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SUTTER VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION STOCKTON SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in STOCKTON, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

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SUTTER VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION STOCKTON SURGERY CENTER

stockton, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

8011 DON AVE

STOCKTON, CA

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(209) 955-3001

Service Area

This provider serves patients in STOCKTON 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.
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.
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.
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.
Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.
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: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 342 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
95+2 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
94+0 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: 83.5% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

83.5%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.11%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.06%

natl avg ~0.1%

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

3.7
9 reviews
Mary Melear

Mary Melear

Had my arm rotator surgery yesterday by Dr Bethune. He was awesome. The nurses and the rest of the staff were exceptionally professional and did a wonderful job with me, before and after my surgery. My pre-op nurse was Keonisha and my post up nurse was Jordan. They were so professional and made me feel so at ease. They did a wonderful job. These ladies need a raise and a praise! The OR nurses were wonderful as well. They made me feel very comfortable. The anesthesiologist was the best I ever had. He explained every step and I felt so at ease because I was very nervous at first. Anyone on here complaining about having to wait, that is just the way it is in any surgery center. You don't get to go in and get wheeled straight into to the OR room. There are steps that have to be taken. Certain people are just used to getting things, "right now". That's not the real world! They shouldn't complain, especially with the top tier treatment they're getting. I would recommend this establishment to everybody. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Thank you everybody from the front office to the back for making my experience a wonderful one.

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MAIA B

MAIA B

Terrible experience. My niece had a procedure at 7:30 it is 9:42 and she still hasn’t been seen. She is just sitting in a room with an IV in her arm. Lady at front desk not helpful at all. Ridiculous!

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terri

terri

SGMF Surgery Center on Don Ave in Stockton was so outstanding. They were so caring and pleasant. Very Professional. I been there several times and feel so safe in their care.

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Stella Robinson

Stella Robinson

A few weeks ago I had a hip injection with contrast by Dr. Mansoor at the surgery center. The staff was great but I usually have my hip injections at the big building where it’s not a big deal…..but here at the surgery center they prep you like you’re going to have open-heart surgery! I had to answer 1 million questions and not only did I have to take off my clothes and put on a gown, but I had to put my feet in booties and my hair in one of those bonnets and then be wheeled in a big surgical room on my bed! :/ So while in my little partition, Dr. Mansoor comes to tell me about the procedure, and then asks me if he could ask a question….. of course, I said yes, because when it comes to my healthcare, I want to know everything that’s going on. Anyway, he proceeds to ask me who my orthopedic doctor was and when I told him that I went to Dr. Maloney at Stanford, he asked me why I would go all the way over there! He caught me off guard and so I told him it’s because they're good doctors over there! He then told me I must like “the drive”! I thought this was an inappropriate and stupid question for a Doctor to ask me! So now that I think of it Dr. Mansoor…. I go to Stanford University Medical Center because of their excellence in research, teaching, clinical care, expertise and compassion! Oh, and did I mention, that US News and World Report rated them one of the top healthcare hospitals in the nation!?!? I don’t see anybody from the bay area clambering to come see the doctors in Stockton! Besides that, Dr. Bethune turned down BOTH of my requests for hip MRI’s! :/ Oh, one more thing….that was my fifth hip injection, and I felt that the doctor plunged that quincke needle (may have bruised my bone) in so forcefully that the next day the pain was in front of my hip for about six days and was so painful, I almost had to use a cane! :( So Dr. Mansoor, that is why I go to Stanford for all my health needs…..now you can put that in your pipe and smoke it!

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Shawna shelton

Shawna shelton

I was allowed to walk my daughter to the surgery door. I was holding her in craddling position. As i tried to put her down and planning to her a kiss and hug goodbye, the lady said im going to grab her from behind i went to give her that as planned before i could even fully put her down she grabbed her and started pulling her away. That resulted in my daughter pulling on my shirt and grabbing it repeatedly and i tried to release one of her hands from me. During this the lady said the longer you take makes it worse. The lady pulled her away even more which resulted in me getting pulled. My daughter dropped her special stuffed animal that was to go with her into surgery. As I went to pick it up and hand it to her the door shut in my face. She came back in the room I voiced to her that, I would have liked to give my daughter a kiss goodbye she stared at me with a rude smirk with out speaking for at least 30 seconds glanced at the computer and then looked back at me and said well you can't give her on now because she's already asleep. I responded well obviously I wouldn't expect that. To make matters worse as I got to great my daughter in the post op room I asked if I could pick her up right as I did we get rushed out of the room instantly to a room with a few chairs. I have to sit in one as my daughter is throwing herself everywhere on the Anastasia to sign all the paperwork. Why I couldn't have signed it all before she was ready I don't know or at least before I picked her up off the gurney. And lastly my daughter is covered in bruises all over her collar bone.

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Contact

Phone

(209) 955-3001

Website

www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/stockton-surgery-center-1043246766

Years in Operation

17 years

Est. 2009

Ownership

Non-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyObstetrics & GynecologyInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryGastroenterologyPodiatry
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