PHYSICIANS SURGERY SERVICES DBA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SAN JOSE, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews.

PHYSICIANS SURGERY SERVICES DBA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER

san jose, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2039 FOREST AVENUE SUITE 101

SAN JOSE, CA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SAN JOSE 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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 46 surveys Ā· 7% 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
95+3 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
93-1 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.

Google Reviews

3.7
11 reviews
ANV C.N

ANV C.N

I haven't seen the low ratings from others, but my experience was exceptional. From the moment I shared my fears with the nurse (I think her name was Nanami), she showed great compassion. The warm blanket they provided was a nice touch. I researched Dr. Shieh and knew I was in good hands. During the procedure, the team was accommodating and ensured I was comfortable. Although I experienced pain, Dr. Shieh and Nurse Nanami were attentive and supportive. I’m grateful to have Dr. Shieh as my GI and appreciate the wonderful care from the team!

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B C

B C

Don't go to this surgery center. Not because of the doctor but the nurses here. The director and head nurse Tonia Le who is in charge of this center is very rude, unfriendly, hostile, unprofessional, and has poor skills. I've had a colonoscopy here before with no problems. So this time I made an appointment with my doctor to do a gastroscopy here. Two nurses tried to give me an intravenous drip, but they were unsuccessful. Tonia Le came with a dark face and bad attitude. I saw that she was completely unsure, so I asked her if she had the confidence to do it, but she ignored me completely and started to try anyway. She kept poking at the back of my hand here and there for a long time with no success, causing me severe pain. I asked her if she could get the nurse who did the IV for me from the past colonoscopy procedure to do it because she succeeded the first time. She said with a bad attitude, "That nurse is my student. I taught her. I am the best here. If I can't do it well, I won't let others do it." I asked to speak to the person in charge, and she said she was the supervisor and director here, but she also said she didn't know if the nurse who helped me last time was here today. "I won't change nurses for you again, because I am the best.Ā  I have 25 years of experience. You can either let me try again or leave. " I asked to talk to my doctor, and she said that the doctor was busy and had no time to talk to me, even though it's my scheduled time with the doctor now. It took me more than a month to make this appointment for a gastroscopy. In the end, I had to leave without doing the procedure because of their unprofessionalism. After I decided to leave, Tonia Le actually said she would ask security to escort me out! After returning home, my arm and hand were swollen and bruised for more than a week. In the past year, I had surgery, CT with contrast, and never had any problems with intravenous drips.

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Henry Bit-heydari

Henry Bit-heydari

I had the Colonoscopy procedure done by Dr. Brian Levitt on 4/7/23. He's an awesome doctor. He performed the procedure very well as he also explained the result later on, in a timely manner. His staff also are amazing. The nurses Binh and Sue Jean were also awesome. I couldn't thank them enough. I have had several colonoscopy procedures in the past twenty years (one every five years) but this one was the best ever. God bless the doctor, the nurses and keep them safe, for many years to come.

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c j

c j

This review is for the Surgery Center itself, NOT the people who performed the actual medical procedure. We went to the surgery center and were greeted by a very pleasant gentleman in the parking lot who assisted us with parking. Once inside the office we spoke to two polite and efficient ladies at the check-in area who gave us numerous legal forms to read and sign. We were told that if we had any question, just let them know. We did have a question regarding the blanket authorization of any other unrelated operation that the Surgery Center might deem appropriate. When I asked what this meant, the ladies at the reception area did not know. They directed me to another lady who was, I believe, the head nurse. She did not seem pleased at all that I questioned what was on their legal forms. I was told by her in an increasingly loud and hostile tone that I was not a lawyer, that all the forms needed to be signed and if we did not sign them that the procedure would not be performed and that, ".....we were free to leave.....". This unprofessional and hostile behavior is completely unacceptable, especially in a medical setting. We still did not find our what all that legalese meant, but in order to proceed, we relented and signed the forms. I would quote you the exact wording, but we were not provided copies of anything we were required to sign. Just a word of warning if you come here. DON'T ASK ANY QUESTIONS!!!

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Michael Ye

Michael Ye

Advanced Surgery Center, either this place makes huge profit or competition is incrediblely high. Can you imagine a Surgery place crowded more than busy hours of Walmart super center? Early morning bringing my mom for an eye surgery, arrived around 8:30 for scheduled 930 surgery, only one disabled parking spot available ( this place has only 5 parking total). Entering the waiting room, it was such a big surprise that it is packed full with no seats available ( has about total 30 seats in a room about a bedroom size 15x10). My mom is disabled and has to sit on her walker. It seems the facility scheduling is a mess too. The doctor office says one time and the facility another and the time span between is 3 hours difference for a surgery required fasting. For a senior near 85 years old with high blood pressure and diabetes? One bright side is the facility staffs are nice. If you are here and not satisfied, complain to your doctor, insurance and state health department.

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Years in Operation

7 years

Est. 2019

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyObstetrics & GynecologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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