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PANAMA CITY SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PANAMA CITY, FL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 104 reviews.

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PANAMA CITY SURGERY CENTER

panama city, FLMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1800 JENKS AVE

PANAMA CITY, FL

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(850) 769-3191

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PANAMA CITY 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.

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.
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.
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 66 surveys · 28% 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
95+3 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
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
98+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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 94.4% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

94.4%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.22%

natl avg ~1.0%

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

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

JAMIE JUSTINE MILTENBERGER, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

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

4.3
104 reviews
Vernon Bush

Vernon Bush

Had surgery yesterday 22 Jan 26. I'm 73 and have been in HCA Gulf coast and Sacred Heart Ascension before but this was the most organized, most professional experience I have ever had. Everyone knew their job. Everyone knew what to do. There is a great team there

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Debbie Junot

Debbie Junot

My husband had hernia surgery, everyone leading up to the surgery and the day of the procedure were very professional. The nurses and Dr Jenks were top notch! The only thing I have is there was no coffee in the lobby for us early morning people! lol

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Johnathon Alleman

Johnathon Alleman

I've had several surgeries in the past few weeks Staff were available for questions, and to speak Leaving voice mails any time I missed calls I felt safe as, under anesthesia, I'd fall I've had so many providers, it's hard to thank them all And in that back room, surgical beds wall to wall Nurses also popped in, to joke and double check The compassion here is what earned my review, and respect It was a battle with the VA to get my referrals done But the community staff moved so fast, my head spun They had me scheduled, suited up, and ready to go It was one of the most comforting feelings I'll ever know My family doesn't believe in medicine, or health I had to do a lot of growing to heal, and educate myself Because praying into a tree was the best way To fight sickness and illness, relatives would say I don't look down on the spiritual, or the odd But I believe there is a place for science, despite faith in God And you don't need to know a person's religion To be able to tell if they'll care, or even listen This place embodies the patient / doctor mission And is not a medical billing mill with corrupt ambition My health has been a battle hard fought But I would trust the staff here, without a second thought And all the education and growth I've achieved Is paying off in dividends, as I pack to move, and leave This surgery center removed my fear, and my pain A gift too valuable to rhyme about, or explain Now I head to serve others in NC, pain free There are so many things I will miss, special to me But there are also heroes here, who fought by my side And inspire me to give the quality care I'd like to provide Thank you to every nurse and staff Who took the time to check on me, and make me laugh There are many entitled people, who just don't see What a gift it is to have real providers in a small community So on the worst day, with every negative obstacle in the way Don't forget you are some of the finest working in the Bay

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Tom Britton

Tom Britton

Today 3/10/25. Was an amazing day for me. I had oral surgery that has been many years in the making after this experience I truly believe these people were put in front of me by God himself. The entire staff is made up of a group that is second to none. Very professional, very compassionate and a pleasure to be in their hands. I had 9 teeth left in my mouth that were affecting my health and needed to be removed. Needless to say I raised 3 children and their dental needs were much more important than mine so when I had problems I would just go get and extraction and get back to work. Well the kids are all grown now and I'm finally able to make the journey to a better smile. So to make a long story short, Dr Claussen and his staff are the best I've ever encountered and I've been thru the ringer with this never being able to get the job done unfortunately. I'm writing this post surgery. After the novacaine has worn off and the anesthesia I'm completely coherent. I have no swelling, no pain and i feel better than I have in years! Thank you Dr.Claussen! To me, you and your staff are truly a gift from God. ❤️

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Stephanie Vannoy

Stephanie Vannoy

My 8 year old had her first surgery and was super nervous. Every single person we came in contact with from Check-In to the surgeon to post-op recovery was amazing with her. I especially liked that they didn't speak to her as if her fear was just being dramatic. They took it seriously and talked her through the process. The nurses were also very attentive to our needs in Post-Op. All I did on 2 occasions was stand up or move around and a nurse would be there to check on her within minutes.

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Contact

Phone

(850) 769-3191

Website

pcsurgery.org/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyObstetrics & GynecologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryDental SurgeryPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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