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MEDICAL EYE ASSOCIATES INC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MACON, GA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews.

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MEDICAL EYE ASSOCIATES INC

macon, GAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1429 OGLETHORPE ST.

MACON, GA

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(478) 743-4666

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MACON 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.

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.
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.

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: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 133 surveys · 34% 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
97+4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 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.

0.10%

natl avg ~1.0%

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

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

JOHN A PAGE, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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JOHN C ERVIN, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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MALCOLM S MOORE, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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SPENCER F MADDOX, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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WILLIAM G TAYLOR, O.D. P.C.

Optometrist

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Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

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.
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.
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Google Reviews

2.8
10 reviews
Katherine Bullock

Katherine Bullock

I cannot get off work kand spend hours getting higher priced glasses. I've had to wait three years because of my work schedule and the prescription PD cannot be entered for glasses.

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Cathy Krattli

Cathy Krattli

Before they moved to this location, service was great! Now, I've been on the phone an hour. Busy signal constantly and no way to get in touch with them! I love Dr. Garrard but unfortunately I will have to shop for a new doctor. It's sad but I've been a loyal patient for over 20 years. This is not the way to treat ANYONE!

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Paige Miller

Paige Miller

The actual eye care service is generally great and efficient, but their billing and back office stuff is just not well maintained. I picked up contacts in September after my August 2020 visit, and when I paid for those, I was not told I had an outstanding balance then. In January 2021, I started receiving texts that I had an unpaid bill which I paid in March 2021. Now, I have received a letter that I have an unpaid balance with this group, but I have received NO communications since March 2021–not a text, phone call, or email. Why would I have a balance when I have not been back since my annual exam in August 2020? This does not seem practical or transparent for patients.

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Joyce Anne Epperson-Wells

Joyce Anne Epperson-Wells

I see Dr. Watkins and found her to be both knowledgeable and helpful. I have a rare condition that I was born with and she took extra time to explain everything to me. Other doctors have never taken time in the past. I highly recommend her.

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G Celkan

G Celkan

I wanted to make an appointment with Dr. Ellis, but the receptionist said he retired and said it would be Dr. Hinson seeing me. However, today I learned from a friend of mine that Dr. Ellis was not retiring, and the receptionist she talked to could not understand why i was not told the truth. If they do not let me see Dr. ellis, i will not go. People should always tell the truth. She thought perhaps i would not find out her lie.

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Contact

Phone

(478) 743-4666

Years in Operation

41 years

Est. 1985

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OphthalmologyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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.)?