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SOUTH TAMPA SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TAMPA, FL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.2 out of 5 from 16 reviews.

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SOUTH TAMPA SURGERY CENTER LLC

tampa, FLMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3600 W Kennedy Blvd

TAMPA, FL

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(813) 873-8700

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TAMPA and surrounding areas in FL.

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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.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
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.
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.
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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Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
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

2.2
16 reviews
Carolyn Smith

Carolyn Smith

Yet again another three hr wait for a appointment this is redculous!!. What's the point of a appointment if you have to wait hours to be seen ! and even more time for a single shot I understand the recovery time But the time management here is outrageous Last time we were told it's not usually like this but yet again it's the same experience. 3 hours for a single nerve shot that had a appointment. !!!!

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T G

T G

Completely ridiculous! This practice obviously has a pattern of calling patients the night before to adjust appointment times, told they will be the first patient when they arrive, only to walk in to a completely full waiting room. DO NOT come to this office with plans to do anything else the rest of the day. The staff can be nice, but are asked to lie to patients over the phone about future appointments and the obvious standard operating procedures of constantly overbooking patients have made this staff open to constant criticism directed at them, which has only caused this attitude of complacency throughout their office with no hope of changing any time soon. If this were not so, they would show a lot more respect for the value of everyone's time and not just their own. It's GREED, plain and simple.

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Darrin M

Darrin M

This place is shady as they come. I had a procedure scheduled for 9am, was called the night before that my time slot was moved to 2pm. Now I do understand that there are other surgeries that require priority. Here's where things go down the drain. The same lady that I spoke with told me there would be a 250 dollar charge since the facility is out of network. I asked several pinpointed questions which she was unable to answer as she stated "I'm helping someone else with your chart. I will do some research and call you in the morning to answer your questions." You guessed it, no call back. I called around 12 to find out what's going on and was given a very lawyer like response by Christine. NO ONE WOULD ANSWER A SIMPLE QUESTION OF WOULD I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. Not trusting them, I called my insurance who informed me that no authorization was given to the facility for the procedure and that yes, I would have had to pay them out of pocket since they are out of network. This place is shady and greedy for money. Do not use them for your own sanity sake!

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Jacquelyn Godfrey

Jacquelyn Godfrey

To give my honest opinion, I don’t feel that this place deserves a poor rating. Management is not the best, hopefully in time that will get better. More training is necessary. The Doctors are great the medical team is great . Operations of the facility definitely needs improvement . I’m praying that in time things will get better. I’m very patient, I have gone to many pain Dr’s Dr Jones is the best ! I’ pray that everything else will work out ! Maybe more experienced baby boomers need to be hired

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Millie D

Millie D

Booked for a pain management procedure here. They had three weeks between the booking and the procedure. Got a call the night before that I was cancelled for insurance reasons. I had already taken off work and my daughter did also. So in 3 weeks neither the doctors office or the surgery center communicated with me- I already had a bad feeling. I've had surgeries at other surgery centers and the communication was excellent; I think my insurance saved me from a disorganized mess. Meanwhile, two people lost a days work and I have no plan for my pain.

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Contact

Phone

(813) 873-8700

Website

stscsurgery.com/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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