TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC DBA THE SURGERY CENTER OF FORT LAUDERDALE is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 124 reviews.

TAMARAC SURGERY CENTER LLC DBA THE SURGERY CENTER OF FORT LAUDERDALE

lauderdale lakes, FLMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

4485 NORTH STATE RD 7

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LAUDERDALE LAKES and surrounding areas in FL.

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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.

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.
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.
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.

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 160 surveys · 16% 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)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
90-2 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
92-2 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: 3.7% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

3.7%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.07%

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.

Google Reviews

3.7
124 reviews
Kelly

Kelly

I want to be fair that the wait was reasonable (45 mins) the staff was very nice in handling me to room. The only red flag I felt was that the staff appeared too nice as if they were fearing authority of whoever is managing the facility. I want to make everyone aware that the policy needs to be at least 3 weeks or more from the previous surgery, otherwise, they will escort you out and getting your money back will be a huge pain. I was never told this. The office managers, Estella, Lynette and Dellah needs to be investigated for the way they are handling their practice

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Edward Clayton

Edward Clayton

This is really an amazing place. All of the workers are so nice and really care about your well being. They take good care of you and know what they are doing. I had my procedures done by Dr Marney Goldstein. From the minute you meet her you feel like you are in good hands.you can feel that she really cares and when she speaks that feeling is reassured. I have been seeing a lot of doctors over the past few years but they do not compare to the care you get here. I wish that all of my care could have been done in this caring place. They are an amazing team.

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Bernalt Velasquez

Bernalt Velasquez

It would appear that good communication is an issue for this place. A few days before my colonoscopy, they called me to confirm my appointment and I had to answer a questionnaire. I arrived at the time of my appointment and they informed me that my appointment was cancelled without any notice. They told me that they cancelled it since they were out of network from my insurance. There was no way that I was going to reschedule as it was a pain to go through the prior day of laxatives and liquid dieting. To their credit, they at least honored my appointment time and was understanding of my situation, but I had to pay out of pocket. It is imperative that this place improve their communications. This appointment was set many weeks ago. They could’ve informed me weeks before that they were out-of-network so that I would’ve had a chance to call my doctor and figure out a solution where there was an outpatient facility that was under my insurance’s network. Preparing for a colonoscopy is not a walk in the park and good communication is key Overall, they did a great job. Very friendly staff. Just need to improve with communication and they’ll be great.

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Alicia Walker

Alicia Walker

I was referred here by my PCP. Dr. Sof and his team are excellent! The center is well run with multiple calls and reminders to check on you for your procedure up to the very day. Dr. Sof makes this a seamless process that is comfortable even with such a sensitive topic as colonoscopy is. He answers all questions thoroughly, and his nurses are very helpful. The center is clean and discreet. The procedure didn't take a long time and nurses were very attentive. Throughout the whole process (preop, op, etc.,) there were updates sent thru text to the designated loved one, which was helpful and reassuring. Highly recommend Dr. Sof!! Great care provider! ❤️

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Naomi Sprung

Naomi Sprung

Easy parking easy checking. Very clean. They keep you posted about every step of the procedure and patient pick up. Very pleasant helpers and Doctors and nurses. Streamlined service yet caring. .

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Years in Operation

26 years

Est. 2000

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Interventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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