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ENCOMPASS PROCEDURE CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LA MESA, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 16 reviews.

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ENCOMPASS PROCEDURE CENTER

la mesa, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

7051 ALVARADO ROAD SUITE 100

LA MESA, CA

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(619) 460-7775

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LA MESA 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.
Obstetrics & Gynecology6
HysteroscopyA slim camera passed through the cervix examines the inside of the uterus, and can remove polyps or fibroids in the same visit. No abdominal incision is involved. Cramping for a day or two afterward is normal.LaparoscopyA camera and instruments are inserted through small abdominal incisions, allowing diagnosis and treatment without a large open incision. Used for endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and pelvic pain, with recovery measured in days rather than weeks.D&C (Dilation and Curettage)The cervix is dilated and the uterine lining removed, for heavy bleeding, after a miscarriage, or to obtain tissue for diagnosis. The procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes and most people return to normal activity within a day or two.Tubal LigationThe fallopian tubes are sealed, cut, or removed to provide permanent contraception. It should be considered irreversible — reversal is not reliably successful, so it is intended for people certain they do not want future pregnancy.Endometrial AblationThe uterine lining is destroyed to reduce or stop heavy menstrual bleeding, offering an alternative to hysterectomy. It is not a contraceptive, and it is only appropriate for those who have completed childbearing.Ovarian Cyst RemovalA persistent, enlarging, or painful ovarian cyst is removed, usually laparoscopically. Surgeons generally aim to remove the cyst while preserving the ovary itself, particularly for patients who may want future pregnancy.
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.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery6
Breast Augmentation / ReductionBreast size is increased by placing implants, or decreased by removing breast tissue and skin and repositioning the remaining tissue. Reduction is often performed to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by breast weight.RhinoplastySurgery that reshapes the nose by altering the bone and cartilage beneath the skin. It is performed to change appearance, to correct breathing problems caused by internal structure, or both. Swelling takes months to fully resolve.FaceliftLiposuctionFat is suctioned out from beneath the skin through small tubes called cannulas, reshaping a specific area such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. It targets localized deposits and is a contouring procedure rather than a method of weight loss.Wound ReconstructionRebuilds skin and underlying tissue where a wound is too large or too damaged to close directly. Surgeons move nearby tissue, or transfer skin and muscle from elsewhere on the body, to cover the defect. Often follows trauma, infection, or cancer removal.Skin GraftingHealthy skin is taken from one area of the body and transplanted to cover a wound or burn elsewhere. Both the graft site and the donor site need care, and the donor site is often the more uncomfortable of the two.
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 — 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: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 37 surveys · 20% 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
95+2 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
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

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.04%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.

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.
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

3.7
16 reviews
Rocco

Rocco

All staff greet you with a beautiful smile and are quick to get your visit started. Dr. Lajvard a professional blessed with that family style demeanor helps you calmly get to the source of your visit. I have been a patient of his for 20 years! I highly recommend Encompass Family and internal medicine!

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sylvia barron

sylvia barron

Brought my mother for an appt., complained to receptionist on multiple messages left on multiple days to Dr. Melanie Sheppard's nurse for a concern regarding mom's health and didn't receive a single call back. Another patient in the waiting room voiced he had the same problem. I ask for an interpreter, but was told none was available. Mom is 87 and monoligual in Spanish. I had with me my adult son with developmental disabilities and was asked to step outside with him due to Covid safety concerns despite us both having masks on and being the only ones in the empty waiting room. As I was arguing he couldn't be unattended outside while I was in exam room with mom, I was called into exam room by technician. As I was assisting mom getting undressed for her echo, the male manager barged in and said I had to get out, that he was bringing in an interpreter though one had been denied earlier and my poor mother was completely nude from waist up. He completely violated her privacy. Blunt reprisal because I complained at the beginning about the lack of response or phone answering when calling the office. Already shopping around for a new physician for her.

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Lena Byard

Lena Byard

My fiancee USED to be a patient here but after months of subpar service and constant lies, it was time to go. This office was both his pain management and his primary care doctor. My fiancee has been and is still waiting over a month to get his blood pressure medication approved and we keep getting lied to by the office personnel. All they have to do is call and give the authorization but we keep getting the run around. Nelly and Janice/Janet aren't very clear on what customer service is because if someone has to constantly call, leave messages, AND come in to the office to request them to please call about the medication and it still doesn't get done, something is wrong. Then, to add insult to injury, they waited 8 months to inform him of some inconclusive tests that prevented him from getting his pain medication on time...much like almost the past year that he has been a patient there. Dr. Lajavardi has taken a vacation twice this year without prior knowledge so, at least once we were rushed so that he could get a head start on getting to the slopes. Again, we had an issue and this man was unavailable for medication authorization and didn't have anyone covering him for emergencies or patient questions! His own staff couldnt get in touch with him and he supposedly owns the business. Who leaves on vacation, out of the country and doesn't leave a second in command or doesn't leave a number that can reach him? That's unsatisfactory and dangerous when you have a patient that depends on high blood pressure medication AND they are aware that his pressure fluctuates. This clinic needs to go and get not only sensitivity training but also learn about patient centered care. I do not and would not recommend anyone go to this clinic unless you are ready to follow their sorry ass medication rules. You want pain meds easy...go here. You want to be cared for and treated with respect...don't go but RUN to another doctor's office....we certainly are.

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Caroline Smith

Caroline Smith

I've been seeing Dr. Lajvardi for Pain Management for about a year now. There are always smiling faces at the check in desk. It's very clean and very clean in the patient rooms. The wait is not very long to see the Doctor. Dr. Lajvardi is very courteous and is eager to help manage my pain.

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HippieMeow

HippieMeow

I have been here for myself and my son. I had Dr. Lockie for a severe back problem I was having and they were prompt and helpful when I needed to go to the emergency room as it kept getting aggravated by the minute. I can't imagine what would have happened if it would have happened at work. They made me feel like they would take care of me. My son has seen Dr. Lajvardi and his PA have always been so attentive when I have brought in my son for anything, and even introduced me to some preventive services in the community for children. Which I am very thankful for. As well as the short wait time.

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Contact

Phone

(619) 460-7775

Website

encompassmd.com/

Years in Operation

9 years

Est. 2017

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Institute for Medical Quality

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OphthalmologyObstetrics & GynecologyInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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