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ATHENS SPINE PROCEDURAL CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ATHENS, GA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews.

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ATHENS SPINE PROCEDURAL CENTER

athens, GAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1550 TIMOTHY RD SUITE 103

ATHENS, GA

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(706) 425-2400

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ATHENS and surrounding areas in GA.

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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.

Interventional Pain Management6
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.

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: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 60 surveys · 33% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
99+7 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+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

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.01%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.01%

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.

Preparing for Your Procedure

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

What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
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.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.6
12 reviews
John Arnold

John Arnold

Good luck with this practice. If you never want to speak to a human and only want to text on the phone THIS is the office for you. I left a VM on A Thursday to try to schedule an appointment that worked for me. I was then swamped with requests to text. Is this practice so cheap they don't have humans. Not how I operate.

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Reba Nix

Reba Nix

I had an injection into my hip today... Dr Daniel Thomas, his staff and nurses were very kind and showed genuine concern for my care, pain level and follow up. I highly recommend Athens Spine Center for your neck, back and now hip pain... they have definitely helped to keep me from needing surgery with pain maintenance.

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Honey Fortson

Honey Fortson

Today I went in for a back procedure and was took back in a timely manner and treated with the upmost respect. Nurses and back desk staff was pleasant with pre-op and Dr. Thomas was prompt. The surgical team was explaining all that was being done as Dr. Thomas was doing the procedure. Very happy. The front desk young lady was alittle rude to my ride today, but everyone has bad days. Hope everyone has a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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Elisa Grimes

Elisa Grimes

I have been so pleased with Athens Spine Center. Their Doctors and staff are amazing & always so professional.

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Shelly Legato

Shelly Legato

I can't say enough about the staff and Dr. Thomas!! Everyone is so kind and knowledgeable. They genuinely care!

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Contact

Phone

(706) 425-2400

Website

www.athensspine.com/

Years in Operation

9 years

Est. 2017

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Interventional Pain Medicine
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?