SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SUITES is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in FORT WAYNE, IN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews.

SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SUITES

fort wayne, INMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

7920 W. JEFFERSON STE. 210

FORT WAYNE, IN

Service Area

This provider serves patients in FORT WAYNE and surrounding areas in IN.

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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.
HysteroscopyA slim camera passed through the cervix examines the inside of the uterus, and can remove polyps or fibroids in the same visit. No abdominal incision is involved. Cramping for a day or two afterward is normal.LaparoscopyA camera and instruments are inserted through small abdominal incisions, allowing diagnosis and treatment without a large open incision. Used for endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and pelvic pain, with recovery measured in days rather than weeks.D&C (Dilation and Curettage)The cervix is dilated and the uterine lining removed, for heavy bleeding, after a miscarriage, or to obtain tissue for diagnosis. The procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes and most people return to normal activity within a day or two.Tubal LigationThe fallopian tubes are sealed, cut, or removed to provide permanent contraception. It should be considered irreversible — reversal is not reliably successful, so it is intended for people certain they do not want future pregnancy.Endometrial AblationThe uterine lining is destroyed to reduce or stop heavy menstrual bleeding, offering an alternative to hysterectomy. It is not a contraceptive, and it is only appropriate for those who have completed childbearing.Ovarian Cyst RemovalA persistent, enlarging, or painful ovarian cyst is removed, usually laparoscopically. Surgeons generally aim to remove the cyst while preserving the ovary itself, particularly for patients who may want future pregnancy.
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.
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.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 98/100 (+5 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 69 surveys · 48% 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
98+5 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
98+4 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

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.06%

natl avg ~0.03%

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

Google Reviews

4
8 reviews
Eleanor Lebrecht

Eleanor Lebrecht

October 12, 2022. If there was a zero star I would select that. I am very dissappointed in Southwest Surgical Suites. I paid 3 weeks in advance of my surgery date. Then the surgery was cancelled a week before it was scheduled, through no fault of my own. I was informed by Gina, that even though I put the charges on credit cards, they will reimburse with a check within 2 weeks after the surgery was cancelled. It is now 3 weeks past the date of cancellation of my surgery and I have not received the check from them for reimbursement. They play the blame game about how someone else in another office issues the check. After more than a few phone calls I still do not have the check. Also, they do not give out an email address for the company. I am tired of trying to get them on the phone, get the truth and to get my money back. They leave me no choice but to call my credit card companies and put the almost $3800 in dispute while I am in that window of disputing. It appears that this company has financial problems. Now they are giving me financial problems. I would not recommend them to anyone. If someone does do business with them, put it on a card where you can dispute it when/if they do not refund if it comes to that. Looks like it has come to that for me. I cannot afford to lend them money.

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Chelsea Shafer

Chelsea Shafer

While the wait time to get in was longer than expected, the nurses were amazing!! the anesthesiologist was very thoughtful when he could tell I was nervous..the bed was so warm which was my favorite part, and I had the option to stay as long as I needed to recover. I am forever grateful for these people!

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Raychal Richardville

Raychal Richardville

I was overwhelmed by the kindness and thoughtfulness and acceptance that my nurses here showed me! I had a very difficult time with getting an IV started and they showed me nothing but complete compassion and love! I wish ALL nurses would be this way! They made my situation as comfortable as possible and when things got stressful...they literally hugged me and held my hand and helped me through it! I cannot express enough the amount of love and gratitude I have for these amazing ladies!! Brandy, you will forever be in my heart as one of the most empathetic nurses I have ever dealt with! Shelly, you tried so hard to get my IV started ...and also showed me nothing but complete kindness and love. Michelle, you took the best care of me in recovery, however I am embarrassed to say that I don’t remember it...but I can only imagine how kind and caring you were as I woke up. Thank you to all of you for being amazing at what you do. Lastly, thank you for showing a gal in recovery that there are KIND and loving nurses that help without passing judgment! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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David quinn

David quinn

This is the third time I’ve had a procedure done at Southwest surgical suites and each time the staff have went above and beyond. Pre op I’ve had Melinda each of the three times and I must say she has become my favorite. She does what she can to take your mind off of the surgery and treats you as if you a friend/family member. Shelly is also great along with the “A team”, the Allison’s 🙃. Each of the anesthesiologists that I’ve had have also been great. Post op nurses are patient and encouraging. No complaints.

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Terry Smith

Terry Smith

The actual medical staff was great. Our problem is with the office staff/billing department. My wife was supposed to have a tummy tuck and a breast lift back in August 2015. My wife had a mammogram scare and her doctor did not want to deal with the breasts until we knew she was OK. We already prepaid for the surgery plus an over night charge of $650. We asked for our 650 back about two weeks after her surgery. It has now been almost 3 months and we still have not received a check. We were told it was mailed out a long time ago. We called and asked that they do a stop payment and reissue a check and was told that was not their policy. We called several times to reach someone and to have them call us back to no avail. My wife had to go back in because she had to be sewn up due to complications. This time though insurance was to cover the charges. We checked in and we were told we had to pay 68.00. I told the lady to take it out of the 650 that we never got. She said that amount was put towards the amount due. I could not believe it. The surgery was 2K and we had to pay over 700 when my wife has two insurances. I told her no one told us that was what we were to pay otherwise we would have used an actual hospital for outpatient. Her co pay is 250. Why would we pay triple? I think they are trying to scam us. My wife gets a copy of everything that way paid out by insurance each month. We will have documentation and might have to take them to court.

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Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

OphthalmologyObstetrics & GynecologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryDental SurgeryPodiatry
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