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RISSER SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PASADENA, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.2 out of 5 from 53 reviews.

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RISSER SURGERY CENTER LLC

pasadena, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2615 EAST WASHINGTON BLVD

PASADENA, CA

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(626) 797-2002

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PASADENA 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.

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.
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.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Data Not Available

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

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.00%

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.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Recovery
Sling time, therapy, and getting back to normal.
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

3.2
53 reviews
Salvatore Diliberto

Salvatore Diliberto

As a Healthcare/surgery center, I can't understand how Risser Orthopedic hasn't been shut down. The doctors are doing far too much business not to tear down this ancient, decrepit eyesore place. Either rebuild or move! I can't understand how any business would stay here let alone surgeons. Shame on the city of Pasadena for allowing the unsightly, burned out nursing facility to remain standing next door while unsecured and hidden from view by fencing. Attention doctors, take some pride in your profession; do not operate here. And patients, contact your medical care networks. Save others from having to go here!

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Janet Mcnamara

Janet Mcnamara

Had both knees replaced. The second failed and I was told to wear a brace. I had a repair done by another non-Risser doctor which improved my balance, however, 6 years later the knee still requires a brace to keep it balanced and in place.

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Paula Simiano

Paula Simiano

This is the worst experience I have had. Main problem is the staff. Dr Pradham request an MRI, after 4 intents to make an appointment in Huntington Hill where the doctor works and the staff was not able to fax a correct Dr. order they are not able to have a fax number file after they were sending an incorrect document. They treat us like we are going for free. This clinic only wants money. They make an X-ray of my back before seeing a doctor even when I told them my problem was the foot. The doctor appears only one minute (no kidding) to tell me there is no wrong with X-ray that I need an MRI. No they don’t need my MRI they need my money 🤨. Good look whoever is schedule for surgery.

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Wendy Boelter

Wendy Boelter

"Zayra Montenegro, Dr. Myers assistant need to be replaced. So many mistakes, so many issues, ZERO sense of urgency. Please, please get a new assistant! Please. The mistakes she makes are costing time and money. ZERO STAR rating." Written for a current patient who cannot write this on his own. Please see Yelp review written for him as well. Patient wants to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation. A letter will be submitted to office and to BBB.

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Lance

Lance

Not so much a friendly staff. Their smile seem a little forced. A lot of workers but very few working. I believe in always doing your best at whatever you are doing, I didn’t see that here. I see does staff talking to staff and people on their phone. This is a medical facility so I hope they realize that people need a confidence booster instead just a pad on the back.

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Contact

Phone

(626) 797-2002

Website

www.risserortho.com/

Years in Operation

13 years

Est. 2013

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain Medicine
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?