PINELLAS SURGERY CENTER LTD DBA CENTER FOR SPECIAL SURGERY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews.

PINELLAS SURGERY CENTER LTD DBA CENTER FOR SPECIAL SURGERY

saint petersburg, FLMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

4650 4TH ST NORTH

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SAINT PETERSBURG 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.

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.
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.
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.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 93/100 (+0 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 100 surveys · 18% 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
93+0 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
90-2 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
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.

0.09%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.04%

natl avg ~0.1%

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

Google Reviews

4.3
16 reviews
Ellynn Berger

Ellynn Berger

This is a truly first rate center! I have had two recent procedures here and the quality of care is the best. All personnel from check in employee to the nurses and anesthesiologists were very detailed oriented and patient comfort was always addressed and provided. The facility is very clean and run very well. There is always a follow up phone call the next day from a nurse to address any concerns regarding the procedure and ongoing care. My two visits get a 5 star review for both!

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John Johnson (CrazyD)

John Johnson (CrazyD)

You would think they'd actually have photo's on their Google web page of where the Entrance is to that part of the building. Going there in two weeks for a procedure and all I know is that it's the same building as the Doctor's office. The PT Office is on the first floor and I'm guessing the entrance for this place is around the back. I use a walker to get around, but I'll try to take pictures on my way in so others can find the Surgery Center's door. Honestly their online questioner is a series of Yes/No questions which would be 10 pages long if on paper. The lack of creative/logical thinking is astounding. I took the survey 5 years ago from that company and they've added so many Yes/No questions I had to fill out again took me 30 minutes at least to fill it out. And that's with 70% of the answers filled out! Amazingly lazy thought process it took to make 100+ yes/no questions... I just can't fathom, maybe they think people are to stupid to tell you their medical history without yes/no questions.

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Dn Pets

Dn Pets

All services provided were fantastic! I was told to be there on 08/20/2021 by 6am, they took care of me as I walked through the door. After filling out all the forms, I was immediacy taken to the pre-op area where I was greeted with the most friendly, caring, kind and fantastic staff! My Dr is Paul Pagano, what an amazing, kind and caring person he is, very gifted too, he personally contacted my emergency contact immediately after surgery to give an update, my friend told me "your doctor sounds amazing, very caring and thorough". At recovery, I was taken care of by the amazing nurse Tiffany, wow, she was so extremely sweet and caring! I was very nervous so I'm sorry I don't remember everyone's names, some were there for only a few minutes, but they were very nice also. I remember some that were there all the time, nurses Brittney, Susan and anesthesiologist Jose who came in several times. Again, I'm sorry I cannot remember all the names and I hope I have the right ones from the ones I do remember. Thank you all for taking such great care of me and making me fell safe and cared every single second I was there.

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Leonardo Robledo Jr

Leonardo Robledo Jr

Caring and Convenient Recently, I had an outpatient procedure completed at The Center for Special Surgery and throughout the entire process - from check in to recovery - my experience was great. The admin reps, nurses, and Dr Hirshorn worked as a cohesive team to provide care for all of my needs with warmth, friendliness, and attention. While all associates were nice, two people stood out - Brittany and Marolyn - who provided constant attention and information, even during my post-op at home. I am very happy to have had my procedure completed here and I highly recommend this surgery center.

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Gina Manning

Gina Manning

My experience this past Tuesday at the Center for Special Surgery in St. Petersburg, Florida was absolutely phenomenal! The staff there, from checking in to pre-op to the recovery room, were amazing! Everybody was extremely nice, caring, attentive, gentle, and explained things in an easy-to-understand way. Everybody there at the Center for Special Surgery, and I mean everybody, treated me with the utmost respect and kindness that one could ask for. They were constantly making sure I was comfortable and warm and asking me if I needed anything. When it was time for me to go home, I'd forgotten to get crutches so one of the staff walked across the street to Walgreens and purchased a pair of crutches for me out of her own money from her own pocket. I recommend the Center for Special Surgery to anyone to anyone who needs a procedure. They are above and beyond perfectionism.

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Years in Operation

32 years

Est. 1994

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain MedicinePodiatry
Medicare Certified

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