UNITED SURGERY CENTER ENCINITAS is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ENCINITAS, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

UNITED SURGERY CENTER ENCINITAS

encinitas, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

477 NORTH EL CAMINO REAL SUITE A210

ENCINITAS, CA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ENCINITAS 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.

Tonsillectomy / AdenoidectomyThe tonsils and sometimes the adenoids are removed for repeated infections or sleep-disordered breathing. Recovery is notably harder for adults than children, with significant throat pain for a week or more and a real emphasis on staying hydrated.Ear Tube PlacementTiny tubes are placed through the eardrum to drain fluid and ventilate the middle ear, most often for children with recurrent ear infections. The procedure takes about 10 minutes and the tubes usually fall out on their own within a year.Sinus Surgery (FESS)A camera and instruments passed through the nostrils open blocked sinus drainage pathways, with no external incisions. Considered for chronic sinusitis that has not improved with medication. Congestion often worsens briefly before it improves.SeptoplastyThe wall of cartilage and bone between the nostrils is straightened to improve airflow through a blocked side. It addresses breathing rather than external appearance, though it is sometimes combined with cosmetic reshaping.Turbinate ReductionSwollen tissue inside the nose is shrunk to improve airflow, frequently at the same time as septoplasty. Often the difference between a nose that is structurally straight and one that actually feels open.LaryngoscopyA scope examines the voice box and vocal cords, used for persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or throat pain that has not resolved. Small lesions can sometimes be biopsied or removed during the same procedure.
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 — 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.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 89/100 (-4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 29 surveys · 13% 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
89-4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
89-3 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
95-1 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
91-3 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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 74.1% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

74.1%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.06%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.06%

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

3.8
17 reviews
Reed Isenhower

Reed Isenhower

Five star experience from start to finish. The front desk woman was a doll, my nurses and doctors were amazing. Mark, Abby, Claudine, Dr. Dustin, Dr. Vonposern! I’ll see you back at the end of the year for my other bunion! Patrice

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Luis Lombardi

Luis Lombardi

I recently had a procedure at United Surgery Center in Encinitas and was truly impressed by the exceptional level of care and professionalism from the entire team. As a physician myself, I tend to be very observant of how medical care is delivered—and I can say without hesitation that this team sets the bar high. Dr. Liza Plafsky was outstanding—clear, compassionate, and attentive throughout. Nurse Anesthetist Darren provided expert, reassuring care, and both Brianna and Kelsey were kind, skilled, and genuinely thoughtful in how they treated me. I also want to recognize M.A. Jonathan for his professionalism and courtesy. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly, and I felt well cared for at every step. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend United Surgery Center to anyone needing outpatient care. They truly make a difference.

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clare webber

clare webber

such a positive experience !! Staff went beyond !! I had taken my wedding ring off for the procedure on a friday and put it in my purse but it came out when i put my glasses back on after the procedure .I was soooo upset since it was used by my grandmother and mother as well. The surgery center called me on the following monday saying.. " I think we found your ring....." !!!!!! " We had gone thru all the linens and the plastic bags with no luck...We found it in your wheel chair that we wheeled you out to your car!" I was not only thankful for their expert care for my procedure but for going the extra mile to look for my lost ring !!!!

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saeed yousefi

saeed yousefi

Had two back-to-back horrible experience with a nurse and anesthesiologist here. First time, the nurse took 10 minutes to insert the IV, the whole time was joking about torturing me, and left the room without noticing that I passed out. Second time, I was supposed to have local anesthesia, but they did not admit me because I had eaten before, even though that was their instruction. But the worst part was the unprofessional comments by the anesthesiologist. He was asking me do you think you are a tough guy, have you ever been cut through without anesthesia, and similar fear-mongering questions until my doctor showed up.

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Monica London

Monica London

We're so appreciative of this facility for supporting pediatric cases, and doing everything they could to make our daughters surgery run smoothly. I'll start by saying, there have been some reviews where the front office staff was said to be rude and I just want to say our visit was not like that. Angela was very kind and did everything she could leading up to my daughter's surgery to inform and prepare us. The entire nursing staff was great, we met everyone that was going to be involved with our daughters surgery beforehand, and explanations of what we could expect before, during, and after just kept flowing. After the procedure, the nurses immediately came and got us, took us back to our daughter, and I could tell many of them stuck around to make sure she was good because the wanted to, even though they weren't post-op nurses. They then wheeled us out through a side entrance to our car. It was overall a good experience for a nerve-racking day.

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Years in Operation

6 years

Est. 2020

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

OtolaryngologyGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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