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SOUTH ARKANSAS SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in EL DORADO, AR, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 78 reviews.

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SOUTH ARKANSAS SURGERY CENTER

el dorado, ARMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2704 VINE ST

EL DORADO, AR

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(870) 639-4580

Service Area

This provider serves patients in EL DORADO and surrounding areas in AR.

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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 ā€” 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 ā€” 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.
Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through ā€” a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

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: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 172 surveys Ā· 27% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0ā€“100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
96+3 vs national avg (93)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 vs national avg (92)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 vs national avg (94)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0ā€“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.

0.09%

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.
Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part ā€” here is how to get through it.
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

4.8
78 reviews
Angie Collins

Angie Collins

This place is awesome! The nurses were excellent, especially Jessica! I was so nervous and they made it all so easy!

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Laurence Singleton

Laurence Singleton

I am very pleased with how my procedure was done. Everyone was very professional in their duty and I was made to feel very comfortable. I was given full instruction for my post surgery duties. Thank you South Arkansas Surgery Center.

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Tara Puddu

Tara Puddu

I just got my second surgery with Dr. Gati on the same foot, two separate issues. I trust that he knows what he's doing and am grateful to have received the help from him and his competent care team. They are always clean, punctual, professional and kind. If you have any deeper questions, he will slow down and answer them. Everything is healing up well and I feel like I know what to do to take care of myself at home post-surgery. Amber is great as well.

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Ezinne Nwude

Ezinne Nwude

The staff were very helpful and professional. I highly recommend this facility to all those who need one day outpatient procedures.

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Amanda Rogers

Amanda Rogers

My daughter had such a wonderful experience at the surgery center! From check-in to discharge, everything was smooth, professional, and caring. The nurses were absolutely amazing. They were kind, patient, and so attentive. They made her feel completely comfortable and cared for the entire time. You can tell the whole team truly loves what they do and takes pride in making patients feel safe and supported. As a mother Iā€™m so thankful for the outstanding care my daughter received and would highly recommend South AR Surgery Center to anyone needing a procedure!

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Contact

Phone

(870) 639-4580

Website

www.southarksurgerycenter.com/

Years in Operation

19 years

Est. 2007

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • ā€¢Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
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  • ā€¢What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • ā€¢Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?