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SUMMIT VENTURES OF SANTA BARBARA LP is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SANTA BARBARA, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews.

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SUMMIT VENTURES OF SANTA BARBARA LP

santa barbara, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

231 WEST PUEBLO

SANTA BARBARA, CA

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(805) 898-2797

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SANTA BARBARA 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.
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.

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: 91/100 (-2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 28 surveys · 27% 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
91-2 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
91-1 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
95+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.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.05%

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.
Tonsillectomy and Ear Tubes: A Parent Guide
What to expect if your child is having either.
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

4.8
6 reviews
M J

M J

My ultimate experience is they get the job done. I’ve had two outpatient surgeries there, bi-lateral shoulder replacements, one in October 2024 and the latest was May 2025. The same front office manager greeted me both times. She appears outwardly friendly but not sincere nor welcoming. The front office desk is cluttered and the carpeting in the lobby could be cleaner. The admitting RN both times were great. I liked both anesthesiologists and there is a big difference in bruising if the IV is put in your wrist or top of your hand. The wrist results in less long-term bruising in my case. For whatever reason my surgeries were scheduled after 11:30 am and I had little waiting time. The downside of a late morning surgery even on a Tuesday, they can’t get you out of the surgery center fast enough. I think I was given a little too much general anesthesia this last time, but the discharge nurse rushed to get me dressed and out of there even though it was only about 3:30 at the time of discharge. I felt pretty groggy and didn’t appreciate being hurried along. They conducted a follow-up in both cases about a week after surgery and I appreciated it.

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Brandon Baker

Brandon Baker

No written review provided

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Iris Carina Lopez

Iris Carina Lopez

No written review provided

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Kamie May

Kamie May

No written review provided

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Allison Allen

Allison Allen

Wonderful and caring staff.

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Contact

Phone

(805) 898-2797

Website

www.summitsurgerycenter.com/

Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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