EMORY HEALTHCARE is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LAGRANGE, GA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.2 out of 5 from 58 reviews.

EMORY HEALTHCARE

lagrange, GAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1365 CLIFTON RD, NE SUITE BT200

LAGRANGE, GA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LAGRANGE 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.

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.
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.
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.
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 Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 84.4% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

84.4%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.08%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.00%

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.

Google Reviews

3.2
58 reviews
Billy Robb Morton

Billy Robb Morton

I discovered that this location is not for me while searching for a new primary care physician. On separate days, I saw two doctors: Katherine Hemby, MD, and Sharita Arrington, NP, Emory PCP.By refusing to respond to basic inquiries, they were both incredibly impolite and aloof.Based on their initial impressions, that was my first and final encounter with each of them, and I will never return. They did not prioritize my health, and I advise that no one visit them.

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Sonya Anderson

Sonya Anderson

Came in for an appointment and was stopped by security on the outside of the building to wand me and look into my purse!!!!. Then another security person stopped me right inside the door to give me instructions that I needed to check in. The guy on the inside is arrogant. Then forced to stand in line “to make check in more stream lined” but we are still waiting at the door and every time it opens it blasts you with cold air. Also asking me personal questions about my appointment, date of birth, and name in front of a dozen people doesn’t do anything for my privacy. The male guard asked the woman behind me what she was there for??? It’s not your business. You are “supposed” to be security not clinic personnel. I’m very concerned that patients right to privacy is being compromised. So instead of us going to a desk at our point of appointment you hold us in a corral all together during heightened cold and flu season. I asked the lady at the desk has there been an issue but she no. Holding folks, in a cold blast zone, with inappropriate questions in a small area with almost a dozen people is unacceptable. I can’t believe they called this streamlined. This is very concerning that I will be discussing with my soon to be ex-doctor here at the clinic.

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Betty S.-Smith

Betty S.-Smith

Paige M. Clifton was very attentive and professional. She was very understanding and listen to to all of my concerns. I felt confident under her care and medicial decisions. The ladies in the office were concern about me medically. This was my first visit and It will not be the last office visit. Very professional!

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Connie Abel

Connie Abel

I'm very pleased with the primary care I receive from Marlis Dunlap, NP. As someone who works in healthcare, I can genuinely say she exceeds my expectations in every way. My family has also had great experiences with Dr. Lawrence Brack, who treated my child with an eye injury. He was exceptionally patient and gentle with each visit. The support staff for both of these providers are also courteous and efficient, making each visit a pleasant one. The insurance department at Emory has always been helpful and works to resolve any discrepancies that may come up with claims. Highly recommend!

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Rose

Rose

I recently had an extremely disappointing interaction with a medical scheduler named Peggy Bryant at the Emory LaGrange location. Not only was she disrespectful and rude, but she also demonstrated a lack of knowledge regarding my patient information. When I called to schedule an appointment, Peggy insisted that I needed to return to my previous location, despite other Emory locations informing me that this was incorrect. She seemed unwilling to help, providing me with runaround responses and showing no empathy for my situation. Her rudeness escalated to the point where she disconnected the call when I asked her not to contact me again if she is going to continue being extremely disrespectful and rude.This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable, and I sincerely hope that others have a better experience than I did. I will not be scheduling future appointments with anyone who treats patients with such disrespect.

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Years in Operation

14 years

Est. 2012

Ownership

Non-Profit

Accreditation

AAAASF

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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