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EMPIRE SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in BAKERSFIELD, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews.

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EMPIRE SURGERY CENTER

bakersfield, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

4101 EMPIRE DR SUITE 130

BAKERSFIELD, CA

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(661) 325-1900

Service Area

This provider serves patients in BAKERSFIELD and surrounding areas in CA.

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

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 Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

3.7
3 reviews
Janie Jimenez

Janie Jimenez

This office never answers called more multiple times in the AM and PM and no answer

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Gerry Chua

Gerry Chua

I flunked my DMV vision test. DMV had me take a form for the optometrist to sign. During my vision test, it was pointed out to me my left eye had cataract. My optometrist who happen to work at Empire Eye Center suggested I have a meeting with Dr. Chang. I met with Dr. Chang two weeks later where he explained everything. My left was scheduled for surgery Nov. 22. I was nervous the night before and during being admitted. Everyone was nice. The anesthesiologist had a word with me and explained he would be next to me and I should just relax. Once in the operating room, all I remember was Dr. Chang said a few words and the next thing is the nurse waking me up to let me know my son has arrived to pick me up. I had the post surgery check up with Dr. Chang and all was good. My left eye vision has improved so much. 2 weeks later, my right underwent the same procedure. I was more at ease, I was also the first patient of the day for surgery. Same process, the last thing I remember was looking at the anesthesiologist and then "boom" I was out. Like the first time, the nurse is waking me up to let me know my ride was there to pick me up. Thank you Dr. Chang. I can read without my glasses!

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Miranda Sanchez

Miranda Sanchez

I took my grandmother for surgery and she was so happy with the service they provided, from the receptionist to the doctor! Excellent staff.

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Contact

Phone

(661) 325-1900

Website

www.empireeyeandlaser.com/for-patients/surgery-at-empire/

Years in Operation

26 years

Est. 2000

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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