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SURGCENTER TUCSON LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TUCSON, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

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SURGCENTER TUCSON LLC

tucson, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3935 E. FT. LOWELL RD

TUCSON, AZ

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(520) 396-4420

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.

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.
Interventional Pain Management6
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.

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: 94/100 (+1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 210 surveys · 38% 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
94+1 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
93+1 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 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.

0.11%

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.

Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Recovery
Sling time, therapy, and getting back to normal.
What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
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

4.2
17 reviews
Gene Prescott

Gene Prescott

Overall good place. Dr Petro is fantastic and I always trust his skill. The turnover in the nursing staff hasn't been favorable, but seems like one bad apple in an otherwise great crew. Try to get in early or expect a longer wait.

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Janet Cousemaker

Janet Cousemaker

Excellent care from start to finish. Everyone who helped me was intelligent, respectful, caring and professional. I was impressed with how many of the staff worked there for many years and how knowledgeable they are about the many procedures preformed there. Not only was the staff friendly with me but also with each other. Their warmth lead to me feeling calm and having a safe experience. I've had two surgeries there and wouldn't hesitate to have more.

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Deborah Bergson

Deborah Bergson

Excellent staff, everyone from the front desk to the RN’s, anesthesiologist, and of course my surgeon. Best outpatient surgical care I have experienced over a number of years. I am a RN so I set the bar high.

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Kevin Walters

Kevin Walters

I had an issue with severe arthritis in my left hip. 1 wwk prior, Diana was great with my EKG and answering questions about the procedure. The day of the surgury, I hobbled in at 9am and walked out at 3pm! Dr Petrow, was great! Julia and Savannah were wonderful assisting prior to and afterwards. At 4 weeks post op, all is great. Thanks for all you do and Merry Christmas!

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Jason Martin

Jason Martin

Their Mako robot broke during my knee surgery, so they had to repeat the surgery a week later. In addition to losing an extra week of work, this meant I couldn't get a full dose of the nerve block, so I woke up in great pain. Then they had the gall to bill me an extra $800 seven months later. The nurses were awesome, so it bums me out to share this review. But you deserve to know.

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Contact

Phone

(520) 396-4420

Website

surgcentertucson.com/

Years in Operation

12 years

Est. 2014

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain Medicine
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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