PREMIER SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SANTA MARIA, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews.

PREMIER SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA MARIA

santa maria, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

816 E. ENOS DR STE B

SANTA MARIA, CA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SANTA MARIA 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.
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.
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.

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

Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 36 surveys · 23% 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
93+1 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
90-4 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.

0.06%

natl avg ~1.0%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Google Reviews

4.3
7 reviews
victor foster

victor foster

I've been here for minor surgery several times. Courteous and on time appointments. Missing is a free EVSE for their clients convienience

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Julia Galvez

Julia Galvez

Painful surgery!! On the gurney, nurse and was pumping my gurney like I was on a lowuder hydraulics, i was in pain the whole procedure

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Sarah Kelly

Sarah Kelly

Lovely staff and excellent care. Dr. Amir is an expert in the field. Terrific pre op care. Excellent operative care and great follow up care. The clinic is very responsive to concerns and addressing them promptly.

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Mark Korkowski

Mark Korkowski

Outstanding facility and Staff who cares about you. From the moment you arrive to getting prepped for surgery they have the friendliest staff to make you comfortable and answer any questions you may have prior to surgery. They take that edge off and you fee relaxed. Thank you Premier Surgery Center and may you all have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Carol Dowhower

Carol Dowhower

The staff was very friendly and thorough. Each one explained what they were going to do and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed.

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Contact

Years in Operation

19 years

Est. 2007

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

OphthalmologyOtolaryngologyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare Certified

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