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LA VETA SURGICAL CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ORANGE, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 97 reviews.

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LA VETA SURGICAL CENTER

orange, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

681 SOUTH PARKER ST, SUITE 150

ORANGE, CA

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(714) 744-0900

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ORANGE 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.
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 — 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.
Otolaryngology (ENT Surgery)6
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.
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.
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.
Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Surgery)6
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.

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Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 61 surveys · 17% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
97+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: 75.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

75.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.03%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.01%

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.

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.
Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
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

4.2
97 reviews
Donald Tenney

Donald Tenney

Excellent staff, they took good care of me whike I was there getting my surgery done. I highly recommend this place they actually care about you here.

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Bah Aba

Bah Aba

So I was called to arrive early by nurse Kelly the day of my procedure. I arrived early but the front desk lady did not check me in until after 30 minutes of me sitting there. The people who came after me were checked in sooner. The problem is I had to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes before I got called in for the procedure. I was so dehydrated with a bad headache & very cold in the lobby. And they completely ignored me until I went and asked what happened. When you are not ready for my procedure why would you call me to come in sooner? Very unprofessional!

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Jessica M.

Jessica M.

Surgery went really well. Would highly recommend La Veta Surgical Center. (Wrote a similar review for Dr. Avrum Kaufman from South Coast ENT.) Short review: It was a great experience. Everyone was friendly and they were very coordinated, even with the amount of patients. Recovery went well too. And billing / insurance have gone smoothly since. In depth review of surgery day / after: - Arrived at 5:45am for check in. Was very impressed with amount of nurses, surgeons, staff, and operating rooms there. - One nurse did my intake while another nurse took my vitals. Third nurse checked on me while I waited, then the anesthesiologist explained their process. My ENT came by after to chat before prepping. And then a fourth nurse who was going to be in the procedure helped the anesthesiologist prep me. Even with the amount of people involved, everyone was up to speed based on my chart of anything they needed to be aware of (including adverse reactions.) Other places might have felt overwhelming with that amount of people. In this case, it was an added reassurance how coordinated they were. Also didn't feel rushed and had some time to rest. - Procedure and anesthesia in total was between 45 min to an hour. No packing in my nose. Was already able to breathe better than I had ever before. Some nausea that afternoon from the anesthesia, but that is normal for me. - Had no issues with recovery. Very little spotting after first day. Nasal drainage primarily the first week, but saline helped a lot. Took the antibiotics prescribed, but only needed an occasional acetaminophen / Tylenol for pain. - Both my ENT and the surgery center called to check on me the next day. - At the one-week check up, healing looked great. Stitches dissolved on their own, so my ENT didn't need to remove those. - One-month post op and I'm feeling great. Sleeping better than I ever have and have felt more energy throughout the day.

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Sylvia Dorado

Sylvia Dorado

Took my husband on a Saturday morning (4/5/25), entire staff was awesome! Front desk, nurse practioner, physicians assistant, the Doctor, the discharge nurse, everyone was very caring and attentive. Due to family history of cancer, my husband has a colonoscopy done yearly, this place so far is the best facility we have been to, even when we had Kaiser it doesn't compare to this facility.

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Crystal Ojukwu

Crystal Ojukwu

My mom had a colonoscopy procedure here. While they were prepping her for the procedure I asked the anesthesiologist about aftercare and he told me that I will be told later when the procedure is done. My mom additionally asked if there were any complications from being under anesthesia, and we were told that there hasn’t been any complications so far. The health care staff were assuring everything would go well and they even asked what my mom would eat after because the colonoscopy procedure did require her to fast 24 hours prior. They told us the procedure would be quick and that my mom would be placed in the observation room for 25 to 45 minutes just to make sure everything went well. Just as we were told the procedure lasted 25 minutes after which they immediately called me to come pick her up from the back. I was surprised because I thought they would observe her more but then I just thought that maybe she was OK to go. The discharge nurse asked us to stay a little longer so the doctor could speak with us but then eventually changed her mind and said that we were OK to go. The nurse gave my mom some apple juice and I asked the nurse if my mom could have some pistachios while I drive her back home and the nurse said that was fine as long as I don’t give her anything too greasy to eat. My mom was sleeping off throughout the drive which was to be expected. She also complained of feeling nauseous after having some juice and pistachios. About 20 minutes after leaving the hospital my mom slumped over and immediately started having seizures like symptoms, I called out to her but she was unresponsive and after a few seconds she stopped moving. I was so worried, as I was about to call 911 she got up confused and didn’t even realize what had just happened. I called the number that was written on the discharge papers to ask if what had happened to my mom was normal. Unfortunately the number they provided was a number to the DMV. So I went back to call the number that had called me to tell me that my mom was ready for discharge. After speaking with a nurse and telling her what had just happened. The nurse said she was given fentanyl and said that everything was normal and I don’t have to worry she just needs to eat and she’ll be fine. A few moments later my mom had projectile vomiting all over the car thus leading to more concern. We called the Center again and the nurse proceeds to say that everything happening is normal but if we’re worried my mom can call her healthcare provider. After talking to her healthcare provider we were told that what my mom was experiencing was not normal and she needs to go to an ER immediately. I immediately took my mom to the ER. She was told that she needs to stay overnight at the hospital because of the fentanyl they administered. Overall, I am disappointed in the complete mismanagement, The failure to observe her after the procedure and give me appropriate tips on how to take care of my mom after the procedure and potential complications she could’ve encountered. My mom spent the whole weekend in the ER and hospital with bizarre EKG and high blood pressure because of this mismanagement.

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Contact

Phone

(714) 744-0900

Website

lavetasurgical.com/

Years in Operation

36 years

Est. 1990

Ownership

Non-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyObstetrics & GynecologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryDental SurgeryPodiatry
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