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NORTHWEST EYE SPECIALISTSLLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TUCSON, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 386 reviews.

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NORTHWEST EYE SPECIALISTSLLC

tucson, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5599 N. ORACLE RD

TUCSON, AZ

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(623) 933-2013

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TUCSON 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.

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

Based on 57 surveys · 30% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+2 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
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%

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.

ANDREW ALBERT HUTTENHOFF, O.D.

152WC0802X

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BRIAN A. HUNTER, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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BROCK K BAKEWELL, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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JEFFREY S MALTZMAN, M.D.

207WX0009X

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LAUREN KANEMI EVANS, O.D.

Optometrist

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MICHAEL HENRY, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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+ 5 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.

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.
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Google Reviews

4.8
386 reviews
Casey Lewis

Casey Lewis

Take my dad here. People and doctors are always kind and happy to answer questions. We are happy customers. Ty Casey and Vern.

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Baller

Baller

Doctor dave was awesome..really took time to examine you and find you the perfect prescription.

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Dave Booth

Dave Booth

I needed to get into an eye doctor quickly for an issue with my eye, Northwest valley eye care got me in within hours and did a very thorough job with my exam period ended up finding a serious issue that was not related to what I went in for and the doctor. Quickly took care of it, referred me to a retinal specialist same day so I could get the treatment I needed. I will be switching To this doctor for my annual eye exams and eye care as they were professional, thorough, and friendly.

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Laura Hall

Laura Hall

Customer service is great. The doctor was very knowledgeable and diagnosed my eye problem. I'm very excited to have my eyes back to normal.

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Mary H

Mary H

Came here (to this review page) after seeing an online post about this office about someone's experience with the staff and concerning behavior re: billing. I had a similar experience. Dear owner: Karen, who seems to be lead admin staff, is extremely rude. This could be forgiven by some, but she is directly rude to potential patients on the phone. This office is seems to have backwards priorities and is disorganized. I will not trust them with my money or vision Edit 9-16-25: Owner replied and said this post is autogenerated? I felt I was clear from my post that I saw reviews in my community's page and came to look at the reviews here and to comment to share my prior experience. It is a fact that I had an uncomfortable experience with your office. This current interaction is making me even more concerned with the validity of other reviews on your page, if every time you get a critical review you "report" it, in efforts to silence free speech and tailor your reviews to only allow people to say positive things about you? Really telling.

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Contact

Phone

(623) 933-2013

Website

www.northwestvalleyeyecare.com/

Years in Operation

39 years

Est. 1987

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
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  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?