CAPITOLA SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CAPITOLA, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews.

CAPITOLA SURGERY CENTER

capitola, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2265 41ST AVE

CAPITOLA, CA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CAPITOLA 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.

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 Scores

Overall: 93/100 (+0 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 184 surveys · 23% 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
93+0 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
91-1 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
96+0 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
92-2 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.

0.10%

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.

Google Reviews

4.5
4 reviews
Amy McCain Karl

Amy McCain Karl

The front office staff is exceptional. I've watched the front desk woman go above and beyond for every person she encounters, and with such kindness and professionalism. Incredibly impressive and a great first impression. Every single person in this place provide excellent care with fantastic bedside manner. It is super clean and efficient. Like a very well ran machine. Top that with a personal call from the doctor the evening of my procedure to check on my well being, and I would say VIP service from check in to well after!

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Lacey Nicole

Lacey Nicole

Hi, I just want to say how amazing every single nurse there was. Words cannot say it enough! Had a lot of laughs leading up to my surgery, and after the surgery as well. The anesthesiologist was incredible too, as well as my surgeon. Dr Mensch called me that evening to check on me, as well as a nurse the following morning. Thank you to each and every staff member who's a part of Capitola Surgery Center, y'all are amazing!

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John Diab

John Diab

Just got out of the surgery center after having surgery by Dr. Haywood. Good man and skilled professional. The nurses made it a truly amazing experience. I really can't say enough good things about them. From Marion to Chelsea to Morgan and Marika, they were all wonderful. Please forgive me if I left anyone out, but I was a little out of it. Anyway, they all were stellar professionals, and caring human beings. Thanks again, and Happy Valentine's Day

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an uncomfortable experience: the surgeon was over-booked (typical), so procedure didn't start until 3+ hours later...guess that often happens in places like this so was it more-or-less excusable, and not the fault of the Center. it was at checkout time when the poor treatment by one particular employee began, and to whom it was obviously more important to be out of there on-the-dot right at closing time than to be kind to a senior post-surgery patient who was desperately trying to connect with the very important ride home. she grew more and more impatient as the clock ticked away towards 5p/m managing to stress everyone out (especially apparently herself) to the point where she became outright RUDE. this kind of behavior towards a post-op patient is completely inexcusable. the rest of the staff at the center were friendly, professional and courteous, but would think twice about ever using this facility again since needles-to-say she left a LASTING impression. (have one other possible theory as to why she behaved in such an intolerable manner, but would rather keep that to myself at this point since I have no affirmation of it, and don't know the woman personally). either way, SHAME on her!

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Years in Operation

13 years

Est. 2013

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain MedicinePodiatry
Medicare Certified

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