BAYVIEW SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SARASOTA, FL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.1 out of 5 from 24 reviews.

BAYVIEW SURGERY CENTER

sarasota, FLMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2800 BAHIA VISTA ST SUITE 300

SARASOTA, FL

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SARASOTA 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.

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.
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.
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: 92/100 (-1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 108 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
92-1 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 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: 100.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

100.0%

natl avg ~97%

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

Google Reviews

3.1
24 reviews
Timothy Ondis

Timothy Ondis

Don't get a procedure done here. I had an endoscopy a year and a half ago. I paid in full before the procedure. I am still receiving additional bills from them. Go to a different place that does honest billing!

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I. Lacombe

I. Lacombe

I had an endoscopy in 2023 and paid my $800 deductible before the procedure. A few months later, I began receiving additional bills for around $500, which I couldn’t afford at the time. Eventually, my account was sent to collections, and I was dismissed as a patient. Then, in 2025, I received a check for $218.81 saying I had been overcharged. It was frustrating and disheartening to realize there had been a mistake all along. I have celiac disease and have struggled with ongoing digestive issues, so losing access to care has been really hard. I truly liked Dr. Byju — such a kind and caring doctor — but the billing system made everything so stressful.

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tammytag

tammytag

These are my opinions, obviously. Would not return to this facility for any procedures. Receptionist was great, intake nurse was fine. The rest of the folks - truly acted like they didn't want to be there. And the anesthesiologist was pretty arrogant. They're usually fun and comforting. Not this guy. Just wasn't a fan of the whole experience. Many other much nicer, friendlier, more comfortable, newer surgical centers to choose from.

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Cynthia Bergmann

Cynthia Bergmann

Got to a full waiting room at 1:45 seeing someone sitting on the floor and 2 people standing in a corner between the bathrooms. The intake person/receptionist was really bad; she obviously was having trouble finding me in the system but someone else had to tell me that the doctor's office had not set up my appointment or sent the paperwork. The receptionist never told me that I could still be seen until I asked her. Meanwhile, I had just gone through the colonoscopy prep, having not eaten since 1:30 the day before and not having anything to drink since 10 AM. other than the prep fluid that was quickly eliminated. I finally dragged it out of her that they would "work me in". Everyone who was there when I got there and everyone who kept coming in after was long gone. Several of the other patients I spoke with over the hours I sat waiting were upset over the long waits they had past their appointment times. One thing that I thought was awful was they had the patients' family members meet the patients at a side door to drive them home. Why were they not there when the patient woke up and not there for any results; was anyone told about the results? It was around 5 PM and I had to ask her, that since no one was there, was I going to be called in (they closed at 6 PM)? She was her usual uncaring, non-communicative, pissy self. I never got out of there until after 6 PM. Erica was very nice and excellent at getting the IV into my dehydrated body, and the manager, anesthesialogist, and staff were also good. The manager had been to see my husband who the receptionist had given a hard time and upset him tremendously by not allowing him to talk to anyone about concerns of mine and his, and yelled at him because he wanted to go in with me. The manager came and kindly spoke with me to let me know that she had taken care of his concerns. Once I was ready to leave, Dr. Byju met with my husband and me to explain the results were good. He was nice and took his time explaining everything.

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Kim Williams

Kim Williams

I had a colonoscopy done yesterday and would highly recommend them. All the nurses and anesthesiologists were very professional and did a great job listening and tending to my needs. Got warm socks and blanket before going into surgery 😀 Surgery room looked very clean and modern, and having all the doctors and nurses in there made me feel comfortable and in good hands. They even called me the next day to see how I was feeling after the procedure (who does that?).

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Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OphthalmologyInterventional Pain MedicineGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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