MUNSTER SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MUNSTER, IN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews.

MUNSTER SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER

munster, INMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

9200 CALUMET AVE SUITE S100

MUNSTER, IN

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MUNSTER 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.

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.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 212 surveys · 29% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
95+1 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
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.

0.00%

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

3.5
14 reviews
Ashley Navarro

Ashley Navarro

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. I simply called to make an appointment for a patient who has been going to this center for 2 years now. The woman who answered the phone upon making that call was extremely rude. I understand having bad days, but this woman HATES her job and she was very clear to make that apparent. Just trying to schedule and appointment over the phone was a nightmare, I can only imagine having to physically be in the center. We just switched doctors all together.

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Denice Sklenar

Denice Sklenar

68 yr old female who yesterday had total hip replacement under spinal. This place is fantastic. I got there at 5:30 am. Surgery at 7, went home at 10. Woke up very alert, no nausea or issues.. Have been walking in the house quite a bit since yesterday. Today I received a phone call from a nurse seeing how I was doing. Couldn’t have gone better.

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Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly

I was very impressed with MSSC. Dr. Staron is top notch and his staff is hand picked. I was treated with grace, humility and professional care throughout my stay. Everyone wore a smile, from the front desk to the end of my stay, when Becky walked us to the car. Katrina, Jamie and Becky, thank you all for meeting my specific needs! I highly recommend this awesome group of professionals.

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Suzanne Trembacki

Suzanne Trembacki

Had back surgery on Feb 1, 2023. Maybe it's me, because I had so many surgeries in the past, but I felt this was my best experience yet and I was completely at ease. I wish I could remember names, but Pre-op nurse checked on me frequently and made sure I was comfortable. She realized, I have limitations on the use of my hands and helped me with such things as putting on my surgical socks, and other small tasks. Time flew by waiting for surgery. Both the Nurse Anesthesiologist and Physical Therapist also came to see me individually prior to surgery, as well as wonderful Dr. Colman. No matter what, throughout the whole process, whatever was being done or whatever medicine was going into me, was always being explained. I felt each nurse, or other staff member was very sweet and not one bit of condescending attitude, as I have experienced elsewhere. I also appreciated being knocked out as soon as I arrived in the operating room. I was not awake for transferring to the operating table, placing my face down into a hole, or the coldness of cleaning the area to be operated on, as I usually am. Post op was just as great. The nurse checked on me regularly and gave me food and drink. Before I knew it, I was going home. The nurse said to feel free to stay and rest longer if I needed to me. No rushing me out of there. Lastly, Post OP instructions were made clear to myself and my husband before leaving. Dr. Colman even called my husband, after surgery, to let him know how it went. I felt it all went so smoothly and their calmness made me calm.

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Sarah Berberich

Sarah Berberich

This was my second procedure done at Munster Specialty Surgery Center. The last time, in February, I wasn’t crazy about the pre-op nursing experience. This time, however, it was AMAZING. Jen is just so great. Super attentive, sweet, caring, and so kind. The last time, the post op nurse, Lisa, was beyond amazing. She truly is a gift. Attentive, caring, and very Organized. We just felt like we were in the best hands. This time, the post op nurse wasn’t as great. I felt like she was rushing to get me out of there. She never assessed my pain, nausea, etc. Even when I pointed out that I was in a ton of pain and nauseated right before she had me get dressed, she was just like “oh, that’s too bad” and continued to have me get ready to leave. Finally, I specifically asked her for meds. I really think it largely depends on who is assigned to you during your time here. The front reception is always amazing. The surgery itself, both times, went great.

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Years in Operation

14 years

Est. 2012

Ownership

Non-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery
Medicare Certified

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