie Scott-Juarez

Cassie Scott-Juarez

Had my surgery here. Nothing but positive things to say about the surgeon, anesthesiologist, all the nurses that reassured me & made me feel comfortable. The office was clean, organized, friendly. I was upset because my surgeons office scheduled my surgery for 1130AM. I arrived a bit early with the front staff saying they had me for 2:45PM. Long story short my surgeon was running behind, but the front staff didnt seem to want to call to verify at first. They were questioning me when I had the text messages. I stayed calm & just trying to communicate. The initial lady helping check in seemed timid & when it seemed like the way she was wording it with me was under control & would of been fine another lady from the back stepped in like assuming she was doing damage control but she had an attitude. My husband & i were fine waiting even though it sucked waiting that long but a professional explanation of being behind or misunderstanding and just apologizing or pretending to call verify & explain we would of understood. We werent hostile or about to get upset, maybe looked disappointed but nothing more. we did however get frustrated with the lady who stepped in unnecessarily & she was giving us looks before & after. Not one smile. It seemed like the first lady just was quiet after, checked us in & stayed to herself back there. Seemed awkward. Other than that everyone was fantastic, bright, informative, helpful, reassuring. I even got to stay over night and everyone was so helpful, sweet, on time, prompt & i was so appreciative of my surgery going smooth & my care before & after! Highly recommend this center!

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Xochitl Arreola

Xochitl Arreola

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional empathy and service I received during my outpatient procedure. The care and attention from the entire staff were truly remarkable. I am genuinely thankful to each and every one of you for making a potentially stressful experience so much more comfortable.

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Jon Rosch

Jon Rosch

Finding the place was very easy as detailed instructions were given pre-op. This was the only redeeming experience I had. I checked in to my appointment 15 minutes early and was not called back until 45 minutes after my scheduled time. My insurance does not require co-pay, but this center's policy was to pay for my full surgery up front versus waiting for the bill to process through my insurance. I do not agree with this policy but I guess I had no choice. Recovery from my major sinus surgery was a horror show. When I awoke from anesthesia, I had a strong urge to urinate. The nurse gave me a container to use but I had major difficulty. She then asked me to get dressed and wheeled me to the toilet which was successful. Immediately after, they had informed me that my ride was here as I was going home...I was shocked as this must have been less than 20 minutes after I woke up. Well, I was very much "out of it" from the anesthesia and they tried giving me some applesauce and ginger ale. I started to get nauseous and then proceeded to vomit quite a bit of blood. As I was vomiting, my ride arrived and I was promptly wheeled to the car to go home. They give me a couple of gauze packs for the road. The fact that I was rushed out while very in a very incapacitated state, nauseous, and vomiting blood is unacceptable. They should have ensured that I was comfortable and more stable prior to letting me go home. The gauze they gave me did not last very long, which required me to go out and purchase more in a panic. The long wait time, payment policy, and rushing me out the door while I am not in what I would consider to be a stable condition are the reasons I have this center 1 star. I later spoke to my doctor about my experience and was told that this is not the first time the doctor has heard of this. This center really needs to start putting patients first over trying to cycle as many people through as possible.

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Contact

Website

sjosc.com/

Years in Operation

5 years

Est. 2021

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain MedicinePodiatry
Medicare Certified

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